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
Performance compared to all other fat bike tires
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Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | China | China |
| Available Sizes | 26 x 4.00 | 26 x 4.70 26 x 3.80 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
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| Size and Weight Measurements (Bike Wheel: 559-65C, Pressure: 16 psi / 1.1 bar) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Van Helga | Larry |
| Measured Weight | 1229 grams | 1212 grams |
| Measured Width Casing | 97 mm | 93 mm |
| Measured Width Tread | 98 mm | 90 mm |
| Measured Height | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 5.8 mm | 4.5 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 6.5 mm | 4.5 mm |
| Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | 0.90 mm | 0.90 mm |
| Measured Carcass Thickness Center | 1.85 mm | 2.50 mm |
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Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results (Speed: 29 kmh / 18 mph, Load: 42.5 kg) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Van Helga | Larry |
| Inner Tube | Schwalbe SV13J (390 gr) | Schwalbe SV13J (390 gr) |
| Rolling Resistance 20 psi | 33.8 Watts | 30.3 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 16 psi | 36.1 Watts | 32.9 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 12 psi | 41.0 Watts | 37.7 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 8 psi | 51.0 Watts | 48.4 Watts |
| CRR 20 psi / 1.4 Bar | 0.01013 | 0.00908 |
| CRR 16 psi / 1.1 Bar | 0.01082 | 0.00986 |
| CRR 12 psi / 0.8 Bar | 0.01229 | 0.01130 |
| CRR 8 psi / 0.6 Bar | 0.01529 | 0.01451 |
| Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Result (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Van Helga | Larry |
| Puncture Resistance Tread | 6 Points | 6 Points |
| Puncture Resistance Side | 4 Points | 4 Points |
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Conclusion
| Conclusion | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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)
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