Schwalbe Winter
„The Schwalbe Winter has a very similar tread to its big brother, Marathon Winter. However, it dispenses with half the spikes. As an attractive beginners' tire in terms of price, its carcass with KevlarGuard is slightly more simplified. Nevertheless it is good to ride on and, like the Marathon Winter, needs only two bar pressure."
We would like to add: Naturally with special Winter compound. Excellent control on smooth frozen surfaces. Only inferior to the Marathon Winter in extremely sharp bends. Almost 30 percent cheaper.
Spikes on asphalt
When the roads are free from snow and ice again and the rolling sound of the spikes becomes annoying, you can increase the air pressure. The tires then roll quietly and more easily (this applies to the Marathon and Marathon Winter). Technically speaking, they are also safe under these normal conditions: The spikes not only "grip" ice, but also asphalt.
Approval
Spikes are prohibited for motor vehicles in some countries. But spikes for the bicycle are no problem. They are permitted.
Rubber compound
Our spiked tires have a special winter compound that is tailored to the special conditions (temperature, substrate, stress).
Running in spiked tires
This is how it's done: Ride approximately 40 kilometres on asphalt without accelerating powerfully or braking abruptly. The spikes are then more firmly seated!
Durability
You can ride several thousand kilometres with our spiked tires. The spikes have a core of extremely wear-resistant hard metal (tungsten carbide). As a rule: In the long term, the spikes are pressed in deeper and the corners become rounded.