Road Bike Tire Test: Schwalbe Pro One (tubetype) Addix 25
Contents and Test Summary
- Introduction
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size, Weight, Thickness
- Rolling Resistance: 15.4 Watts
- Puncture Resistance: 48 Points
- Static Wet Grip: 63 Points
- Conclusion: 4.0 / 5 Recommended
- Comments
- Schwalbe Pro One (tubetype) Addix 25
(100% is best)
The tube-type version of the Schwalbe Pro One replaces the Schwalbe One V-Guard (read review) that has been around since 2014 as Schwalbe's top of the line road bike tire. Starting with the 2020 model, Schwalbe has downgraded the plain (non Pro) Schwalbe One to a "Performance Line" tire which basically means it's a midrange tire now. When you want Schwalbe's top of the line road bike tires, you need to look for the Pro One.
It looks like Schwalbe is moving their entire product line to their new Addix compounds as the Pro One now comes with the Addix Race compound instead of the OneStar compound. The casing is now a 2 x 127 TPI instead of the 127 TPI of the previous version which results in stronger sidewalls. Also new is a "Souplesse Carcass" construction which according to Schwalbe comes close to riding a tubular tire. The V-Guard anti-puncture strip is unchanged from the previous version.
The tube-type Pro One is very similar to the Tubeless-Easy (TLE) Pro One (read review). The only differences we've found seems to be in the rubber coated beads and slightly more coated sidewalls of the Pro One TLE. We don't think there will be much of a difference in rolling resistance between the Pro One TLE and Pro One tube-type when both tires as used with an inner tube.
Schwalbe also adjusted the casing sizes to be more in line with the wider rims used these days which is something we've seen other manufacturers do as well. As can be seen from our measurements below, the 25-622 Pro One is now closer in size to a 23-622 of the previous generation. Schwalbe did introduce a bigger 30-622 size as well but that's probably the same size as the older 28-622.
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schwalbe |
| Model | Pro One (tubetype) Addix |
| Year | 2020 |
| Tire Type | Tubetype (clincher) |
| Supplied By | Bought in store |
| New or Used | New |
| Mileage | 0 km |
| Price Range | High |
| Buy At | |
| Manufacturer part number | 11653977 |
| EAN | 4026495862592 |
| TPI | 2x127 |
| Compound | Addix Race Multi |
| Bead | Folding |
| ETRTO | 25-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" |
| Specified Width (mm) | 25 |
| Specified Weight | 235 grams |
| Max Air Pressure (psi) | 130 |
| Made In | Pro Data |
| Available Sizes |
23-622 (700x23c) 25-622 (700x25c) 28-622 (700x28c) 30-622 (700x30c) |
Schwalbe Pro One (tubetype) Addix 25 Test Results
Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
| Size, Weight and Thickness Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Specified Weight | 235 grams |
| Measured Weight | 243 grams |
| System Adjusted Weight (tire + inner tube (100 gr) |
343 grams |
| Measured Width | 25 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | 23 mm (un-round) |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 2.9 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Pro Data |
| Unmounted Casing Width | 62 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 | Conti Race28 (100gr butyl) |
| Measured Width | 25 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) |
15.4 Watts CRR: 0.00462 |
| 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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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | |
|---|---|
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 48 Points |
| Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Pro Data |
| Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | 11 Points |
| Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Pro Data |
| Tread Total Tire Thickness | 2.9 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
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 | 63 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
- Schwalbe Pro One (tubetype) Addix 25
(100% is best)
When compared to the older Schwalbe One V-Guard which is the predecessor of the Pro One tube-type, the Pro One tube-type performs a bit worse on pretty much all of our tests. Rolling resistance is worse, puncture resistance has gone down, it's heavier and it offers lower volume. The positives are thicker and stronger sidewalls which is the result of Schwalbe now using the same casing for both the tube-type and tubeless Pro Ones.
Rated 4 out of 5 as the tube-type Pro One is now clearly behind the Grand Prix 5000 (read review) which is the new benchmark in the road bike category. It does offer a slightly better puncture resistance of both the tread and sidewalls when compared to the Grand Prix 5000.
Feel free to leave your review of the new Pro One in the comments below and help others out with information about wet grip, durability and general road feel.
RATING:
4.0
/ 5
TEST VERDICT:
Recommended