MTB Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed 2023 vs
Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR T5/T7 2022 vs
Vittoria Mezcal XC Race TLR G+ 2.0 2023
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Static Grip Test Results
- Conclusion
- Schwalbe Racing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed
- Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR T5/T7
- Vittoria Mezcal XC Race TLR G+ 2.0
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Schwalbe | Specialized | Vittoria |
| Model | Racing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed | S-Works Fast Trak 2BR T5/T7 | Mezcal XC Race TLR G+ 2.0 |
| Year | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store | Bought in store |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| New or Used | New | New | New |
| Mileage | 0 km | 0 km | 0 km |
| Price Range | High | High | High |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 11654029.01 | 00122-4022 | 11A.00.036 |
| EAN | 4026495880275 | 8022530017817 | |
| TPI | 67 | 120 | 120 |
| Compound | Addix Speed | Gripton T5/T7 | 4C G+ 2.0 |
| Bead | Folding | Folding | Folding |
| ETRTO | 60-622 | 60-622 | 55-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" | 29" | 28" |
| Width Inch | 2.35 | 2.35 | 2.25 |
| Specified Weight | 730 grams | 615 grams | 690 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | 23 psi | 25 psi | 29 psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 50 psi | 50 psi | 58 psi |
| Made In | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
| Available Sizes | 29x2.10 29x2.25 29x2.35 27.5x2.25 26x2.25 | 29x2.20 29x2.35 | 29x2.10 29x2.25 29x2.35 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Racing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed | S-Works Fast Trak 2BR T5/T7 | Mezcal XC Race TLR G+ 2.0 |
| Specified Weight | 730 grams | 615 grams | 690 grams |
| Measured Weight | 758 grams | 628 grams | 689 grams |
| Measured Width Carcass | 54 mm (un-round) | 57 mm (un-round) | 56 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Width Tread | 56 mm | 58 mm | 56 mm |
| Measured Height | 54 mm (un-round) | 54 mm (un-round) | 56 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 2.7 mm | 2.5 mm | 2.5 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 4.1 mm | 3.3 mm | 4.0 mm |
| Measured Casing Thickness Center | 1.90 mm | 1.80 mm | 2.70 mm |
| Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
| All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 35 psi / 2.4 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim. | |||
Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Racing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed | S-Works Fast Trak 2BR T5/T7 | Mezcal XC Race TLR G+ 2.0 |
| Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube | YouTube |
| Inner Tube | None (40 ml sealant) | None (40 ml sealant) | None (40 ml sealant) |
| Rolling Resistance 55 PSI / 3.8 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance 45 PSI / 3.1 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance 35 PSI / 2.4 Bar |
16.5 Watts CRR: 0.00495 | 24.1 Watts CRR: 0.00722 | 21.8 Watts CRR: 0.00653 |
| Rolling Resistance 25 PSI / 1.7 Bar |
19.0 Watts CRR: 0.00570 | 26.0 Watts CRR: 0.00779 | 24.4 Watts CRR: 0.00731 |
| 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. |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Racing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed | S-Works Fast Trak 2BR T5/T7 | Mezcal XC Race TLR G+ 2.0 |
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 29 Points | 24 Points | 40 Points |
| Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
| Tread Total Tire Thickness | 1.9 mm | 1.8 mm | 2.7 mm |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
| Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
Static Grip Test Results
| Static Grip Test Results (higher is better) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Racing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed | S-Works Fast Trak 2BR T5/T7 | Mezcal XC Race TLR G+ 2.0 |
| Wet Grip Average | 58 Points | 64 Points | 67 Points |
| Wet Grip Center | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
| Wet Grip Edge | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 2.7 mm | 2.5 mm | 2.5 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 4.1 mm | 3.3 mm | 4.0 mm |
| Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 MTB grip test rim width = 30.0 mm |
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| Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info) | |||
Conclusion
| Conclusion | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Racing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed | S-Works Fast Trak 2BR T5/T7 | Mezcal XC Race TLR G+ 2.0 |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Highly Recommended | Recommended | Recommended |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com | |
- Schwalbe Racing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed
- Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR T5/T7
- Vittoria Mezcal XC Race TLR G+ 2.0
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