Fat Bike Tire Comparison:
45NRTH Van Helga 2016 vs
Surly Larry 2016
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- 45NRTH Van Helga
- Surly Larry
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Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specs | ||
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Brand | 45NRTH | Surly |
Model | Van Helga | Larry |
Year | 2016 | 2016 |
Supplied By | Bought in store Sponsored by Wolf Tooth Components | Bought in store Sponsored by Wolf Tooth Components |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
New or Used | New | New |
Mileage | 0 km | 0 km |
Price Range | High | High |
Buy At | ||
Manufacturer Part Number | ||
TPI | 120 | 120 |
Compound | Dual compound rubber | |
Bead | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | ||
Size Inch | 26" | 26" |
Width Inch | 4.00 | 3.80 |
Specified Weight | 0 grams | 1256 grams |
Min Air Pressure | psi | psi |
Max Air Pressure | 30 psi | 30 psi |
Made In | Members Only | Members Only |
Available Sizes | 26 x 4.00 | 26 x 4.70 26 x 3.80 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
Size and Weight Measurements | ||
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Model | Van Helga | Larry |
Specified Weight | 0 grams | 1256 grams |
Measured Weight | 1229 grams | 1212 grams |
Measured Width Casing | 97 mm (un-round) | 93 mm (un-round) |
Measured Width Tread | 98 mm | 90 mm |
Measured Height | 84 mm (un-round) | 80 mm (un-round) |
Measured Knob Height Center | 5.8 mm | 4.5 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 6.5 mm | 4.5 mm |
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
Measured Carcass Thickness Center | 1.85 mm | 2.50 mm |
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 16 psi / 1.1 bars on a 65 mm inner width rim. |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
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Rolling Resistance Test Results | ||
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Model | Van Helga | Larry |
Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube |
Inner Tube | Schwalbe SV13J (390 gr) | Schwalbe SV13J (390 gr) |
Rolling Resistance 20 PSI / 1.4 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance 16 PSI / 1.1 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance 12 PSI / 0.8 Bar |
41.0 Watts CRR: 0.01229 | 37.7 Watts CRR: 0.01130 |
Rolling Resistance 8 PSI / 0.6 Bar |
51.0 Watts> CRR: 0.01529 | 48.4 Watts> CRR: 0.01451 |
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
Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | ||
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Model | Van Helga | Larry |
Total Puncture Score Tread | 23 Points | 30 Points |
Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Total Tire Thickness | 1.85 mm | 2.5 mm |
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only | Members Only |
Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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Model | Van Helga | Larry |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Recommended | Recommended |
Rating | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 |
Buy At |
- 45NRTH Van Helga
- Surly Larry
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
Pro Members get 9-point radar charts
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