Schwalbe Tyre 29x2.35 Racing Ray Performace

 What it is

A rear-focused XC / marathon mountain bike tyre, but slightly wider and more aggressive than the 2.25 version.

 It’s still a speed tyre, but with a bit more grip and control built in.

⚙️ What the specs mean in real riding terms

 Size: 29 × 2.35

• Slightly wider than 2.25 versions
• More volume =
  • better comfort
  • more grip
  • better stability at speed

 Small upgrade toward trail confidence without losing XC speed

 Fast XC profile

• Designed for:
  • rolling efficiency
  • acceleration
  • maintaining speed on flats and climbs

 Still a “go fast” rear tyre, not a grip-heavy tyre

 Tread design

• Centre lugs = speed + braking control
• Side knobs = cornering stability
• Open gaps = self-cleaning (mud/loose terrain)

 Translation:

• fast in a straight line
• controlled when braking
• stable in corners

 ADDIX Speed compound

• Focused on:
  • low rolling resistance
  • decent grip
  • durability balance

 Not extreme grip, but efficient XC performance

 67 TPI casing

• Balanced casing strength
• Durable enough for real trail abuse
• Not ultra-light race-only construction

 Tubeless Ready (TR / TLR)

• Can be run tubeless
• Benefits:
  • fewer punctures
  • lower pressure = more grip
  • better comfort on rough terrain

⚖️ Weight: ~830 g

• Slightly heavier than pure race tyres
• That extra weight = durability + stability

 Rim compatibility (19–35 mm)

• Very flexible fit range
• Works on modern XC and trail rims

?‍♂️ How it actually rides

Compared to narrower XC tyres:

• ???? Still very fast rolling
• ???? More stable at speed
• ???? Better grip on rocks and roots
• ⬇️ Slightly heavier feel than 2.25 versions

 It’s the “XC+” version of Racing Ralph

 Where it fits in setups

Typically used as:

• Rear tyre in XC / marathon builds
• Paired with:
  • Racing Ray (front control)
  • Rocket Ron (balanced front grip/speed)

 This 2.35 version leans slightly more toward:

• rougher trails
• longer rides
• more technical XC terrain

 Ideal terrain

Very good for mixed riding like:

• hardpack climbs
• gravel trails
• rocky XC sections
• fast flowing singletrack

Well suited to varied terrain around Cape Town where you can get:

• fast gravel climbs
• loose rocky corners
• mixed trail surfaces

❌ Not ideal for

• enduro / downhill riding
• deep mud conditions
• ultra-light race-only setups where every gram matters

 Bottom line

The Racing Ralph 29×2.35 TR is a fast XC rear tyre with extra grip and stability compared to narrower versions:

• still built for speed
• better control and comfort than 2.25
• ideal for modern XC + marathon riding on rougher terrain