ive recently acquired two marathons 700/25 for my road bike and i read on here that they are hard to fit on the wheel, my query is has anyone tried to fit them and did they have any problem doing so, iwould be thankful for any advice offerred.

How about just trying to fit one? This should answer the question rather quickly.

CM-Expat

Folding tires: No problem at all, you can mount them by hand.

Wired tires: You should mount them with the help of two, better three at least 10 cm long tire levers (http://www.giant-bicycles.com/_generated/_generated_us/parts/products/images/2000/95028_100pc_100pc_100pc_100pc_72dpiWIDE.jpg). Don't try it without them, you'll most probably damage something.

Hi, black fox,

If it was me who sold you the tyres, my offer to take them back still stands... just give me a call... or

PM... or response here... otherwise, rebos advice with 3 levers is spot on...

Go to Spa Cycles Harrogate UK website. They have a video showing you how to fit Marathon tyres without tyre levers!