MTB Tire Comparison:
Maxxis Ikon eXCeption Silkworm 2014 vs
Vittoria Mezcal 2017
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- Maxxis Ikon eXCeption Silkworm
- Vittoria Mezcal
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
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Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specifications | ||
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Brand | Maxxis | Vittoria |
Model | Ikon eXCeption Silkworm | Mezcal |
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 | ||
Manufacturer Part Number | TB96753400 | 111.3M3.19.55.111HD |
EAN | ||
TPI | 120 | 120 |
Compound | Exception | 4C G+ |
Bead | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | 57-622 | 55-622 |
Size Inch | 29" | 29" |
Width Inch | 2.20 | 2.25 |
Specified Weight | 560 grams | 690 grams |
Min Air Pressure | psi | 29 psi |
Max Air Pressure | 65 psi | 58 psi |
Made In | Taiwan | Thailand |
Available Sizes | 29 x 2.20 26 x 2.20 | 29x2.25 29x2.10 27.5x2.25 27.5x2.10 |
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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 | Ikon eXCeption Silkworm | Mezcal |
Specified Weight | 560 grams | 690 grams |
Measured Weight | 583 grams | 681 grams |
Measured Width Carcass | 52 mm | 54 mm |
Measured Width Tread | 51 mm | 54 mm |
Measured Height | 53 mm | 54 mm |
Measured Knob Height Center | 2.5 mm | 2.9 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 3.8 mm | 4.3 mm |
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | Not Tested | 0.60 mm |
Measured Casing Thickness Center | Not Tested | 2.40 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 | Ikon eXCeption Silkworm | Mezcal |
Inner Tube | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) |
Rolling Resistance 55 psi | 30.9 Watts | 25.7 Watts |
Rolling Resistance 45 psi | 31.4 Watts | 26.7 Watts |
Rolling Resistance 35 psi | 33.5 Watts | 28.4 Watts |
Rolling Resistance 25 psi | 38.2 Watts | 30.9 Watts |
CRR 55 psi / 3.8 Bar | 0.00926 | 0.00770 |
CRR 45 psi / 3.1 Bar | 0.00941 | 0.00800 |
CRR 35 psi / 2.4 Bar | 0.01004 | 0.00851 |
CRR 25 psi / 1.7 Bar | 0.01145 | 0.00926 |
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 | Ikon eXCeption Silkworm | Mezcal |
Puncture Resistance Tread | 7 Points | 9 Points |
Puncture Resistance Side | 4 Points | 5 Points |
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Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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Model | Ikon eXCeption Silkworm | Mezcal |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Not Recommended | Recommended |
Rating | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 |
Buy At |
- Maxxis Ikon eXCeption Silkworm
- Vittoria Mezcal
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
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