The Schwalbe G-One RS, not to be confused with the G-One R, is another new addition to Schwalbe's G-One range of gravel bike tires. Schwalbe promises the RS is the lowest rolling resistance tire in the G-One range, and from the looks of its tread pattern and specifications, it should be.
Ad Buy Schwalbe G-One RS Super Race at Amazon.com
We already tested the G-One R (read our review) almost a year ago, and the G-One RS is very similar from a construction standpoint as both tires use Schwalbe's fastest ingredients for off-road tires. Both come with the 67 TPI Super Race casing with transparent sidewalls, and their rolling resistance optimized Addix Race compound to provide the lowest possible rolling resistance.
As the one-year-old G-One R didn't live up to its expectations in our tests, our initial expectations of the latest RS version of the G-One weren't all that high. It turns out we were wrong, as the RS version is one of the fastest rolling gravel bike tires out there, with a rolling resistance much lower than the R version.
Together with the G-One RS test, we're also launching our wet grip test for CX and Gravel bike tires to get even more insight into the differences between these tires. Please be aware that the grip test data for off-road tires isn't as clear-cut as on-road tires as the test is still performed on our hard test surface. You can find more information on how the knobby tread affects the grip test in the disclaimer message near the grip test results.
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specs | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schwalbe |
| Model | G-One RS Super Race |
| Year | 2022 |
| Supplied By | Bought in store |
| New or Used | New |
| Mileage | 0 km |
| Price Range | High |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com |
| Manufacturer part number | 11654390 |
| EAN | 4026495905510 |
| TPI | 67 |
| Compound | Addix Race |
| Bead | Folding |
| ETRTO | 40-622 |
| Specified Weight | 445 grams |
| Max Air Pressure (psi) | 65 |
| Made In | Members Only |
| Available Sizes | 35-622 (700x35c) 40-622 (700x40c) 45-622 (700x45c) |
Schwalbe G-One RS Super Race 40 Test Results
Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
| Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Specified Weight | 445 grams |
| Measured Weight | 473 grams |
| Measured Width Casing | 37 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Width Tread | 40 mm |
| Measured Height | 34 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 0.4 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 2.4 mm |
| Measured Total Thickness Center (excluding knobs) | 2.10 mm |
| Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | Members Only |
| All size measurements are taken at low air pressure on a 17.8 mm inner width rim. | |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results | ||
|---|---|---|
| Inner Tube | None (30 ml sealant) (current protocol) | Conti Cross28 (160 gr) (test protocol) |
| Measured Width | 37 mm | 37 mm |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 30-32 = 66 psi/4.6 bar 33-35 = 60 psi/4.1 bar 36-38 = 54 psi/3.7 bar 39-42 = 50 psi/3.4 bar 43-46 = 46 psi/3.2 bar 47-50 = 42 psi/2.9 barHigh Air Pressure (54 psi / 3.7 bar) | Members Only | Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 30-32 = 55 psi/3.8 bar 33-35 = 50 psi/3.4 bar 36-38 = 45 psi/3.1 bar 39-42 = 42 psi/2.9 bar 43-46 = 38 psi/2.6 bar 47-50 = 35 psi/2.4 barMedium Air Pressure (45 psi / 3.1 bar) | Members Only | Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 30-32 = 44 psi/3.0 bar 33-35 = 40 psi/2.8 bar 36-38 = 36 psi/2.6 bar 39-42 = 33 psi/2.3 bar 43-46 = 31 psi/2.1 bar 47-50 = 28 psi/1.9 barLow Air Pressure (36 psi / 2.6 bar) | 16.2 Watts CRR: 0.00486 | 20.0 Watts CRR: 0.00600 |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 30-32 = 33 psi/2.3 bar 33-35 = 30 psi/2.1 bar 36-38 = 27 psi/1.9 bar 39-42 = 25 psi/1.7 bar 43-46 = 23 psi/1.6 bar 47-50 = 21 psi/1.4 barExtra Low Air Pressure (27 psi / 1.9 bar) | 19.7 Watts CRR: 0.00591 | 24.7 Watts CRR: 0.00740 |
| The CX/Gravel 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. | ||
Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | |
|---|---|
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 33 Points |
| Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only |
| Tread Total Tire Thickness | 2.10 mm |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only |
| Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only |
Hard Surface Static Grip Test Results
| Static Grip Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Wet Grip Average | 61 Points |
| Wet Grip Center | Members Only |
| Wet Grip Edge | Members Only |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 0.4 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 2.4 mm |
| Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 CX/Gravel grip test rim width = 23.0 mm | |
| Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info) | |
Conclusion
- Schwalbe G-One RS Super Race 40
Performance compared to all other CX/Gravel tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts
Finally, we've found a Schwalbe G-One that lives up to its claims and comes with a low rolling resistance. If you've followed our tests for the last couple of years, you probably know that we're not a big fan of the Schwalbe Addix compounds, as the consistency with this compound is hard to find. We're now hoping Schwalbe fixed their compound mixing, and their tires will live up to their expectations.
Although the Schwalbe G-One is fast, we do see some shortcomings in the puncture resistance and hard surface wet grip tests. The relatively low puncture resistance of the tread can be solved somewhat by setting these up tubeless with enough sealant. There is no easy solution to fix the lowish hard surface grip, but that might not be that big of an issue when using these as a rear tire where rolling resistance is more critical combined with a grippier tire on the front wheel.
Ad Buy Schwalbe G-One RS Super Race at Amazon.com
RATING: 4.5 / 5
TEST VERDICT: Highly Recommended
