In 1973, SCHWALBE founder Ralph Borre imported the first bicycle tires from South Korea to Germany. The tire was called "SWALLOW" and Germany was the largest and most important market at the time. In Korea, this little bird, the swallow, is considered a sign of good luck, and Ralph liked the meaning so much that he thought it was similar to how a bicycle is a great tool that is fast, light, and moves naturally and freely. , its brand "SWALLOW" was translated into German and came to be called SCHWALBE / Schwalbe.
The legendary SCHWALBE MARATHON tire, released in 1983, boasted unprecedented durability and attracted a great deal of attention from professional cyclists, bicycle dealers, and industry journalists. rose to become the top leader in
The legendary SCHWALBE MARATHON tire, released in 1983, boasted unprecedented durability and attracted a great deal of attention from professional cyclists, bicycle dealers, and industry journalists. rose to become the top leader in
