Schwalbe Albert PRO Radial Tubeless Mountain Tire (Black) (29″) (2.5″) (Soft/Trail) (2027)

Schwalbe Albert PRO Radial Tubeless Mountain Tire Description:

The Schwalbe Albert PRO Radial Tubeless Mountain Tire uses advanced construction techniques to deliver a tire with great control, durability, and speed, especially over harder and dryer trail conditions. Numerous low-profile central knobs, uniquely shaped intermediate knobs, and robust shoulder blocks produce a smoother and faster rolling tire with predictable braking and cornering manners. The performance of that tread profile is optimized through the use of revamped the rubber compounds that have improved damping qualities and grip than the compounds that they replace. Inside, the casing materials are arraigned in a more obtuse angle which allows the tread to more easily conform to the terrain and increases the tread patterns contact over a larger area, all while maintaining the same control, flat prevention, and stability as a conventional tire. Best of all, this tire is available with two different casing options, two different tread compound options, 27.5″ and 29″ wheel options, and multiple widths, so it is much easier to achieve a performance profile to suit any rider’s needs and/or preferences.

Features:

• Lower central knob height with tighter knob spacing is designed for low rolling resistance and great speed; ideal front tire for harder trail surfaces and dryer conditions
• Varied tread pattern, unique intermediate knob profile, and robust shoulder knobs produce predictable handling manners and dependable braking traction
• Radial carcass threads are arranged at a more obtuse angle compared to conventional carcass construction resulting in a tire that has significantly more contact area with the ground, producing outstanding traction along with a less bouncy, smoother ride
• Material used within the radial carcass has less tension and shorter overlaps for increased tire flexibility that adapts more quickly to uneven terrain without compromising control
• Two new tread compounds have been introduced for PRO series tires:
• Ultra Soft compound has significantly better damping qualities and more tenacious grip in wet conditions than the ADDIX Ultra Soft compound that it replaces
• Soft compound is a firmer compound that also receives improvements in damping and grip compared to the ADDIX Soft compound it replaces, and is a balanced choice for comfort, traction, and longevity
• All PRO tire compounds use 100% Fair Rubber, and the Soft compound uses recycled carbon black (from Schwalbe’s in house tire recycling program) as part of Schwalbe’s sustainability efforts
• Two different radial casing variants are available:
• Gravity casings have 6 layers under the tread, 4 layers in the sidewall, and additional burping protection within the bead, creating a very stable tire with excellent cut, impact/pinch flat, and puncture protection
• Trail casing reduces the layers used in the construction to reduce weight and to create a smoother riding tire, but is still puncture and impact flat resistant, making this a great casing for riders that ride uphill and still want to retain the ability to fly downhill
• Either casing option has a Snake Skin fabric layer for improved cut and puncture protection, and an additional Apex layer towards the bead of the tire for enhanced stability
• Revised label on the sidewall cleans up the aesthetics and makes the tire information much easier to read and understand
• E-50 E-Bike rating

Specifications:

• Tire Type: Tubeless (Clincher)
• Bead: Folding
• Compound/Casing: Soft/Gravity | Ultra Soft/Gravity | Soft/Trail | Ultra Soft/Trail
• TPI (Threads Per Inch): 67 TPI
• Puncture Protection: Sidewall & Casing
• Inflation: 38 PSI Max (2.5 BAR Max)
• Color: Black
• Weight: 1100g (27.5″ x 2.5″ Soft/Trail) | 1425g (29 x 2.6″ Ultra Soft/Gravity)