MTB Tire Comparison:
Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR 2019 vs
Schwalbe Big One LiteSkin PaceStar 2016
Contents
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Maxxis | Schwalbe |
| Model | Rekon Race EXO TR | Big One LiteSkin PaceStar |
| Year | 2019 | 2016 |
| 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 |
| Pricing | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| Part Number | ETB00046300 | 11600805 |
| TPI | 120 | 127 |
| Compound | Dual Compound | OneStar |
| Bead | Folding | Folding |
| ETRTO | 57-622 | 60-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" | 29" |
| Width Inch | 2.25 | 2.35 |
| Specified Weight | 670 grams | 440 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | psi | 23 psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 60 psi | 50 psi |
| Made In | Taiwan | Indonesia |
| Available Sizes | 29x2.25 | 29 x 2.35 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements (Bike Wheel: 622-17C, Pressure: 35 psi / 2.4 bar) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Rekon Race EXO TR | Big One LiteSkin PaceStar |
| Measured Weight | 680 grams | 458 grams |
| Measured Width Carcass | 55 mm | 57 mm |
| Measured Width Tread | 56 mm | 57 mm |
| Measured Height | 54 mm | 54 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 1.9 mm | 0.5 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 3.5 mm | 0.5 mm |
| Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | 0.85 mm | 0.50 mm |
| Measured Casing Thickness Center | 1.50 mm | 1.10 mm |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results (Speed: 29 kmh / 18 mph, Load: 42.5 kg) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Rekon Race EXO TR | Big One LiteSkin PaceStar |
| Inner Tube | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) |
| Rolling Resistance 55 psi | 22.1 Watts | 11.8 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 45 psi | 23.7 Watts | 12.5 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 35 psi | 26.5 Watts | 13.6 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 25 psi | 31.1 Watts | 15.8 Watts |
| CRR 55 psi / 3.8 Bar | 0.00662 | 0.00354 |
| CRR 45 psi / 3.1 Bar | 0.00710 | 0.00375 |
| CRR 35 psi / 2.4 Bar | 0.00794 | 0.00408 |
| CRR 25 psi / 1.7 Bar | 0.00932 | 0.00474 |
| Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube |
Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Result (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Rekon Race EXO TR | Big One LiteSkin PaceStar |
| Puncture Resistance Tread | 6 | 6 |
| Puncture Resistance Side | 6 | 4 |
Conclusion
| Conclusion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Rekon Race EXO TR | Big One LiteSkin PaceStar |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Recommended | Highly Recommended |
| Rating | 3 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| Pricing | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |