MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental Dubnital Race Rapid 29x2.4 2025 vs
Schwalbe Rick XC Pro Speed 29x2.4 2024 vs
Vittoria Peyote XC Race 29x2.4 2024

Contents and Test Summary

  1. Manufacturer Specifications
  2. Size and Weight Measurements
  3. Rolling Resistance Test Results
  4. Puncture Resistance Test Results
  5. Static Grip Test Results
  6. Conclusion
  • Continental Dubnital Race Rapid 2.4
  • Schwalbe Rick XC Pro Speed 2.4
  • Vittoria Peyote XC Race 2.4
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is best)
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand ContinentalSchwalbeVittoria
Model Dubnital Race Rapid 2.4Rick XC Pro Speed 2.4Peyote XC Race 2.4
Year 202520242024
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in storeBought in store
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New or Used NewNewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km0 km
Price Range HighHighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 010203700001165452111A.00.714
EAN 401923840262940264959276048022530035576
TPI 3/3306760
Compound Rapid CompoundAddix SpeedGraphene +Silica
Bead FoldingFoldingFolding
ETRTO 60-62262-62260-622
Size Inch 29"29"29"
Width Inch 2.402.402.40
Specified Weight 645 grams760 grams730 grams
Min Air Pressure 23 psi psi20 psi
Max Air Pressure 50 psi50 psi40 psi
Made In Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Available Sizes 29x2.40
29x2.20
29x2.25
29x2.40
29x2.40
Image 1
Continental Dubnital Race Rapid 2025
Schwalbe Rick XC Pro Speed 2024
Vittoria Peyote XC Race 2024
Image 2
Continental Dubnital Race Rapid 2025
Schwalbe Rick XC Pro Speed 2024
Vittoria Peyote XC Race 2024
Image 3
Continental Dubnital Race Rapid 2025
Schwalbe Rick XC Pro Speed 2024
Vittoria Peyote XC Race 2024
Image 4
Continental Dubnital Race Rapid 2.4 2025
Schwalbe Rick XC Pro Speed 2.4 2024
Vittoria Peyote XC Race 2.4 2024

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Dubnital Race Rapid 2.4Rick XC Pro Speed 2.4Peyote XC Race 2.4
Specified Weight 645 grams760 grams730 grams
Measured Weight 635 grams768 grams720 grams
Measured Width Carcass 56 mm (un-round)56 mm (un-round)57 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 58 mm59 mm61 mm
Measured Height Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Tire Circumference Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm2.0 mm1.6 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.2 mm4.0 mm3.9 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 2.40 mm2.20 mm2.40 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Pro DataPro DataPro Data
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 35 psi / 2.4 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim.

Rolling Resistance Test Results


Rolling Resistance Test Results
Model Dubnital Race Rapid 2.4Rick XC Pro Speed 2.4Peyote XC Race 2.4
Spin Up Video YouTubeYouTubeYouTube
Inner Tube None (40 ml sealant)None (40 ml sealant)None (40 ml sealant)
Measured Width 56 mm56 mm57 mm
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
47-50 = 42 psi/2.9 bar
51-55 = 38 psi/2.6 bar
56-60 = 34 psi/2.3 bar
High Air Pressure
Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
47-50 = 35 psi/2.4 bar
51-55 = 32 psi/2.2 bar
56-60 = 29 psi/2.0 bar
Medium Air Pressure
Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
47-50 = 28 psi/1.9 bar
51-55 = 25 psi/1.7 bar
56-60 = 23 psi/1.6 bar
Low Air Pressure
20.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00618
(23 psi / 1.6 bar)
19.0 Watts
CRR: 0.00570
(23 psi / 1.6 bar)
21.3 Watts
CRR: 0.00638
(23 psi / 1.6 bar)
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
47-50 = 21 psi/1.4 bar
51-55 = 19 psi/1.3 bar
56-60 = 17 psi/1.2 bar
Extra Low Air Pressure
Pro DataPro DataPro Data
The MTB 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


Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better)
Model Dubnital Race Rapid 2.4Rick XC Pro Speed 2.4Peyote XC Race 2.4
Total Puncture Score Tread 40 Points28 Points39 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Tread Total Tire Thickness 2.4 mm2.2 mm2.4 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Pro DataPro DataPro Data

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Dubnital Race Rapid 2.4Rick XC Pro Speed 2.4Peyote XC Race 2.4
Wet Grip Average 70 Points61 Points72 Points
Wet Grip Center Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Wet Grip Edge Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm2.0 mm1.6 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.2 mm4.0 mm3.9 mm
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100
MTB grip test rim width = 30.0 mm
Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info)

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Dubnital Race Rapid 2.4Rick XC Pro Speed 2.4Peyote XC Race 2.4
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Verdict Highly RecommendedHighly RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 5.0 / 55.0 / 55.0 / 5
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  • Continental Dubnital Race Rapid 2.4
  • Schwalbe Rick XC Pro Speed 2.4
  • Vittoria Peyote XC Race 2.4
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)

Pro Members get 11-point radar charts