SCHWALBE ROMY Trail Pro Folding Tire 29" 2.50"

SCHWALBE Romy Trail Pro Radial 29 x 2.50” Soft TLR folding tire

The Schwalbe Romy is a versatile trail and all-mountain tire that combines good grip, predictable handling, and a construction lighter than an enduro tire. It is suitable for fast-paced trail riding, technical routes, and e-mountain bikes, both as a front and rear tire.

The balanced tread pattern features low, closely spaced center knobs to reduce rolling resistance, while more aggressive edge knobs provide support and grip in corners. The Romy is designed for riders who want one versatile tire for varied terrain without the extra weight of heavy-duty enduro tires.

Radial tire construction

This Romy is Schwalbe’s Radial version. In the radial construction, the carcass threads run at a shallower angle across the tire. The more flexible carcass adapts to the contours of the terrain and forms a larger contact patch with the ground.

A larger contact patch improves:

• grip during braking and acceleration
• control in corners
• tire damping on uneven terrain
• riding comfort and the feeling of security

The radial construction performs particularly well on technical trails, roots, and rocky sections, where the tire's ability to conform to the surface directly impacts grip.

Trail Pro construction

Trail Pro offers a balanced combination of moderate weight, lateral support, and puncture protection. The tire is equipped with Schwalbe’s APEX reinforcement, which supports the tire sidewall and reduces the risk of pinch flats and sidewall damage without the weight of a heavy downhill casing.

The construction is particularly suitable for:

• trail and all-mountain riding
• technical natural trails
• aggressive trail riding
• e-mountain bikes
• riders who want more protection than lightweight trail tires

Soft rubber compound

The Schwalbe Soft compound prioritizes grip and damping while maintaining reasonable rolling resistance. The compound performs well on wet roots, rocks, and soft surfaces, and retains its properties even in cool conditions.

The Soft version is particularly well-suited as a front tire, but it can also be used on the rear when grip and ride comfort are preferred over tread longevity.

Highlights

• Versatile trail and all-mountain tire
• Schwalbe Radial carcass construction
• Large contact patch and good terrain adaptation
• Grippy and damping Soft rubber compound
• Trail Pro construction with APEX sidewall reinforcement
• Fast center knobs and supportive edge knobs
• Suitable for front and rear use
• Tubeless Ready
• Also compatible with hookless rims
• E-50 approval for e-bikes
• Folding construction

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: Schwalbe
• Model: Romy
• Intended use: trail, all-mountain, and e-mountain biking
• Tire size: 29 x 2.50”
• ETRTO: 63-622
• Construction: Trail Pro
• Carcass type: Radial
• Rubber compound: Soft
• Tubeless compatibility: TLR, Tubeless Ready
• Tire type: folding
• Sidewall reinforcement: APEX
• Carcass density: 67 EPI
• Maximum air pressure: 2.5 bar / 36 psi
• Maximum load: 125 kg
• E-bike approval: E-50 / ECE-R75
• Color: black
• Weight: approx. 1130 g
• Manufacturer part number: 11654716
• EAN: 4026495972949

In manufacturer and dealer information, the ETRTO marking appears in both 62-622 and 63-622 formats. With manufacturer part number 11654716, the tire is a 29 x 2.50” Romy Trail Pro Radial Soft TLR.

Rim recommendation

The 29 x 2.50” tire works best on a relatively wide mountain bike rim. A suitable internal rim width is approximately 30–35 mm. On a narrower rim, the tire takes a rounder shape, while on a wider rim, the edge knobs sit more firmly against the ground.

Package contents

• 1 × Schwalbe Romy Trail Pro Radial 29 x 2.50” Soft TLR folding tire