Schwalbe Romy Trail Pro tyre 29x2.4 Soft TLR folding (black)

Schwalbe Romy Trail Pro tyre 29x2.4 Soft TLR folding (black)

The Romy sits exactly between the light XC tyres and aggressive downhill models (such as the Magic Mary). Schwalbe presents it as a tyre with which you "cant go wrong".

• Use: Trail, All-mountain and lighter Enduro.
• Bikes: Great for classic bikes and light E-MTBs (Light-Assist).
• Position: Works great on both the front and rear wheel. It is often combined with a more aggressive front for maximum grip in extreme conditions, but on its own it offers a balanced mix of traction and speed.

2. Construction and technology

The Romy benefits from the latest Schwalbe innovations, including the move to a radial construction:

• Radial Design (on PRO versions): The casing fibres run at a different angle, which lets the tyre conform better to the terrain. The result is a larger contact patch, better damping and noticeably more grip at the same pressure.
• Three families of versions:
• Race Pro: Focused on low weight (around 970 g for 29x2.40) and speed.
• Trail Pro: Balanced protection and weight for all-day rides.
• Gravity Pro: The most robust version with Apex protection, intended for hard use (weight around 1230 g).

3. Tread pattern and compounds

• Tread pattern: It has aggressive genes but is optimised for low rolling resistance. The centre blocks ensure smooth rolling, while the prominent side knobs hold in corners.
• Addix compounds: It most often appears in the Soft compound (orange) for grip or MID (blue) for longer life and speed.

Specifications

Technology

E-bike ready 50 km/h

Recommended and approved for e-bikes up to 50 km/h

Tubeless ready

These tyres can be used with sealant fluid as tubeless