Designed to sit between the semi-slick Thunder Burt and oblong-treaded Racing Ralph, the new Schwalbe Rick XC serves as a dry conditions race tire that works front and rear.But its more than just a new tread pattern for the brand, its also their first 2.4 width in a cross country-specific tire. As such, it looks like a great rear tire to pair with something a little grabbier on the front for mixed conditions, but at the moment their other fastest tires top out at 2.25 and 2.3. For now, anyway.L to R: Thunder Burt, Rick XC, and Racing Ralph. All photos c. Schwalbe.Small, low-profile center knobs provide more climbing and braking traction than the barely-there nubs on the Thunder Burt, but roll faster than the Racing Ralphs paddle-like tread. Rectangular transition knobs with files between them lead to taller shoulder cornering knobs.Combined, they say it combines grip and low rolling resistance like no other Schwalbe XC tire. Its also E-25 e-bike rated, and comes in two versions and two sizes:29 x 2.25 Super Race I Addix Speed29 x 2.25 Super Ground I Addix Speedgrip29 x 2.40 Super Race I Addix Speed29 x 2.40 Super Ground I Addix SpeedgripThe tan-wall Addix Speed models have a higher durometer rubber that rolls faster but has slightly less grip. The black wall Addix Speedgrip models are a bit softer and gripper, but with slightly more rolling resistance. Weights are the same between them by size 292.25 are 680g, and 292.4 are 760g.Available now, MSRP 68.90 (about $90 USD).Schwalbe.comThe post Schwalbe Rick XC is that new In-Between Race Tire appeared first on Bikerumor.