BETTER Alternatives to Recumbent Trike Tires

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Published 2024-07-19
If you purchased a trike and DIDN'T change out the tires, you could be facing a problem... Stock tires on a bike are OK. But, on a trike, your standard, run-of-the-mill tires may not cut it. Why you ask? Changing a tire on a trike is more difficult than on a bike, so you better be careful to not get a flat. The fact is, you need a better option.

Our Tire Recommendations:
For Thorn Resistance: Schwalbe Marathon Plus
For Comfort: Schwalbe Big Ben Plus
For Gravel: Schwalbe Marathon GT 365

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All Comments (6)
  • @JamesMiller_ShadowWalker
    Schwalbe Pick-Up 20" Cargo and E-Bike Tire are awesome!! Upgraded from Marathon Plus for superior traction on the rear, then upgraded the front for better stability on hard pack roads. Yet on paves roads these have a low hum and stick to the road even when wet. A bit more comfortable. Main reason for upgrading was losing traction on inclines on hard pack trails.
  • @freds4703
    We bought an inexpensive trike for my wife after we gave up our two-wheel Santana tandem for medical reasons. The tires were cheap Kendas. We upgraded both trikes (mine’s a 2008 ICE Trice) to #7 resistance Schwalbes. I have always runs Schwalbe with Rhino tire liners and have only had one sidewall flat in the last 20 years.
  • @markfeldman6509
    I’m all in on Marathon Plus. My 700 wore through Duranos in 2000 miles with numerous flats.harsh ride. The marathon plus has worn for 9000 miles on each of two successive sets. It’s a smoother ride and a little slower . Never ever had a flat.with them. On my 559 nothing but marathon,plus. Durable,and comfortable. Have 13000 miles on my current set. I ride all paved trails up here on Cape cod and the same in Florida in the winter.
  • @AirandSea
    I put the Tannus airless tires front and back on my trike several years ago and I have loved them from day one. At the time they were advertised as the equivalent ride as 85 psi and I concur. As far as hard to install, unless you ride several thousand miles a year you’ll probably only do it once. It wasn’t hard, it just took longer.
  • @scotthardin120
    What about the Marathon Plus Tour? Seems like a good all around tire for pavement, light gravel and trails with the highest level of puncture protection available. It is comparable to the Big Ben Plus but with one lever higher puncture protection, correct?