Schwalbe's new XC race tire, the Thunder Burt

Lighter than Racing Ralph, smoother than Furious Fred, company claims

The Thunder Burt slots in between Schwalbe's superlight (300g) Furious Fred and the Racing Ralph

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Ben Delaney

Published: June 7, 2013 at 4:00 am
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Schwalbe has a new cross-country racing tire for dry conditions called the Thunder Burt. The tire comes in 26, 27.5 and 29in sizes for €55.

Featuring a fast-rolling center with higher side knobs for cornering traction, the Thunder Burt slots into Schwalbe's cross-country line between the 300g Furious Fred 300g and the 500g Racing Ralph.

"However, Thunder Burt's rolling resistance is even lower than Furious Fred's," said Carsten Zahn, Schwalbe's marketing manager. "We recommend this one for fast, dry cross-country race routes or as a rear-wheel option."

Despite having a bit more rubber, the thunder burt has lower rolling resistance than the furious fred, according to schwalbe: despite having a bit more rubber, the thunder burt has lower rolling resistance than the furious fred, according to schwalbe - Courtesy

The Thunder Burt is a Tubeless Ready tire, which means it can be used as a clincher or as a tubeless tire with sealant. There are also 26 and 29in models with an extra puncture-protection layer.

The Furious Fred will be available in September.

Weights for Thunder Burt models

  • 26x2.1 - 370g
  • 27.5x2.1 - 385g
  • 29x2.1 - 410g

Weights for Thunder Burt models with RaceGuard puncture-protection belt

  • 26x2.1 - 450g
  • 29x2.1 - 480g
The thunder burt comes in 26, 27.5 and 29in sizes, ranging from 370-410g: the thunder burt comes in 26, 27.5 and 29in sizes, ranging from 370-410g - Courtesy

Ben Delaney

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Ben Delaney is a journalist with more than two decades of experience writing for and editing some of the biggest publications in cycling. Having studied journalism at the University of New Mexico, Ben has worked for Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, VeloNews and BikeRadar. He has also previously worked as Global Brand Communications Manager for Specialized. Ben covers all things road and gravel, and can be found logging big miles in the Rocky Mountains that nestle alongside his home in Boulder, Colorado. He has covered the most important bike races in the sport, from the Tour de France and Tour of Flanders, to the Unbound gravel race, and specialises in tech content, showcasing what the pros are riding and putting everyday equipment through its paces.
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