Schwalbe Super Moto-X 27.5x2.4
A purpose-built, high-volume tyre with an aggressive tread and reinforced casing that gives longtail cargo bikes superior traction and load-bearing capacity on mixed surfaces. It trades a higher upfront price for exceptional durability and grip compared with the smoother commuter tyres here, making it the technical choice when carrying heavy or uneven loads. For riders who need off-pavement confidence and longer service life, it outperforms narrower or less rugged options such as the Continental Ride Tour Extra and Continental Contact Plus Travel.
Wide contact patch
Reinforced carcass
Wide contact patch
Reinforced carcass
Review Summary
"Users praise the Super Moto‑X for its rugged construction, excellent grip and stable load‑carrying performance on longtail/cargo e‑bikes, though many note it’s heavy and has higher rolling resistance."
Corner-hugging grip
Aggressive semi-slick center with shoulder knobs for mixed surfaces.
Corner-hugging grip
Aggressive semi-slick center with shoulder knobs for mixed surfaces.
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A purpose-built, high-volume tyre with an aggressive tread and reinforced casing that gives longtail cargo bikes superior traction and load-bearing capacity on mixed surfaces. It trades a higher upfront price for exceptional durability and grip compared with the smoother commuter tyres here, making it the technical choice when carrying heavy or uneven loads. For riders who need off-pavement confidence and longer service life, it outperforms narrower or less rugged options such as the Continental Ride Tour Extra and Continental Contact Plus Travel.
Wide contact patch
Reinforced carcass
Corner-hugging grip
Aggressive semi-slick center with shoulder knobs for mixed surfaces.
Reinforced casing built to handle e-bike torque and heavy cargo loads.
Wide contact patch
Reinforced carcass
Corner-hugging grip
Aggressive semi-slick center with shoulder knobs for mixed surfaces.
Reinforced casing built to handle e-bike torque and heavy cargo loads.
$80-120 USD
Continental Contact Plus Travel 26x2.0
A balanced commuter/touring tyre combining a puncture-resistant compound and reflective sidewall for safe, efficient urban cargo use on longtails. Its 2.0" width provides a compromise between rolling efficiency and load stability, offering better road speed and puncture protection than many budget-heavy tyres while typically costing less than top-tier Schwalbe models. This makes it a strong value option for daily cargo commuters who prioritize reliability and lower long-term maintenance costs over maximum off-road traction.
Puncture fortress
Long-life tread
Puncture fortress
Long-life tread
Review Summary
"Buyers appreciate the Contact Plus Travel for its durable casing, strong puncture protection and predictable handling under load; common drawbacks cited are added weight and a slightly sluggish feel compared with narrower touring tires."
Smooth rolling pace
K-Shield puncture protection layer to reduce flats under heavy cargo.
Smooth rolling pace
K-Shield puncture protection layer to reduce flats under heavy cargo.
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
A balanced commuter/touring tyre combining a puncture-resistant compound and reflective sidewall for safe, efficient urban cargo use on longtails. Its 2.0" width provides a compromise between rolling efficiency and load stability, offering better road speed and puncture protection than many budget-heavy tyres while typically costing less than top-tier Schwalbe models. This makes it a strong value option for daily cargo commuters who prioritize reliability and lower long-term maintenance costs over maximum off-road traction.
Puncture fortress
Long-life tread
Smooth rolling pace
K-Shield puncture protection layer to reduce flats under heavy cargo.
Reflective sidewall strip for improved nighttime visibility.
Puncture fortress
Long-life tread
Smooth rolling pace
K-Shield puncture protection layer to reduce flats under heavy cargo.
Reflective sidewall strip for improved nighttime visibility.
$60-90 USD
Maxxis Hookworm 26x2.5
A tough, semi-slick tyre renowned for thick rubber and a stout casing that resists cuts and flats under constant urban cargo use, delivering one of the best value propositions for heavy pavement loads. Its minimal aggressive tread produces low rolling resistance on asphalt and a long wear life, but it sacrifices the volume and cushioning of balloon tyres like the Schwalbe Big Apple Plus and the mixed-terrain grip of the Super Moto-X. For budget-conscious longtail riders carrying heavy loads primarily on pavement, it is often the most economical, hard-wearing choice.
Heavy-duty build
Low rolling drag
Heavy-duty build
Low rolling drag
Review Summary
"Owners report the Hookworm is exceptionally durable, rolls smoothly on pavement and carries heavy loads with very few flats; criticisms focus on a firm ride and limited off‑road traction."
Street-ready swagger
Thick, puncture-resistant casing designed for carrying heavy loads.
Street-ready swagger
Thick, puncture-resistant casing designed for carrying heavy loads.
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A tough, semi-slick tyre renowned for thick rubber and a stout casing that resists cuts and flats under constant urban cargo use, delivering one of the best value propositions for heavy pavement loads. Its minimal aggressive tread produces low rolling resistance on asphalt and a long wear life, but it sacrifices the volume and cushioning of balloon tyres like the Schwalbe Big Apple Plus and the mixed-terrain grip of the Super Moto-X. For budget-conscious longtail riders carrying heavy loads primarily on pavement, it is often the most economical, hard-wearing choice.
Heavy-duty build
Low rolling drag
Street-ready swagger
Thick, puncture-resistant casing designed for carrying heavy loads.
Wide slick tread offers very low rolling resistance on pavement.
Heavy-duty build
Low rolling drag
Street-ready swagger
Thick, puncture-resistant casing designed for carrying heavy loads.
Wide slick tread offers very low rolling resistance on pavement.
$70-110 USD
Schwalbe Big Apple Plus 26x2.35
A balloon-style tyre engineered for comfort and shock absorption, the Big Apple Plus offers high volume that smooths bumpy city rides and protects cargo and frame from road shock. It provides lower rolling resistance than many knobbier designs while offering more cushioning than the Continental Ride Tour Extra, making it ideal for longtail commuters who prioritize rider comfort and cargo stability over aggressive traction. Although positioned at a premium price, the ride quality and reduced fatigue can translate into practical value for frequent urban cargo use.
Balloon comfort ride
High-volume cushion
Balloon comfort ride
High-volume cushion
Review Summary
"Riders like the Big Apple Plus for its balloon‑style comfort, stability and good puncture resistance on loaded longtails, while noting it’s heavier and slower than slimmer alternatives."
Cloud-like rolling
Balloon tire volume soaks up bumps for a smoother cargo ride.
Cloud-like rolling
Balloon tire volume soaks up bumps for a smoother cargo ride.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Eco-Friendly Living
A balloon-style tyre engineered for comfort and shock absorption, the Big Apple Plus offers high volume that smooths bumpy city rides and protects cargo and frame from road shock. It provides lower rolling resistance than many knobbier designs while offering more cushioning than the Continental Ride Tour Extra, making it ideal for longtail commuters who prioritize rider comfort and cargo stability over aggressive traction. Although positioned at a premium price, the ride quality and reduced fatigue can translate into practical value for frequent urban cargo use.
Balloon comfort ride
High-volume cushion
Cloud-like rolling
Balloon tire volume soaks up bumps for a smoother cargo ride.
ADDIX/quality compound for reliable grip and long wear.
Balloon comfort ride
High-volume cushion
Cloud-like rolling
Balloon tire volume soaks up bumps for a smoother cargo ride.
ADDIX/quality compound for reliable grip and long wear.
$90-130 USD
Continental Ride Tour Extra 26x1.75
A narrower touring tyre focused on efficient rolling and predictable handling under load, with added puncture protection that makes it well-suited to lighter longtail cargo duty and daily commuting. Its reduced width and lower weight provide faster acceleration and better cadence for cargo bikes carrying modest loads, saving energy compared with wider, heavier tyres like the Maxxis Hookworm or Schwalbe Super Moto-X. As a cost-effective, efficient option it appeals to riders who balance occasional cargo needs with longer, speed-oriented commutes.
Touring durability
Efficient rolling
Touring durability
Efficient rolling
Review Summary
"Users find the Ride Tour Extra reliable and reasonably puncture‑resistant for commuting and light cargo use, but its narrower 1.75 width gives less cushioning under heavy loads compared with wider cargo tires."
Reflective safety wink
Low-profile tread optimized for efficient rolling on paved urban routes.
Reflective safety wink
Low-profile tread optimized for efficient rolling on paved urban routes.
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
A narrower touring tyre focused on efficient rolling and predictable handling under load, with added puncture protection that makes it well-suited to lighter longtail cargo duty and daily commuting. Its reduced width and lower weight provide faster acceleration and better cadence for cargo bikes carrying modest loads, saving energy compared with wider, heavier tyres like the Maxxis Hookworm or Schwalbe Super Moto-X. As a cost-effective, efficient option it appeals to riders who balance occasional cargo needs with longer, speed-oriented commutes.
Touring durability
Efficient rolling
Reflective safety wink
Low-profile tread optimized for efficient rolling on paved urban routes.
Extra puncture protection layer suitable for commuter and cargo use.
Touring durability
Efficient rolling
Reflective safety wink
Low-profile tread optimized for efficient rolling on paved urban routes.
Extra puncture protection layer suitable for commuter and cargo use.
$50-80 USD