MTB Tire Comparison:
Maxxis Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed TLR 2014 vs
Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-E Addix Speed 2017
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- Schwalbe Racing Ralph 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Maxxis | Schwalbe |
| Model | Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed TLR | Racing Ralph TL-E Addix Speed |
| Year | 2014 | 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 | Ad Amazon.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | TB96740000 | 11600251.03 |
| EAN | ||
| TPI | 120 | 67 |
| Compound | 3C MaxxSpeed | Addix Speed |
| Bead | Folding | Folding |
| ETRTO | 57-622 | 57-622 |
| Size Inch | 29" | 29" |
| Width Inch | 2.20 | 2.25 |
| Specified Weight | 590 grams | 630 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | psi | 26 psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 60 psi | 54 psi |
| Made In | Taiwan | Indonesia |
| Available Sizes | 29 x 2.35 29 x 2.20 29 x 2.00 26 x 2.20 26 x 2.00 | 26x2.25 27.5x2.10 27.5x2.25 29x2.25 29x2.35 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed TLR | Racing Ralph TL-E Addix Speed |
| Specified Weight | 590 grams | 630 grams |
| Measured Weight | 581 grams | 711 grams |
| Measured Width Carcass | 53 mm | 54 mm |
| Measured Width Tread | 51 mm | 55 mm |
| Measured Height | 54 mm | 52 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 2.3 mm | 2.5 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 3.8 mm | 4.3 mm |
| Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | 0.45 mm | 1.05 mm |
| Measured Casing Thickness Center | 1.70 mm | 1.75 mm |
| 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
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| Rolling Resistance Test Results | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed TLR | Racing Ralph TL-E Addix Speed |
| Inner Tube | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) |
| Spin Up Video | No Video | YouTube |
| Rolling Resistance 55 PSI / 3.8 Bar |
24.2 Watts CRR: 0.00725 | 22.1 Watts CRR: 0.00662 |
| Rolling Resistance 45 PSI / 3.1 Bar |
25.4 Watts CRR: 0.00761 | 22.7 Watts CRR: 0.00680 |
| Rolling Resistance 35 PSI / 2.4 Bar |
27.6 Watts CRR: 0.00827 | 24.0 Watts CRR: 0.00719 |
| Rolling Resistance 25 PSI / 1.7 Bar |
31.5 Watts CRR: 0.00944 | 26.5 Watts CRR: 0.00794 |
| 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. |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Result (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed TLR | Racing Ralph TL-E Addix Speed |
| Puncture Resistance Tread | 6 Points | 6 Points |
| Puncture Resistance Side | Not Tested | 5 Points |
Conclusion
| Conclusion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed TLR | Racing Ralph TL-E Addix Speed |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Not Recommended | Recommended |
| Rating | 2 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
- Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-E Addix Speed
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)