Romy - Maximum fun with more grip and control
Meet Romy: a do-it-all MTB tire built for riders who want one tire that performs uphill, charges downhill, and stays predictable in the turns. Designed as a versatile trail and all‑mountain all‑rounder, Romy blends grip, control, durability, and rolling efficiency so you can spend less time choosing rubber and more time riding.
Why you’ll love the Schwalbe Romy tire:
- Confident cornering: aggressive shoulder lugs bite into the trail for improved cornering traction and control.
- Fast, durable center: closely spaced center knobs with a shallow profile deliver low rolling resistance and long wear.
- Balanced performance: optimized tread layout for a predictable feel front or rear.
- Lightweight but tough: lighter than many enduro tires without sacrificing robustness.
- Uses recycled carbon black from Schwalbe’s own tire recycling program for many compounds – cutting CO₂eq by ~80% compared to conventional carbon black.
- PRO versions use fairly traded natural rubber; Schwalbe pays a premium directly to certified smallholders to support fair compensation and community choice.
Features of the Radial Carcass:
- More flexible carcass with a larger contact patch.
- Increased grip, safety, and cushioning. Ideal for the most demanding trails.
- Ideal when traction and comfort matter most.
GRAVITY PRO| built for gravity‑oriented setups and frequent downhill runs – maximum stability and protection.
Soft | Schwalbe has reached deep into the bag of tricks to combine optimal rolling behavior and good damping. The result is a mixture that is incredibly fun. In addition, it is ideal for E-MTB, because it plays its strengths fully and is due to the optimized cold properties, suitable for year-round use.
ECE-R75 (E-50) | Tires with the ECE-R75 test mark are approved for bikes up to 50 km/h.
Tubeless Ready (TLR) | Less rolling resistance, more grip, high puncture resistance. The advantages of tubeless systems are well known. Tires with the TLR designation can be easily converted to the tubeless standard with the help of sealing fluid. Also suitable for hookless rims.