Road Bike Tire Comparison:
Specialized Turbo Cotton 2016 vs
Specialized Turbo RapidAir 2Bliss Ready 2020
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Static Grip Test Results
- Conclusion
- Specialized Turbo Cotton *
- Specialized Turbo RapidAir 2Bliss Ready
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other road bike tires
(100% is best)
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Specialized | Specialized |
| Model | Turbo Cotton | Turbo RapidAir 2Bliss Ready |
| Year | 2016 | 2020 |
| 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 | Very High | Very High |
| Buy At | ||
| Manufacturer Part Number | 00015-1503 | 00019-1152 |
| EAN | ||
| TPI | 320 | 120 |
| Compound | Gripton | Gripton |
| Bead | Folding | Folding |
| ETRTO | 24-622 | 26-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" | 28" |
| Width mm | 24 | 26 |
| Specified Weight | 220 grams | 265 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | psi | 85 psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 125 psi | 100 psi |
| Made In | Members Only | Members Only |
| Available Sizes | 24-622 (700x24C) 26-622 (700x26C) | 26-622 (700x26c) 28-622 (700x28c) 30-622 (700x30c) |
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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Turbo Cotton | Turbo RapidAir 2Bliss Ready |
| Specified Weight | 220 grams | 265 grams |
| Measured Weight | 224 grams | 261 grams |
| System Adjusted Weight | 324 grams (tire + inner tube) | 281 grams (tire + valve + rim seal) |
| Measured Width | 25 mm (un-round) | 26 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | 22 mm (un-round) | 23 mm (un-round) |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 2.1 mm | 2.2 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
| Unmounted Casing Width | No Data | 65 mm |
| Unmounted Tread Width | No Data | 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
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| Rolling Resistance Test Results | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Turbo Cotton | Turbo RapidAir 2Bliss Ready |
| Inner Tube | Conti Race28 (100gr butyl) | None (20 ml sealant) |
| Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube |
| Rolling Resistance 140 PSI / 9.7 Bar |
Not Tested | Not Tested |
| Rolling Resistance 120 PSI / 8.3 Bar |
10.1 Watts CRR: 0.00303 | 9.7 Watts CRR: 0.00291 |
| Rolling Resistance 100 PSI / 6.9 Bar |
11.1 Watts CRR: 0.00333 | 10.5 Watts CRR: 0.00315 |
| Rolling Resistance 80 PSI / 5.5 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance 60 PSI / 4.1 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
| 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 Results (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Turbo Cotton | Turbo RapidAir 2Bliss Ready |
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 36 Points | 40 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 | 2.1 mm | 2.2 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) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Turbo Cotton | Turbo RapidAir 2Bliss Ready |
| Wet Grip Average | No Data | 73 Points |
| Wet Grip Center | Members Only | Members Only |
| Wet Grip Edge | Members Only | Members Only |
| Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 | ||
Conclusion
| Conclusion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Turbo Cotton | Turbo RapidAir 2Bliss Ready |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Highly Recommended | Recommended |
| Rating | 5.0 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Buy At | ||
- Specialized Turbo Cotton *
- Specialized Turbo RapidAir 2Bliss Ready
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other road bike tires(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts
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