The new sample of January 2018 had a higher rolling resistance (+2 watts) than the August 2017 sample. I've retested these tires with new samples as the Racing Ralphs with the new Addix Speed compound didn't perform as promised by Schwalbe. The rolling resistance numbers presented here are the average of 2 samples (1 from August 2017, and 1 from January 2018). You can also compare these 3 versions of the new Rocket Rons side by side here.įor more information about the new Schwalbe Addix compound and Schwalbe's promises about these new compounds, please reference the Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed review here.īecome a Pro Member to unlock all chart data I've also tested the TL-Easy Addix Speed version of the Rocket Ron which can be found here and the TL-Easy Addix SpeedGrip version which can be found here. I'm not sure if other sizes will become available as the 'standard' Schwalbe product now seems to be moved to the stronger TL-Easy casing.

At the moment, this fast LiteSkin version is available in only the 27.5 x 2.25, 29 x 2.10, and 29 x 2.25 sizes. This is a review of the fastest and lightest Rocket Ron available from Schwalbe which comes with the 127 TPI LiteSkin casing and the new Addix Speed compound. When we compare the Rocket Ron to its (also popular) brother the Racing Ralph, the Rocket Ron has a wider spaced tread design that should perform better in off-road conditions while the Racing Ralph has the edge on asphalt. The Rocket Ron is a well-balanced tire that offers good grip while still offering an exceptionally low rolling resistance. The Rocket Ron is one of Schwalbe's most popular all-round cross-country tires.

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