Schwalbe Tacky Chan Gravity Soft TLR Tyre

The Schwalbe Tacky Chan Gravity Soft TLR Tyre is a downhill tyre built for maximum corner grip, strong braking traction, and low rolling resistance on demanding terrain. Its Gravity carcass adds high stability and dependable puncture protection, while the ADDIX Soft compound balances grip, control, and rolling speed across downhill, enduro, and aggressive trail riding. With 17 World Cup wins in two years and a downhill overall title, the Tacky Chan has proven race performance backed by practical durability. The tyre is also lighter than the Magic Mary and uses fair trade rubber for more responsible production.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Gravity carcass construction: The Gravity casing combines a strong carcass structure with reinforced layers that improve tyre stability under heavy loads and hard impacts. This helps reduce tyre flex in rough terrain and lowers the risk of punctures or sidewall damage. The result is more consistent handling at speed and greater reliability on demanding downhill tracks and rocky terrain.
• ADDIX Soft compound: The ADDIX Soft rubber compound delivers a balance of grip, damping, and rolling efficiency across downhill, enduro, and trail riding. The softer rubber increases surface contact with roots, rocks, and loose ground, helping the tyre hold traction in wet and dry conditions. This creates more control through technical sections and keeps the tyre predictable under braking and cornering loads.
• 10% more stable shoulder lugs than Magic Mary: The reinforced shoulder knobs increase support when leaning the bike hard into corners. The added stability keeps the tread blocks from folding under pressure, allowing the tyre to maintain a stronger contact patch through aggressive turns. This gives more confidence when cornering at higher speeds or on loose terrain.
• Long braking edges across the tread pattern: The extended braking edges create a larger surface area that grips the ground during hard braking. This improves braking traction on steep descents and loose surfaces by helping the tyre slow down more effectively without losing control. The outcome is later braking performance with more stability entering corners or technical sections.
• Lower weight than Magic Mary tyres: The lighter construction reduces rotational weight, which helps the tyre roll faster and respond quicker during acceleration and direction changes. This improves efficiency without sacrificing downhill grip or stability. Riders benefit from faster rolling speed and reduced effort during long runs or repeated laps.
• Tubeless Ready folding bead with E-Bike compatibility: The TLR design allows lower tyre pressures without the higher puncture risk linked to inner tubes, while the folding bead keeps installation secure and reduces weight. E-Bike Ready certification for speeds up to 50kph adds durability for higher torque and heavier bike systems. Together, these features improve grip, comfort, puncture resistance, and long-term reliability.

The Tacky Chan Gravity Soft TLR Tyre focuses on maintaining speed and control through aggressive downhill riding. The combination of low rolling resistance, stable shoulder lugs, and strong braking traction helps keep handling precise on rough terrain and fast descents. Its Gravity casing supports hard impacts and repeated heavy use, while the ADDIX Soft compound maintains grip across changing trail conditions. The lighter construction also helps improve rolling efficiency compared to heavier downhill tyres, making it well suited to riders who want race-level performance without excess drag.

For riders looking for a fast downhill tyre with dependable grip, strong puncture protection, and proven race performance, the Schwalbe Tacky Chan Gravity Soft TLR Tyre is built to handle demanding tracks and aggressive riding with confidence.

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)