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Nobby Nic front, Racing Ralph rear
In mixed terrain riding conditions pairing Nobby Nic with Racing Ralph can form an unbeatable combination. Racing Ralphs strength is on the rear wheel where rolling resistance is of particular importance as 60 to 70 per cent of the load is there. Nobby Nic is exactly the right choice for the front wheel where the tyre should grip well, have good traction for braking and cornering, especially in softer conditions.
Nobby Nic available in 2.1 (weight: 495 grams).
Nobby Nic - World's first triple compound bike!
Nobby Nic, the new competition tire for extreme conditions, is the worlds first MTB tyre with a triple compound tread. By using three different rubber compounds in a single tyre a new symbiosis of high grip, low rolling resistance and durability has been achieved. The tire from Schwalbe (Reichshof-Wehnrath) is sure to become a benchmark in innovation for 2006.
Nobby Nic complements the Racing Ralph really well. Because when it comes to deep, muddy terrain where the tendency is for wheels to spin, "knobby" Nic intervenes and bites firmly through thick mud. Nobby Nic is not simply a strange sounding, faddy name; it incorporates truly innovative tire technology.
The latest addition to the exclusive Evolution Line is a world first MTB tyre with triple compound. Markus Hachmeyer, Schwalbe technician and MTB racer, described the philosophy of the Evolution Line. "Evolution is defined as constant development and improvement. Triple compound is the next stage in the development of tyre technology". By using a triple compound Schwalbe has achieved new levels of high grip, low rolling resistance and durability. At the same time the tire is remarkably light due to its innovative, weight-saving construction. The Schwalbe technicians positioned the three rubber compounds exactly where their strengths are needed. The centre tread uses Off-road Racing Compound that is characterised by good traction and durability. Maximum Grip Compound is used on the tire shoulders, supplying the necessary cornering grip to the outer lugs and where its sticky characteristics give more grip in wet conditions and fast cornering. Beneath both of the tread compounds lies a layer of the easy rolling Qualifier Compound. "It would not have been possible to optimise these three features with just one rubber mixture", explained Hachmeyer
Besides its innovative compounds the tire contains other interesting features: The serrations on the shoulder lugs increase the cornering grip and large gaps between all lugs ensure a good self-cleaning action.
In addition to the compounds, the rolling resistance is further improved by use of the reduced thread angle, Evolution carcass. While almost all standard carcass designs' thread angles form diamond patterns, in Evolution tires they form squares. These squares make the carcass much more flexible which results in a far greater volume of surface contact. The consequences are: Improved absorption as well as more grip and road holding. This flexible carcass reduces rolling resistance by approximately ten per cent, something that Markus Hachmeyer has proved in tests.
 
Racing Ralph - The unrivalled competition tire!
In order to create the perfect tire for fast Cross-country and Marathon races, we applied different technologies: Tread design is the basis for grip and high, off-road speed. Adding the fast Evolution carcass and special Dual Compound, optimized for each tread area: Center, shoulder and base
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Stelvio lightThe new Stelvio Light folding tire has continued to be developed in co-operation with professional riders. A pure slick tread replaces the semi-slick surface of its predecessor. Besides which the modified, easy rolling Qualifier Compound has clearly improved grip in high-speed cornering. Its weight is also down: only 185 grams, courtesy of its finely woven 120 epi carcass. "Our aim was to optimize rolling resistance and grip"
Marathon Racer
Anyone who wants to ride a comfortable bike can on Schwalbe Big Apple, gliding gently over potholes, made possible because of the pneumatic cushioning. The city tire named after New York, can be ridden with abnormally low air pressure. At minimum inflation pressure 30psi (2 Bar) it simply irons out any unevenness, nearly as well as a full suspension bicycle. Cologne Sports University field tested the Big Apple tire using a regular (non-suspension) bicycle where approx. 25% fewer vibrations, were expereienced. In comparison, a full-suspension bicycle reduced vibrations by 33%. In addition the tire suspension responds very sensitively - an advantage that is more important in everyday life than a long-travel spring and without a complicated suspension system the bicycle remains easy to maintain.
There is also a bonus in additional puncture protection ensured by its large volume: Pinch punctures are less of a problem as the Big Apple is much better protected than narrower tires. Even against penetration punctures the wide tire has a good remedy: The balloon tire encloses sharp objects and after rolling over them spits them out again. A Kevlar-MT belt under the tread offers additional protection. It is amazing that wide tires roll more easily, but that is because a broader tire has a smaller footprint in the driving direction. So the tire bounces less and the flattening of the footprint on the road is smaller. Result: The tire deforms less, remains rounder and rolls more easily. With an air pressure of 30psi (2 Bar) the rolling resistance is about 30 per cent lower than a 1.3/8 (37mm) wide tire.