Road Bike Tire Test: Schwalbe Lugano II 25
Contents and Test Summary
- Introduction
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size, Weight, Thickness
- Rolling Resistance: 18.0 Watts
- Puncture Resistance: 52 Points
- Static Wet Grip: 69 Points
- Conclusion: 2.0 / 5 Not Recommended
- Comments
- Schwalbe Lugano II 25
(100% is best)
The Schwalbe Lugano II is an update to the original Lugano that has been around for a long time. We tested the original Lugano back in 2015 (read our review) and were not impressed as, at that time, it was by far the slowest road bike tire we've had on our test machine. When purely looking at the specifications of both the old and new Lugano, not much has changed as nearly all specifications are the same. The biggest change seems to be a new tread pattern which gives it a much sleeker look.
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Although the specifications are the same on paper, our tests show there is a big difference between the old and new Lugano. Rolling resistance is now a bit lower but this has come at the cost of decreased puncture resistance of the tread area. If you were using the Lugano because you found it to offer good puncture resistance, be careful when changing to the Lugano II.
We've tested the Lugano II with folding beads in the 25-622 size. The Lugano II with folding beads is available in the 23-622, 25-622, and 28-622 sizes. An even cheaper wire bead version is available as well in the 23-622, 25-622, 28-622, and 32-622 sizes.
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schwalbe |
| Model | Lugano II |
| Year | 2020 |
| Tire Type | Tubetype (clincher) |
| Supplied By | Bought in store |
| New or Used | New |
| Mileage | 0 km |
| Price Range | Low |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com |
| Manufacturer part number | 11654009 |
| EAN | 4026495864817 |
| TPI | 50 |
| Compound | Silica |
| Bead | Folding |
| ETRTO | 25-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" |
| Specified Width (mm) | 25 |
| Specified Weight | 280 grams |
| Max Air Pressure (psi) | 115 |
| Made In | Members Only |
| Available Sizes |
23-622 (700x23c) 25-622 (700x25c) 28-622 (700x28c) |
Schwalbe Lugano II 25 Test Results
Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
| Size, Weight and Thickness Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Specified Weight | 280 grams |
| Measured Weight | 265 grams |
| System Adjusted Weight (tire + inner tube (100 gr) |
365 grams |
| Measured Width | 26 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | 24 mm (un-round) |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 3.4 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Members Only |
| Unmounted Casing Width | 64 mm |
| Unmounted Tread Width | Members Only |
| Tread Cover (Tread / Casing Ratio) | Members Only |
| All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 100 psi / 6.9 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim. | |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Inner Tube | Conti Race28 (100gr butyl) |
| Measured Width | 26 mm (un-round) |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 132 psi/9.1 bar 25-27 = 120 psi/8.3 bar 28-29 = 108 psi/7.4 barUltra High Air Pressure (120 psi / 8.3 bar) |
18.0 Watts CRR: 0.00540 |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 110 psi/7.6bar 25-27 = 100 psi/6.9 bar 28-29 = 90 psi/6.2 barExtra High Air Pressure (100 psi / 6.9 bar) |
19.2 Watts CRR: 0.00576 |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 88 psi/6.1 bar 25-27 = 80 psi/5.5 bar 28-29 = 72 psi/5.0 barHigh Air Pressure (80 psi / 5.5 bar) |
Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 66 psi/4.6 bar 25-27 = 60 psi/4.1 bar 28-29 = 54 psi/3.7 barMedium Air Pressure (60 psi / 4.1 bar) |
Members Only |
| The Road Bike 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. |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | |
|---|---|
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 52 Points |
| Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | 11 Points |
| Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only |
| Tread Total Tire Thickness | 3.4 mm |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only |
| Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only |
Static Grip Test Results
NOTE: Grip test data is only available on tires tested after November 2018. You can find more information about our grip test here: Introducing Grip Testing
| Static Grip Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Wet Grip Average | 69 Points |
| Wet Grip Center | Members Only |
| Wet Grip Edge | Members Only |
| Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 Road bike grip test rim width = 19.0 mm |
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Conclusion
- Schwalbe Lugano II 25
(100% is best)
When we compare the Lugano II to the original Lugano, rolling resistance has been improved by nearly 20%. On the other hand, puncture resistance of the tread area has decreased by 20%. All in all, the Lugano II is now a typical all-round road bike tire with a puncture resistance score in the 10-12 points range but a much higher rolling resistance than more expensive tires.
If you're looking for low cost tires, our road bike overview with the low price range filter applied shows us there are better tires available. If you're willing to spend a bit more, add the medium price range tires as well and you'll see you can have significant improvements when spending just a slight bit more.
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RATING:
2.0
/ 5
TEST VERDICT:
Not Recommended