tyre resistance vs weight

[qwpy]

hi there.

I need put tyres on my 26" rims to make them a bit faster for the road.

I notice two similar tread tyres by schwalbe that might work.
However the weight difference is quite dramatic.

(2 x 60g)120 grams heavier for the PRO ONE..

I wonder which would be a better tyre for overall riding?

Thanks for any help, here are some specs and pics

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Schwalbe one = 26 x 1.0 (inch) weight 215g resistance slightly higher

schwalbe 'pro' one = 26 x 1.1 (inch) weight 275g resistance slightly lower

The site is not clear by how much the resistance is relative to each tyre.

Schwalbe ONE



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Schwalbe PRO ONE




Schwalbe ONE

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Schwalbe PRO ONE

[WinterRider]

Look at the psi ratings for the tires.. 85-130 vs 55-95. That should tell the story of best overall ride quality. Lower psi means softer ride.

Pro One is tubeless... can be a challenge to mount ... not really difficult using a tire lever. Can be run w tubes.. which negates it's ride quality advantage.

Then goes to your weight and rim style.. a lighter rider could do 80's in the One on the rear and a mite less psi front. A reminder running rubber near low threshold means close monitoring of psi prior to the ride.

[qwpy]

thanks

i weigh about 70kg? 11 stone.

Yes , I only just noticed the PRO ONE is tubeless. I could not find where it said tubes were o.k.

I have always used innertubes. so im kind of leaning toward the normal ONE version at the moment.
but i would like a lower pressure tyre.

i found a good innertube, a Continental Race Supersonic 26 Inner Tube 650x18/25 SV36mm at around 45g.

[qwpy]

maybe i should mention i am using mavic 26" xc717 disc rims, they claim to be able to use 1" tyres as a minimum and 131 psi max

[WinterRider]

Yes , I only just noticed the PRO ONE is tubeless. I could not find where it said tubes were o.k.

I have always used innertubes. so im kind of leaning toward the normal ONE version at the moment.
but i would like a lower pressure tyre.

i found a good innertube, a Continental Race Supersonic 26 Inner Tube 650x18/25 SV36mm at around 45g.

Carrying a tube is standard for many running tubeless... no issue using tubes w tubeless. Roadside flats are difficult w the Pro One ..not your choice running tubes.

I'd look for some feedbacks on the inner tube choice.

[qwpy]

Hi yes, Schwalbe have said that both tyres can use inner tubes.

still a tricky choice, 120 grams is allot. : /

[mattr]

Get the biggest tyre you can.
Will help with the ratio problem you have.

[qwpy]

hi
I am able to upgrade my gears from 44t up to 48t for the outer chain ring so that should help with the more lower profile.

[qwpy]

i was thinking to get a pro one for the rear and a standard One for the front.
but someone said using a tube in a Pro tubless tyre would not be so good for the ride.

So I think i may as well go for 2 x standard Schwalbe One's and upgrade my gears to 48/36/26.

unless anyone thinks a Pro tyre with an inner tube would be better than a standard Scwalbe One?