Escape presents theSchwalbe Big Apple 700 Race-Guard Liteskin Rigida Tire. Its high air volume and RaceGuard protection provide natural suspension and reliable puncture resistance, making urban commutes and leisure rides smoother and more enjoyable.
Features:
- Type: Rigid (with wire bead). This makes it compatible with most standard rims and contributes to its durability and more affordable price. It is a conventional tire designed for use with an inner tube (tubetype).
- Puncture Protection: Features RaceGuard technology. This consists of a double layer of nylon fabric that extends beneath the tread. It offers good protection against punctures from small, sharp objects commonly found in urban environments, such as glass or gravel, without adding excessive weight or overly compromising flexibility.
- Casing: LiteSkin. This Schwalbe term indicates that the tire’s sidewall is lightweight and thin. It is a sturdy casing but without additional sidewall protection, which keeps the weight low and maintains flexibility; however, it is not designed for Tubeless Ready use.
- Rubber Compound: Typically uses a rubber compound designed for durability and good traction on paved and compact surfaces, such as asphalt or fine gravel. It is designed for a long service life and low rolling resistance.
- Tread Design: It features a smooth tread or a subtle, directional groove pattern. This design minimizes rolling resistance on hard surfaces and offers good grip in dry conditions, with some drainage capability in wet conditions.
- “Big Apple” Concept: Its large air volume is its main feature. By allowing the tire to be ridden at lower pressures, it effectively absorbs road irregularities (cobblestones, potholes, etc.), providing natural suspension and exceptional comfort, which reduces fatigue on urban and touring routes.
