Comments on: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29″er Tires On Test http://twentynineinches.com/2007/12/01/schwalbe-racing-ralph-29er-tires-on-test/ 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:18:41 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2007/12/01/schwalbe-racing-ralph-29er-tires-on-test/comment-page-1/#comment-58776 Guitar Ted Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:28:45 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/12/01/schwalbe-racing-ralph-29er-tires-on-test/#comment-58776 paragonjeff: I don't know for certain, but judging from other tires in it's class I would say approximately 57-60mm wide for the casing. (A 2.4" Racing Ralph measures 66mm at the casing on a Gordo) paragonjeff: I don’t know for certain, but judging from other tires in it’s class I would say approximately 57-60mm wide for the casing. (A 2.4″ Racing Ralph measures 66mm at the casing on a Gordo)

]]> By: paragonjeff http://twentynineinches.com/2007/12/01/schwalbe-racing-ralph-29er-tires-on-test/comment-page-1/#comment-58775 paragonjeff Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:39:04 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/12/01/schwalbe-racing-ralph-29er-tires-on-test/#comment-58775 hey Ted how wide do you think the RR 2.25 wil end up at on the gordos? hey Ted how wide do you think the RR 2.25 wil end up at on the gordos?

]]> By: Anonymous http://twentynineinches.com/2007/12/01/schwalbe-racing-ralph-29er-tires-on-test/comment-page-1/#comment-29926 Anonymous Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:25:01 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/12/01/schwalbe-racing-ralph-29er-tires-on-test/#comment-29926 Chad - ordering direct from Schwalbe was definitely a bit pricy (I got my 2.25 from them), however, I ordered from both Webcyclery and bike29 - both of whom were cheaper (including shipping). I think that once they are here en masse, the major Schwalbe retailers will be the place to go for lower prices. They'll still be Schwalbe-esque in price but not as much as Schwalbe NA has them going for. Chad – ordering direct from Schwalbe was definitely a bit pricy (I got my 2.25 from them), however, I ordered from both Webcyclery and bike29 – both of whom were cheaper (including shipping).

I think that once they are here en masse, the major Schwalbe retailers will be the place to go for lower prices. They’ll still be Schwalbe-esque in price but not as much as Schwalbe NA has them going for.

]]> By: Chad http://twentynineinches.com/2007/12/01/schwalbe-racing-ralph-29er-tires-on-test/comment-page-1/#comment-29887 Chad Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:07:43 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/12/01/schwalbe-racing-ralph-29er-tires-on-test/#comment-29887 The other thing for us consumers to consider is Schwalbe's retail prices. I (pre)ordered a pair of 2.4's directly from Schwalbe USA and they were $67 and change each plus shipping. I sure as hell won't be using these for urban utility; I may gently wrap them in cheesecloth when I'm not riding to extend their lifespan as long as possible ;). The other thing for us consumers to consider is Schwalbe’s retail prices. I (pre)ordered a pair of 2.4’s directly from Schwalbe USA and they were $67 and change each plus shipping. I sure as hell won’t be using these for urban utility; I may gently wrap them in cheesecloth when I’m not riding to extend their lifespan as long as possible ;) .

]]> By: Desert9r http://twentynineinches.com/2007/12/01/schwalbe-racing-ralph-29er-tires-on-test/comment-page-1/#comment-29767 Desert9r Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:51:46 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/12/01/schwalbe-racing-ralph-29er-tires-on-test/#comment-29767 I am definately interested in this tire more as an urban utility tire, although I just picked up a WeirWolf, but also to see how it stacks up against the Fire XC and the Mountain King, for off road. I am definately interested in this tire more as an urban utility tire, although I just picked up a WeirWolf, but also to see how it stacks up against the Fire XC and the Mountain King, for off road.

]]> By: GreenLightGo http://twentynineinches.com/2007/12/01/schwalbe-racing-ralph-29er-tires-on-test/comment-page-1/#comment-29728 GreenLightGo Sun, 02 Dec 2007 22:20:10 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/12/01/schwalbe-racing-ralph-29er-tires-on-test/#comment-29728 Looking forward to your test results. I've mounted my 2.25 up front, have a 2.4 on the way and two more 2.25s coming. I think I'll sell my 2.4, the 2.25 was plenty wide for my liking, plus, I am totally happy with the Crossmark as a rear tire, very durable. I think the rear tire lifespan on these Racing Ralphs will not be as good as the Crossmark b/c the rubber feels a bit softer but it'll reside up front on my ride for a long time to come. I like the looks and feel of the tire. Being a Schwalbe fan, I have high hopes that these will be wildly popular. Looking forward to your test results. I’ve mounted my 2.25 up front, have a 2.4 on the way and two more 2.25s coming. I think I’ll sell my 2.4, the 2.25 was plenty wide for my liking, plus, I am totally happy with the Crossmark as a rear tire, very durable. I think the rear tire lifespan on these Racing Ralphs will not be as good as the Crossmark b/c the rubber feels a bit softer but it’ll reside up front on my ride for a long time to come.

I like the looks and feel of the tire. Being a Schwalbe fan, I have high hopes that these will be wildly popular.

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