Looking for some new rubber for your Brompton? We have been riding and selling Brompton Bikes for over 10 years. Finding the right balance between durability, ride quality and efficiency will depend on where you ride, how you ride and what your expectations are.

• We find the Schwalbe Marathon to be a shop favorite (not just for Bromptons, but overall) because it has mega durability yet the Marathon is quite speedy. The downside is that it is a fairly stiff tire, so the ride isn't quite as smooth as some other options.

• If you want to be protected from flats as best possible, the Marathon Plus is the way to go. In Minneapolis it might be considered overkill, but if you're in a cactus state it might be necessary. This is the highest mileage and best flat protection offered from an air filled tire.

• The Marathon Racer is Brompton's default stock tire. The Racer is a nice compromise between durability, smooth ride and speed. You're not going to get the same mileage as the Marathon and the flat protection isn't quite as high, but you gain a more supple tire which translates to a smoother, speedier ride.

• If you like kicking it old school and want the narrowest and highest pressure tire, then the Kojak is for you. This has been the go-to for Brompton racers since the day it was introduced. While the folding and the non-folding Kojak look identical, the folding Kojak is lighter and more supple (higher sidewall chord count).

• The Schwalbe One is the newest performance minded tire in the lineup. We LOVE it. Fast, lightweight, supple, durable and even a bit chubby. The only downside is the price, but hey, we don't need to replace our Brompton tires very often, so it is money well spent.

• While the Marathon Winter is only going to appeal to those riding on rather extreme conditions (like those of us in Minnesota), it is a great tire for icey conditions. The Fin's made this tire possible and Minnesotans thank them ; )

Schwalbe Marathon HS 420

SIZE: 16 x 1.35"

ETRTO: 35-349

PRESSURE: 65-110 psi

WEIGHT: 420g

BEAD: Wire

COLOR: Black

COMPOUND: Endurance

If we had one tire to recommend for the utility rider or daily commuter, the Schwalbe Marathon HS 420 is it. It is a little slower rolling than others on this list (except the Marathon Plus), but in exchange it will reliably shrug off glass, wire and other debris. We find this this is a dependable tire that will provide favorable riding characteristics.

Schwalbe Marathon Plus HS 440

SIZE: 16 x 1.35"

ETRTO: 35-349

PRESSURE: 65-110 psi

WEIGHT: 480g

BEAD: Wire

COLOR: Black

COMPOUND: SmartGuard

The Schwalbe Marathon Plus HS 440 is Schwalbe's best selling tire and is also the most puncture resistant tire available for Brompton Bikes. It is an extremely durable, long-wearing and flat resistant tire. This is the highest mileage and most flat resistant tire available for Bromptons.

Schwalbe Marathon Racer HS 429

SIZE: 16 x 1-1/3"

ETRTO: 35-349

PRESSURE: 65-110 psi

WEIGHT: 282g

BEAD: Wire

COLOR: Black

COMPOUND: SpeedGrip

The Schwalbe Marathon Racer HS 429 is the best-of-all-worlds option for your Brompton, and is the standard tire option on their bikes since 2017. We find that the Schwalbe Marathon Racer provides excellent city / commuting performance, while still being reliable and rugged enough for everyday use.

Schwalbe Winter HS 396

SIZE: 16 x 1.20"

ETRTO: 30-349

PRESSURE: 65-115 psi

WEIGHT: 460g

BEAD: Wire

COLOR: Black

COMPOUND: Winter

The Schwalbe Winter HS 396 is the best way to winterize your Brompton. This tire provides outstanding grip on ice, and the winter compound provides reliable stability in winter conditions. We also like the added puncture protection and reflective sidewalls.

Schwalbe Kojak HS 385

SIZE: 16 x 1-1/4"

ETRTO: 32-349

PRESSURE: 70-115 psi

WEIGHT: 230g

BEAD: Wire

COLOR: Black

COMPOUND: SpeedGrip; 50TPI

The Schwalbe Kojak HS 385 is a high performance Street Slick, well suited for use on the road. We find that the Kojak is ideal for city / urban performance riding due to its high on-road grip, low rolling resistance, and puncture protection. Reflective labeling is just the icing on the cake.

Schwalbe Folding Kojak HS 385

SIZE: 16 x 1-1/4"

ETRTO: 32-349

PRESSURE: 70-115 psi

WEIGHT: 175g

BEAD: Kevlar

COLOR: Black; RFX

COMPOUND: SpeedGrip; 67TPI

The Schwalbe Folding Kojak HS 385 has similarities to the non-folding Kojak, but it's lighter weight, has a kevlar (folding) bead, higher threads per inch, and a full reflective strip. The higher thread count makes for a lighter and more supple casing. Additionally, the compact fold makes this a great option if you need to pack an extra tire.

Schwalbe ONE HS462A

SIZE: 16 x 1-1/3"

ETRTO: 35-349

PRESSURE: 65-100 psi

WEIGHT: 180g

BEAD: Folding

COLOR: Black w/ Tan Walls

COMPOUND: Addix Race

The Schwalbe One HS462A is the fastest and lightest Schwalbe tire available for the Brompton. Here at Perennial Cycle, we prefer the slightly wider Schwalbe One VS. the Kojak, as we find the the ONE gives a slightly smoother ride and gives a bit more durability. If you are looking for the speediest tire option, this might be 'the one'.

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Schwalbe Tubes

Schwalbe tubes have extremely high air retention and elasticity. We recommend Schwalbe Tubes for all of these tires.

The Schwalbe AV4 is standard (shrader valve) for Brompton Wheels. This tube is used unless you have non-standard rims.

WEIGHT: 85 grams

STEM LENGTH: 40mm

VALVE TYPE: Schrader Valve

The Schwalbe SV4 is used on non-standard (presta valve) Brompton Wheels. This is used if your rims are setup for presta valve tubes.

WEIGHT: 85 grams

STEM LENGTH: 40mm

VALVE: Presta Valve

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