Schwalbe Thunder Burt Questions

[MudLark]

Hi guys,

My preferred tyres are Conti Race Kings in the Black Chilli version. But these seem to be made of unobtainium in our world (who is the hopeless local distributor anyway?) and so I am thinking of switching brand loyalties to Schwalbe, who at least seem to have a more consistent stock availability. On my list of possible options is the Thunder Burt in Super Ground, which seems to also have a low rolling resistance and seems to be suitable for dry hard pack (the vast majority of my riding). Any inputs on the Schwalbes relative to the Race Kings would be welcome, including as to the relative durability given that I'm reading that the Thunder Burt tyres seem to have a pretty short lifespan on the centre treadblocks.

I guess my other options would be Racing Ray and Racing Ralph, but they seem to have a much higher rolling resistance than the Race Kings.

Cheers and TIA,

ML

[Jimmy 2.0]

Schwalbe are super fast tires but its because of their super soft compound. I've used both the Thunder Burt and racing Ralph and have torn off Knobs very easily.

Have you looked at the standard maxxis Aspen or Onza Svelt?

[MudLark]

50 minutes ago, Jimmy 2.0 said:

Schwalbe are super fast tires but its because of their super soft compound. I've used both the Thunder Burt and racing Ralph and have torn off Knobs very easily.

Have you looked at the standard maxxis Aspen or Onza Svelt?

Thanks Jimmy. I tend not to be harsh on tyres. possibly partly because I'm getting old and I've yet to tear a lug off a Continental. I did look at the Maxxis but their rolling resistance rating is OTT compared to the others in class. The Onza is new to me but sadly also seems out of stock everywhere.

[LukeLan]

Same feedback as Jimmy, used both Thunder Burt & Racing Ralph. The nobs/lugs on the RR did tear off the tyre (still a great tyre in terms of performance). Thunder Burt was good but did notice a couple of times when braking on the rear and the wheel locked it had no bite... nobs/lugs did not tear off. Using the Aspens now and love them and they are wide compared to the TBs &RRs.

Vittoria have also recently released their new Peyote tyre, maybe worth a look.