MTB Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 2012 vs
Specialized S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2016

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
  • Specialized S-Works Ground Control 2BR *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts

Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand SchwalbeSpecialized
Model Nobby Nic PerformanceS-Works Ground Control 2BR
Year 20122016
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
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New or Used UsedNew
Mileage 3000 km0 km
Price Range MedHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 0012-5007
EAN
TPI 67120
Compound ORC60a
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 57-62258-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.252.30
Specified Weight 600 grams650 grams
Min Air Pressure psi25 psi
Max Air Pressure 65 psi50 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 29x2.35
29x2.25
27.5x2.35
27.5x2.25
26x2.35
26x2.25
26x2.10
29x2.30
29x2.10
27.5x2.30
27.5x2.10
26x2.30
26x2.10
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Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 2012
Specialized S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2016
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Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 2012
Specialized S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2016
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Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 2012
Specialized S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2016
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Nobby Nic PerformanceS-Works Ground Control 2BR
Specified Weight 600 grams650 grams
Measured Weight 605 grams686 grams
Measured Width Carcass 54 mm (un-round)53 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 55 mm56 mm
Measured Height 54 mm (un-round)53 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 3.2 mm3.2 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 5.0 mm4.5 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center No Data1.80 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall No DataMembers 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 Nobby Nic PerformanceS-Works Ground Control 2BR
Spin Up Video No VideoYouTube
Inner Tube Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl)None (40 ml sealant)
Rolling Resistance
55 PSI / 3.8 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3.1 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
35 PSI / 2.4 Bar
27.2 Watts
CRR: 0.00815
23.7 Watts
CRR: 0.00710
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
30.8 Watts
CRR: 0.00923
26.8 Watts
CRR: 0.00803
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 Nobby Nic PerformanceS-Works Ground Control 2BR
Total Puncture Score Tread No Data26 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 No Data1.8 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 Nobby Nic PerformanceS-Works Ground Control 2BR
Wet Grip Average No DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 3.2 mm3.2 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 5.0 mm4.5 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 Nobby Nic PerformanceS-Works Ground Control 2BR
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict RecommendedRecommended
Rating 4.0 / 53.0 / 5
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  • Specialized S-Works Ground Control 2BR *
* 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