Road Bike Tire Comparison:
Maxxis Re-Fuse 25 2019 vs
Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR 26 2018
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Static Grip Test Results
- Conclusion
- Maxxis Re-Fuse 25
- Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR 26
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Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specifications | ||
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Brand | Maxxis | Pirelli |
Model | Re-Fuse 25 | Cinturato Velo TLR 26 |
Year | 2019 | 2018 |
Tire Type | Tubetype (clincher) | Tubeless |
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 | Med | High |
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Manufacturer Part Number | TB86359000 | |
EAN | 4717784018010 | 8019227337075 |
TPI | 60 | 60 |
Compound | Single | SmartNET Silica w/aramid |
Bead | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | 25-622 | 26-622 |
Size Inch | 28" | 28" |
Width mm | 25 | 26 |
Specified Weight | 300 grams | 290 grams |
Min Air Pressure | psi | 87 psi |
Max Air Pressure | 120 psi | 116 psi |
Made In | Members Only | Members Only |
Available Sizes | 23-622 (700x23c) 25-622 (700x25c) 28-622 (700x28c) 32-622 (700x32c) | 26-622 (700x26c) 28-622 (700x28c) 32-622 (700x32c) 35-622 (700x35c) |
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Size and Weight Measurements
Size and Weight Measurements | ||
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Model | Re-Fuse 25 | Cinturato Velo TLR 26 |
Specified Weight | 300 grams | 290 grams |
Measured Weight | 296 grams | 306 grams |
System Adjusted Weight | 396 grams (tire + inner tube) | 326 grams (tire + valve + rim seal) |
Measured Width | 25 mm (un-round) | 28 mm (un-round) |
Measured Height | 23 mm (un-round) | 25 mm (un-round) |
Total Tire Thickness Center | 3.6 mm | 3.7 mm |
Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
Unmounted Casing Width | 64 mm | 66 mm |
Unmounted Tread Width | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Cover (Tread / Casing Ratio) | Members Only | Members Only |
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 100 psi / 6.9 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim. |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
Rolling Resistance Test Results | ||
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Model | Re-Fuse 25 | Cinturato Velo TLR 26 |
Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube |
Inner Tube | Conti Race28 (100gr butyl) | None (20 ml sealant) |
Measured Width | 25 mm (un-round) | 28 mm (un-round) |
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 132 psi/9.1 bar 25-27 = 120 psi/8.3 bar 28-29 = 108 psi/7.4 barUltra High Air Pressure |
22.6 Watts CRR: 0.00677 (120 psi / 8.3 bar) | 16.0 Watts CRR: 0.00480 (108 psi / 7.4 bar) |
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 110 psi/7.6bar 25-27 = 100 psi/6.9 bar 28-29 = 90 psi/6.2 barExtra High Air Pressure |
24.6 Watts CRR: 0.00737 (100 psi / 6.9 bar) | 17.5 Watts CRR: 0.00525 (90 psi / 6.2 bar) |
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 88 psi/6.1 bar 25-27 = 80 psi/5.5 bar 28-29 = 72 psi/5.0 barHigh Air Pressure |
Members Only | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 66 psi/4.6 bar 25-27 = 60 psi/4.1 bar 28-29 = 54 psi/3.7 barMedium Air Pressure |
Members Only | Members Only |
The Road Bike section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width. 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) | ||
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Model | Re-Fuse 25 | Cinturato Velo TLR 26 |
Total Puncture Score Tread | 84 Points | 103 Points |
Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Total Tire Thickness | 3.6 mm | 3.7 mm |
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only | Members Only |
Static Grip Test Results
Static Grip Test Results (higher is better) | ||
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Model | Re-Fuse 25 | Cinturato Velo TLR 26 |
Wet Grip Average | 66 Points | 69 Points |
Wet Grip Center | Members Only | Members Only |
Wet Grip Edge | Members Only | Members Only |
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 Road bike grip test rim width = 19.0 mm |
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Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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Model | Re-Fuse 25 | Cinturato Velo TLR 26 |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Not Recommended | Highly Recommended |
Rating | 2.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 |
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- Maxxis Re-Fuse 25
- Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR 26
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts