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Old 06-22-19, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by rangie
From Bycyclerollingresistance.com--

Comparing similar tread patterns and puncture protection from the same manufacturer,
Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance at 25psi-- 30.8 watts
Schwalbe Jumbo Jim Snakeskin at 8psi-- 38.2 watts

Fat penalty- 14.8 watts for the pair.

Vs fast road tire

Continental GP5000 25mm at 100psi-- 10.7 watts

Fat penalty- 55 watts
55 watts is an embarrassingly large percentage of my power output.
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