Schwalbe Rick XC - Fast and Grippy

[@MTBCRINGE]

i mean any tire is gonna be good on wide gravel path, take it on some actual singletrack and see how they perform

[@Bayker-yp1rd]

Thanks for the comment! I see your point that singletrack is a great test for grip and control, but with XC race tires like the Schwalbe Rick XC, I tend to focus more on their performance in conditions typically found in XC - fast flow trails, technical climbs, and a wide range of surfaces from gravel to hardpack. To me, singletrack feels closer to trail riding, where different types of tires come into play. But maybe it’s worth trying the Rick XC on some singletrack as well to get another perspective. 😊

[@celestialemissary4934]

@@Bayker-yp1rd I agree. I need to know how they handle technical climbs

[@JoshMcGehee]

I just got baited into watching GoPro footage of a gravel ride.

[@Bayker-yp1rd]

Fair point! The focus of this video was more on testing the tires in XC-relevant conditions, which often include gravel sections. But I appreciate the feedback - maybe next time I’ll include some more technical terrain for variety!

[@JoshMcGehee]

@Bayker-yp1rd Where I ride/race (the american west) you only see fire roads in marathon races. Anything under 40 miles will typically be mostly on trails.

[@Bayker-yp1rd]

Thanks for sharing that! It’s really interesting how race terrain varies by region. In Europe, where I mostly ride and race, fire roads and gravel sections are pretty common in XC courses, even for shorter distances. That said, I can see how trails would play a bigger role in the American West-sounds like a great way to keep things challenging! Appreciate the insight-it’s always cool to learn how XC differs around the world.

[@TheRickysee]

Do these incorporate the new radial sidewall?

[@Bayker-yp1rd]

No, they don’t.