Schwalbe Nobby Nic Tire 27.5 x 2.6

Beefed up just short of plus sized territory, the 27. 5 x 2. 6 inch version of the Schwalbe Nobby Nic Tire has been hitting the gym and slurping down protein shakes to acquire voluminous support for the long trail season ahead. This version retains the sought after attributes that's made the original a favorite of trail riders, namely its ability to roll smoothly while delivering reliable corning grip at high speeds. Its larger volume allows you to drastically lower pressure for unrelenting grip around corners and across trail sections strewn with loose rocks. Since its volume falls short of the 3. 0 inch behemoths found on 27. 5 rigs, you'll enjoy a significant weight savings in the neighborhood of 100 grams for both the Snakeskin and Apex versions. It's available with the new Apex casing reinforced with two extra layers of motorcycle carcass for burly sidewall protection and increased stiffness. The Apex version reduces the chance of burping the tire, slashing the sidewall, and bottoming out along the rim, all of which are problematic with many high volume tires. The Snakeskin casing offers lighter reinforcement from the aforementioned issues without as much of a weight penalty.