Test Schwalbe One TLE: With the One TLE, Schwalbe breaks down the in-house tubeless technology to the middle class tire. The result of the Velomotion test: a high-quality, fairly light tire that appeals to experienced tubeless fans as well as cyclists who are still trying out "tubeless" and are looking for an inexpensive entry-level option.
Wet roads, short days: when autumn comes, a lot changes for cyclists. Apart from the fact that leg warmers and rain jackets are brought out, something is also happening with the material: Some people switch to winter bikes, many at least mount a somewhat simpler, robust wheel set or at least put on different tires. You don't want to have a defect, especially in winter, and you don't have to wear out expensive low-friction tires either.
Wanted: the tubeless training tire
Of course, anyone who goes tubeless in summer doesn’t want to deal with tubes now. So they are looking for a tubeless tire that is robust and abrasion-resistant and not too expensive; the weight is irrelevant and the rolling resistance does not have to be top. Oh yes, easy assembly is of course a plus.
At Schwalbe, the tire with these properties is simply called "One", more precisely Schwalbe One TLE. The reduced version of the top model Schwalbe Pro One TLE, whose innovative carcass construction ensures particularly smooth rolling behavior, is actually a completely different tire with numerous differences in detail. Conventionally constructed, its 67 TPI carcass is significantly less fine than that of the Pro One TLE with 127 TPI. This indicates higher rolling resistance, but also greater puncture resistance - so it is suitable for use in autumn or in bad weather. According to Schwalbe, a different puncture protection layer - RaceGuard instead of V-Guard - and an additional coating ensure more resistance than the top model; the Addix rubber compound is said to be particularly abrasion-resistant while offering a lot of grip. That all sounds pretty good, especially given that the One TLE is a fairly affordable tire: Officially priced at €54,90, it's available "on the internet" for just over €30. This is particularly attractive for cyclists who have already had good experiences with Schwalbe tires.
Yellow: cheap only
Oh yes, there is also a difference in the look: One and Pro One are available in black, while Schwalbe only offers the yellow "Classic Skin" version presented here for the all-rounder. The top model, on the other hand, is available in a brown "Transparent Skin" version.
The Schwalbe One TLE weighs around 340 grams in 28 mm; That's ten grams more than specified and around 60 grams more than Schwalbe's top model. The all-rounder does not weigh excessively, but compared to the Pro One a higher rolling resistance is to be expected. With a winter or training tire, however, this aspect is secondary.
Fantastically simple installation Schwalbe One TLE
The installation shows that the Schwalbe One TLE is also interesting for tubeless beginners. The 28er can be pulled on easily and pushed over the edge of the rim with your thumbs; even with a conventional floor pump and built-in valve inserts, it is tight from the first pump stroke. The fact that it works so well should take away the fear of contact for newcomers. Schwalbe's new tubeless valves may have played a part in this: They have a softer seal and now close better at the valve hole. The DT Swiss rim with an internal width of 18 mm shows that the 28er One is slightly wider than the Pro One: 28,6 to 27,5 mm. Quite a lot of volume, which is nice if you want to ride with a little less air pressure.
Schwalbe One TLE: Rolls well, sounds different
And how does the Schwalbe One TLE drive? Spoiled by the smooth-running top model, we expected noticeable differences; However, we do not want to commit ourselves to the fact that the cheap model drives significantly differently. In a direct comparison, the sound is striking - the differently constructed, lighter Pro One also sounds different. Apart from that, the One feels light-footed and by no means cumbersome, and it also convinces with cornering grip. It is therefore highly recommended as an all-rounder; If you go hunting for Strava segments in summer or if you want to achieve top performance in bike races, triathlons or anywhere else, you will then rather reach for the Pro One.
We didn't have a defect with the Schwalbe One; how solid a tire is can only be reliably determined with laboratory measurements anyway. After all, the weight indicates a lot of rubber on the tread, so the One should be quite abrasion-resistant - an important feature for training tires. And so it can finally be said: The Schwalbe One convinces in all areas and offers a very good price-performance ratio - so if you are currently looking for a high-quality all-rounder for the racing machine, you should grab it.
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