CX/Gravel Tire Test: Schwalbe Pro One TLE Addix 34

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  • Schwalbe Pro One TLE Addix 34
Performance compared to all other CX/Gravel tires
(100% is best)
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Schwalbe Pro One TLE Addix 34 road bike tire on a rolling resistance test machine

NOTE: This 34 mm Schwalbe Pro One TLE was tested as a CX-Gravel tire at low air pressures. You can also find a test of the 25 mm Pro One TLE in the road bike section.

The current version of the Schwalbe Pro One TLE that comes with the Addix Race compound has been around for a while as Schwalbe launched it at the end of 2019. New for 2022 is a bigger 34-622 version of the Pro One TLE that's a welcome addition to the line-up as more and more riders are moving to larger tires. The 34-622 version might be a bit extreme when you're purely riding on asphalt, but it's an exciting tire for gravel bike use.


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With the addition of the 34-622 version, the Pro One TLE is now available in a wide range of sizes that should suit most riders. If you're looking for 20-inch or 26-inch road bike tires, the Pro One TLE still seems to be the best choice, as most other manufacturers stick strictly to the 28" (622) sizes with their high-end road bike tires.


The 34-622 version of the Pro One TLE is available with black sidewalls or transparent (brown) sidewalls. This is a test of the transparent sidewall version, but we don't expect there to be much of a difference from a performance point of view.


Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specs
Brand Schwalbe
Model Pro One TLE Addix
Year 2022
Supplied By Bought in store
New or Used New
Mileage 0 km
Price Range High
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Manufacturer part number 11654349
EAN4026495900539
TPI 127
Compound Addix Race
Bead Folding
ETRTO 34-622
Specified Weight 360 grams
Max Air Pressure (psi) 70
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 34 Test Results

Schwalbe Pro One TLE Addix 34  mountain bike tire on a rolling resistance test machine

Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements


Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
Specified Weight 360 grams
Measured Weight 359 grams
Measured Width Casing 31 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 31 mm
Measured Height 29 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 0.0 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 0.0 mm
Measured Total Thickness Center (excluding knobs) 2.70 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 31 mm 31 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

(66 psi / 4.6 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

(55 psi / 3.8 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

(44 psi / 3.0 bar)
15.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00465
19.3 Watts
CRR: 0.00579
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

(33 psi / 2.3 bar)
18.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00567
23.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00716
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

Schwalbe Pro One TLE Addix 34  mountain bike tire on a rolling resistance test machine
Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better)
Total Puncture Score Tread 37 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 2.70 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

Schwalbe Pro One TLE Addix road bike tire on a grip test machine
Static Grip Test Results
Wet Grip Average 66 Points
Wet Grip Center Members Only
Wet Grip Edge Members Only
Measured Knob Height Center 0.0 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 0.0 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


  • Schwalbe Pro One TLE Addix 34
Performance compared to all other CX/Gravel tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)

Pro Members get 11-point radar charts

Like the 25 mm version of the Pro One TLE, the 34 mm version comes a bit short when compared to the 32 mm Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR (read our review), which is its main rival. We're also not impressed by the actual size of the 34 mm Pro One TLE as we measured it just 0.7 mm wider than the 32 mm Grand Prix 5000 S TR and we feel it should have been at least 32.5 mm wide on our 17.8 mm inner width test rim.


Our wet grip test (data available through Pro View for now) clearly shows the Pro One TLE comes with a dual compound with a harder center compound and a softer edge compound. Whether this will be an advantage or disadvantage is up to the rider, and the type of riding, as the harder center compound results in quite a bit less center grip, but the grip when leaned over on the edge of the tire is about as good as it gets.


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RATING: 4.0 / 5
TEST VERDICT:
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