MTB Tire Comparison:
Maxxis Aspen EXO TR 2019 vs
Schwalbe Hans Dampf TrailStar 2017

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
  • Maxxis Aspen EXO TR
  • Schwalbe Hans Dampf TrailStar *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is best)
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand MaxxisSchwalbe
Model Aspen EXO TRHans Dampf TrailStar
Year 20192017
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number ETB9689550011600298.02
EAN 4717784032719
TPI 12067
Compound Dual CompoundTrailStar
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 57-62260-522
Size Inch 28"29"
Width Inch 2.252.35
Specified Weight 645 grams850 grams
Min Air Pressure psi23 psi
Max Air Pressure 60 psi50 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 26x2.10
27.5x2.10
27.5x2.25
29x2.25
29x2.35
27.5x2.35
26x2.35
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Maxxis Aspen EXO TR 2019
Schwalbe Hans Dampf TrailStar 2017
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Maxxis Aspen EXO TR 2019
Schwalbe Hans Dampf TrailStar 2017
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Maxxis Aspen EXO TR 2019
Schwalbe Hans Dampf TrailStar 2017
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Aspen EXO TRHans Dampf TrailStar
Specified Weight 645 grams850 grams
Measured Weight 659 grams840 grams
Measured Width Carcass 55 mm (un-round)56 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 55 mm60 mm
Measured Height 55 mm (un-round)55 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.1 mm3.8 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.3 mm6.0 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 2.00 mm1.90 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
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 Aspen EXO TRHans Dampf TrailStar
Spin Up Video YouTubeYouTube
Inner Tube None (40 ml sealant)None (40 ml sealant)
Rolling Resistance
55 PSI / 3.8 Bar
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Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3.1 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
35 PSI / 2.4 Bar
22.7 Watts
CRR: 0.00680
35.0 Watts
CRR: 0.01049
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
26.1 Watts
CRR: 0.00782
40.0 Watts
CRR: 0.01199
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 Aspen EXO TRHans Dampf TrailStar
Total Puncture Score Tread 29 Points33 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Total Tire Thickness 2 mm1.9 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers Only

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Aspen EXO TRHans Dampf TrailStar
Wet Grip Average 53 PointsNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 2.1 mm3.8 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.3 mm6.0 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 Aspen EXO TRHans Dampf TrailStar
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Verdict RecommendedNot Recommended
Rating 3.0 / 52.0 / 5
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  • Maxxis Aspen EXO TR
  • Schwalbe Hans Dampf TrailStar *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)

Pro Members get 11-point radar charts