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Schwalbe‘s G-One R line gets its third member with the launch of the G-One RX, which is said to focus on delivering the best possible off-road performance.
The new G-One RX has been designed and optimised for off-road, especially on rocky and muddy terrain, where enormous amounts of grip are required.
The tyre retains the boomerang design tread pattern of the G-One R for low rolling resistance and grip on steep climbs. However, the knobs are more pronounced and the focus on off-road surfaces is particularly evident in the tread detail:
— Paired outer blocks ensure maximum cornering traction. The concept originates from the cyclo-cross sector, where Schwalbe has already successfully implemented it on the X-One R.
— The intermediate area is open to ensure the best grip on steep climbs and good self-cleaning even in muddy conditions
Schwalbe‘s development team uses a newly developed carcass construction for the R-Line. Schwalbe also relies on “an innovative turn-up construction with three carcass plies on the sidewall for outstanding puncture and cut protection”.
The improved and widened V-Guard puncture protection belt is said to “provide increased protection under the tread”, whilst another new feature is the “arrangement of the individual plies, which (the brand claims) has further reduced rolling resistance”.
The result: even more puncture protection with the same weight. Together with the further optimized and faster Addix Race rubber compound, the G-One RX aims to make a performance-optimised statement.
Complete R line gets an update
At the same time, the other two tyres in Schwalbe‘s G-One R line also receive the new rubber compound and carcass construction. The range of sizes and colours is also being expanded once again.
The new R PRO line will be available with Schwalbe ́s popular transparent sidewall and, for the first time, with a black sidewall across all models.
The brand’s signature blue colour, found on its professional athletes’ blue chafer tyres, is now part of the all-new PRO label. Here, the “Schwalbe PRO” line represents tyres that “stand for exceptional performance”.
Schwalbe’s G-One R line:
- G-One RX: Focus on the best possible off-road performance with more grip in difficult conditions.
- G-One RS: The best choice for asphalt and hard gravel with a full focus on maximum speed.
- G-One R: All-rounder, fast on asphalt, but also good off-road.
For information on trade wholesale suppliers, please contact Schwalbe via email at Info@schwalbe.co.uk.
