User submitted reviews
Review by Aaron D.C. Edge
Nothing beats these on ice, was able to ride on literal sheets of it. Could not believe this would be possible. Well done Schwalbe, thank you for saving me via stud (and reflective strip too)!
Review by Scott L
I live in Bend, and commute to work as many days of the year as possible. I run these tires on my touring bike and they are great for days where there is a little snow or ice. The tires really shine on icy roads, it's amazing how well they grip. Cornering feels a bit strange until you get used to it, but cornering grip on ice is no problem.
These are not racing tires. They're heavy and make a bit of noise on dry pavement. The rolling resistance will be immediately noticeable, but a small price to pay to stay rubber side down when the roads are nasty.
I found the tires fairly difficult to install on my Mavic OpenPros. If I had it to do again, I'd have warmed them up inside the house and offered a buddy a beer to come over and give me an extra hand. Round up your sturdiest levers...
Overall I've very satisfied, and recommend them to anyone who rides when the conditions are less than ideal.
Review by Anonymous
Great tire for icy winter conditions. I only use it on the front and only if it is icy. Have a spare wheel with a normal tire for when the snow clears.