Although now nearly ten years old Fat Albert is still one of the most popular Mountain bike tires and it was one of the first large volume, light weight tire. Fat Albert grips and performs in any terrain – either dry, or wet. Providing maximum safety with the greatest possible riding enjoyment.

Ten percent lower rolling resistance, reduced risk of punctures and at just 180 grams the lowest weight of any professional racing tire on the market: Schwalbe has again improved the Ultremo through the application of three new innovations. The result of which is the new Ultremo R.

Rocket Ron is a new MTB racer and a super-light (410 grams) competition rocket with astonishing grip. In May ’08 Sabine Spitz rode the rocket to her European title championship success in St. Wendel.

Two „Long distance“ additions have been made to the now ten member Marathon family. Both are successors to the „Globetrotting“ Marathon XR: The high tech, folding Marathon Extreme and the Marathon Plus Tour with substantially more „Flat-less“ Technology.

Nothing rolls as fast: The autumn shows will see Schwalbe launch the Furious Fred tire for Cross Country and Marathon. The U-block shoulder lugs are revolutionary: They are positioned against the direction of rotation in order to have more cornering control.

At this year’s Interbike show Schwalbe is presenting a completely new Racing Ralph for Cross Country and Marathon. The U-block shoulder lugs are revolutionary: They are positioned against the direction of travel in order to provide more cornering control.

… for the fastest tire. To match the Ultremo competition racing tire Schwalbe has introduced the Ultremo tube. The new tube weighs only 49 gram – so around half as much as conventional tubes. Ultremo - tube and tire form an unbeatably light duo with their 49 and 195 gram respective weights.

Well spiked for icy roads. Marathon Winter rolls onto the market just in time for the cold season. The spike version of the popular Marathon series could help spike tires in general break-through into the cycling mainstream, as Marathon is the most sold branded tire in Europe.

An extremely densely woven fabric made from Vectran protects the new top of the line touring tire - Marathon Supreme. It’s High Density Vectran Guard (HD-V) uses a patented weaving technology more puncture resistant than any other textile used in bicycle tire technology.

Bohle’s new Ultremo racing tire is a massive technological leap forward: Super-light at just 195 g, triple compound as well as a unique protection belt made of Vectran - material used in the US space program - make the tires fast, grippy and puncture resistant.

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Ultremo vs. Toothpick