Schwalbe Mountain 26X2 25 Defense Folding Review

I recently purchased a pair of Schwalbe mountain bike tires for my weekend rides in the Sports and Outdoors category. As a result of my tests, I determined that these tires provide superior grip and traction on any terrain, making for a smooth and fast ride. The Defense Folding design also ensures durability and long-lasting use. Although the tires are a bit pricey, the value and quality are worth the investment.

A very disappointing tyre, especially at an exorbitant price. Tried it with 2.4" and 2.25". The knobs showed significant wear after only 50 miles. After about 100 miles, the front tire suffered a 1-inch sidewall crack, likely due to the extremely thin construction. The grip of these tires is not very good. They twist in corners and constantly loosen on climbs and in mild conditions. Overall bad value.

Last week I used a pair of Nobby Nic 2.25s in an ultramarathon (Brasil Ride). The terrain is mostly dry with lots of sand, sharp rocks and some technical sessions with slippery rocks. These tires proved ideal for such tough conditions - not a single flat tire in 7 days, 400 miles and climbing over 30,000 feet. You can climb the wall and get stuck in the ground on the descent. The trade-off is the extra effort to stay in the field in the less technical sessions, but that's not like trying to…