Schwalbe Tacky Chan PRO Radial Tubeless Mountain Tire (Black) (29″) (2.5″) (Soft/Trail)

Schwalbe Tacky Chan PRO Radial Tubeless Mountain Tire Description:

The Schwalbe Tacky Chan PRO Radial Tubeless Mountain Tire offers the ultimate combination of durability, grip, and pin-point control that will inspire a riders confidence when bombing downhill in less than ideal conditions. Tall central knobs, a varied lug pattern, long braking edges, an open shoulder area/tread design, and robust shoulder blocks produce a tire that will tenaciously dig into loose, muddy, and technical terrain and will shed debris from the tire’s surface so those biting edges can perform at their best. Ramped leading edges ensure this tire will make it easier to maintain the rider’s speed when encountering flat or uphill sections of the trail. Further enhancing the performance of that tread profile are revamped rubber compounds that have improved damping qualities and grip than the compounds that they replace. Supporting the performance of that tread from underneath is a radial casing that aligns the casing materials in a more obtuse angle which allows the tread to 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 tire that uses more conventional casing construction. Best of all, this tire is available with two different casing options, two different tread compound options, and 27.5″ and 29″ wheel options so it is much easier to achieve a performance profile to suit any rider’s needs and/or preferences.

Features:

• Mountain bike tire with a lug pattern that has been optimized for high-speed cornering, braking stability, and self-cleaning, ideal for gravity fueled, high speed riding in nasty, wet conditions
• Tall central knobs with a varied lug pattern digs into the ground for better traction, and ramped leading edges lower rolling resistance, making it easier to maintain speed
• Long braking edges provide robust braking traction, allowing the rider to brake later with better control
• Open shoulder area/tread design provides better feedback and makes it easier for the tire to eject mud and debris
• Each tread block has siping to add additional biting edges
• 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: 35 PSI Max (2.5 BAR Max)
• Color: Black
• Weight: 1100g (27.5″ x 2.5″ Soft/Trail) | 1395g (29 x 2.5″ Ultra Soft/Gravity)