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Big Apple HS 430

Air suspension built-in. We completely revised the extra-wide
Big Apple tire. The pronounced profile combined with the
RaceGuard protection belt now makes it even more suitable
for everyday life. Enjoy unique Balloonbike comfort. Because life
is hard enough.

BEST OF MTBR
Category: 29er Tire
Awarded by the riders of MTBR
for the second year in a row.

Performance Line, Wire Bead
Art.No.	ETRTO	SIZE	Performance	Colour	Compound	PSI	Weight	EPI	Load	Tube	Price
11100304	50-406	20 x 2.00	RaceGuard	Reflex	Endurance	35-70	495 g	67	85 kg	7	$41.95
11100303	55-406	20 x 2.15	RaceGuard	Reflex	Endurance	30-55	530 g	67	95 kg	7	$41.95
11100302	50-507	24 x 2.00	RaceGuard	Reflex	Endurance	35-70	620 g	67	100 kg	10	$44.05
11100301	55-507	24 x 2.15	RaceGuard	Reflex	Endurance	30-55	660 g	67	115 kg	10	$44.05
11100298	50-559	26 x 2.00	RaceGuard	Reflex	Endurance	35-70	675 g	67	125 kg	13	$48.35
11100297	55-559	26 x 2.15	RaceGuard	Reflex	Endurance	30-55	710 g	67	130 kg	13	$48.35
11100299	60-559	26 x 2.35	RaceGuard	Reflex	Endurance	30-55	780 g	67	140 kg	13	$48.35
11100305	50-622	28 x 2.00	RaceGuard	Reflex	Endurance	35-70	740 g	67	135 kg	19	$48.35
11100306	55-622	28 x 2.15	RaceGuard	Reflex	Endurance	30-55	810 g	67	140 kg	19	$48.35
11100417	60-622	28 x 2.35	RaceGuard	Reflex	Endurance	30-55	890 kg	67	145 kg	19	$48.35

Wire Bead
Art.No.	ETRTO	SIZE	Performance	Colour	Compound	PSI	Weight	EPI	Load	Tube	Price
11100427	55-559	26 x 2.15	Puncture Protection	Brown-Reflex	SBC	30-55	920 g	50	115 kg	13	$33.95
11100396	55-559	26 x 2.15	Puncture Protection	Creme-Reflex	SBC	30-55	920 g	50	115 kg	13	$33.95
11100428	55-559	26 x 2.15	Puncture Protection	Grey-Reflex	SBC	30-55	920 g	50	115 kg	13	$33.95
11100426	55-559	26 x 2.15	Puncture Protection	Reflex	SBC	30-55	920 g	50	115 kg	13	$33.95
11100349	50-622	28 x 2.00	Puncture Protection	Brown-Reflex	SBC	35-70	920 g	50	115 kg	19	$33.95
11100350	50-622	28 x 2.00	Puncture Protection	Creme-Reflex	SBC	35-70	930 g	50	115 kg	19	$33.95
11100351	50-622	28 x 2.00	Puncture Protection	Grey-Reflex	SBC	35-70	930 g	50	115 kg	19	$33.95
11100429	50-622	28 x 2.00	Puncture Protection	Reflex	SBC	35-70	930 g	50	115 kg	19	$33.95

Big Apple is also still available in profile HS338, while quanties last.

Performance Line tires below have the light and sporty LiteSkin sidewalls.

Wire Bead
Art.No.	ETRTO	SIZE	Performance	Colour	Compound	PSI	Weight	EPI	Load	Tube	Price
11100179	50-203	12 x 2.00	Puncture Protection	Reflex	SBC	20-55	320 g	50	70 kg	1	$29.35
11105538	50-254	14 x 2.00	Puncture Protection	Reflex	SBC	20-55	360 g	24	70 kg	2A	$29.35
11100180	50-254	14 x 2.00	Puncture Protection	Reflex	SBC	20-55	360 g	50	70 kg	2A	$29.35
11127338	60-507	24 x 2.35	KevlarGuard	Reflex	Allround	20-55	825 g	67	135 kg	10, 10D	$24.95

Performance Line, Wire Bead
Art.No.	ETRTO	SIZE	Performance	Colour	Compound	PSI	Weight	EPI	Load	Tube	Price
11100084	50-305	16 x 2.00	KevlarGuard	Reflex	Endurance	30-70	370 g	67	70 kg	3	$41.95
11100083	50-355	18 x 2.00	KevlarGuard	Reflex	Endurance	30-70	470 g	67	75 kg	5A	$41.95
11100082	50-406	20 x 2.00	KevlarGuard	Reflex	Endurance	30-70	535 g	67	80 kg	7	$41.95
11100085	55-406	20 x 2.15	KevlarGuard	Reflex	Endurance	20-55	555 g	67	95 kg	7	$41.95
11100079	60-406	20 x 2.35	KevlarGuard	Reflex	Endurance	20-55	575 g	67	105 kg	7	$41.95
11100068	50-559	26 x 2.00	KevlarGuard	Reflex	Endurance	30-70	740 g	67	130 kg	13, 14	$48.35
11100019	55-559	26 x 2.15	KevlarGuard	Reflex	Endurance	20-55	770 g	67	130 kg	13, 14	$48.35
11100077	60-559	26 x 2.35	KevlarGuard	Reflex	Endurance	20-55	830 g	67	140 kg	13, 14	$48.35
11100067	50-622	29 x 2.00	KevlarGuard	Reflex	Endurance	30-70	820 g	67	135 kg	19, 19A	$48.35
11100027	55-622	29 x 2.15	KevlarGuard	Reflex	Endurance	20-55	840 g	67	140 kg	19, 19A	$48.35

Big Apples in 349

Submitted by jeh on Tue, 04/26/2011 - 15:57.

I ride a Catrike Speed with 349 front rims. I truly need a set of BAs for those wheels as the existing tires make for a very harsh ride. I love the 406 BAs that I run on my Road and want the same comfort on the Speed.

I don't want to have to go to 355 front wheels to run BAs.

Is there any hope for the Apples in 349 sizes?

Every hopeful.

Good for loaded touring?

Submitted by aroundoz on Sat, 12/04/2010 - 19:31.

I have a Salsa Fargo on the way and can someone tell me if this tire would be a good choice for loaded touring on pavement as well as dirt roads and rails-to-trails?

Big Apple for Touring

Submitted by grmccray on Fri, 02/18/2011 - 11:13.

The Big Apple is an exceptional tire and for the kind of on road and trail touring youve described it should be an excellent choice.

Make sure it fits and for the most comfortable ride go with the biggest one that will fit. For the best pedal efficiency go with the smaller ones.

Pedal efficiency is unexpectedly good on all sizes of the tire in any case.

Also It is very quiet and has excellent flotation and shock absorption.

Tire pressure can easily be adjusted higher for maximum pedal efficiency or lower for maximum shock absorption effect which is considerable on the larger Big Apples.

There are limitations with this tire.

It is not a knobby and will have issues in really slimy or icy conditions other than that it does remarkably well.

One caveat, this tire is not a light weight and even though you might be tempted, do not put a heavy duty thick or sealant filled tube in it. It greatly lowers pedal efficiency and feel in this tire. I made this mistake. Carry a spare tube or two. The tires Kevlar guard puncture protection belt works well for most road conditions anyway.

Thanks for that. I wished

Submitted by aroundoz on Sun, 03/06/2011 - 10:19.

Thanks for that. I wished they made a 622 version with a kevlar bead to save weight because the wire bead ones indeed look heavy. However, like you said I heard they roll really well which might make up for the weight penalty.

650B

Submitted by nelson on Fri, 12/03/2010 - 16:13.

Please build the Big Apple & the Dureme , in the 584 size.
Now that we have the Big Apple in 55-622 , we need the best for our 650B wheels !

Big Apple, Wire Bead : 50-584 55-584 60-584
& Folding : " " "

Dureme , Wire Bead : 50-584 55-584 60-584
& Folding : " " "

All other Shwalbe 650B 584 available tires are too narrow.
Thankyou for providing the best tires & tubes !
Today i tried 30psi in the 60-622 Big Apple front: 60psi in the rear 50-622.
What a noticable increase in speed! Pedalling the same as usual but increased from my regular 20psi front / 45 rear...for supreme comfort.

50/406

Submitted by skrufrider on Sat, 05/22/2010 - 21:53.

I recently built a custom 76 schwinn 20''stingray. The tire rides great, smooth, soft, grips on the wet asphalt well and looks great. Peopele realy notice the tread on that tire and that reflective strip realy adds to look of the bike. Thinking about a set for the 559's going on the 3spd build.

Big Apple 26 x 2.50?

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 12:55.

Will there be a Big Apple available in a 2.50 width?

55 - 622

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/04/2010 - 09:28.

When will 700 x 55 Big Apples tires be available ?
You have the 3 sizes in 559 : 26 x 2 / 26 x 2.15 / 26 x 2.35 .
Let's have the 700 x 2.15 in both wire bead & Lite skin.
The 700 x 2.3 doesn't fit the ATLANTIS bike rear wheel without rubbing the chainstay.
And the 700 x 2.0 is too small & doesn't have enough air-volume for the suspension effect.
My bike calls for 700 x 55 max , from the Rivendell manufacturer.
Hope to get this size this summer !
Thanks for the super job on the best Tubes !

Availability time for 55-406 Liteskins

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/03/2010 - 05:42.

Schwalbe support, any idea when this one will be available? Ready to order new tires for my recumbent tandem, but would love to order this one at the same time.... it's the only Liteskin showing as Not available

New B.A. size needed.

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/01/2010 - 04:43.

Those riding Rivendell ATLANTIS bikes find the 700 x 50 too small & the 700 x 60 too wide, as it sometimes rubs the chainstay.
700 x 55 is the Manufactures max recommendation & 60mm fenders would fit better also.

650b

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 04/18/2010 - 03:31.

Would love to see a 650b Big Apple! Is one coming?

Scary tires ... (?)

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/03/2010 - 15:47.

The 26 x 2 Big Apple tires came stock on my Koga Miyata Vector. In two occasions I fell totally unexpectedly. I attribute this to the slick tire:
-1- Black ice: not even that slippery, but there was no warning. All of a sudden the bike just slipped.
-2- Mudd on the road: Same totally 'out of the blue' complete loss of traction, even when going straight.

The puncture performance also needs improvement. After about 3000 km, the rear tire has several large slots from sharp stones / glass. I've had numerous flats already. My commute is about 60% road, 40% off-road (sand with some gravel).

Treads

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/01/2010 - 04:48.

The Schwalbe info states that the Big Apples have maximum grip on pavement.
The Marathon tires are your perfect answer for 3000kms use on sand /gravel / & pavement.

scary?

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 04/11/2010 - 05:43.

sounds like you need to improve your handling skills! people depend on their machines too much. you have a responsibility to control yourself in life. don't leave common sense to the tires.

Skill bypass?

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/10/2010 - 15:49.

Riding a bicycle does take a certain degree of skill and balance regardless of tire choice. Perhaps a recumbent tricycle might be more appropriate for your skill/balance capabilities.

Your running a "slick tire"!!!!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/14/2010 - 13:00.

These tires are great! I've run them on my commuter bike for the last 2 years with out a single problem or flat. Sounds like you need a tire with a little tread or you are expecting a slick to somehow grip like a tire with tread.

Big Apple 2.15 LiteSkin - New and great.Spread the word!

Submitted by mminki69 on Thu, 12/03/2009 - 11:58.

I installed the 2.15 Big Apple's LiteSkin version on my folding bike (20 inch wheels). I used to have 2.0's on it before, which were OK, but nothing special.

So how does it feel to go from 2.0 to 2.15? Well, in short, it feels like riding a new bike. I never understood what all the hoopla surrounding the BA's was all about, although I was riding the 2.0's that came with my folding bike from the start and experimented with various pressures to find that sweet spot. Yes, the ride was definitely smoother than on Kojak's or Stelvio's, but not so amazing that it was worth drooling over. I still felt every bump and pothole that NYC is littered with and was a bit skeptical of the whole balloon bike idea.

The 2.15's have converted me! I rode home from work last night and paid special attention to the now familiar pot holes and other road imperfections that made my commute a pain. The ride is really, noticeably, significantly better than on the 2.0's. So good in fact, that I didn't notice some of the old trouble spots I rode over in the past and the more significant ones, were greatly smoothed out. Anyone living in a city with crappy roads and commuting over less than perfect road conditions, should have these. It's worth the investment! At $52.85 a piece, they are not cheap, but again, it really transforms the ride, so if you are on the fence about buying these...fall off it and do it!

I stumbled across these 2.15's pretty much by coincidence, while checking over the choices on Schwalbe's website. They only come in LiteSkin version, which is a fair bit lighter than the "regular", non-folding tire. The claim is that the LiteSkins retain the same puncture protection...let's hope it's true! At least the Kevlar is still in them, so I am hopeful. I basically went from a 50mm to a 55mm tire and saved 50 grams. Not bad! Ok the weight saving is irrelevant at this level, even for weight weenies I should think, but going to a bigger tire and not adding weight is great.

I put a call in to Schwalbe before ordering these and they confirmed that they are a new addition to their line-up and were introduced, since the jump from 2.0 to 2.35 was too big and people were asking for an option in between. Good job! At least in the US, the 2.15's are only available in the LiteSkin version, although on the international site, they show regular wire bead's in 2.15 as well, although I don't know why anyone would want them (assuming the puncture protection claim is really accurate). Given the novelty factor, I wouldn't be surprised to be one of the first to be testing these :)

Oh yes, last but not least, they look really cool too. The logo is just much better than on the 2.0's...and 2.35's for that matter!

I can only imagine what 2.35's must feel like...sadly not possible to install on my folder, but I am very happy with what I have.

Confusing

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/06/2010 - 09:22.

It's very hard to believe that such a small change in tyre size would have that much of an impact on ride quality. Do they look much larger on the bike? Perhaps it's also something to do with the folding compound? I'm running 20 x 2 BAs on my Dahon and though I keep them very soft and they do soak up some vibration I still get bone-jolted whenever I encounter even small potholes and road imperfections. I was assuming there'd be no point in switching to 2.15 but from what you've said there certainly is.

Not so confusing

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/15/2010 - 12:06.

To start with, the 2.0's aren't really 2.0, but about 1.8. I've made some measurements and the 2.15's are much closer to the 2.15 mark. The final dimensions will depend in part on your rim width. The added air volume just makes it noticeably different. You can definitely feel it. You can see the difference in the tires and they definitely look fatter than the 2.0's. If you go to Dahon's forum and put in 2.15 into the search feature under Upgrades, you'll find my post about the whole experience and pictures as well. 2.0's really don't make much sense on a folder or at all as far as the balloon bike concept goes. If you are going to get fat tires, might as well get the fatest. I think all folders should come with minimum 2.15's, but preferably 2.35's.

Cross Country, from Atlantic to Pacific coast, sheer delight!

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/27/2009 - 12:45.

I used Big Apple tires 50-622 (28'-2.00') on the TransAm trail. It proved one of the best choices I made. I pumped them to about 3.5 bar. My bike had no suspensed front fork, yet always felt comfortable due to the tire suspension. At about 3/4 of the trail I exchanged my front tire, that showed still very little wear, with the back one. Arriving at the Pacific coast, after 4200 miles on one set of tires, I had only had one flat. Great job, Schwalbe!

Big Apple 2.35 with are better then rear suspension

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/10/2009 - 13:47.

I tried Big Apples 26 inch 2.35 width on my hard tail mountain bike and on a tandem.

(Only on the rear so far, as I think my behind can take less shock then my hands. But I might put the stuff up on the front too.)

Just AMAZING

Stoker does not complain any more on worst cobble stone that used to wreck her behind and spine with other tires. On my hard tail, I also comfortably glide over cobblestones

The lighter snake skin kevlar bead version should roll more easily. It seems to me that the BA has not much rolling resistance even at low pressure

22 lbs is amazing, but up to 30 lbs suspension effect is great.

Notice that BA balloons in all directions, they are not only wider but higher too. On my tandem they will not fit with higher pressure then 30 lbs, this is funny but actually ok, I can forsake the high pressure stuff

Read up about high pressure and 19 mm rims, I think you should run them under 50 lbs always

If you cannot fit the 2.35 and need to go down to 2.0, consider marathon supreme with a little less balloon effect but even lighter rolling and overall a better tire.

Oh, I put 20x2.0 on my bikefriday (New World Tourist). To still allow folding I had to change the quick releases to OnGuard locking skewers to get more clearance. Now I will see if I can fit the 2.35 width in there, but most likely not. But with low pressure maybe things can fold even when normally they would not fit any more (need to try this still)

Please produce the B

Submitted by FrankVerdin86 on Thu, 07/14/2011 - 16:09.

Please produce the BA in the 349 size. There are a bunch of us waiting for it. Frank Verdin

Liteskin 55-406 ETA?

Submitted by jdmitch on Tue, 10/06/2009 - 05:29.

Hey,

Do you have a US ETA on the Liteskin 55-406 Big Apple Liteskin (11617338) from the Schwalbe International site?

how to get a 29 x 2.35 folding bead liteskin Big Apple?

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/20/2009 - 05:18.

when are the 29 x 2.35 Big Apple folding beads going to be available??

I have been trying to get hold of them for a couple of months now to go on my FS 29er...

quite frustrated

I've been enjoying my 29 x 2.35 folding bead BAs since Mar/Apr.

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/20/2009 - 07:35.

A friend ordered some for his 26er and received the 29s by mistake, but decided to keep them around for when he got a 29er. I was looking for an urban tire for my 29er and he gave them to me. I was getting at least 1 flat every 100 miles with WTB knobbies and knock on wood, haven't had one with my BAs in approximately 6,000 miles. Just bought a second pair for my 26er!

big apple vs. Holy Roller

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/12/2009 - 15:13.

Can anyone compare their Big Apples with Maxis Holy Rollers?

Whizzer motorbike and Big Apples?

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 09:45.

After searching around the Big Apple looks like a good choice for a Whizzer. Is it tough enough to handle 40mph with a gross weight of 290 pounds?

Go for it

Submitted by sschnelz on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 19:44.

I have run the 26x2.35 and 26x2 BA's on an electric bike capable of 40 mph sustained for over 1200 miles and am still alive. I blasted a rim on a pothole - I did not break a spoke but just bent the rim and had the brake contact the sidewall for about ten miles. It did not wear through but it is being replaced (with the folding 60-559). Otherwise I have had the rear go flat a couple times but I have slime in the tube and just air it up a couple times and it stops leaking. I understand the use of sealants is verboten but it does not seem to have caused any problems. My gross weight is about the same so I would say go for it.

Big Apple LiteSkin in North America?

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/08/2009 - 20:05.

When do you expect these to be available at the retail level in North America - specifically in the 26" sizes? - Thanks

Big Apple Size for a Batavus Personal Delivery Bike

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/03/2009 - 20:55.

Hi I have a Batavus Personal Delivery Bike with 26x1.75 tires there seems to be enough room for at least the 26x2.00 Big Apple, but I'm wondering if I could fit one of the larger sizes? Thanks!

I presume this is similar to my Torker Cargo T, if not ignore...

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/03/2010 - 16:21.

... the message. If you do not have caliper brakes, I assume you could go up to 2.35" without trouble. As my Torker come with a roller brake front and coaster brake rear, I presume your Batavus is the same. Has anyone actually tried these tire on a Batavus or Torker Cargo-T?

Measure to be sure

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 15:29.

Look on the tech info pages on tire dimensions for clearance and size info on the BA. Most bikes can't handle the extra size of a 60mm BA so you need to measure to make sure. http://www.schwalbetires.com/tech_info/tire_dimensions

349s Please!

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/01/2009 - 14:00.

There are a lot of Catrike, Terra Trike etc. people that will snap up 50-349 Big Apples the week they hit the market. Please we need this tire!

Big Apple Data

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/12/2009 - 04:24.

I found it here, on their global website.

http://www.schwalbe.com/gbl/en/bicycle/tour_city/produktgruppe/produkt/?...

Hope that helps.

Missing Data - please post chart for 'speed, grip, puncture, du'

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/28/2009 - 00:36.

How come the Big Apple tyres don't have the same data chart that every other Schwalbe tyre seems to on this website? Where is the relative data for Speed, Grip, Puncture Protection and Durability?

Please post this on the website.

p.s. Seems to me that the Big Apple is an awesome tyre for so many uses. I'm planning to get a 29 x 2.35 version for my dual suspension mountain bike for fast, light trail and some road riding (with predictable drift). Seems like it would be great tyre to keep innovating on (eg some of the Marathon Supreme Triple Nano Compound technology, etc)

any news on the 349 size?

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/21/2009 - 00:49.

like when can we start ordering 'em?

Tikit holders want the 349 BA's

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/20/2009 - 06:18.

Bike Friday is selling Tikits as fast as they can make them! Please oh please give us the Big Apple liteskins so we can tour happy!
I can assure you there will be a better market for this size than many of the other you make....

you won’t be able to fit

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/28/2009 - 11:44.

you won't be able to fit them on the bike.

Big Apple

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/28/2009 - 17:25.

Could the LiteSkin 29x 2.00 be used tubeless?

Electric Bike

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/17/2009 - 19:09.

I am using the 26x2.35 Big Apple on an electric bike capable of 40MPH sustained speed for perhaps 20 miles at a stretch. Am I about to die?

2.35 inch width for a 29er

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/14/2009 - 23:33.

Please make the Supermotos or the Big Apples in a 2.35 width for a 29er bike for all road touring. Please also make them lighter, and with the Triple Nano Compound.

Thanks

650B BIG APPLES!

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/18/2009 - 17:59.

With lots of 650B coversions on the road, and new 650B mountain bikes coming on line ("27.5"), when might we expect some 50mm and 60mm Big Apples in this wonderful size?

request

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/16/2009 - 13:44.

I notice that KHE has a kevlar bead 55-406 tire rated to 120 psi. A kevlar bead Big Apple rated at 120 would be my dream tire, especially if it were available in 60-406 and 60-622. (I ride a recumbent that uses both sizes.) Maybe next year? I know you can do it!

Re: 120psi request

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 15:20.

That sort of defeats the very purpose of a balloon tire. It wouldn't be a BA anymore if it were as hard as a rock.

349's

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/15/2009 - 03:59.

Please produce the BA in the 349 size. There are a bunch of us waiting for it.

rims

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 12:37.

Is there a wide 349 rim to go with the tire?

Right!

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 15:12.

All these people clamoring for BAs in 349 size are going to try putting them on their 16-18mm wide flimsy rims. You will have to run them at very, very low pressure and then risk stability problems. Schwalbe even goes out of its way to say not to ever run BAs on 16mm rims. Schwalbe already made the mistake of making a 355 BA (you will be lucky to find a 15mm rim there). Requesters should be harping on the rim manufacturers for 25mm wide 349 rims, then Schwalbe will listen.

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Big Apple HS 430