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The Big Bettys that we ran in the rear of our test bikes came spec’d with the Super Gravity casing, which is Schwalbe’s strongest and most puncture resistant casing aside from the full blown Super Downhill. The $94 Super Gravity casing consists of four main carcass layers plus the cut-resistant Snakeskin fabric, with Apex sidewall protection and a Kevlar bead. The result is a durable sidewall that retains some flex and damping, designed to resist punctures on heavy bikes and aggressive riders. The tread on the Big Betty has rectangular center knobs with a long-supported edge to provide increased braking performance, whilst the front sides have subtly ramped faces to reduce rolling resistance. Schwalbe paid special attention to the tightly spaced side lugs, ensuring these blocks were stiff enough to resist collapsing under hard cornering loads and produce a predictable platform. Schwalbe suggests the Big Betty to be suitable for dry to damp conditions, with it forming a perfect partnership with a Magic Mary in the front.
After 100,000ft of vertical testing in a week on sharp edges and smooth rolls interspersed with high-speed rock gardens, we were astounded to suffer from zero flat tires, despite even destroying two rims. As you know, we think the Magic Mary is a great front tire that offers oodles of predictable traction across the full spectrum of conditions and may be as close as we have found to a perfect all round front tire.
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Review: Schwalbe's Big Betty Tire is Dependable & Durable
After a multi-year hiatus the Big Betty name is back in Schwalbe's lineup, returning as an aggressive tire designed for enduro or DH usage in dry to damp conditions. The name may be the same, but the tread pattern of Betty 2.0 is entirely different than the original, with relatively tall center lugs and side knobs meant to dole out plentiful traction. It's intended to work best as a rear tire, a complement to the Magic Mary or something similar.
The Big Betty is available in a 2.4” or 2.6” width for 29” or 27.5” wheels, and there's even a 26 x 2.4” option for the remaining 264Lyfe members, or, more likely, for all the groms out there rocking the smaller wheel size.
I've been testing the 29 x 2.4” Super Gravity version, which weighs in at 1363 grams and retails for $94 USD.
Big Betty Details
Wheel Sizes: 29", 27.5", 26"
Width: 2.4" or 2.6"
Casings: Super Trail, Super Gravity, Super Downhill
Compound: Addix Soft, or Ultra Soft (DH casing only)
Weight: 1363 grams (29 x 2.4" Super Gravity)
Price: $94 USD
More info: Schwalbe Tires
Casing options for the Big Betty include Super Trail, Super Gravity, and Super Downhill. Schwalbe was so close to having a naming scheme that made sense. Trail, Gravity, Downhill – those designation are all pretty easy to understand. But then someone decided everything had to be “super,” and another unnecessary word was added to the hot patch and the model description.
In any case, the Super Gravity casing uses four carcass layers, a layer of Apex sidewall protection, and a Snakeskin fabric layer. The Super Downhill casing is even burlier, with six carcass layers and two layers of Apex sidewall protection. The Super Trail casing is the lighest of the three casing options, and uses three carcass layers, one layer of Apex sidewall protection, and one layer of Snakeskin fabric.
The Downhill casing tires use Schwalbe's Ultra Soft rubber compound, while the other casing options are currently only available with the Soft rubber compound. A colored stripe runs along the left center of the tire to make it easy to see at a glance which rubber compound was used, although it does wear off over time. Orange is for Soft, and purple is for Ultra Soft.
The Big Betty's tread pattern places a priority on braking traction, with rectangular center lugs and tall side knobs that have support that extends part way down the sidewall. There is a ramp on the outside edges of each center knob to help improve rolling speed, but this is still a tire that prioritizes grip over anything else.
INSTALLATION
Getting the Big Betty set up tubeless wasn't too difficult, although I did need to do some battling to get the bead seated evenly on one of the wheels I used during testing (a Bontrager Line 30). Some carefully chosen curse words and applying soapy water around the bead eventually did the trick. Once installed, the tire measured true to size, at 2.44” on a 30mm rim. I typically ran 22 psi, which provided a good blend of support and grip.
TRACTION & CORNERING
The Big Betty's braking traction is its standout trait - as soon as the brakes are applied those center knobs get to work, biting ferociously into the ground. That tenacious grip is especially noticeable in loose conditions, whether that's dry and dusty or wet and muddy, and it's in those instances that I'd put the Big Betty ahead of the Maxxis DHR II as far as overall braking traction. The DHR II is obviously no slouch in the braking department, but it doesn't dig in quite as hard as the Big Betty does.
The stickiness of the Big Betty's Soft rubber compound isn't as high as Maxxis' MaxxGripp compound, which was noticeable when riding over slippery roots or on off-camber rocky terrain. It'd be nice to see a Ultra Soft Super Gravity version of this tire hit the market for riders in wet and slimy locales. That would come with a longevity tradeoff, but I bet there are a decent number of riders willing to accept the sacrifice in order to gain more grip.
Don't get me wrong, though, the Big Betty still does a very good job when it comes to dealing with soggier conditions, especially when paired with a softer compound tire up front (Schwalbe's Magic Mary is a good partner, or, fashion faux pas aside, a Maxxis Assegai). The tread height and the spacing between the knobs keeps it from getting too packed up with mud, allowing it to keep finding grip underneath all the slop.
The Big Betty also gets high marks when it comes to cornering, thanks in part to those sturdy side knobs. There wasn't any vagueness or folding over, and it's an easy tire to trust when pushing hard into a turn. If it does lose traction it's in a predicable manner, rather than a surprising slideout.
This isn't a particularly fast rolling tire, which isn't surprising given the aggressive tread pattern, and the weight. That slower rolling speed was more noticeable on pavement or dirt road approaches to the trails – otherwise, I didn't really think much about it once things got more technical.
DURABILITY
I've been impressed by how well the Big Betty has been holding up. Granted, it hasn't been subjected to any mid-summer bike park laps, which tends to be the quickest way to wear out a tire, but it has been fed a steady diet of steep trails with plenty of hard braking. The overall wear pattern is quire consistent, and all of the knobs are still firmly in place. My time on the Big Betty has been burp free - all of the sealant stayed where it's supposed to, and I also didn't experience any punctures.
WEIGHT
1363 grams is on the heavier side of things, especially considering this isn't the burliest option in Schwalbe's lineup. For comparison, a Maxxis DHR II with DoubleDown casing weighs 1190 grams, and with a DH casing that same tires weighs 1265 grams.
PRICE
High-end mountain bike tires aren't cheap, especially when comparing full retail prices. Like it or not, $94 isn't out of the ordinary. A DoubleDown DHR II will set you back $100, a WTB Judge goes for $84, and a Vee Snap WCE goes for $76 USD.
I tested these as part of a winter mountain bike tyres test, focused specifically on the front wheel. I put them through their paces in the gloop and slop of a British winter. I set them up at 21psi on a 30mm internal width rim. There’s not much to dislike about the Magic Marys, but one drawback is the tight fit. This isn’t an issue once riding, but I did have to wrestle the tyre on with tyre levers. For the gravity-inspired riding this tyre is designed for, the 1.23kg weight isn’t such an issue, and is very similar to the Maxxis Shorty Gen 2 Double Down casing tyre. However, I can see there being some confusion if people are looking for a grippy ‘trail’ tyre, with that weight throwing some people off. Out on the trail and pointed downhill, there’s a lot to like about this tyre. The predictability of its grip is just as impressive as the amount of traction it finds. This gave me a lot of confidence and trust in the handling of my bike. The tread blocks seem to dig into every surface and cling onto it. The tyre clears thick mud well, which means its aggressive blocks can bite into the dirt on their next revolution. The Addix UltraSoft compound also helps here by conforming supply to wet rocks and roots without flinching. Sure, it’s not a miracle tyre, and it will slide out when you hit a slippery object at the wrong angle, but it does so less than other tyres I’ve tested. Braking traction wasn’t a big priority for this test, being front-wheel specific, but the Magic Mary handled the additional load of having extra weight thrown onto it on steep descents without threatening to wash out or squirm. Performance on hardpack trails was decent too. The well-supported side tread provided good support and didn’t let the tyre become vague-feeling as the blocks and sidewalls deformed under high loads. The side walls did an impressive job of damping down trail chatter, and the tyre has a nice and comfortable ride feel. The Magic Mary never felt as though it was pinging off roots and rocks, and had good composure.
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