SchwalbeCX Pro 26"(Return to Product Page)

Serious tire for specialized use. Don't buy it for all mountain or urban. Is great on a trail but if that is primary use there is a cheaper option. Being narrow your corners can be tricky if wet or loose but good grip proportional to their width

I with there were more options for a 26 skinny tire with knobs, but this one works well. It's a little on the meaty side, and I wish they still offered a folding version... but it work well. If your cyclocross series doesn't restrict wider tires, you can usually find lighter 26x1.8 folding tires with faster tread.

The Schwalbe CX Pro 26 is the only viable option for folks who want to ride 'cross with 26 wheels. There is the Continental Cross Country 26 x 1.5 but it has massive tractor-style lugs that are suitable for soupy mud only IMHO, and have very tall narrow side lugs that roll over cornering at any significant speed on firmer surfaces. The CX Pro isn't sexy (wire bead) but gets the job done. Usual excellent construction quality from Schwalbe.

Great tire for using a 26 wheeled bike in a cyclocross race. This tire also holds up well on pavement and works well for commuting on snowy roads.