The MTB tire with the greatest range of applications. Touring and All Mountain riders love them. Seen in fast cross-country racing, as well as in technically demanding Enduro competition. Nobby Nic enters the third generation. The new SnakeSkin sidewall is standard and makes it immune to cuts and blows, while Tubeless conversion is as easy and safe as never before. Nobby Nic is a mountain biker s best friend. NOTE: When converting light weight MTB racing tires to tubeless, the process can take up to 3 days of consistent sealing and sealant will seep from the sidewalls of the tires. LiteSkin MTB racing tires are inherently thin in the sidewalls and will require extra care. Do NOT exceed 35 PSI on tubeless applications!
The MTB tire with the greatest range of applications. Touring and All Mountain riders love them. Seen in fast cross-country racing, as well as in technically demanding Enduro competition. Nobby Nic enters the third generation. The new SnakeSkin sidewall is standard and makes it immune to cuts and blows, while Tubeless conversion is as easy and safe as never before. Nobby Nic is a mountain biker s best friend. NOTE: When converting light weight MTB racing tires to tubeless, the process can take up to 3 days of consistent sealing and sealant will seep from the sidewalls of the tires. LiteSkin MTB racing tires are inherently thin in the sidewalls and will require extra care. Do NOT exceed 35 PSI on tubeless applications!
The MTB tire with the greatest range of applications. Touring and All Mountain riders love them. Seen in fast cross-country racing, as well as in technically demanding Enduro competition. Nobby Nic enters the third generation. The new SnakeSkin sidewall is standard and makes it immune to cuts and blows, while Tubeless conversion is as easy and safe as never before. Nobby Nic is a mountain biker s best friend. NOTE: When converting light weight MTB racing tires to tubeless, the process can take up to 3 days of consistent sealing and sealant will seep from the sidewalls of the tires. LiteSkin MTB racing tires are inherently thin in the sidewalls and will require extra care. Do NOT exceed 35 PSI on tubeless applications!
The MTB tire with the greatest range of applications. Touring and All Mountain riders love them. Seen in fast cross-country racing, as well as in technically demanding Enduro competition. Nobby Nic enters the third generation. The new SnakeSkin sidewall is standard and makes it immune to cuts and blows, while Tubeless conversion is as easy and safe as never before. Nobby Nic is a mountain biker s best friend. NOTE: When converting light weight MTB racing tires to tubeless, the process can take up to 3 days of consistent sealing and sealant will seep from the sidewalls of the tires. LiteSkin MTB racing tires are inherently thin in the sidewalls and will require extra care. Do NOT exceed 35 PSI on tubeless applications!
Last updated at 04/05/2026 05:32:51
Schwalbe MTB Nobby Nic SnakeSkin PaceStar Tubeless Easy Folding 26 x 2.10
Delivery $17.41
originally posted on jensonusa.com
The price was better than all the Maxxis tires I looked at. Everyone seems to ride Maxxis these days. (By the way I used to really like Kenda Nevagals Pro tires.) Maxxis tires seem to be increasing their prices. Also, I wanted a 2.8 tire but they are approaching $100 for one tire. I bought a 2.6 because the price is more reasonable. The tire is a back tire. It seems fine. I would say that you will want to look at the different versions of this tire. I will only consider tube-less ready. I also like a soft compound rubber.
originally posted on ebay.com
60+ year old rider here who is still on 26" as my bike is high quality and see no need to change. Was running IRC Bear Trails yet for the mixed riding that I do now, they were heavy, slow-rolling and have tractor like treads. Wanted new tyres that were more suited for mixed (fire track/canal paths/occasional more serious off-road) and the Nobby Nics reviews summed up my exact needs. Requiring 3 tyre levers to remove the old Bear Trails, the Nobby Nics were a dream to put on, only needing 1 lever and have never known a tyre to mount so easily on my Mavic rims. Both installed in less than 20 minutes including realigning both disc calipers as well! SDJ Sports offered by far the best price for a pair and were despatched and received well before the estimated time of ... More60+ year old rider here who is still on 26" as my bike is high quality and see no need to change. Was running IRC Bear Trails yet for the mixed riding that I do now, they were heavy, slow-rolling and have tractor like treads. Wanted new tyres that were more suited for mixed (fire track/canal paths/occasional more serious off-road) and the Nobby Nics reviews summed up my exact needs. Requiring 3 tyre levers to remove the old Bear Trails, the Nobby Nics were a dream to put on, only needing 1 lever and have never known a tyre to mount so easily on my Mavic rims. Both installed in less than 20 minutes including realigning both disc calipers as well! SDJ Sports offered by far the best price for a pair and were despatched and received well before the estimated time of delivery. I have now saved SDJ Sports for future reference.
originally posted on jensonusa.com
The tire just won't seal on the rim for a tubeless application. Rode it for 2 weeks and cleaned and redid the sealant process twice with an air compressor and stans with no luck. The tire would loose air pressure with in 30 mins of a ride every time. I switched to a continental tire and it works great with a good seal on the bead. Tried to see if they would let me return the tire because of it and this is what they said:"Hey Dustin, not too sure if this would be a warranty. The Schwalbe tire can be a bit hard to seal up may take a few days to seal fully. This is normal and is not considered a defect by the manufacture. I Know they I have had better luck with the Orange seal brand sealant. It is a bit thicker formual of a sealant."ThanksShawnSo buyer be aware. It ... MoreThe tire just won't seal on the rim for a tubeless application. Rode it for 2 weeks and cleaned and redid the sealant process twice with an air compressor and stans with no luck. The tire would loose air pressure with in 30 mins of a ride every time. I switched to a continental tire and it works great with a good seal on the bead. Tried to see if they would let me return the tire because of it and this is what they said:"Hey Dustin, not too sure if this would be a warranty. The Schwalbe tire can be a bit hard to seal up may take a few days to seal fully. This is normal and is not considered a defect by the manufacture. I Know they I have had better luck with the Orange seal brand sealant. It is a bit thicker formual of a sealant."ThanksShawnSo buyer be aware. It could have just been the one tire that I bought that was bad but regardless if you come into this problem Jenson will not back the product which is a shame. Hope this helps.
| Skin | Snake |
| Pressure | 2.00 - 4.00 Bar (30 - 55 psi) |
| Maximum Load | 100 kg |
| Bike Type | Mountain bike |
Schwalbe MTB Nobby Nic SnakeSkin PaceStar Tubeless Easy Folding 26 x 2.10
Delivery $17.41
The price was better than all the Maxxis tires I looked at. Everyone seems to ride Maxxis these days. (By the way I used to really like Kenda Nevagals Pro tires.) Maxxis tires seem to be increasing their prices. Also, I wanted a 2.8 tire but they are approaching $100 for one tire. I bought a 2.6 because the price is more reasonable. The tire is a back tire. It seems fine. I would say that you will want to look at the different versions of this tire. I will only consider tube-less ready. I also like a soft compound rubber.
60+ year old rider here who is still on 26" as my bike is high quality and see no need to change. Was running IRC Bear Trails yet for the mixed riding that I do now, they were heavy, slow-rolling and have tractor like treads. Wanted new tyres that were more suited for mixed (fire track/canal paths/occasional more serious off-road) and the Nobby Nics reviews summed up my exact needs. Requiring 3 tyre levers to remove the old Bear Trails, the Nobby Nics were a dream to put on, only needing 1 lever and have never known a tyre to mount so easily on my Mavic rims. Both installed in less than 20 minutes including realigning both disc calipers as well! SDJ Sports offered by far the best price for a pair and were despatched and received well before the estimated time of ... More60+ year old rider here who is still on 26" as my bike is high quality and see no need to change. Was running IRC Bear Trails yet for the mixed riding that I do now, they were heavy, slow-rolling and have tractor like treads. Wanted new tyres that were more suited for mixed (fire track/canal paths/occasional more serious off-road) and the Nobby Nics reviews summed up my exact needs. Requiring 3 tyre levers to remove the old Bear Trails, the Nobby Nics were a dream to put on, only needing 1 lever and have never known a tyre to mount so easily on my Mavic rims. Both installed in less than 20 minutes including realigning both disc calipers as well! SDJ Sports offered by far the best price for a pair and were despatched and received well before the estimated time of delivery. I have now saved SDJ Sports for future reference.
The tire just won't seal on the rim for a tubeless application. Rode it for 2 weeks and cleaned and redid the sealant process twice with an air compressor and stans with no luck. The tire would loose air pressure with in 30 mins of a ride every time. I switched to a continental tire and it works great with a good seal on the bead. Tried to see if they would let me return the tire because of it and this is what they said:"Hey Dustin, not too sure if this would be a warranty. The Schwalbe tire can be a bit hard to seal up may take a few days to seal fully. This is normal and is not considered a defect by the manufacture. I Know they I have had better luck with the Orange seal brand sealant. It is a bit thicker formual of a sealant."ThanksShawnSo buyer be aware. It ... MoreThe tire just won't seal on the rim for a tubeless application. Rode it for 2 weeks and cleaned and redid the sealant process twice with an air compressor and stans with no luck. The tire would loose air pressure with in 30 mins of a ride every time. I switched to a continental tire and it works great with a good seal on the bead. Tried to see if they would let me return the tire because of it and this is what they said:"Hey Dustin, not too sure if this would be a warranty. The Schwalbe tire can be a bit hard to seal up may take a few days to seal fully. This is normal and is not considered a defect by the manufacture. I Know they I have had better luck with the Orange seal brand sealant. It is a bit thicker formual of a sealant."ThanksShawnSo buyer be aware. It could have just been the one tire that I bought that was bad but regardless if you come into this problem Jenson will not back the product which is a shame. Hope this helps.
Can't really rate them lower than 3 stars because they're so cheap, but they suck. I had high hopes for them, but can't find a terrain they're good on. Plusses- they roll fast, and they're light. That's it. Cons- pain to seat tubeless, rode horrible with or without tubes. Grabby and unpredictable on tight hardpack. Never know when they'll catastrophically let loose. Slip badly on dry rock, wet rock, roots, mud, and anything else. Dusty hardpack even makes me nervous. The ride is decent at 20-25 psi, sucks above 30, but at pressures in the 20s they roll badly on my narrow rims and burp in rocks. They're narrow, didn't expect them to fold like that. My bike was specced with 2.25 in back and 2.35 in front with paper thin spec ground control race tires never had a ... MoreCan't really rate them lower than 3 stars because they're so cheap, but they suck. I had high hopes for them, but can't find a terrain they're good on. Plusses- they roll fast, and they're light. That's it. Cons- pain to seat tubeless, rode horrible with or without tubes. Grabby and unpredictable on tight hardpack. Never know when they'll catastrophically let loose. Slip badly on dry rock, wet rock, roots, mud, and anything else. Dusty hardpack even makes me nervous. The ride is decent at 20-25 psi, sucks above 30, but at pressures in the 20s they roll badly on my narrow rims and burp in rocks. They're narrow, didn't expect them to fold like that. My bike was specced with 2.25 in back and 2.35 in front with paper thin spec ground control race tires never had a problem with folding. Only downside to those was poor mud traction.
These are the stock tires on my new Intense Spider. I've ridden a LOT of tires in the last twenty years, and this is one of the most impressive I've encountered. Rails through corners, climbs superbly, and very light for an aggressive tire. For a trail bike, they are close to perfect. Completely disagree with the previous poster about difficulty mounting - they came with tubes installed on my Spider, and after deciding to continue with them, I converted them to tubeless. Not only didn't I need any wetting agent to seat the beads, these tires don't need any messy sealant, either. Easiest tubeless conversion in history, and saved a 1/4 pound of rotational weight in sealant, too.I do agree that they are very expensive, if you are buying them aftermarket. Fortunately, ... MoreThese are the stock tires on my new Intense Spider. I've ridden a LOT of tires in the last twenty years, and this is one of the most impressive I've encountered. Rails through corners, climbs superbly, and very light for an aggressive tire. For a trail bike, they are close to perfect. Completely disagree with the previous poster about difficulty mounting - they came with tubes installed on my Spider, and after deciding to continue with them, I converted them to tubeless. Not only didn't I need any wetting agent to seat the beads, these tires don't need any messy sealant, either. Easiest tubeless conversion in history, and saved a 1/4 pound of rotational weight in sealant, too.I do agree that they are very expensive, if you are buying them aftermarket. Fortunately, I didn't have to.
I strongly recommend you buy a different tire. This tire came on my Ghost that I bought a year ago and is on many other bikes sold in the last few years. It has average grip and it is one of the lightest tires on the market. This light weight can easily shed a pound off your bike, which is very impressive. The trouble is that the rubber is not nearly as durable as other tires and it has very thin lightweight sidewalls that are very prone to scuffing and tearing. These tires just don't last. It is very difficult to mount properly on most rims. I lubricate them with hand sanitizer to get them to seat properly on Bontrager, Easton or Shimano rims. Worst of all, it is one of the most expensive tires on the market and tires that are far less money have the same or better ... MoreI strongly recommend you buy a different tire. This tire came on my Ghost that I bought a year ago and is on many other bikes sold in the last few years. It has average grip and it is one of the lightest tires on the market. This light weight can easily shed a pound off your bike, which is very impressive. The trouble is that the rubber is not nearly as durable as other tires and it has very thin lightweight sidewalls that are very prone to scuffing and tearing. These tires just don't last. It is very difficult to mount properly on most rims. I lubricate them with hand sanitizer to get them to seat properly on Bontrager, Easton or Shimano rims. Worst of all, it is one of the most expensive tires on the market and tires that are far less money have the same or better grip, are far more durable and are easier to work with. The only edge these have is weight, and it is not worth it except for a few riders.
Supposedly these are "tubeless ready" but they are too loose on my 29" rims! So I, and then in frustration my bike store team of professionals were ALL unable to set them up as tubeless! Nobody could establish an airtight seal with these tyres in order to inflate them. I ended up having to insert a tube to each tyre which kind of defeats the whole reason for buying tubeless! Nett result was a wasted trip to the bike store, and wasted tubeless sealant and wasted money! If you want to use tubes, buy these tyres for their grip and long service life. But if you want tubeless tyres, don't buy these tyres!
I was one of the guys who grabbed these at $9.99 each when the opportunity arose. The Old-Gen version of this tire w/PaceStar compound has very porous sidewalls and bad seams between the sidewall and tread. The beads seal fine and the tire inflates nicely with a floor pump.The tires rolled nice-and-fast before losing air (in less than 30 minutes) during a carefully planned (non-remote) So far, I've used 3x applications of sealant on one of them and 2x applications of sealant on the other. I know "Tubeless Ready" is not exactly UST, but, so far, I can't get these tires to the the point where I'd trust them to hold air.Time will tell whether I relegate them to a bike on which I run tubes, or give them away to someone who runs tubes.
I run this as a rear tire with a magic mary or hans hampf up front and have been very happy with it.Riding style: AM (colorado mountain riding)Pros:- It has great lateral contact which gives a great deal of stopping power.- the side knobs and sipes hold tight in cornering. It's superior to many rear tires I've ridden and holds a true line.- there is no grip lost moving onto the cornering tred from the main beadCons:- Depending on the compound, it can wear quickly (I replace often... happily).- Has a higher rolling resistance (IMO) than the hans dampf and lacks some of the all round grip I prefer from a front tire
The strength of this tire is its ability to perform well in diverse conditions. I rde sand, clay, rock and muddy conditions with confidence on Nobby Nics in FL and NC. Central Fl can be especially sandy at times, yet this tire allows for tight cornering and better speed in loose trail conditions. Even with low to moderate air pressure I do not get tire roll/flex like I did with my prior tires, even weighing 200 pounds on an XL frame.Ultra easy tubeless mounting and sealing makes this a excellent all purpose tire. The tread pattern may be too aggressive for xc racers, or on primarily hard packed surfaces.I would recommend this tire to those that ride in different conditions, especially where added traction is your friend.
| Skin | Snake |
| Pressure | 2.00 - 4.00 Bar (30 - 55 psi) |
| Maximum Load | 100 kg |
| Bike Type | Mountain bike |
