Marathon Plus, Green Marathon or Kojak for my Brompton?

All three fit the 16-inch (349) Brompton wheel. The Marathon Plus has Schwalbe’s thickest protection (5 mm SmartGuard) and is the heaviest (480 g). The Green Marathon is lighter (410 g) with GreenGuard and Schwalbe’s most sustainable build. The Kojak is a fast slick at 230 g with RaceGuard, for riders who want speed over maximum protection.

What pressure should I use in a 16-inch Schwalbe tyre?

Schwalbe’s ranges: Marathon Plus and Green Marathon 4.5–7.5 bar (65–110 psi); Kojak 5–8 bar (70–115 psi). Schwalbe adds that on the Marathon Plus you should use a gauge — the thumb test does not work because of its thick protection layer.

Which inner tube fits these 16-inch tyres?

Schwalbe tube No. 4 (16/18 inch) covers ETRTO 28→37-349, so it fits the 35-349 Marathon Plus and Green Marathon and the 32-349 Kojak. It comes with a car-type (AV/Schrader) valve, 40 mm long.

Can I use the Marathon Plus or Green Marathon on an e-bike?

Yes. Both carry Schwalbe’s E-25 rating, for pedelecs assisted up to 25 km/h; Schwalbe adds that the main Marathon Plus sizes are approved and tested for e-bikes up to 50 km/h.

SCHWALBE Marathon HS620

Black

€30,90

~~€30,90~~ €30,90

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The essentials

Best for

Brompton commuting
City
Touring

SCHWALBE Marathon HS620 - Black

Technologies

Specifications

Size	35-349 (16x1.35)
Protection	GreenGuard
Compound	ADDIX Eco
Bead	wired
Tread	HS620
Weight (Schwalbe)	410 g
Pressure	4.5–7.5 bar / 65–110 psi
Max. load	65 kg
E-bike	E-25
Sidewall	Black + reflective

GreenGuard

Schwalbe’s puncture-protection layer on the Green Marathon, which it rates as very good.

ADDIX Eco + Fair Rubber

Schwalbe calls the Green Marathon its most environmentally friendly tyre: 100 % Fair Rubber, 80 % recycled or renewable materials and the first carbon black from recycled bicycle tyres.

Reflective sidewall

A reflective stripe on the sidewall (Schwalbe colour “Black+Reflex”) for visibility at night in the city.

E-25

Schwalbe’s E-25 recommendation: suitable for pedelecs with assistance up to 25 km/h, with safety as the main criterion — so it also fits e-gravel bikes.

SCHWALBE Marathon HS620 - Black

Compare with

	SCHWALBE Marathon HS620 - BlackSchwalbe’s pioneer in puncture protection, mileage and sustainability, in the 16-inch Brompton size: GreenGuard protection, 100 % Fair Rubber and 80 % recycled or renewable materials.	SCHWALBE Brompton Marathon Plus 35/349 Road Tyre - Black Choose it if punctures are what you want to stop: 5 mm SmartGuard, Schwalbe’s best protection.	SCHWALBE Kojak 16X1 1/4 R Guard Road Tyre - Black Choose it for speed: a 230 g slick with RaceGuard for fast commutes on tarmac.
Regular price	€30,90	€34,14	€25,28
Safety rating	—	—	—
Size	35-349 (16x1.35)	35-349 (16x1.35)	32-349 (16x1 1/4)
Protection	GreenGuard	SmartGuard (5 mm)	RaceGuard
Compound	ADDIX Eco	ADDIX	ADDIX
Bead	wired	wired	wired
Tread	HS620	HS440	HS385
Weight (Schwalbe)	410 g	480 g	230 g
Pressure	4.5–7.5 bar / 65–110 psi	4.5–7.5 bar / 65–110 psi	5–8 bar / 70–115 psi
Max. load	65 kg	65 kg	65 kg
E-bike	E-25	E-25	—
Sidewall	Black + reflective	Black + reflective	—
Casing	—	—	67 EPI

Spare parts & accessories

SCHWALBE Inner Tube Av4 40 mm Valve 16-18x1.0-1.5 - Black €5,69

Size 16x1.35

Description

Schwalbe’s pioneer in puncture protection, mileage and sustainability, in the 16-inch Brompton size: GreenGuard protection, 100 % Fair Rubber and 80 % recycled or renewable materials. Lighter than the Marathon Plus (410 g vs 480 g); pick the Marathon Plus if punctures are your main worry.

Very good puncture protection with GreenGuard (Schwalbe)
Schwalbe’s most environmentally friendly tyre: 100 % Fair Rubber, 80 % recycled/renewable
First tyre with carbon black recycled from bicycle tyres
410 g — lighter than the Marathon Plus
Reflective sidewall; E-25 rated; 35-349 (16x1.35)

Available sizes