SCHWALBE PRO ONE TLE

£68.49 The best tubeless tyre Schwalbe has ever made

Schwalbe has been a leading light in the road tubeless market for several years. The latest-generation Pro One TLE builds on solid foundations and is easily the best it’s made yet. Installation is as easy as it gets, mounting onto the rim without tyre levers and inflating with a floor-stand pump. The tyres are compatible with hookless rims but the German company advises against inflation above 80psi.

The Pro One is pro by name and pro by nature. This is a highperformance tyre for racing and fast road riding. From smooth to rough roads, it feels supple, fast and reassuring when pushing on in the corners, encouraging aggressive lean angles. The Addix Race compound hits a sweet spot of low rolling resistance and reliable grip in a range of conditions, with performance in the wet proving to be very impressive.

The Pro Ones measure 28mm wide on both 19mm and 23mm internal width rims, so no clearance surprises on wider rims. They support a wide range of pressures and cope at lower extremes with good sidewall support to prevent rolling over through corners, allowing you to maximise comfort for long rides. I was able to run them at 55-60psi with no issues at all.

A 14mm puncture belt across the tyre works well to resist most sharp objects threatening to ruin your ride, but it isn’t impenetrable. I punched a hole through the tread on another pair but a tubeless plug kit saved the day. To be fair, this could strike down any tubeless tyre.

From smooth to rough roads, it feels supple, fast and reassuring through corners