Racing Ralph TL Ready Snakeskin Tire
Out of Stock
Don't worry though, we have a lot more Mountain 29" Tubeless Tires in stock than that.
Shop Similar ProductsGuilt-free speed.
Schwalbe wasn't kidding around when it named the Racing Ralph. And, as its popularity proves, this tire works wonders for XC racers and those who simply appreciate fast-rolling rubber. This 29-inch Tubeless Ready Snakeskin version takes things a step further by adding easy tubeless compatibility and a lightweight reinforced casing. So, you're able to leave your buddies in the dust -- in a friendly way, of course.
The Racing Ralph has become a tried and true favorite due to its fast-rolling tread pattern, and this third revision only improves on the classic. The centerline of the tire features low, tightly spaced knobs knobs that provide enhance traction. And, true to its name, the tightly spaced knobs help the Racing Ralph roll blisteringly fast. The side knobs are wide and supportive, meaning that they'll bite hard to keep you from washing out when you're leaned over. But, tread patterns only tell part of the story. That's why Schwalbe uses its PaceStar rubber compound, which places harder rubber down the centerline for a low rolling-resistance and an improved wear life. Additionally, the side knobs receive a softer rubber compound. So, in essence, you get the speed of a hard compound tire, mated to the cornering grip of a softer tire. This means that you don't have to sacrifice wear life for traction.
This tread pattern rests on Schwalbe's Snakeskin Tubeless Ready casing. As you may have guessed, the tubeless designation means that these are optimized for a tubeless setup, although you are able to run them with tubes if you'd like. By Tubeless Ready, Schwalbe means that the bead hook on this tire is enlarged. Why does this matter? Well, it makes seating them to a tubeless rim an easy affair. And if you've ever ended up covered in tire sealant after trying to seat a stubborn tire, this will be a welcomed improvement. The second part of this designation, the Snakeskin casing, simply refers to the tire's durable sidewall. Basically, with the extra supportive, the tire is able to nearly eliminate the risk of pinch flats.
The Schwalbe Racing Ralph Tubeless Ready Snakeskin 29-inch tire is available in 2.25-inch width and in the color black.
- Type
- cross country
- Material
- [tire] PaceStar Triple Compound, [casing] SnakeSkin
- Size
- 29 in x 2.25 in
- Bead
- folding
- Foldable
- yes
- Claimed Weight
- 535 g
- Recommended Use
- cross country mountain biking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited
Reviews
Q&A
What do you think about this product?
View
Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageSorry, we don’t currently have any of those types of reviews for this product.
Need Expert Advice?
Our Gearheads Can Help