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Schwalbe Magic Mary 2.35 SG Addix Soft Review (Product Review)

The Good

-Excellent grip in nearly all conditions -Addix Soft wears exceptionally well -Super Gravity casing helps prevent flats and prevents sidewall roll

The Bad

-Heavy and slow rolling (aka builds character) -Good, but not the best on hardpack. -MSRP

Overall Review
In terms of outright grip, the old compound magic mary was hard to beat, but its durability left a lot to be desired. Enter the new Addix Soft Compound. Schwalbe claims that this new compound will offer slightly better grip and considerably better wear characteristics than the old Vertstar compound. This past summer and fall (Aug-Dec), I ran a Vertstar 2.35 SG MM, and this winter (Jan-April) I rode the Addix Soft 2.35 SG MM, both as a front tire. So, how do the new compound and the old compound compare? I rode these tires in and around Squamish, BC on an 160 mm bike. I sit and spin uphill, and...
Posted by dirtyrickwoodson on 4/13/2018 1:48pm
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Not my first choice. (Product Review)

The Good

Good on soil

The Bad

Poor wear life (as per usual schwable) Poor rolling speed. Poor grip on rock. Poor grip on roots. Skittish on flat corners. Usual side knobble direction leaves uninspiring feeling.

Overall Review
Ended up with one not through choice on a new bike. Found it to be very uninspiring on the downs, and felt like trying to pedal a tractor tyre on the ups. The unforgiving sidewall leaving a harsh ride despite lower pressures, and inspite of trying higher pressures still easy to burp tubeless, although easy to set up so, but then all the sealant seeps through the sidewall despite being a tubeless version. As not made of money will run these into the ground (to be fair only about 20k to go......) and will replace with conti der kiaser projekt.
Posted by frustrated on 4/3/2018 12:39am
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Magic mary super gravity (front) 27.5 and 26 (Product Review)

The Good

Very predictable, reliable and will never hold you back. Excellent pinch or puncture resistance with super gravity casing. Great grip in loose, soft, roots, rocky, muddy etc. Bites in corners and rowdy off camber transitions.

The Bad

Rolls slower then other options if you're not pointed down. If you have a long pedal, the descent hopefully is worth it but not the tire for longer rides if your buddies have faster rolling rigs. You'll be working for it. Pricey.

Overall Review
It's my favorite tire, I don't always run it upfront due to pedally nature of surrounding trails but I always regret not having it in rowdy areas. Comparing last couple Colorado road trips and moab, I've ridden the same stuff with a hans dampf upfront vs a magic Mary and the difference was very rewarding. Whole enchilada... greens creek (monarch), Dr's Park, Steamboat etc.... don't leave home without it.
Posted by dcm6861 on 4/2/2018 11:01pm
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My first choice for rear (Product Review)

The Good

All round good grip in most situations. Weight.

The Bad

Short life span.

Overall Review
I have run this on the rear of my bike in both 2.25 and 2.35 widths. With the Schwalbe Magic Mary up front. If find this tyre very sure footed and a good overall weight so not too harf to get up to speed. Though don't go doing skids on the trails or it will wear quick.
Posted by Peter_Craig on 3/28/2018 2:26am
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A sure steerer (Product Review)

The Good

I run the snakeskin on the front. I have found it to be sure footed in most situations. I'm not one to take a number tyres with me for different surfaces during a race season so this one is my choice.

The Bad

Quick wearing on Rocky trails. I guess thats the pay off for fantastic grip

Overall Review
I won't use any thing else
Posted by Peter_Craig on 3/28/2018 2:14am
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Grip For Days (Product Review)

The Good

Possibly the most confidence inspiring front tire I've ever used. Tons of grip that I can just push into and trust it's going to hold me through the turn.

The Bad

I can't say much bad about this tire other than it is a bit slow as a rear tire and when run out back the side knobs like to rip off.

Overall Review
I've tried many tires and keep coming back to this one. I won't run anything else on the front and I will probably put another one on the back when the current Hans Dampf is toast. We have a mix of granite, roots, and a little dirt where I ride my trail bike and this tire just works.
Posted by Amart1500 on 3/6/2018 9:41am
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