Frequently Asked Questions
Navigate through the below topics to find answers to your questions and learn more about bicycle tires:
Tire Technology
A bike tire has 3 main components; It's Casing, Rubber, and Tread.
To meet the demands of each cycling discipline, Schwalbe has developed specfic technologies in each area.
Navigate through the below articles to discover the technology that Schwalbe offers to optimize your riding experience:
Radial Tire Technology
The latest development from the Schwalbe LAB: With the innovative radial tire technology two new MTB tires are coming onto the market. The basis for this new technology is the completely rethought carcass construction.
- More grip
for even more control
- More comfort
thanks to more cushioning
- Larger contact surface
on the ground
G-ONE R PRO LINE
Developed with the world's best athletes, Schwalbe presents the next generation of podium-proven gravel tires: the Schwalbe G-One R Pro Line.
These tires are made for riders who seek limitless speed, never compromise on control and want to find grip on any surface. Whether on asphalt, gravel or muddy paths.
MTB Tire Construction
Five tire designs that change everything.
100% tailored to their respective application.
Clearly differentiated by their easy to define names, the Super 5 MTB casings from Schwalbe are intended to optimize the riders experience.
City and Tour Tire Construction
From a rating of 7 (flat-less) down to 3 (great value kevlar protection), our City & Tour range comprises of offerings to meet the needs of every Cyclist at every price point.
Addix Rubber Compounds
The perfect compound for every demand:
SPEED,
SPEEDGRIP,
SOFT,
ULTRA SOFT.
The tests in the lab and in the field demonstrate: ADDIX performs better than any other compound before – in all disciplines: XC, AM and TRAIL, ENDURO and DOWNHILL.
ADDIX is immediately recognizable by the label on the sidewall and the colored stripe in the tread.
AEROTHAN TUBES
During the development of Aerothan Tubes, we have explored new avenues
right from the beginning. The result was a high-end alternative to
conventional bicycle tubes. The next generation Aerothan tube
sets new standards for weight, puncture protection, riding characteristics, easy installation and
packing dimensions.