Schwalbe Big Ben at a glance
| Brand | Schwalbe |
|---|---|
| Type | Trekking/City |
| Sizes | 3 ETRTO sizes |
| Width range | 40–50 mm |
| Fits rims | 622 mm, 584 mm |
| Weight range | 695–890 g |
| Tubeless ready | Not listed |
| E-bike rating | — |
Whether the Schwalbe Big Ben fits your bike is decided by one number: the bead seat diameter, the second half of an ETRTO size. This tire is made for 622 mm and 584 mm rims — 700C / 28-inch / 29-inch wheels and 650B / 27.5-inch wheels. If your rim matches, the only remaining question is width, and that is a matter of frame and fork clearance rather than of fit.
Schwalbe Big Ben sizes
Each size below links to every tire available in it, so you can see what the Big Ben is competing against before you commit to it.
All 4 listings
4 listings across 3 sizes. Where a size appears more than once, those are genuinely different products — a different casing, colour or claimed weight. The “printed as” column is Schwalbe's own marking for that size, which is what you will find on the sidewall and in most shop listings.
| ETRTO | Printed as | Weight | Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40-622 | 700x38C · 28x1.50 | 695 g | Creme+Reflex |
| 50-622 | 28x2.00 | 890 g | Brown+Reflex |
| 50-622 | 28x2.00 | 890 g | Creme+Reflex |
| 50-584 | 27.5x2.00 | 835 g | Black |
Compare all 66 tires in 40-622
How the Schwalbe Big Ben compares on weight
Each row weighs the lightest listed Schwalbe Big Ben in that size against the lightest listing of every other model available in the same size. Models are compared once regardless of how many colours they come in, and tires with no published weight are left out of the ranking entirely.
| Size | This tire | Median for the size | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40-622 | 695 g | 550 g | 43rd lightest of 61 |
| 50-622 | 890 g | 740 g | 31st lightest of 47 |
| 50-584 | 835 g | 613 g | 11th lightest of 16 |
Specifications here come from Schwalbe's own published data. For compound, casing and pressure detail we do not hold, see the manufacturer's page for the Big Ben.
Schwalbe Big Ben questions
What sizes does the Schwalbe Big Ben come in?
Our database lists the Schwalbe Big Ben in 3 ETRTO sizes: 40-622, 50-622, 50-584. That is 4 separate listings once colours and casings are counted.
How much does the Schwalbe Big Ben weigh?
Manufacturer weights for the Schwalbe Big Ben run from 695 g to 890 g depending on size and casing.
Will the Schwalbe Big Ben fit my wheels?
It fits 700C / 28-inch / 29-inch wheels and 650B / 27.5-inch wheels. Check the second number of your current tire's ETRTO size — if it matches one of 622 and 584 mm, the Schwalbe Big Ben mounts on your rim. Width is limited by frame and fork clearance, not by the rim diameter.