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hardbash Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)

6/3/2026 10:06am
I think with the MK1 tacky chan they marketed it more like that. But it’s pretty obvious the tread pattern wears quickly. Openly spaced treads with sharp braking edges will always wear pretty quickly
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schwalbai Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)

6/3/2026 8:14am
Unsure what kind of riding you are doing on your e-bike, but there are better options if you are looking to prioritze tread longevity on the rear (Eddy Current Radial, Albert, etc). The Tacky Chan was desinged to be a DH race tire. It will certainley work on E-bikes, but it sounds likes a tread pattern with a bit more...

schwalbai Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)

6/1/2026 8:01am
Understandable mixup. We use Schwalbe PRO line to identify our highest quality tires that our Pros also race on. Schwalbe Line (missing the "Pro") is the trusted value option. You'd find this in a tire like the Gravity Tacky Chan, which has a TLR gravity diagonal casing with a bit more rubber/laps for support, but still uses the same Soft...

codahale Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)

5/28/2026 6:14am
I’ve got ~100mi and ~20k ft of vert on the new Tacky Chan Trail Pro Radial 2.5 Softs now, and they’re my new favorite tire. Finding the right pressure took some work, but at 33/30 they hit the right balance of support and grip. They just straight hook up in the loose stuff, are really predictable on turn-in, and roll freakishly fast. As a “I hate Albert, all my homies hate Albert” guy, I definitely did not expect this, but here we are.
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schwalbai Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)

5/21/2026 10:57am
Sounds like good combos to me! Since you have a enduro bike, im guessing you want the trail bike to be a bit more speedy? You should consider: F - Romy Trail Soft Radial R - Romy Trail Mid (aka Speedgrip) Radial Could also opt for Romy Race Mid on the back. Not Radial, but it will roll quite fast...

hamncheez2003 Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)

5/21/2026 10:52am
Also, I'm thinking of converting my ebike to a mullet. It's current MM R front, Albert R rear. Ill be needing a new rear tire. If the Tacky Chan really does roll faster than the Albert, and is better on the DH, is that what I should get in 650b for the rear? Again, if the Tacky Chan rolls faster than the Albert, whats the point of the Albert?
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yzedf Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)

5/20/2026 7:20am
If she’s anything like my wife, give her the previous tire combo that she used.
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schwalbai Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)

5/12/2026 9:28am
It's not so much that 2 layers were added, its that now both of the 2x67epi carcass layers are now extend ontop of each other under the tread cap (before it was just one layer that extend to the end of the lap.

schwalbai Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)

5/8/2026 7:58am
I think the other commenters were correct in saying the refined tread pattern of the TC, and the updated Ultrasoft Compound, may be what you are noticing. No updates to the Trail, just the Gravity casing. @theweaz you'd probably like this. The previous gen Gravity Pro casing leaned more towards a Super Gravity casing. The updated version is closer to...

schwalbai Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)

5/7/2026 3:26pm
First off, there is warranty on schwalbe tires so you should check that out. You should consider the Eddy Current, now comes in radial. Gravity casing weighs 1480g for 29x2.5, but it's pretty damn durable. Ideal for rear wheel on e-bikes. Romy could be good. Defintley faster rolling and lighter at 1355g. But on the rear you may chew through...

Dogboy Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

5/6/2026 12:39pm
It's a Transmission only cassette - will only work with a full mount derailleur, not a hanger.
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MTBrent Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

5/6/2026 12:39pm
I believe the lock ring flange actually sits "in" the lower cluster and behind the 10T and/or 12T cog. Jump to ~2:08.
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AndehM Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)

5/6/2026 10:34am
I thought I read that it was just the Gravity casing layup that got changed - maybe I misread. That's why I am so surprised at being able to run normal pressures in the Trail Pro. Not complaining at all though!
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Race Talk

5/6/2026 10:33am
Race Cascadia thinking outside the box for race coverage.
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aaronufl Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)

5/5/2026 8:53am
I've settled on this. TC radial soft/Romy Race Pro rear. Outside of the wet season in the PNW I've decided I prefer standard casings on the rear (burp less, break free a bit easier, and roll faster).
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codahale Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)

4/28/2026 10:00am
Ok, just did a ride on the new Tacky Chan Trail Pro Softs. I used the Wolf Tooth pressure calculator as an initial start, which rounded to 29 PSI rear, 26 PSI front. (For reference, I’m 220lb with kit and have been running 24/22 PSI on Maxxis EXO+ tires this season.) Started the ride with a half hour of climbing and the tires felt fine. Good traction, efficient feel, no complaints. Did the first bracketing run and while I didn’t notice any squirming on hard corners, I also didn’t notice anything notable about the traction, either. It felt like a...
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Johnnyfoes Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)

4/22/2026 8:40am
Wicked Will/ Addix Soft or Speed Grip Rear / Romy trail /radial /soft or Mid /rear or front / Albert Super trail pro Addix soft or super soft front or rear
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