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The Marathon range are best for on-road distance (hence the name) whilst the Smart Sam does indeed seem an excellent choice for more off-road capabilities; it’s also E-50 rated. There’s also the Smart Sam Plus for even more protection ...

Having quickly looked through the Schwalbe guide myself, if you’re looking for an E-50 rated tyre with increased off-road abilities and best protection, you might want to consider the Marathon Plus MTB

I’ve found the most comprehensive Schwalbe tyre comparison guide at www.tredz.co.uk , which seems to have every road & MTB tyre they do listed, except the “E-plus” (I guess as it‘s new), but you can find that in Schwalbe’s guide to eBike tyres and so make your own comparison. There’s so much to...

Looking at the Schwalbe website on the Marathon tyres, “E-plus” are rated E-50 for unrestricted eBikes and Pedalacs, whereas “Plus-Tour” are rated E-25 so still good for restricted (UK-Road legal) eBikes. Otherwise, the specs are very similar, both have excellent Protection and Durability. It...

I’ve been using the Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus for some months now, happily with no punctures :-). Previously, I tried Slime filled tubes but found they still punctured and then couldn’t repair them, with the ooze going everywhere. So I went back to cheaper ordinary tubes. I always take a spare...

You don’t need specific Schwalbe tubes; these bike components are interchangeable between manufacturers. I’m using Conti tubes with mine. There may be some differences between products in terms of weight or strength, but none provide 100% puncture protection. I would advise while you’re...

The size you’ve quoted is another way of specifying 700x40c. But since the E-plus tyres are (slightly) thinner than your previous Kenda tyres, then clearance of your bike will be ok. Only if you had really wide wheel rims, there could be an issue. But chances are your wheel rims are 17mm or 19mm...

Regarding tyre sizes, the suitability depends on the clearance your frame provides, and the size of your wheel rims. Chances are you‘ll be able to fit a range of sizes, but if you’re worried, check your rims against the very handy table in this article on Choosing Tyre Sizes. There’s some useful...

I bought my Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus at Rosebikes.co.uk who seem to have most types and size in stock and ship world-wide.

The Marathon E-Plus have the highest Schwalbe protection so if you're concerned about the state of your roads, I'd say they're worth going for. I haven't had a puncture yet, and I'm riding some badly potholed roads and some off-road dry dirt tracks. Regarding the rating, I think the Schwalbe...

No problem, happy to help. The confusing thing is that there are two similar ratings, E-25 and E-50, both of which are recommended for e-bike use. And the search tool doesn’t capture all the newer models. The reality is that the rating applies “for sustained speed” (not ‘maximum’) so to most...

According to Schwalbe, some of their tyres including the E-plus have the rating "E-50", designed for ((e-)bikes) up to 50 km / h. (just over 30 mph). These have the Europe-wide valid ECE-R75 approval; in layman’s terms, this stipulates that EU-bound (electric) bike tyres must sustain higher...

I can confirm that I’ve equipped my eBike with 2020 Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus. After studying the specs for some time, I decided these seemed ideal - good rolling and grip, on or off road use, with best protection. Replacing the ‘standard’ tyres on my Raleigh Strada I was hoping for some...