Souplesse—that silky, connected-to-the-road sensation that tubular tires deliver—drove the development of Schwalbe's Pro One. Rather than incrementally refining an existing design, the engineering team built the Super Race carcass from scratch to chase that ride quality in a clincher format. The result is a tube-type tire that approaches tubular feel without the installation complexity or rim commitment that glue-ups require. For riders who appreciate premium road feel but prefer the practicality of tubes for training, travel, or mixed wheel setups, the Pro One bridges that gap.

The Super Race carcass uses a turn-up construction that wraps the casing around the bead in a way that maximizes flexibility without sacrificing structural integrity. At 127 threads per inch, the tight weave creates a thin, supple foundation that conforms to road surfaces rather than bouncing over them. You feel this most on rough chip seal or weathered pavement where lesser tires transmit every imperfection—the Pro One absorbs and dampens rather than chatters. Combined with ADDIX Race compound, which Schwalbe developed to balance grip at high cornering speeds with durability across extended mileage, the tire maintains traction through corners even when leaned over aggressively.

V-Guard puncture protection runs beneath the tread using a high-tech polymer fiber originally developed for stab-resistant applications. The material adds meaningful flat resistance without the weight penalty or stiffness that heavier puncture belts introduce. This matters on a tire designed around suppleness—a heavy breaker strip would undermine the entire design philosophy. The protection layer sits where debris typically penetrates, covering the contact patch while leaving the sidewalls thin and flexible.... Read More