surreal

Hey, some ppl LIKE tread! (Horses for courses and all that, too.)

SquidPuppet

I know, I know. Notice my emoticon has a sad face, not a mad face. 'We' thought there was a new fat slick that we's never found before.

surreal

Understandable....

I just wish Schwalbe'd do the Kojak in a 2.35 or 2.5" version. I think I could let the whole slick thing go, if they dd that.

HBCruiser1

It's great this information is kept here as I was able to go back and review everyone's input after purchasing a different tire (price point again). Really don't like it, getting too many flats (Bontrager- Solana). Great looking tire but it seems to pick up EVERYTHING and now after just a few months (Aug/Sept) I have several large splices where the tube is poking out so it's basically done.

Got a big 108 miler ride coming up in mid April so I pulled the trigger on a new Schwalbe Big Ben. $50 ouch, but hopefully it'll work well for my use. Going with the 2.3" as I have a hard time with 2.1" even though they looked pretty good on 1FJEF's photos. If I like it perhaps I'll go with the thinner version on the front and maybe thinner all around at some point but not yet.

Interesting, no LBS stocked it nor could they get one from their dist. so I had to order direct from Schwalbe.
Thanks again gents.

HBCruiser1

Mounted the tire last week, went for an 85 miler last Saturday in preparation for the big 108 miler middle of this month. Had about 4800 feet of climbing as well. This tire feels really good. It's not going to feel super light (it's a 40 lb bike with fatt-ish tires) but it rolls along really well. If tire punctures are kept to a minimum I'll be very happy with it.

Glad I went with the 2.35" as it's slightly skinnier than the Solana's 2.30" but still fills the frame nicely. Not fired up about the reflective stripe around it, but I do a fair amount of night riding so it's probably a lot safer. I saw on here somewhere where someone was able to peel it off so if it really bothers me I'll look that up.

At speed there's a slight hum from the tire but not loud like a mtn. bike. Really only hear it when there's no traffic and at higher speeds.

The sidewall is fairly thin/flexible, at first it didn't want to seat but not a problem with a little finessing.

Thanks again for all of your suggestions.

Werkin

I love Big Apples. As mentioned before, a balloon performance tire Bike24 - Schwalbe Super Moto Evolution Folding Tire 26" 60-559 2015 Super Moto, only drawback is little puncture resistance. For puncture resistance and low rolling resistance, although not as wide Bike24 - Schwalbe Marathon Almotion Evolution MTB Folding Tire 55-559 - Black-Reflex, this a remarkable tire. It's less costly to purchase Schwalbe tires from German retailers than direct from Schwalbe.

Flat fears will disappear if you install tubeless ready rims and go tubeless with tire sealant.

Keep an eye on this site for a new 26inch/55mm performance balloon tire. Compass Bicycles: 26" Tires

Air pressures mentioned for high volume tires so far in this thread are way too much.www.bccclub.org/documents/Tireinflation.pdf Besides increased comfort and lower rolling resistance, puncture threats are reduced with appropriate tire pressure.

1FJEF

All of my Schwalbe big Apple & Big Ben tires have that zzzzzz zzzzz hum, mostly from the rear. No big deal.
On the same bike, a rear 2.15" feels faster than the 2.35" (to me).
I don't think the reflex sidewall will bug you when you get another up front.

dezzie

Love my Thickslicks, like rolling butter!

deeth82

+1 on the Thickslicks! If you're not riding lots of gritty trails and mostly keeping it on the road, these tires are indeed LIKE BUTTAH!

Cheapfreak

just bought schwable super moto evolution for 26 entry mtb wheel size 26*1.75... I usually ride around cycle paths but love mtb..

I got a question?---- Do i need to change tube too since I have new Tire with wider breadth and the valve was kinda in bad angle too googled how to make it 90 degree.. hard to find since it's ?

New to bike forum,, hehehehe thanks

HBCruiser1

Not sure I understand your questions but I'll take a stab. I suspect the Schwable is similar in size to the mtn bike tire you replaced it with, yes? Most mtn bike tires are at least 2.0 or wider. Most tubes (especially the larger/wider sizes) fit a fairly wide range and it should fit fine.

A bad angle on the valve will eventually cause the rim to wear through it and cause a flat. It's easily adjusted by letting out the air, grabbing the spokes with one hand and the tire with the other and then pulling it in the same direction as the valve is pointing. This will straighten it back to a 90 degree. If it doesn't want to move keep letting air out until it moves. If for some reason it doesn't move, you might have to open (unmount) one side of your tire to get in there and move the tube itself, then close it back up.