CX/Gravel Tire Test: Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass TC Extralight 44

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  • Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass TC Extralight 44
Performance compared to all other CX/Gravel tires
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts

Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass TC Extralight 44 road bike tire on a rolling resistance test machine

This Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass TC Extralight was tested for the Rene Herse Casing Comparison where we tested and compared all 4 available casings of the Snoqualmie Pass (Standard, Extralight, Endurance, Endurance Plus).


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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specs
Brand Rene Herse
Model Snoqualmie Pass TC Extralight
Year 2022
Supplied By Bought in store
New or Used New
Mileage 0 km
Price Range Very High
Buy At
Manufacturer part number RF744TC-SX-CP
TPI -
Compound -
Bead Folding
ETRTO 44-622
Specified Weight 330 grams
Max Air Pressure (psi) 75
Made In Members Only
Available Sizes 44-622 (700x44c)

Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass TC Extralight 44 Test Results

Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass TC Extralight 44  mountain bike tire on a rolling resistance test machine

Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements


Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
Specified Weight 330 grams
Measured Weight 327 grams
Measured Width Casing 40 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 41 mm
Measured Height 38 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 0.1 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 0.2 mm
Measured Total Thickness Center (excluding knobs) 2.30 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 40 mm 40 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 bar
High Air Pressure

(50 psi / 3.4 bar)
Members OnlyMembers 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 bar
Medium Air Pressure

(42 psi / 2.9 bar)
Members OnlyMembers 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 bar
Low Air Pressure

(33 psi / 2.3 bar)
13.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00405
17.3 Watts
CRR: 0.00519
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 bar
Extra Low Air Pressure

(25 psi / 1.7 bar)
16.3 Watts
CRR: 0.00489
21.3 Watts
CRR: 0.00638
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

Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass TC Extralight 44  mountain bike tire on a rolling resistance test machine
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 2.30 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

Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass TC Extralight road bike tire on a grip test machine
Static Grip Test Results
Wet Grip Average 62 Points
Wet Grip Center Members Only
Wet Grip Edge Members Only
Measured Knob Height Center 0.1 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 0.2 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


  • Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass TC Extralight 44
Performance compared to all other CX/Gravel tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)

Pro Members get 11-point radar charts

For our conclusion about the Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass TC Extralight we refer you to the Rene Herse Casing Comparison article.


RATING: 4.3 / 5
TEST VERDICT:
Highly Recommended


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