I ride both (in 26 inch), and they are both very attractive tyres. At equal width, the Big Apple is clearly faster, and somewhat more comfortable. The Marathon is sturdier and has more grip on loose soil etc. Also max width is 47 mm. I have also ridden 60 mm Big Apples and found them a bit soggy. The Big Apple is now also available in a special lite version. Have a look at the new 2009 Schwalbe lineup before you decide. There are a few new alternatives to the two you mention. Apart from the Big Apple Lite, there is an updated and even lighter Supreme, and a Marathon Extreme for rough terrain, just to mention the most obviouis choices. For safety, nearly all Schwalbe tyres have reflective sidewalls. Willem
On 13 nov, 04:40, ijay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, I'm new to the group, And back into bikes after a leg > operation. I bought a 29er. My rideing will be 90% road and 10% trail, > I live in fl. so the trail will be everglades access roads. What is > the best tire I'm thinking Schwalbe Big Apple or Marathon. Any advise > would be welcome. > > Thanks Ijay. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Bicycle Lifestyle" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/bicyclelifestyle?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
