MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental X-King RaceSport 2015 vs
Schwalbe Rocket Ron TL-E Addix SpeedGrip 2017
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- Continental X-King RaceSport
- Schwalbe Rocket Ron TL-E Addix SpeedGrip
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 | X-King RaceSport | Rocket Ron TL-E Addix SpeedGrip |
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 |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | |
Manufacturer Part Number | 0100531 | 11601018 |
EAN | ||
TPI | 3/180 | 67 |
Compound | Black Chili | Addix SpeedGrip |
Bead | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | 55-622 | 57-622 |
Size Inch | 29" | 29" |
Width Inch | 2.20 | 2.25 |
Specified Weight | 555 grams | 610 grams |
Min Air Pressure | psi | 26 psi |
Max Air Pressure | 65 psi | 54 psi |
Made In | Germany | Indonesia |
Available Sizes | 29 x 2.40 29 x 2.20 29 x 2.00 27.5 x 2.20 27.5 2.00 26 x 2.40 26 x 2.20 26 x 2.00 | 27.5x2.25 27.5x2.60 27.5x2.80 27.5x3.00 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 | X-King RaceSport | Rocket Ron TL-E Addix SpeedGrip |
Specified Weight | 555 grams | 610 grams |
Measured Weight | 564 grams | 606 grams |
Measured Width Carcass | 53 mm | 53 mm |
Measured Width Tread | 52 mm | 54 mm |
Measured Height | 51 mm | 51 mm |
Measured Knob Height Center | 2.5 mm | 2.4 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 4.0 mm | 4.3 mm |
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | 0.55 mm | 1.00 mm |
Measured Casing Thickness Center | 1.80 mm | 1.30 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 | X-King RaceSport | Rocket Ron TL-E Addix SpeedGrip |
Inner Tube | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) |
Rolling Resistance 55 psi | 20.1 Watts | 22.6 Watts |
Rolling Resistance 45 psi | 20.9 Watts | 23.4 Watts |
Rolling Resistance 35 psi | 22.8 Watts | 24.7 Watts |
Rolling Resistance 25 psi | 25.9 Watts | 27.2 Watts |
CRR 55 psi / 3.8 Bar | 0.00603 | 0.00677 |
CRR 45 psi / 3.1 Bar | 0.00626 | 0.00701 |
CRR 35 psi / 2.4 Bar | 0.00683 | 0.00740 |
CRR 25 psi / 1.7 Bar | 0.00776 | 0.00815 |
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 | X-King RaceSport | Rocket Ron TL-E Addix SpeedGrip |
Puncture Resistance Tread | 10 Points | 6 Points |
Puncture Resistance Side | 6 Points | 6 Points |
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Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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Model | X-King RaceSport | Rocket Ron TL-E Addix SpeedGrip |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Recommended | Recommended |
Rating | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com |
- Continental X-King RaceSport
- Schwalbe Rocket Ron TL-E Addix SpeedGrip
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)