The Marathon is an okay tire, but not one I would want to ride on daily due to the harsher ride quality compared to the higher volume Big Apple, also the Big Apple adds an extra layer of suspension without it being bouncy. I also tried the Black Jack, which is like a mountain bike tire, but 1. you are bound to wipe out cornering on wet roads, 2. the carcass is susceptible to thorns, pins, staples, toothpicks, etc. it is just plain terrible and unless you like fixing punctures I really wouldn't recommend it.
That looks OK folded. How does it rise with wider tyres compared to the ones you had on before? Take care and of course, ride safe. JP
The Marathon is an okay tire, but not one I would want to ride on daily due to the harsher ride quality compared to the higher volume Big Apple, also the Big Apple adds an extra layer of suspension without it being bouncy. I also tried the Black Jack, which is like a mountain bike tire, but 1. you are bound to wipe out cornering on wet roads, 2. the carcass is susceptible to thorns, pins, staples, toothpicks, etc. it is just plain terrible and unless you like fixing punctures I really wouldn't recommend it.