New Schwalbe Thunder Burt XC Mountain Bike Tire Unveiled

So, let me guess; retail will be, oh I dunno, let’s say $105 each?

I’m sure because it will be touted as the latest and greatest, not to mention that Schwalbe tires are already expensive, they are going to capitalize on the marketing opportunity and the gullability of mountain bikers who just have to have the best available and rape the market.

I’ve used so many tires, I’m qualified to say that Schwalbe’s are awesome. That’s the only rubber I will put on my bikes. This new tire looks perfect for my application.

I was just saying to a specialized rep at a race that specialized needed to make the side knobs on the renegade larger for more control on cornering. This appears to be a better all around low resistance race tire than the renegade. The renegade is great but the side knobs are to low profile and break loose easily but extremely fast.

Schwalbe tires, after the thin PaceStar rubber layer is worn out your are rolling on the base rubber of the carcase and the tires are going from perfect to bad. Often this triple nano whatever rubber is gone ofter a very short distance if you are using the light tires like smart sam, furious fred, rocket ron…

So expensive, fast wearing gear with good performance 🙁

Looks awesome! I would love this tire in a 2.25” or 2.3”.

I too prefer Thunder Butt. And now I hope they make one for sloppy conditions so they can name it Mud Butt.

Yes!!! Thank you Schwalbe! Definitely what some of us have been asking for, a cross between the Fred and the Ralph.

I agree that Thunder Butt would of been so much cooler!

Ehhhh…. Still no 2,25 or 2,35 tire version. Wider tires are faster in terrain.

Best. Name. Ever.

@beejay
specialized renegade 29×1.8

Do people really have a ton of wear issues with lightweight Schwalbe race tires? I’ve had Ralphs w/o snakeskin sidewalls last multiple seasons without issues or tears and still maintain fantastic grip. I personally like a bit of a wider tire, but the tread looks sweet.

I don’t get the price complaints. It’s not gullibility, because nobody is stopping anyone from trying vee or kenda tires instead. I tell everyone that it’s worth it if you want it, and the difference can be felt right away. I also tell them to see how they like the cheap tires first, before upgrading. How much do comparable contis cost? What upgrade provides more improvement for the money, without more installation labor? I’d rather improve performance with a tire change than by swapping drivetrain parts.

why Continental don’t cames with this tire?
Schwalbes are good when they are new. After they are worn the first layer – which worns very fast – a few races is enough, they are really bad in performance.

I would by them when they will be made with Black Chili compound !

@BeJay: Schwalbe makes the Smart Sam Evolution tire in 1.75. That should be right up your alley.

Schwalbe tires are awesome. They cost around 60-70 dollars tops where I’m from. Great performance for the price. I can’t wait to try this tire.

Schwalbe Ralph’s last me a long time, roll fast and enough grip. Excited to try the Thunder Butt as a rear tire!