SchwalbeRICK XC PRO 29 Inch MTB Tire(Return to Product Page)

Completed last xc season on this tire. After many years on Maxxis Aspen, Thunder Burt, Ralph and Ray combos, as well as various xc oriented Vittoria years back, I can say that based on my PRs and races the Rick's have performed very well. For a 2.4 tire, they do mount up slightly less wide than the Aspen 2.4 and I have found I need to run a little more pressure. Compared to my prior set up with an Aspen up front and Thunder Burt in the rear, the Rick's have better grip, especially with rear bite with acceleration and climbing. Beginning this season with the same set mounted last May '25, the wear appears to be pretty good. My budget requires tires last me at least 2 years. I also train on other bikes and limit my recreational and training miles on my race bike.

Love these tires. Got them as a faster option for Chequamegon and they did not disappoint. This year's race had it all - wet grass, soft gravel, rocky double track, etc. I thought these tires were a perfect mix of speed with just enough grip to keep me confident. I've left them on my bike for general single track riding and they continue to impress. I went with the Speed Grip because they test virtually the same as the Speed Race on rolling resistance.

An actual MTB tire that rolls fast.

Fast rolling, excellent cornering traction, very easy setup.