Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency Pro TLR Folding Tyre - Blk/Ref - 700 x 40 C

Fast and reliable: Schwalbe MARATHON Efficiency is the quickest touring tire for bicycles and e-bikes

• Super-efficient all-round tyre for trekking bikes and E-bikes
• Produced with fair trad rubber
• E-Bike approved for up to 50km/h

The name gives it away: Schwalbe developed the MARATHON Efficiency as a super-efficient all-round tyre for trekking bikes and e-bikes. The result is their fastest touring tyre a lightweight yet sturdy companion for countryside outings that can also manage daily cycling.

Choose between the price to performance star of the Schwalbe Line and the maximum performance of the Marathon Efficiency PRO. Smooth running ensures range Tread, carcass construction and the compound come together in the Marathon Efficiency to reduce rolling resistance.

It's doubly worth it: On touring bikes and e-bikes it doesn’t just mean that you get underway more quickly, but also that the battery last longer! The Marathon Efficiency is most at home on asphalt and firm dirt tracks.

Features & Benefits

• V-Guard puncture-resistant belt: Lightweight yet highly effective protection offering the ideal balance of puncture resistance and low weight for fast trekking bikes
• Tubeless Ready (TLR): Supports lower tyre pressures for improved traction and comfort, with sealant sealing small punctures on the go
• Fair-trade natural rubber: PRO versions use sustainably sourced rubber, supporting fair compensation for small farming communities
• E-bike approved: Suitable for pedal-assist e-bikes up to 50km/h
• Foldable construction: Lightweight and packable for touring and travel use
• Super-efficient all-round construction: Tread, carcass and compound work together to minimise rolling resistance for the fastest rolling performance in the Marathon touring range
• Extended e-bike battery range: Reduced rolling resistance directly translates to longer battery life on e-bikes, making every charge go further
• Lightweight yet sturdy build: Combines low weight with the durability needed for both countryside touring and daily commuting use
• Optimised for asphalt and firm dirt tracks: Most at home on paved roads and hard-packed surfaces for fast, efficient riding

Technical Specifications

• Addix Race compound - Suitable for E-Bikes and combines minimal rolling resistance with high load capacity
• E-Bike: motor assist up to 50 km/h, loads and average speeds are higher, we only recommend certain tyres as E-Bike Ready 50
• Protection:V-Guard - Lightweight yet highly effective protection offering the ideal balance of puncture resistance and low weight for fast trekking bikes
• Fair-trade rubber
• Bead: Folding
• Tyre: TLR Tubeless Ready

DELIVERY

Delivery to mainland UK addresses are free for orders over £40. Except when you choose delivery to a third party (Click and Collect) there is a charge of £5.95 to cover some of the additional cost the couriers charge for this service. If you choose to collect from Fawkes warehouse there is no shipping charge.

There will an additional charge for deliveries to Highlands and Islands. 

RETURNS TO FAWKES

Whether it’s a jersey that doesn’t fit, or the colour is not quite right, sometimes you’ll need to return items to us.

If an item is 'as new' and has not been used or fitted in any way, you can return it to us by post within 90 days of delivery for a refund. Please ensure that the goods are returned in their original packaging and are in an unused condition.

Please click HERE to print and then complete the returns form and include it inside your parcel.

If you wish you can use our Royal Mail Returns service please follow the instructions on the link below to return your parcel to us.

Royal Mail Returns Service

Please pack the item carefully to avoid damaged during shipping.

Customers need to pay the cost of return delivery unless the item is faulty and this will be deducted from your refund, currently £3.95.

If your have a large item e.g. Child seat, Bike, trailer etc. please contact our customer service team at Guy@fawkes-cycles.co.uk to arrange the best way to return your item, the cost will be deducted from your refund.

You will not receive a refund for the retail value of any free or promotional items you are sent, and you will be charged if they are not returned.

UNWANTED ITEMS

If you change your mind on your purchase, you have a full 90 days to return it for a refund. All Goods must be unused, in a saleable condition and in their original packaging with all labels still attached.

Please pack the item carefully to avoid damaged during shipping.

There are some exclusions to our 90 day returns policy, which are detailed below:

Nutritional products or those with a best before date must be returned within 28 days*

Any customised items such as wheel builds cannot be returned*

GPS systems such as sports watches or cycle computers can only be returned if unregistered*

For hygiene reasons, any intimate garments such as facemasks, underwear and swimsuits can only be returned if the items are faulty.

*Unless faulty

If you wish to return your item for a refund, please follow the returns procedure above.

We try our best to process all refunds within 14 working days. We'll refund your item via your original payment method.

You will not receive a refund for the retail value of any free items you are sent, and Fawkes may charge you for this item if you fail to return it

FAULTY ITEMS

If you feel that your purchase has developed a fault, then please contact us with photographs of the issue before returning any goods - we may be able to solve your problem without you incurring any further inconvenience.

If you find a fault with your item, send it back to us and we'll take a look at it as soon as we can. Items sent back to us will undergo an inspection and it may be necessary to send the item away to the manufacturer to confirm the fault. If we confirm a manufacturing fault, we'll happily replace or refund it.

Please pack the item carefully to avoid damaged during shipping. 

Faulty items should be returned within a reasonable time and in a clean and dry condition. PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL NOT PROCESS DIRTY ITEMS.

Please enclose all your details and a covering note explaining the fault and any other useful details.

We'll try to get back to you within 14 working days of receipt of your parcel, although during busy periods this may take slightly longer.

Your statutory rights are not affected.

We reserve the right to recharge return carriage on items where no fault is identified.

Customer Service Email: Guy@Fawkes-Cycles.co.uk

Please contact us for our Payment & Security policy.