Schwalbe Tacky Chan Gravity Pro Radial TLR Tyre

The Schwalbe Tacky Chan Gravity Pro Radial TLR Tyre is built for downhill racing, aggressive cornering, and high-speed control. It combines Schwalbe’s fastest downhill tread design with a radial carcass, ADDIX Ultra Soft compound, and Gravity Pro construction for strong grip, better damping, and high puncture protection. The tyre delivers low rolling resistance while keeping traction high on rough and loose terrain.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Radial carcass construction: The carcass layers overlap for a shorter time and use lower tension than a standard tyre construction. This allows the tyre to deform more freely over roots, rocks, and rough ground without losing support. The tyre stays in contact with the trail for longer, improves damping, and uses suspension travel more effectively. The larger contact patch also increases grip and braking control, helping maintain speed and stability through technical sections.
• Gravity Pro casing: Gravity Pro construction is designed for maximum stability and puncture protection during downhill and gravity riding. The reinforced carcass supports the tyre under heavy loads, hard landings, and aggressive cornering. This reduces the risk of cuts, pinch punctures, and tyre roll while keeping rolling resistance low. The result is more reliable performance on demanding tracks and less interruption from tyre damage.
• ADDIX Soft compound: The ADDIX Soft rubber compound balances strong grip, good damping, and efficient rolling performance. It gives the tread enough softness to hold traction on roots, rocks, and loose ground, while still rolling faster and wearing better than an ultra-soft race compound. This makes it a strong choice for enduro, downhill, and aggressive trail use where control and durability both matter. Schwalbe describes ADDIX Soft as a versatile compound with good rolling properties and balanced damping.
• ADDIX Ultra Soft compound: The ADDIX Ultra Soft rubber compound delivers high mechanical grip and strong damping performance across wet, dry, and cold conditions. The softer compound adapts closely to uneven surfaces, helping the tread maintain traction under braking and cornering loads. Improved low-temperature performance also keeps grip levels consistent in poor weather, giving better control throughout changing trail conditions.
• 10% more stable shoulder lugs than Magic Mary: The reinforced shoulder knobs provide stronger support during hard cornering and side loading. The tyre holds its shape more effectively when pushed into berms and loose terrain, reducing tyre squirm and improving steering precision. This gives more consistent grip at higher speeds and allows harder cornering without losing stability.
• Long braking edges across the tread pattern: The tread design uses extended braking edges to improve traction under heavy braking. These edges dig into loose dirt, soft ground, and rough surfaces more effectively, helping the tyre slow down with greater control. This supports later braking points into corners and improves confidence on steep descents and technical race tracks.
• Tubeless Ready folding bead with fair trade rubber: The TLR design supports lower tyre pressures without the increased risk of pinch punctures associated with inner tubes. Lower pressures improve grip, comfort, and trail tracking by increasing surface contact. The folding bead also keeps weight lower than a wire bead design, while fair trade rubber production supports more responsible material sourcing.

Precise handling and consistent grip matter most when trail speeds increase and terrain becomes more demanding. The radial carcass design helps the tyre stay connected to uneven ground for longer, while the ADDIX Ultra Soft compound improves traction under braking and cornering loads. Combined with the stable shoulder lugs and Gravity Pro casing, the tyre delivers strong support through rough sections without adding excessive rolling resistance. The lower weight compared to the Magic Mary also helps maintain speed and responsiveness on fast downhill tracks.

The Schwalbe Tacky Chan Gravity Pro Radial TLR Tyre is built for riders who want race-level downhill speed, reliable grip, and strong puncture protection in one package. Its advanced carcass design, aggressive tread layout, and gravity-focused construction make it a strong choice for demanding downhill and enduro riding.

Specs:

• Optimised for 100% precision 
• 10% more stable shoulder lugs compared to Magic Mary, allowing for even more aggressive cornering
• Long braking edges allow for later braking point
• Lighter than Magic Mary tyres
• Produced with fair trade rubber
• E-Bike Ready: For motor assist up to 50kph
• Seal: TLR (Tubeless ready)
• Bead: Folding
• Weight: 1.2kg (27.5x2.40)