Schwalbe's Mary has near magical grip in its stickiest, heavy duty VertStar, Super Gravity format but this much lighter version still retains a serious amount of composure and control in the most testing conditions.
The wide spaced tread blocks make it noisy and
obviously knobbly on smooth surfaces but the TrailStar triple compound rolls
healthily enough to get you between the good bits all day. Grip is excellent in
a wide range of wet, loose or just random conditions and the heavily supported
knobs are predictable on rock and hardpacked trail centre surfaces.
It leans into corners
predictably rather than lurching over like some squarer tyres can, and even
this faster rolling compound version can be pushed hard.
The TubeLess Easy TLE carcass
lives up to its name and it's a relatively light tyre for its size. The
oversize volume means it needs a wider rim to feel stable at lower pressures,
and we've torn the occasional knob using big brakes savagely but it's generally
robust without feeling too wooden or jarring when the trail gives it a slap.
Kilo-plus Super Gravity versions deliver full DH damping in various compound
choices.
Outstanding blend of
bearable rolling speed, vast volume and impressive all conditions control.
Weight 880g
Width 60mm
Height 54mm
Price 82$