Road Bike Tire Test: Schwalbe Durano 25
Contents and Test Summary
- Introduction
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size, Weight, Thickness
- Rolling Resistance: 21.0 Watts
- Puncture Resistance: 80 Points
- Static Wet Grip: No Data
- Conclusion: 3.0 / 5 Recommended
- Comments
- Schwalbe Durano 25
(100% is best)
The Schwalbe Durano 700 x 25C used for this review is the new version of the Durano which was introduced in 2015. Compared to the older Durano, it has a new (better looking) tread pattern, and it's 10 grams lighter. The new Durano still is a tire optimized for high mileage and grip, especially on cold and/or wet surfaces. This makes it a tire that is not a medium priced summer tire but seems to be more of an all-season training tire.
I'm testing the Performance line folding version of the new Durano. The folding Performance version is the fastest Durano available from Schwalbe, an Evolution line Durano doesn't exist. Although this tire is a bit cheaper than a Schwalbe One, it isn't a cheaper version of the One. The Durano is an entirely different tire focused on durability, puncture resistance, and grip on wet or cold surfaces.
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schwalbe |
| Model | Durano |
| Year | 2015 |
| Tire Type | Tubetype (clincher) |
| Supplied By | Bought in store |
| New or Used | New |
| Mileage | 0 km |
| Price Range | Med |
| Buy At | |
| Manufacturer part number | 11600639 |
| TPI | 67 |
| Compound | Dual Compound |
| Bead | Folding |
| ETRTO | 25-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" |
| Specified Width (mm) | 25 |
| Specified Weight | 245 grams |
| Max Air Pressure (psi) | 115 |
| Made In | Pro Data |
| Available Sizes |
23-622 (700x23C) 25-622 (700x25C) 28-622 (700x28C) 28-559 (26x1.10) 23-520 (24x0.90) 28-406 (20x1.10) |
Schwalbe Durano 25 Test Results
Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
| Size, Weight and Thickness Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Specified Weight | 245 grams |
| Measured Weight | 251 grams |
| System Adjusted Weight (tire + inner tube (100 gr) |
351 grams |
| Measured Width | 26 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | 24 mm (un-round) |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 3.6 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Pro Data |
| Unmounted Casing Width | No Data |
| Unmounted Tread Width | No Data |
| Tread Cover (Tread / Casing Ratio) | No Data |
| All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 100 psi / 6.9 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim. | |
The measured weight of this 700 x 25C Durano is 251 grams. This is a bit more than the 245 grams specified by Schwalbe. Measured width on a 17C rim is 26 mm and height is 24 mm. Width and height comes in close to the average size for a 25 mm road bike tire.
Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Inner Tube | Conti Race28 (100gr butyl) |
| Measured Width | 26 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 (120 psi / 8.3 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 (100 psi / 6.9 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 (80 psi / 5.5 bar) |
21.0 Watts CRR: 0.00629 |
| 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 (60 psi / 4.1 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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The Schwalbe Durano has a relatively high rolling resistance. At an air pressure of 120 psi / 8.3 bars, rolling resistance is 18.0 watts. Dropping air pressure to 80 psi / 5.5 bars results in a rolling resistance of 21.0 watts. Compared to the Schwalbe One, rolling resistance is up to 50% higher. To be honest, rolling resistance of the Durano is a bit higher than I expected from a Schwalbe tire. I was hoping the Durano to come in closer to the 15 watts range.
Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | |
|---|---|
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 80 Points |
| Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Pro Data |
| Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | 15 Points |
| Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | No Data |
| Tread Total Tire Thickness | 3.6 mm |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Pro Data |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | No Data |
| Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Pro Data |
While the rolling resistance of this Durano is quite high, puncture resistance is average. With a puncture resistance score of 15, it's a bit more puncture resistance than a Schwalbe One (12) or other summer tires which usually score in the 11-13 points range. A tire with a comparable puncture resistance is the Michelin Pro 4 Service Course which does have a noticeable lower rolling resistance of 14.9 watts at an air pressure of 120 psi / 8.3 bars.
Static Grip Test Results
NOTE: Grip test data is only available on tires tested after November 2018. You can find more information about our grip test here: Introducing Grip Testing
| Static Grip Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Wet Grip Average | No Data |
| Wet Grip Center | No Data |
| Wet Grip Edge | No Data |
| Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 Road bike grip test rim width = 19.0 mm |
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Conclusion
- Schwalbe Durano 25
(100% is best)
I was hoping the new Durano to be a very puncture resistant tire while at the same time having a rolling resistance in the 15 watts range. Unfortunately, It doesn't meet my (high) expectations. It does beat the Vredestein Fortezza Senso All Weather, which is also an all-weather tire, in both the rolling resistance and puncture resistance tests. Off course, the Durano might also excel in the grip and the durability part. Have you used a Durano? Consider to leave a comment and let me know how you like them.
If you're interested in the Schwalbe Durano as an all-weather tire, a tire worth checking is the Michelin Pro 4 Service Course. This is a tire that is also specced for all-weather use and has a puncture resistance that is equal to the Durano, yet has a much lower rolling resistance. It's also a bit lighter, and pricing seems to be similar as well.
RATING:
3.0
/ 5
TEST VERDICT:
Recommended