Light-footed uphill, control on difficult descents and at home in almost any terrain: this is not only the requirement profile for a modern Down Country Fully, but also for Schwalbe's new Wicked Will tire. "Our Down Country tire is fast, but not as fast as a classic Cross Country tire. It's aggressive, but not as aggressive as a trail tire," explains Carl Kämper, Schwalbe Product Manager. "For riders who rely on grip and traction downhill, but want a fast tire with good rolling characteristics uphill. Like on Alpine crosses with lots of vertical meters, where you don't want to struggle with rolling resistance, but want to have real fun on the descent."

Wicked Will is available in three carcass constructions: Super Race for high speed with low weight, Super Ground for the ideal mix of weight and puncture protection and Super Trail for high lateral stability and excellent puncture protection.

The tire can also be combined well. If the focus is on downhill riding, with a more aggressive profile such as Nobby Nic or Magic Mary on the front wheel. Or as a fast, XC-heavy combination with a Racing Ralph at the rear.

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