Product Review by PBE Squad member, Gabe Markowitz
Tires are the only contact point between your bike and the ground you’re rolling on. Why settle for anything less than great? Schwalbe continued to keep the Philly Bike Expo Squad rolling smooth for the 2025 season. I’ve been running the Pro One Tubeless (700x28c) on my road bike for the past 3,000 miles – yes…3,000 miles – and only have positive things to say about them. I’ve used top of the line tires from Vittoria, Continental, Panaracer, and Specialized. None have outlasted or outperformed the Schwalbe Pro Ones. There is no surprised that so many bike manufacturers, big box brand and boutique frame builders alike, spec the pro ones on their high end builds.
Durability: 3k miles!!! What?! I’ve never had a tire last that long before it’s squared off or riddled with tubeless plugs. This set of Pro Ones have not had one single puncture. All of my rides start and end in downtown Philly. If you’ve ridden through a bustling city, you know that the roads can be relentless with potholes, cracks, shards of broken glass, nails, and countless other hazards. I am just getting ready to replace these tires with new Pro Ones and cannot believe I am able to say that I’ve used the tire thru its full life without having any issues whatsoever.
Setup and Install: These tires were an absolute breeze install. No air compressor needed. No need to waste a Co2 cartridge to achieve high enough pressure to seat the bead. These popped on effortlessly with my floor pump. First try, smooth as butter. No messy sealant explosions. Just the crisp pop of seating the bead.
Performance and Field Use: The grip and rolling resistance are noteworthy. The traction is immediate when power is put thru the pedals. It feels like you’re pushing the pavement away from you as you accelerate. Even after hundreds of miles over dozens of rides, they continue to inspire confidence when leaning into a corner at high speeds.
As I’m getting ready to mount up a fresh set, I feel comfortable and confident that I have such a quality set of tires beneath me.
Thank you Schwalbe for the continued support!