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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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. |
Puncture Resistance Test Results
Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | ||
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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) | ||
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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 | ||
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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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