TheSchwalbe Big Apple Tyreis built on the original Big Apple model which began the Balloonbike trend back in 2001.Comfortable cycling without the need for expensive technology. At the time it was a revolutionary idea... Today it is a growing trend and there are now a large selection of Balloonbikes with everything designed around the Big Apple. All sizes now have the light and sporty LiteSkin sidewalls. Schwalbe Big Apple Tyre Specifications Compound: Endurance Puncture Protection: RaceGuard Size: 26x2.00 or 29x2.00 Colour: Black You will find Schwalbe bike tires in the USA, in South Africa as well as in Japan and Australia. In Europe, they are even the market leader! There are two reasons for this success: Firstly, they are "tyre fanatics" and 100% committed to bikes as well as, for several years now, to wheelchairs. Secondly, their tyres are not available everywhere, but exclusively from specialist shops! Because Schwalbe insists on qualified advice and good service. And we know: Only the specialist trade can provide both.