MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental Speed King II RaceSport 2015 vs
Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2019 TLE Addix Speed 2019
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- Continental Speed King II RaceSport
- Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2019 TLE 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Continental | Schwalbe |
| Model | Speed King II RaceSport | Racing Ralph 2019 TLE Addix Speed |
| Year | 2015 | 2019 |
| 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 |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0100933 | 11601099 |
| EAN | 4026495843775 | |
| TPI | 3/180 | 67 |
| Compound | Black Chili | Addix Speed |
| Bead | Folding | Folding |
| ETRTO | 55-622 | 57-622 |
| Size Inch | 29" | 28" |
| Width Inch | 2.20 | 2.25 |
| Specified Weight | 465 grams | 625 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | 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 27.5x2.25 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) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Speed King II RaceSport | Racing Ralph 2019 TLE Addix Speed |
| Specified Weight | 465 grams | 625 grams |
| Measured Weight | 467 grams | 609 grams |
| Measured Width Carcass | 54 mm | 53 mm |
| Measured Width Tread | 49 mm | 56 mm |
| Measured Height | 53 mm | 51 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 0.5 mm | 2.3 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 1.5 mm | 4.0 mm |
| Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | 0.45 mm | 0.95 mm |
| Measured Casing Thickness Center | 1.70 mm | 1.50 mm |
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Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results (Speed: 29 kmh / 18 mph, Load: 42.5 kg) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Speed King II RaceSport | Racing Ralph 2019 TLE Addix Speed |
| Inner Tube | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) |
| Rolling Resistance 55 psi | 14.5 Watts | 21.7 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 45 psi | 15.1 Watts | 22.7 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 35 psi | 16.6 Watts | 23.7 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 25 psi | 19.1 Watts | 27.0 Watts |
| CRR 55 psi / 3.8 Bar | 0.00435 | 0.00650 |
| CRR 45 psi / 3.1 Bar | 0.00453 | 0.00680 |
| CRR 35 psi / 2.4 Bar | 0.00498 | 0.00710 |
| CRR 25 psi / 1.7 Bar | 0.00573 | 0.00809 |
| Spin Up Video | No Video | YouTube |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Result (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Speed King II RaceSport | Racing Ralph 2019 TLE Addix Speed |
| Puncture Resistance Tread | 7 Points | 5 Points |
| Puncture Resistance Side | 4 Points | 5 Points |
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Conclusion
| Conclusion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Speed King II RaceSport | Racing Ralph 2019 TLE Addix Speed |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Highly Recommended | Recommended |
| Rating | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
- Continental Speed King II RaceSport
- Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2019 TLE Addix Speed
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)