Get There with Schwalbe
Schwalbe has long been a trailblazer in the cycling industry, renowned for their commitment to innovation and quality. Their mountain bike tire lineup is a testament to this dedication, offering a diverse range of options to cater to every rider’s unique needs and preferences. A Tyre for Every Terrain Whether you’re conquering demanding downhill trails […]
iKhambi Distribution take over Schwalbe distribution in South Africa
As of from 1 July 2020, Schwalbe will be distributed throughout Southern Africa by iKhambi Distribution. The renowned tyre and accessories brand has been part of the Stage N9NE stable in South Africa for the past 10 years and the move comes on the back of a long search by Stage N9NE for a strategic […]
Racing Ray and Racing Ralph: The new cross-country brothers
Two new tires are joining forces to meet the challenges of modern cross-country tracks: With the Racing Ray on the front wheel and the new version of the Racing Ralph on the rear wheel, SCHWALBE is setting the new standard combination for cross-country cycling. A powerful XC Team: Racing Ray (left) for the front wheel […]
Schwalbe offer new Hans Dampf tyres
Hans Dampf is Schwalbe’s quintessential all-rounder for enduro trails: it offers maximum fun and full control on rough terrain as well as on winding single tracks. Now Schwalbe is introducing a new version with radical innovative changes – while losing nothing of its legendary characteristics. The new tread speaks for itself: this tire lets nothing […]
Schwalbe release Tire Booster for easier tubeless assembly
With the new Tire Booster from Schwalbe, tubeless tyre assembly can be accomplished easily. The light, handy cylinder can be used both statically and on the road. The Schwalbe Tire Booster in use at the Enduro World Series in Finale Ligure. A powerful blast of air is required for tubeless tyre assembly so that the […]
Schwalbe presents the first tread cutter specifically for MTB tires
Sharp cuts for fine tuning: Schwalbe presented the first tread cutter for MTB tires at the opening round of the MTB World Cup in Lourdes, France, April 7th to 10th. The tongs, with their exact tread-height adjustment function, allow precise shortening of the tire lugs. Schwalbe’s new tread cutter in use at the UCI World […]
First Look Friday: Silverback Sesta and Schwalbe Nobby Nic
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re previewing the Silverback Sesta Pro and Schwalbe Nobby Nic tyres. Silverback Sesta Pro Silverback have gained a reputation for offering good value bikes with well thought-out component choices. The Sesta sees the company translate this to […]
Review: Schwalbe Hans Dampf
Schwalbe launched the Hans Dampf, which roughly translates to “handyman” or a “Jack of all trades”, in 2011 to much fanfare and anticipation. It was said to deliver all mountain (enduro was not invented yet) grip at trail weight and speed. Schwalbe had also promised to have solved their quick-wearing reputation. It took me a […]
Schwalbe Pro One tubeless road tyre
Not long ago we were rather skeptical of Tubeless on the road. On the trail, the benefits of tubeless are obvious – but what advantages does Tubeless bring to the road? A few years back we started to meticulously explore the topic, especially tubeless for road racing. We quickly learned that in order to make […]
First batch of Schwalbe Procore shipping, shortages expected
With the Procore double chamber system mountain bike tires can reach completely new levels of grip, control and puncture protection. In the inner chamber there is high pressure, and with 0.8 bar in the outer chamber the tire almost “sticks” to the ground. Both chambers are filled with air through only one valve. Off road, […]
Preview: 2015 Schwalbe product news (including a new Nobby Nic)
For 2015, Schwalbe has unveiled a number of new tyres, including a brand new Nobby Nic, a whole new fatbike tyre, refreshed One and Durano road offerings, a high pressure Ironman option, some custom classics, and tubeless conversion goodies. The new Nobby Nic Nobby Nic has the widest range of applications of all of Schwalbe’s […]
PMB World Cup: Found in the pits – Schwalbe Dual Chamber
The revolutionary dual chamber system revealed by Schwalbe not too long ago was spotted in the Pietermaritzburg pits. There were a few riders on them for the DH and we could be seeing them more and more throughout the year. The new dual chamber system needs special rims that offer two different valve holes for […]