Schwalbe Albert 2.25

I have had a 4 year sabbatical from Schwalbe tyres. I simply had such bad luck with them that I could no longer afford to run them.
Enter the Albert. Now featuring Snake Skin sidewall protection. This is the feature that has lured me back for another try and so far so good...

These tyres grip! The relatively sparse tread pattern coupled with pretty big knobs make the a joy on the ups. This morning on a 15% gradient over some loose rocks I stood up to give a shot of power. I fully expected the rear wheel to untrack from the burst of power. But it never happened. The Zula simply dug in and powered over the climb.

I have no doubt that this kind of traction will come at the price of longevity but at the moment I am more than happy to enjoy the extra grip.