CX/Gravel Tire Test: Schwalbe G-One RS Super Race 40

The Schwalbe G-One RS, not to be confused with the G-One R, is another new addition to Schwalbe's G-One range of gravel bike tires. Schwalbe promises the RS is the lowest rolling resistance tire in the G-One range, and from the looks of its tread pattern and specifications, it should be.

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We already tested the G-One R (read our review) almost a year ago, and the G-One RS is very similar from a construction standpoint as both tires use Schwalbe's fastest ingredients for off-road tires. Both come with the 67 TPI Super Race casing with transparent sidewalls, and their rolling resistance optimized Addix Race compound to provide the lowest possible rolling resistance.

As the one-year-old G-One R didn't live up to its expectations in our tests, our initial expectations of the latest RS version of the G-One weren't all that high. It turns out we were wrong, as the RS version is one of the fastest rolling gravel bike tires out there, with a rolling resistance much lower than the R version.

Together with the G-One RS test, we're also launching our wet grip test for CX and Gravel bike tires to get even more insight into the differences between these tires. Please be aware that the grip test data for off-road tires isn't as clear-cut as on-road tires as the test is still performed on our hard test surface. You can find more information on how the knobby tread affects the grip test in the disclaimer message near the grip test results.

Manufacturer Specifications

Manufacturer Specs
Brand	Schwalbe
Model	G-One RS Super Race
Year	2022
Supplied By	Bought in store
New or Used	New
Mileage	0 km
Price Range	High
Buy At	Ad Amazon.com
Manufacturer part number	11654390
EAN	4026495905510
TPI	67
Compound	Addix Race
Bead	Folding
ETRTO	40-622
Specified Weight	445 grams
Max Air Pressure (psi)	65
Made In	Members Only
Available Sizes	35-622 (700x35c) 40-622 (700x40c) 45-622 (700x45c)

Schwalbe G-One RS Super Race 40 Test Results

Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements

Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
Specified Weight	445 grams
Measured Weight	473 grams
Measured Width Casing	37 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread	40 mm
Measured Height	34 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center	0.4 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge	2.4 mm
Measured Total Thickness Center (excluding knobs)	2.10 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall	Members Only
All size measurements are taken at low air pressure on a 17.8 mm inner width rim.

Rolling Resistance Test Results

Rolling Resistance Test Results
Inner Tube	None (30 ml sealant) (current protocol)	Conti Cross28 (160 gr) (test protocol)
Measured Width	37 mm	37 mm
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 30-32 = 66 psi/4.6 bar 33-35 = 60 psi/4.1 bar 36-38 = 54 psi/3.7 bar 39-42 = 50 psi/3.4 bar 43-46 = 46 psi/3.2 bar 47-50 = 42 psi/2.9 barHigh Air Pressure (54 psi / 3.7 bar)	Members Only	Members Only
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 30-32 = 55 psi/3.8 bar 33-35 = 50 psi/3.4 bar 36-38 = 45 psi/3.1 bar 39-42 = 42 psi/2.9 bar 43-46 = 38 psi/2.6 bar 47-50 = 35 psi/2.4 barMedium Air Pressure (45 psi / 3.1 bar)	Members Only	Members Only
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 30-32 = 44 psi/3.0 bar 33-35 = 40 psi/2.8 bar 36-38 = 36 psi/2.6 bar 39-42 = 33 psi/2.3 bar 43-46 = 31 psi/2.1 bar 47-50 = 28 psi/1.9 barLow Air Pressure (36 psi / 2.6 bar)	16.2 Watts CRR: 0.00486	20.0 Watts CRR: 0.00600
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 30-32 = 33 psi/2.3 bar 33-35 = 30 psi/2.1 bar 36-38 = 27 psi/1.9 bar 39-42 = 25 psi/1.7 bar 43-46 = 23 psi/1.6 bar 47-50 = 21 psi/1.4 barExtra Low Air Pressure (27 psi / 1.9 bar)	19.7 Watts CRR: 0.00591	24.7 Watts CRR: 0.00740
The CX/Gravel section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width. All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs. Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load.

Puncture Resistance Test Results

Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better)
Total Puncture Score Tread	33 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall	Members Only
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle	Members Only
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle	Members Only
Tread Total Tire Thickness	2.10 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle	Members Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle	Members Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness	Members Only

Hard Surface Static Grip Test Results

Static Grip Test Results
Wet Grip Average	61 Points
Wet Grip Center	Members Only
Wet Grip Edge	Members Only
Measured Knob Height Center	0.4 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge	2.4 mm
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 CX/Gravel grip test rim width = 23.0 mm
Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info)

Conclusion

Finally, we've found a Schwalbe G-One that lives up to its claims and comes with a low rolling resistance. If you've followed our tests for the last couple of years, you probably know that we're not a big fan of the Schwalbe Addix compounds, as the consistency with this compound is hard to find. We're now hoping Schwalbe fixed their compound mixing, and their tires will live up to their expectations.

Although the Schwalbe G-One is fast, we do see some shortcomings in the puncture resistance and hard surface wet grip tests. The relatively low puncture resistance of the tread can be solved somewhat by setting these up tubeless with enough sealant. There is no easy solution to fix the lowish hard surface grip, but that might not be that big of an issue when using these as a rear tire where rolling resistance is more critical combined with a grippier tire on the front wheel.

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RATING: 4.5 / 5
TEST VERDICT: Highly Recommended

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