MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental Race King Protection 2015 vs
Schwalbe Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed 2017
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- Continental Race King Protection
- Schwalbe Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specifications | ||
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Brand | Continental | Schwalbe |
Model | Race King Protection | Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed |
Year | 2015 | 2017 |
Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
New or Used | New | New |
Mileage | 0 km | 0 km |
Price Range | High | High |
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Manufacturer Part Number | 0100546 | 11600492.02 |
EAN | ||
TPI | 4/240 | 67 |
Compound | Black Chili | Addix Speed |
Bead | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | 55-622 | 57-622 |
Size Inch | 29" | 29" |
Width Inch | 2.20 | 2.25 |
Specified Weight | 645 grams | 610 grams |
Min Air Pressure | 35 psi | 26 psi |
Max Air Pressure | 65 psi | 54 psi |
Made In | Germany | Indonesia |
Available Sizes | 29 x 2.20 27.5 x 2.20 26 x 2.20 | 26x2.25 27.5x2.10 27.5x2.25 29x2.10 29x2.25 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
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Size and Weight Measurements (Bike Wheel: 622-17C, Pressure: 35 psi / 2.4 bar) | ||
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Model | Race King Protection | Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed |
Specified Weight | 645 grams | 610 grams |
Measured Weight | 629 grams | 674 grams |
Measured Width Carcass | 55 mm | 54 mm |
Measured Width Tread | 51 mm | 55 mm |
Measured Height | 54 mm | 52 mm |
Measured Knob Height Center | 2.5 mm | 2.5 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 2.5 mm | 4.5 mm |
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | 0.80 mm | 1.10 mm |
Measured Casing Thickness Center | 1.75 mm | 1.40 mm |
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Rolling Resistance Test Results
Rolling Resistance Test Results (Speed: 29 kmh / 18 mph, Load: 42.5 kg) | ||
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Model | Race King Protection | Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed |
Inner Tube | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) |
Rolling Resistance 55 psi | 19.1 Watts | 23.0 Watts |
Rolling Resistance 45 psi | 19.7 Watts | 23.3 Watts |
Rolling Resistance 35 psi | 21.1 Watts | 24.3 Watts |
Rolling Resistance 25 psi | 23.3 Watts | 26.7 Watts |
CRR 55 psi / 3.8 Bar | 0.00573 | 0.00689 |
CRR 45 psi / 3.1 Bar | 0.00591 | 0.00698 |
CRR 35 psi / 2.4 Bar | 0.00632 | 0.00728 |
CRR 25 psi / 1.7 Bar | 0.00698 | 0.00800 |
Spin Up Video | No Video | YouTube |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
Puncture Resistance Test Result (higher is better) | ||
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Model | Race King Protection | Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed |
Puncture Resistance Tread | 12 Points | 6 Points |
Puncture Resistance Side | 7 Points | 6 Points |
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Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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Model | Race King Protection | Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Highly Recommended | Recommended |
Rating | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
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- Continental Race King Protection
- Schwalbe Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)