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Just came across these on Tweeks, checked with them and the 29x2.35 is the older & lighter Snakeskin version at circa 850g, worth a punt at that price if you're put off by the heft of the newer ones!
https://www.tweekscycles.com/uk/schwalbe-magic-mary-addix-tyre-1406069/
I've only used the newer schwalbe tyres. Where are these in terms of toughness?
Snakeskin is on a par with the new Super Ground but way lighter in theory. I had a 2.35 Snakeskin a while back on an old Mondraker Foxy and found it really good. Never had any issues with Snakeskin tyres, even battering through the peaks etc
I found Snakeskin good on the front, I preferred something a little tougher on the rear
Well I had a look, decided against but then noticed they had Michelin Wild Enduro Fronts in 29in - so thanks for the PSA on that score.
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Thanks for that - just sent it to a mate who was looking for one 👍
tabletop2
Free MemberI’ve only used the newer schwalbe tyres. Where are these in terms of toughness?
Pretty comparable to the super trail (the super trail adds a bit more sidewall protection but tbh it doesn't really make much difference to the overall toughness, because it still has the same thin overall carcass; it's basically made a bit that was already OK a bit tougher, while not fixing the bit that was weakest). Good for a front imo unless you're hard on tyres.
Ah, thought this was gonna be the older older ones before Addix. Best tyres I ever used.
Thank you OP, my tyre mountain will soon be visible from space
@DezB. I’ve a pair of the old old supergravity Mary’s in 27.5 flavour you can have for the cost of postage if you want. Plenty of life in them still.