Discover Schwalbe Big Apple at BIKE24
The Schwalbe Big Apple takes the bumps out of your daily commute. Manhole covers at intersections, patched asphalt outside the school, roots along the park path – you roll right over them instead of feeling every impact through your wrists. The secret is high air volume, which absorbs shocks at lower tire pressures, even without a suspension fork. The Big Apple has proven this concept over 25 years. Schwalbe now continues the range as the Motion Big Apple, the first tire in its new Motion family for city and touring bikes. Explore all available options and sizes, from kids' bikes and e-bikes to light-duty cargo bikes.
What makes Schwalbe Big Apple tires stand out
Few upgrades make such a noticeable difference to ride comfort, and even fewer are this easy. Simply swap your tires and feel the difference. All at a fair price in our shop.
- Comfort without a suspension fork: Around 2 bar is enough for the tire to absorb bumps and impacts.
- From 12 to 28 inches: Sizes for kids' bikes, city bikes, touring bikes and pedelecs.
- Proven over 25 years: A tire concept with a long track record of everyday reliability.
Schwalbe Big Apple tires at a glance
Choosing the right Motion Big Apple comes down mainly to how you ride and the look you prefer. The RaceGuard version with ADDIX Green covers the widest range of sizes and carries an E-25 rating for pedelecs with assistance up to 25 km/h. K-Guard versions are also available with brown or cream sidewalls.
Motion Big Apple with ADDIX Green: the full range
Reliable puncture protection matters just as much as comfort on everyday rides. This version features a RaceGuard belt made from nylon fabric beneath the tread. It also offers the widest selection of sizes and carries an E-25 rating for e-bikes.
- Tire widths from 2.00 to 2.60 inches, wheel sizes from 12 to 28 inches
- E-25 approval for e-bikes with assistance up to 25 km/h
Motion Big Apple with K-Guard: classic looks
Brown or cream sidewalls give the Big Apple a more classic look. The K-Guard version features a durable construction for everyday riding, with added puncture protection.
- 26-inch tires in 2.00 and 2.15-inch widths, 28-inch tires in 2.00-inch width
- No E-25 approval
Schwalbe Big Apple technologies
The Big Apple's high tire volume does more for ride comfort than any individual high-tech feature. It allows you to run lower tire pressures, helping the tire absorb bumps and vibrations on everyday rides. Depending on the version, different rubber compounds and puncture protection layers complement this design.
- Balloon tire principle: High air volume allows the tire to absorb bumps more effectively at lower pressures.
- ADDIX Green: According to Schwalbe, this rubber compound contains 80% renewable and recycled raw materials without compromising ride characteristics.
- RaceGuard or K-Guard: Depending on the version, a nylon layer or reinforced natural rubber insert provides puncture protection.
Shop Schwalbe Big Apple at BIKE24
Explore the complete current Motion Big Apple range, with all available versions in our shop. Not sure which tire width fits your rim? Our cycling experts are happy to help. Discover your Schwalbe Big Apple tires today.