Schwalbe Lab

Setting the pace for innovation

“WE NOT ONLY WANT TO SUPPLY OUR CUSTOMERS WITH THE BEST PRODUCT, BUT ALSO WITH ABSOLUTE WORLD FIRSTS”

Every innovation starts with our firm conviction that even the best tire can be made even better. This requires precise analysis, a vision - and the courage to tackle new ideas. This is the origin of Schwalbe, which is how the first Marathon was created

What is the Schwalbe LAB?

We let ourselves be inspired in the Schwalbe LAB. From experts within and without. This is the only way to create the next innovations of the future. New standards in all areas. This is what the Schwalbe LAB stands for. New technologies that are tested and developed with athletes are then also used in everyday tires, making them available to every cyclist. In the Schwalbe Lab, we work together with athletes to refine new technologies.

Full of confidence that this will lead to ideas for the product range of the future. Schwalbe Lab products set the pace for innovation. For example, we developed the world's fastest downhill tire in collaboration with the professionals in the Schwalbe LAB: Tacky Chan. In 2017, Patrick Lange was the first to win the Ironman World Championship Hawaii without a tube in his tire. Thanks to our tubeless setup for maximum performance on a road bike.

In the Schwalbe LAB we continue the development that started with the Schwalbe recycling system: In 2022, we were the first bike tire manufacturer to start a return and recycling system for tires. We obtain recycled carbon black (rCB) from the returned tires which replaces industrial carbon black produced from fossil fuels – with around 73 percent less global warming potential (GWP 100, according to ISO 14040/14044/14067). Sometimes our developments are a little ahead of their time: Like the ProCore dual chamber system. For us, setbacks are part of the process, we continue on our way. Full of confidence for the next breakthrough.

INNOVATIONS FROM THE LAB

The Schwalbe LAB is our pacemaker for innovation, so to speak. We can put new materials through their paces and produce the optimum tire for a wide variety of scenarios.

Reifen, Reifenprofil, Fahrradreifen, MTB Reifen, Gravel Reifen

SCHWALBE LAB WRITES HISTORY

Through the constant development of new products and technologies, history has been made in many areas of cycling and the industry. Here are a few excerpts:

Tacky Chan

Don't let your limits stop you, dare to go beyond them. With a tire that is just as uncompromising as you are. The Tacky Chan was developed by those who give their best. For those who want the best. Whatever your goal is, don't just pursue it, chase it!

Recycling System

We have been collecting inner tubes via specialist retailers since 2015 and tires since 2022, and we recycle the materials. The resulting product – recycled carbon black and recycled butyl – is reused in new products. We are continuing to work on the environmental impact of our products throughout their entire life cycle, as well as on ensuring fair conditions in the supply chain.