Schwalbe Pro One TLE Addix 25 - Lab Test Review
Contents and Test Summary
- Introduction
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size, Weight, Thickness
- Rolling Resistance: 10.2 Watts
- Puncture Resistance: 43 Points
- Static Wet Grip: 64 Points
- Conclusion: 4.0 / 5 Recommended
- Comments
- Schwalbe Pro One TLE Addix 25
(100% is best)
The Schwalbe Pro One TLE is the successor to the Schwalbe Pro One Tubeless from 2015. Back in 2015, the Pro One Tubeless (read review) was the fastest and lightest tubeless tire you could buy and even one of the fastest when compared to tube-type tires with latex inner tubes. In the last couple of years, we've seen the Pro One Tubeless being surpassed by faster tires resulting in it gradually dropping down in our road bike ranking.
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The Pro One TLE with Addix Race compound is Schwalbe's answer to the competition. The casing is now marked as being a 2 x 127 TPI casing instead of the 127 TPI + Microskin fabric of the previous generation. While the Pro One Tubeless did well in our tests, we received a lot of comments about the subpar puncture resistance of the Pro One Tubeless when used in a tubeless set up. It looks like the Microskin didn't work as well in real-life and Schwalbe now simply uses a double layer casing with a V-Guard puncture strip under the tread.
The compound also received an update, the Pro One TLE now uses the Addix Race compound instead of the OneStar compound of the previous generation. Specified weight has gone down by 10 grams for the same specified size but please be aware that Schwalbe downsized the tire to be more true to size when used with wider rims. New is a 30-622 size which is probably the same size as the older 28-622 Pro One.
Also new is a TT version of the Pro One. The Pro One TT is even lighter as it comes with less rubber and no V-Guard puncture strip under the tread. Read our review of the Pro One TT here.
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schwalbe |
| Model | Pro One TLE Addix |
| Year | 2020 |
| Tire Type | Tubeless |
| Supplied By | Bought in store |
| New or Used | New |
| Mileage | 0 km |
| Price Range | High |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com |
| Manufacturer part number | 11653974 |
| EAN | 4026495862516 |
| TPI | 2x127 |
| Compound | Addix Race Multi |
| Bead | Folding |
| ETRTO | 25-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" |
| Specified Width (mm) | 25 |
| Specified Weight | 245 grams |
| Max Air Pressure (psi) | 110 |
| Made In | Members Only |
| Available Sizes |
25-622 (700x25c) 28-622 (700x28c) 30-622 (700x30c) 32-622 (700x32c) 34-622 (700x34c) 25-584 (650x25b) 28-584 (650x28b) 28-559 (26x1.10) 28-406 (20x1.10) 28-559 (26x1.10) |
Schwalbe Pro One TLE Addix 25 Test Results
Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
| Size, Weight and Thickness Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Specified Weight | 245 grams |
| Measured Weight | 263 grams |
| System Adjusted Weight (tire + valve + rim seal) |
283 grams |
| Measured Width | 26 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | 23 mm (un-round) |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 2.7 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 | None (20 ml sealant) |
| 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) |
10.2 Watts CRR: 0.00306 |
| 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) |
11.2 Watts CRR: 0.00336 |
| 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 | 43 Points |
| Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | 10 Points |
| Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only |
| Tread Total Tire Thickness | 2.7 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 | 64 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 Pro One TLE Addix 25
(100% is best)
The Pro One TLE has a slightly lower rolling resistance than its predecessor but doesn't come close to the Grand Prix 5000 TL (read review) that is the benchmark in the all-round tubeless category. Puncture resistance in our tests has gone down by 1 point for both the tread and sidewall. Although the specified weight has gone down, it looks like real-life weight is higher for the same air volume. The good part is that tread thickness has gone up from 2.3 mm to 2.7 which means durability should be better.
Rated 4 out of 5 because the Continental Grand Prix 5000 TL seems to be the better choice in almost all aspects. If real-life puncture resistance turns out to be better than the previous edition of the Pro One this can still be a solid tubeless tire.
Comments about user experiences with both the old and new Pro One are very welcome.
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RATING:
4.0
/ 5
TEST VERDICT:
Recommended