Alongside a few yellow-label tread patterns, the Magic Mary rubber from Schwalbe is one of the most common tires I see at gravity trailheads between the Alps and Finale Ligure. The brand has drastically improved its sidewall strength over the years while maintaining a supple traction patch and effective mud shedding pattern. Knowing that many of our readers have already tested a set of these tires, I wanted to share some comparative thoughts and spread the word to anyone who hasn’t yet experienced the Magic grip.

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