Schwalbe Hans Dampf Snake Skin TL-Ready Mountain Bike Tire

What kind of tire is Schwalbe Hans Dampf?

Learn more The Hans Dampf is a do-it-all trail riding tire from Schwalbe. The HS 491 is an updated version of this popular tire that features taller tread knobs, a more aggressive tread pattern, and is offered in 2.35" and 2.6" widths.

What’s the difference between Schwalbe Dampf and addix?

Schwalbe’s team responded by developing "Addix," a series of tougher, longer-wearing and grippier rubber compounds, and then revised both the Hans Dampf’s casing and its tread pattern. The result was a much more robust design that could thrive in the brutal landscape that sprung forth from today’s super-capable long-travel all-mountain bikes.

What kind of casing does Schwalbe use?

Schwalbe tires has recently updated their naming system for the casings of their tires. They now have five "Super" casing constructions. The Hans Dampf HS491 now comes in the Super Trail casing in both Soft and Speedgrip rubber compounds. It is also offered in the beefier Super Gravity casing in the Soft rubber compound.

Which is better the Schwalbe Hans Dampf or the hs491?

We logged hundreds of miles on those test bikes and found that the bigger and badder Hans Dampf is similar but significantly better than the previous version. Predictable and controllable drift in corners is one of the hallmarks of the Hans Dampf. Drifty is one of the best ways to describe the cornering feel of the Hans Dampf HS 491.

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This Schwalbe Hans Dampf tire is a great option for those who like both tubeless and tubed tires, since it’s designed to work with both offerings synergistically. With or without your inner tube, however, this is a great MTB tire for those who love to have a little extra grip on their rides. All this and the Hans Dampf from Schwalbe still offers one of the lightest tires on the market.

Designed for intensive use and using the highest quality compounds, this is a tire that emphasizes your ability to control your mountain bike. Meanwhile the snakeskin sidewalls allow for greater resistance to punctures, so you can really have some fun with the Hans Dampf, no matter how steep the decline is.