It appears to be an inventory/availability issue.
Get the G-One Speed. It's faster. Schwalbe's best tire. Half the weight.
https://www.schwalbe.com/en/tour-reader/schwalbe-g-one-speed.html
When was the last time you needed a tire? In nearly all cases, tire replacement is a planned maintenance item. They are supposed to be back in stock in a couple months. I have over 2,100 miles on mine, look great.Hopefully I don't need a new tire soon, but since there are stock issues that might take a while to fix, can anyone offer a good alternative? My bike uses the 27.5 x 2.40 size.
They are only available aftermarket in plain black, without reflective white side stripes. The tires with reflective strip are custom ordered by bike manufacturers and are not sold to the public.
Looks like a nice tire, but I am not sure about the durability. I commute 10 miles each way for work, and I am hoping to use my bike to commute as much as I can. If the bar ratings are accurate, this tire will last less than half the miles as the moto X
When was the last time you needed a tire? In nearly all cases, tire replacement is a planned maintenance item. They are supposed to be back in stock in a couple months. I have over 2,100 miles on mine, look great.