Road Bike Tire Test: Panaracer Agilest Fast TLR 28
Contents and Test Summary
- Introduction
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size, Weight, Thickness
- Rolling Resistance: 10.1 Watts
- Puncture Resistance: 49 Points
- Static Wet Grip: 70 Points
- Conclusion: 4.8 / 5 Highly Recommended
- Comments
- Panaracer Agilest Fast TLR 28
(100% is best)
The Agilest Fast TLR is the latest tire from Panaracer's Agilest series, and this is the tire you want if you're interested in one of Panaracer's racing bike tires. We tested the original Agilest TLR in 2023 (read our review), and the new Agilest Fast is not only faster but better in nearly all of our tests.
Panaracer states that the Agilest Fast is the fastest tire in Panaracer's history, which sets high expectations. The most significant improvement comes from the new Agile ZSG Agile-FX compound, which is better in every respect than its predecessor. The Agile-F casing has also been enhanced and now comes with an Agile-AF anti-puncture and sealing layer that covers the sidewalls.
Even though "Fast" is in the name, this is not an all-out time-trial tire made as light and thin as possible. This is also clear from our other measurements and puncture resistance tests.
The new TLR version of the Agilest Fast is available in 25, 28, and 30 mm sizes. We tested the 28-622 so we can compare it directly with a large selection of competitors.
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Panaracer |
| Model | Agilest Fast TLR |
| Year | 2025 |
| Tire Type | Tubeless |
| Supplied By | Bought in store |
| New or Used | New |
| Mileage | 0 km |
| Price Range | Very High |
| Buy At | |
| Manufacturer part number | RF728TR-AGF-B |
| TPI | - |
| Compound | ZSG-FX |
| Bead | Folding |
| ETRTO | 28-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" |
| Specified Width (mm) | 28 |
| Specified Weight | 275 grams |
| Max Air Pressure (psi) | 90 |
| Made In | Pro Data |
| Available Sizes |
25-622 (700x25c) 28-622 (700x28c) 30-622 (700x30c) |
Panaracer Agilest Fast TLR 28 Test Results
Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
| Size, Weight and Thickness Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Specified Weight | 275 grams |
| Measured Weight | 273 grams |
| System Adjusted Weight (tire + valve + rim seal) |
293 grams |
| Measured Width | 28 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | 24 mm (un-round) |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 2 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Pro Data |
| Unmounted Casing Width | 72 mm |
| Unmounted Tread Width | Pro Data |
| Tread Cover (Tread / Casing Ratio) | Pro Data |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Inner Tube | None (20 ml sealant) |
| Measured Width | 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 (108 psi / 7.4 bar) |
Pro Data |
| 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 (90 psi / 6.2 bar) |
Pro Data |
| 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 (72 psi /5.0 bar) |
10.1 Watts CRR: 0.00303 |
| 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 (54 psi / 3.7 bar) |
Pro Data |
| 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. |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | |
|---|---|
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 49 Points |
| Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Pro Data |
| Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Pro Data |
| Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Pro Data |
| Tread Total Tire Thickness | 2 mm |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Pro Data |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Pro Data |
| Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Pro Data |
Static Grip Test Results
| Static Grip Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Wet Grip Average | 70 Points |
| Wet Grip Center | Pro Data |
| Wet Grip Edge | Pro Data |
| Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 Road bike grip test rim width = 19.0 mm |
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Conclusion
- Panaracer Agilest Fast TLR 28
(100% is best)
Panaracer's new Agilest Fast TLR is a spectacular improvement over the "regular" Agilest (read our review) we tested a few years ago. The Agilest Fast is better in every way, and yes, this even applies to the puncture resistance of the tread, which further indicates that the Agilest Fast is not a pure, no-compromise time-trial tire. We see that the weight has slightly increased, but that shouldn't be an issue for most people.
The Panaracer Fast is now "up there" with the best tires from the competition. We see that in the top segment, the differences are becoming smaller, and manufacturers are all moving toward the maximum achievable. We give the Agilest Fast TLR a slight point deduction because, although the overall wet grip is good, the wet edge grip is just a bit lower than we would like to see.
Compare the Panaracer Agilest Fast TLR and Agilest TLR on our comparison section.
RATING:
4.8
/ 5
TEST VERDICT:
Highly Recommended