A good fit for road riders, commuters and training bikes that need an affordable 700x25C tube-type tyre with basic puncture protection.
The Schwalbe Lugano II is an everyday road tyre for riders who want dependable performance without paying race-tyre prices. This version uses a conventional wired bead and tube-type construction, so pair it with a suitable inner tube rather than setting it up tubeless.
Its K-Guard puncture protection combines a natural-rubber insert with Kevlar fibres to help defend the tread against common road debris. The Silica compound is designed to provide responsive road performance, while the 50 EPI Skin carcass keeps the tyre practical for regular training, commuting and general road use.
At 700x25C / 25-622, the Lugano II offers a familiar road-bike fit and a useful middle ground between low weight and everyday durability. Inflate it within the 6–8 bar / 85–115 PSI range, check that your frame and fork have clearance for a 25 mm tyre, and match the maximum load rating to your setup. It is a sensible replacement for worn stock tyres or a cost-conscious option for a second wheelset.
K-Guard protection
A natural-rubber insert reinforced with Kevlar fibres helps reduce the risk of punctures from everyday road debris.
Silica compound
Designed to deliver responsive road performance while keeping the tyre at an accessible price.
25 mm road width
The 700x25C size suits many road bikes and offers a practical balance of speed, comfort and handling.
Tube-type construction
Use this conventional clincher tyre with an inner tube; it is not a tubeless-ready model.
Wired bead
The robust wired construction keeps this road tyre practical and value-focused.
50 EPI Skin carcass
A straightforward Active Line construction for dependable everyday road riding.
Broad pressure range
The 6–8 bar / 85–115 PSI range lets you set pressure to suit your weight, roads and riding preferences.
General
Dimensions & weight
Construction
Pressure
Active Line
Reliable everyday tyre construction with a 50 EPI carcass for dependable road performance.
K-Guard
A natural-rubber insert reinforced with Kevlar® fibres helps protect against punctures.
Silica compound
The improved Silica compound is designed to deliver responsive race performance at an accessible price.
Skin carcass
The Skin carcass construction keeps the wired road tyre practical and performance-focused.
Schwalbe is a bicycle tyre and tube brand founded in 1973 by Ralf Bohle. The company began with a focus exclusively on bicycle tyres, at a time when bicycle tyres were generally regarded as a low-quality product category.
The Schwalbe name comes from the German translation of “Swallow”, the name used for the tyres Ralf Bohle initially imported from Korea to Germany. The brand is associated with developments in bicycle puncture protection, balloon tyres, tubeless technology and the Marathon tyre series.
