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Schwalbe

Tacky Chan

Name: Schwalbe Tacky Chan
Brand: Schwalbe

Enduro

Front

Aggressive

E-MTB rated

Tubeless ready

Tested

Strong in comparison

29.3 W · rank 3 of 31 comparable Enduro tires

1.9 W behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.

Auf Grip getrimmter Enduro-Reifen mit dichterem Profil als die Magic Mary, dadurch etwas schneller.

Weight: 1150 g
Variant: 29x2.4 Super Trail
Compound: Addix Ultra Soft
Grip class: Grip · Max Grip
Casing: Super Trail
TPI: 67
Reinforcement: Super Trail
Wheel sizes: 27.5", 29"
Widths: 2.4"
Front pressure: 20–26 psi (1.38–1.79 bar)
Rear pressure: 23–30 psi (1.59–2.07 bar)
Price (MSRP): 74–89 €
Model year: 2022

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Width, casing, compound and pressure – every value on this page follows your pick.

Tire width

Wheel size

27.5" wheel

29" wheel

Casing

Compound

Pressure (context)

24.7 psi (1.70 bar)

Measured point

Measured value available

How we calculate

Width, casing and compound decide how a tire really rides. We only show what was actually measured – and label estimates honestly.

Reference: documented test pressure of the source (24.7 psi (1.70 bar)).

More pressure: less rolling resistance, less grip, less comfort. Tougher casing: more protection, more weight. Softer compound: more grip, more rolling resistance.

Modelled values are assumptions based on the stated measurement points – not a lab test.

Rating profile

All criteria rated

Editorial assessment on a 1–10 scale. Grip index: 9.1

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TestedYour build – derived

These grades describe the tire model, not one specific width or compound – no reliable per-version grades exist.

Individual scores

Rolling resistance9.3/10
Wet grip9/10
Dry grip9.3/10
Cornering grip9.2/10
Braking traction9/10
Puncture protection6.7/10
Durability6.5/10
Comfort/damping8/10

Scores from 1 to 10: higher is better.

Basis of these scores: Redaktionelle Einschätzung auf Basis von Herstellerangaben und veröffentlichten Praxistests

Differences between builds

Tacky Chan ADDIX Soft Super Gravity → 2.4" · GRAVITY PRO · ULTRA SOFT Rolling resistance +17.6 W · Weight +11 g · Puncture protection +0.5 %
Tacky Chan ADDIX Ultra Soft Super Downhill → 2.4" · GRAVITY PRO · ULTRA SOFT Rolling resistance +1.7 W · Weight -84 g · Puncture protection -16.4 %

Sizes & variants

Every variant the manufacturer lists, with its own claimed data. Missing values stay blank.

20 variants


27.5"	2.4" · 62 mm	TRAIL PRO(Trail)	SOFT	1040 g	E-50
27.5"	2.4" · 62 mm	TRAIL(Trail)	SOFT	1070 g	E-50
27.5"	2.4" · 62 mm	GRAVITY PRO(Enduro)	ULTRA SOFT	1210 g	E-50
27.5"	2.4" · 62 mm	GRAVITY PRO(Enduro)	SOFT	1210 g	E-50
27.5"	2.4" · 62 mm	GRAVITY	SOFT	1310 g	E-50
27.5"	2.5" · 63 mm	TRAIL PRO, Radial(Trail)	SOFT	1100 g	E-50
27.5"	2.5" · 63 mm	TRAIL PRO, Radial(Trail)	ULTRA SOFT	1100 g	E-50
27.5"	2.5" · 63 mm	GRAVITY PRO, Radial(Enduro)	SOFT	1310 g	E-50
27.5"	2.5" · 63 mm	GRAVITY PRO, Radial(Enduro)	ULTRA SOFT	1310 g	E-50
29"	2.4" · 62 mm	RACE PRO	SOFT	1025 g	E-50
29"	2.4" · 62 mm	TRAIL PRO(Trail)	SOFT	1105 g	E-50
29"	2.4" · 62 mm	TRAIL PRO(Trail)	ULTRA SOFT	1105 g	E-50
29"	2.4" · 62 mm	TRAIL(Trail)	SOFT	1140 g	E-50
29"	2.4" · 62 mm	GRAVITY PRO(Enduro)	SOFT	1285 g	E-50
29"	2.4" · 62 mm	GRAVITY PRO(Enduro)	ULTRA SOFT	1285 g	E-50
29"	2.4" · 62 mm	GRAVITY	SOFT	1395 g	E-50
29"	2.5" · 63 mm	TRAIL PRO, Radial(Trail)	SOFT	1170 g	E-50
29"	2.5" · 63 mm	TRAIL PRO, Radial(Trail)	ULTRA SOFT	1170 g	E-50
29"	2.5" · 63 mm	GRAVITY PRO, Radial(Enduro)	ULTRA SOFT	1395 g	E-50
29"	2.5" · 63 mm	GRAVITY PRO, Radial(Enduro)	SOFT	1395 g	E-50

The value in brackets is our brand-neutral casing class (Light, Trail, Enduro, Downhill) – not a manufacturer statement.

Source: manufacturer data

Measured values

Lab data

Real test-rig values – not an estimate. Tested variant: Tacky Chan ADDIX Soft Super Gravity 29 x 2.40.

Watts measured on the test rig: lower is better. The 1-10 ratings on this page: higher is better.

No lab of our own: measurements come from the third-party test named above – the source is linked directly.

Rolling resistanceTest rig: 29.3 W
Impact protectionScore from the impact test: 71.11 %
Puncture force (mean): 597.3 N
Puncture force tread5 mm chisel: 717.4 N
Puncture force sidewall5 mm chisel: 703.6 N
Weighed weight: 1260 g

Source: ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine Labortest 2025 · August 2025To the test

All tested versions

Test series: ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine – Labortest 64 Reifen

Measured values per compound and casing from the same laboratory test. Empty cells mean no reliable value was published.


Tacky Chan ADDIX Soft Super Gravity	29 x 2.40	29.3 W	71.11 %	1260 g	74.9 €
Tacky Chan ADDIX Ultra Soft Super Downhill	29 x 2.40	45.2 W	88.05 %	1355 g	74.9 €
Tacky Chan ADDIX Ultra Soft Super Gravity	29 x 2.40	46.9 W	71.61 %	1271 g	74.9 €

Rolling resistance

lower is better

Tacky Chan ADDIX Soft Super Gravity29.3 W
Tacky Chan ADDIX Ultra Soft Super Downhill45.2 W
Tacky Chan ADDIX Ultra Soft Super Gravity46.9 W

Impact protection

higher is better

Tacky Chan ADDIX Soft Super Gravity71.11 %
Tacky Chan ADDIX Ultra Soft Super Downhill88.05 %
Tacky Chan ADDIX Ultra Soft Super Gravity71.61 %

Compounds & versions as curves

Up to three versions at once: the curve is modelled rolling resistance across pressure, the dot is the real lab measurement. Click the legend to show or hide a version.

Choose pressure: 25 psi (1.72 bar)

29.3 W at 25 psi (1.72 bar) · Reference
Puncture
71.11 %
Weight
1260 g
45.2 W at 25 psi (1.72 bar) · +15.9 W
Puncture
88.05 %
Weight
1355 g
46.9 W at 25 psi (1.72 bar) · +17.6 W
Puncture
71.61 %
Weight
1271 g

Without a lab test pressure we anchor the measured watt value at the recommended pressure. The curve shape is a physics model, not a measurement. Labs do not measure grip across pressure – we do not invent that curve. Wet grip is a lab value per tire model, not per version.

Three curves at most – hide one first.

Addix Soft Addix Ultra Soft

Hardness steps are our classification based on manufacturer information. All numbers come from lab tests; sources are linked on the tire pages. All information without warranty.

Automatic assessment

Tested: Calculated from the stored measurements – compared only within the same test series and category (Enduro).

Rolling resistance
Strong in comparison
29.3 W · rank 3 of 31 comparable Enduro tires
1.9 W behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.
Impact protection
Strong in comparison
71.1 % · rank 2 of 33 comparable Enduro tires
14.4 % behind the best value in the same test series. A higher percentage is better – the tire cushions hard edges for longer.
Puncture resistance
Strong in comparison
597.3 N · rank 1 of 14 comparable Enduro tires
Best value in this test series. More newtons is better – the casing withstands sharp rocks for longer.
Weighed weight
Mid-field
1,260 g · rank 17 of 31 comparable Enduro tires
278 g behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer grams is better, but usually costs casing stability.

Notable: below-average rolling resistance together with above-average impact protection – this tire breaks the usual trade-off.

Measurements from different test rigs are not directly comparable – Sources & method.

Test reports

Our own summaries – the full test is available at the source.

Method description

ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine – Labortest

January 2023

ENDURO's lab test measures 64 MTB tires under standardised conditions (20 km/h, 1.5 bar, 50 kg wheel load) for rolling resistance, pinch-flat protection and puncture resistance. Key takeaway: weight and pinch-flat protection are closely linked, while rolling resistance depends mainly on the rubber compound. Summarised in our own words; details and measured values at the original.

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Magazine ride tests

MTB-News.de

June 2023

The new Schwalbe Tacky Chan aims to fill the gap between Magic Mary and Big Betty and, according to the test, is especially suited to fast, hard tracks. The tire is available in versions ranging from trail to downhill.

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