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The Schwalbe Racing Ralph Tyre is a high-performance mountain bike tyre designed for riders seeking exceptional speed, traction, and control in cross-country and marathon racing conditions. Engineered with advanced technologies and a versatile tread pattern, this tyre offers a winning combination of low rolling resistance, reliable grip, and lightweight construction, making it ideal for competitive racing and spirited trail riding.
Key Features:
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Speed-Optimized Tread Design: The Racing Ralph features a speed-optimized tread design with closely spaced knobs in the center for fast-rolling efficiency. This tread pattern minimizes rolling resistance, allowing riders to accelerate quickly and maintain high speeds on straightaways and smooth terrain, enhancing overall performance in cross-country racing situations.
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Aggressive Shoulder Knobs: To ensure confident cornering and precise handling, the tyre is equipped with aggressive shoulder knobs that provide ample traction and grip in turns and off-camber sections. The tall and widely spaced knobs bite into the trail surface, delivering predictable cornering performance and stability when navigating technical terrain and berms.
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Tubeless Ready Construction: Engineered for tubeless compatibility, the Racing Ralph tyre allows riders to experience the benefits of lower tire pressures, improved traction, and reduced risk of pinch flats. The tubeless-ready construction features a durable casing and bead design that ensures a secure and airtight seal when paired with tubeless-compatible rims and sealant.
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Addix Compound Options: Riders can choose from a selection of Addix compound options to tailor the tyre's performance characteristics to their specific riding style and terrain preferences. Whether seeking enhanced grip, durability, or rolling efficiency, the Racing Ralph offers Addix compound choices that deliver the desired balance of traction, longevity, and speed for optimal race-day performance.
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Lightweight Construction: Constructed with lightweight materials and a supple casing, the Racing Ralph tyre minimizes rotational weight and enhances responsiveness, allowing riders to accelerate quickly and maintain momentum on climbs and sprints. The lightweight construction contributes to overall bike agility and maneuverability, making it easier to navigate technical sections and obstacles with precision.
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Versatile Sizing Options: Available in a range of sizes to accommodate different wheel diameters and widths, the Racing Ralph tyre offers versatility to suit various mountain bike setups and rider preferences. Cyclists can choose from a selection of sizes to match their specific bike configuration and terrain requirements, ensuring an optimal fit and performance for their riding style.
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Race-Ready Performance: Designed and tested under real-world racing conditions, the Racing Ralph tyre delivers race-ready performance that meets the demands of elite-level athletes and competitive riders. Its combination of low rolling resistance, aggressive traction, and lightweight construction make it the tyre of choice for cross-country racers and marathon riders aiming for the podium.
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Durable and Reliable: Despite its lightweight construction, the Racing Ralph tyre is built to withstand the rigors of aggressive riding and challenging terrain. The durable casing and reinforced sidewalls provide protection against punctures, cuts, and abrasions, ensuring long-lasting reliability and confidence-inspiring performance in demanding race environments.
The Schwalbe Racing Ralph Tyre combines race-winning performance with durability and reliability, making it the preferred choice for cross-country and marathon racers seeking speed, traction, and control on a variety of trail surfaces. With its lightweight construction, versatile tread pattern, and tubeless-ready design, this tyre delivers the performance and confidence needed to excel in competitive mountain biking events and spirited trail rides
- TLE - Tubeless Easy
- TLR - Tubeless Ready
- Folding - Except where "Performance" model specified
NOTE: Please select desired varient from the dropdown menu, else the first in stock varient will be automatically selected.
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Order Dispatch:
Orders placed before 11:00am Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) will be shipped the same day whenever possible. Orders placed after 11:00am on Friday will be shipped on the next working day (Monday). If the next working day falls on a Bank Holiday, orders will ship on the following working day.
Shipping Locations:
We currently ship to the UK only. International shipping is not available at this time.
Shipping Options:
• Royal Mail 1st Class: Aims to deliver the next working day, including Saturdays (excluding Bank Holidays). Starts from £4.95.
• Royal Mail 2nd Class: Delivery in 2-3 working days, including Saturdays (excluding Bank Holidays). Starts from £3.95.
(Quotes are directly from Royal Mail.)
Important Notes About Royal Mail Services:
• References to "Royal Mail 24™" and "Royal Mail 48™" are official Royal Mail service names. They do not guarantee 24-hour or 48-hour delivery.
• Orders are shipped using either Signature-required services (for high-value orders) or Tracked Click & Drop services for added peace of mind.
• Tracking references (for fully tracked orders) will be emailed to you on the day of shipping.
Special Offers and Free Shipping:
• For free shipping offers, the default service is Royal Mail 2nd Class unless otherwise stated.
• Discount codes must be applied at checkout and must match the terms of the promotion. Incorrect usage of codes may result in order cancellation.
Additional Policies:
• Forwarding Companies: Orders with forwarding company addresses may be canceled.
• Temporary Addresses: Orders to temporary addresses (e.g., hotels, B&Bs, caravan parks) may be canceled.
• Incorrect Address: If an incorrect or incomplete address is provided, refunds will exclude the original shipping cost.
We will attempt to contact you to correct any obvious errors before shipping.
Industrial Action and High-Volume Orders:
• In the event of postal service disruptions, orders will be dispatched at the next available opportunity.
• Same-day dispatch may not be possible for high-volume orders due to stock availability.
Express Shipping:
Selecting Express Shipping means Royal Mail 1st Class will be used.
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- ➤ Returns Window: You can return your order within 90 days of receipt in its original, unopened condition. Return postage costs are at the buyer's expense.
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➤ Exchanges: Unfortunately, we do not offer exchanges at this time.
❗ DO NOT RETURN ITEMS WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORISATION – THEY WILL BE REFUSED ❗
We’re Here to Help – Contact Us for Assistance
Our size guide will be able to give you the best advice in getting the right size tube for your bike
There are three main valve tyres, Presta, Schrader and Woods. To make sure you have the correct type for your requirements please see our valve type guide and also double check the product listing to confirm your selection
Yes. Don't worry, we're here to help, simply see our Returns page for full details. Regardless if you have made a mistake, we're here to help get you sorted!
We wouldn't get very far over the years if we sent damaged items, lord knows where we'd even source pre-damaged inner tubes! However, there is usually a simple solution, make sure to read our Fitting Instructions page and this will answer this one before it happens!
Wo Wo Wo! Easy! Please see our 'Read Me' in the 'Puncture Protection' drop down menu, this will help!
You'll see that valve come in a variety of sizes, one solution is to measure your current valve or check out our valve guide to make sure you have the right valve for the job
Yes, you're correct! With quality tubes you have a stronger rubber so that will help, also their manufacture quality means less issues with breakages and also they don't loose pressure as easily as standard tubes, meaning more consistency and improved performance. Remember the adage, 'buy cheap, buy twice'.
We're constantly expanding our ranges to help as many riders as possible and if you can't find what you're looking for, please get in touch, we'd love to hear from you and hopefully we can get what you need (or we may already have it!)
Any valve cap is better than no valve cap, they keep the dust out of you valve and protected the internals. To go one step further a metal valve cap has the same benefits, increases pressure retention (incase of a leaking valve core) and look a dam sight better in our opinion if you like that sort of thing. So yes, they are well worth using.
Check out or current Trade Deal offers else, please contact us direct if your order is out of the ordinary and we'll always aim to help where we can.