what the difference between the 2 marathon winters

kalioon
kalioon Posts: 59
edited November 2011 in MTB general
this might be stupid but......

whats the difference between the Road and the MTB versions of the schwalbe marathon winter tyres?

The are the same size, same weight, and the pictures are identical.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/schwalbe-marathon-winter-performance-rigid-mtb-tyre/

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/schwalbe-marathon-winter-performance-rigid-road-tyre/

Ive bought a pair of the MTB ones, but i have a sneaking suspicion i have been sent the wrong ones. As they dont mention MTB anywhere. Or are they both the same?

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    one is a 26" and the other a 700c and just over £1 difference.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • kalioon
    kalioon Posts: 59
    im really gonna show my ignorance here, but whats the difference?

    according to the description they both are 26":

    from wiggle:

    mtb: Weight: 995g (26 x 1.75")

    road: Weight: 995g (26 x 1.75")
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Black 26x1.75

    Black 700x35c

    from your links.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • kalioon
    kalioon Posts: 59
    aha. its an error. in the description section the sizing is different. clearly a poor copy and paste job.

    thanks nicklouse. i have the correct ones. phew
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    nope scroll down and you will see all the size options on each.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • kalioon
    kalioon Posts: 59
    yeah on the main page. but on the description page they both have this description:
    For a safer journey. You have full control on icy roads with the Marathon Winter.

    Weight: 995g (26 x 1.75")
    Available in black
    Kevlar rigid tyre

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