Turn-up carcass construction sets the Pro One Tubeless apart from conventional clincher designs. Rather than building around existing tire architecture, Schwalbe's development team started fresh with the goal of replicating tubular ride quality in a tubeless format. The resulting Super Race carcass integrates Tubeless Easy technology at the structural level, wrapping the 127 TPI casing in a way that maximizes flexibility while maintaining the air-tight seal that tubeless demands. The ride feel approaches what you'd expect from a glued tubular—supple, connected to the road surface, responsive to inputs—without the installation hassle or rim commitment.

That suppleness translates to tangible benefits beyond comfort. A tire that conforms to road imperfections rather than deflecting off them maintains better contact, which means more consistent grip and less energy lost to vibration. Riders fatigue slower when the tire absorbs micro-impacts instead of transmitting them through the bike. Schwalbe worked with professional and development teams to refine this balance, and the Pro One TLE has seen race duty across road, triathlon, and stage racing at the highest levels.

V-Guard puncture protection uses a high-tech polymer fiber—the same material found in stab-resistant applications—to shield the tread without adding weight or stiffness that would compromise the souplesse. The 14mm-wide insert covers the full contact patch where debris typically penetrates, while three carcass layers protect the sidewalls against cuts. ADDIX Race compound applies different durometers across the profile: harder rubber in the center for durability and low rolling resistance, softer rubber on the shoulders for grip when leaned into corners or riding in wet conditions.... Read More