Schwalbe Tires Explained

Schwalbe Tires is a brand name of Ralf Bohle GmbH,[1] a German manufacturer[2] of pneumatic tires for bicycles[3] and wheelchairs. Schwalbe produces a wide range of tires for different cycling applications, but is best known for its commuting, touring and utility tires such as the Marathon range.[4] [5] Schwalbe also makes and markets tires for a variety of small wheel sizes, such as used on folding, BMX, children's, and recumbent bicycles, and on bicycle trailers,[6] a market ignored by some larger manufacturers.

Schwalbe Tires is based in Reichshof- near Cologne, Germany, as of 2018 through 2021.[7] Manufacturing is carried out in their Indonesian factory, which is co-owned with its Korean joint-venture, production partner, PT Hung-A, and in its Vietnamese factory.[8]

Schwalbe Tires sponsors a number of high-profile athletes, including Jonas Deichmann, Fabian Cancellara and Amity Rockwell. The company also sponsors professional cycling teams, for example Canyon–SRAM, Tudor Pro Cycling Team and SEG Racing Academy.[9]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Schwalbe founder Ralf Bohle passes. Apr 27, 2010. BikeRadar. 2012-10-11.
  2. Book: Gear: Green Performers. Jul 2008. Bicycling. 2012-10-11.
  3. Web site: Wrenched & Ridden bike reviews: Schwalbe Ultremo HT tubular tires. Zack Vestal. Aug 2, 2010. VeloNews. 2012-10-11.
  4. Web site: The Best Tires For Bicycle Touring. Friedel & Andrew. TravellingTwo. 2012-10-11.
  5. Web site: Interbike Las Vegas. September 27–28, 2006. Sheldon Brown. Sheldon Brown (bicycle mechanic). Sheldon Brown. The Schwalbe Kojak slick tires look like a good item.. 2012-10-11.
  6. Web site: Ralf Bohle GmbH. How many tire sizes are there?. 2021-12-30.
  7. Web site: Ralf Bohle GmbH. Kontakt: Ralf Bohle GmbH. German. 2021-12-30.
  8. Web site: Ralf Bohle GmbH. Daten & Fakten Über Schwalbe. 2021. German. 2021-12-30.
  9. Web site: Teams & Riders . Schwalbe . de . 2023-12-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20231213075123/https://www.schwalbe.com/teams-and-riders/ . 2023-12-13.