Bontrager SE5 2.3
RubberDual compound/120 TPI
Rolling resistance: 43,7 Watt
Carbon copy: 70 cm
Piercing: 135 Newton
Weight: 924 g
Price: 52,99 Euro
Info: www.bontrager.com
The Bontrager SE5 has a good all-round profile and can cope with many conditions. It is particularly suited to wet conditions. Cornering grip and traction are impressive, but can't keep up with the best in the comparison. The average values in the lab (weight, rolling resistance, puncture protection) cost valuable points for a better grade.
Conclusion: Good and affordable enduro tyre. Puncture protection and rolling resistance could be better.
Cornering grip: 5 out of 6 points
Traction 4 out of 6 points
FREERIDE judgement 8 out of 10 points
Schwalbe Magic Mary 2.35
RubberTriple compound/67 TPI
Rolling resistance: 43,7 Watt
Carbon copy: 110 cm
Puncture157 Newton
Weight: 1090 g
Price: 62,90 Euro
Info: www.schwalbe.com
The Magic Mary is our favourite. Thanks to the SuperGravity reinforcement, the puncture protection is outstanding. The open tread with high lugs bites hard and digs through mud with ease. In corners, the Schwalbe can be controlled very well even at the limit. Annoying: The lugs tear quickly.
ConclusionA top tyre with high puncture protection, grip and traction. Ideal for tough enduro descents.
Cornering grip: 6 out of 6 points
Traction 6 out of 6 points
FREERIDE judgement 9.5 out of 10 points
Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.3
RubberTriple compound/60 TPI
Rolling resistance: 28,6 Watt
Carbon copy: 54 cm
Puncture: 109 Newton
Weight: 766 g
Price: 53,50 Euro
Info: www.maxxistires.de
We like this tyre because it is light, rolls well and reliably grips the ground. This gives it a lot of cornering grip. In our eyes, the Minion is a top enduro tyre. However, if you're riding on very rough, rocky terrain, the puncture protection reaches its limits and you'll often puncture.
ConclusionLight enduro tyre that rolls very well, offers a lot of cornering grip, but is not too puncture-resistant.
Cornering grip: 6 out of 6 points
Traction 5 out of 6 points
FREERIDE judgement 9 out of 10 points
Onza Citius 2.4
RubberDual compound/60 TPI
Rolling resistance: 40,2 Watt
Carbon copy: 104 cm
Puncture170 Newton
Weight: 1134 g
Price: 73,90 Euro
Info: www.onzatires.com
The more expensive Citius weighs the most in comparison, but offers good puncture protection and rolls easily. However, due to the small clearances in the centre, the tread of the Onza becomes clogged quite quickly. This limits the traction. The wet grip could also be better. Unfortunately, the tyre doesn't cope well with mud.
ConclusionThe Citius rolls well and offers solid puncture protection. It shows weaknesses in the wet.
Cornering grip: 4 out of 6 points
Traction 4 out of 6 points
FREERIDE judgement 8.5 out of 10 points
Continental Baron Project 2.4
RubberSingle compound/4x60 TPI
Rolling resistance: 43,8 Watt
Carbon copy: 70 cm
Puncture: 212 Newton
Weight: 972 g
Price: 67,90 Euro
Info: www.continental-reifen.com
Thanks to its open tread with good self-cleaning properties, the Baron Projekt offers reliable grip even in muddy conditions and is only slightly inferior to the Magic Mary when it comes to cornering grip. Despite the additional rubber insert (Apex) in the sidewall, puncture protection is low. Good: long durability.
ConclusionFirst-class enduro tyre. The lower puncture protection costs the top score.
Cornering grip: 6 out of 6 points
Traction 6 out of 6 points
FREERIDE judgement 9 out of 10 points
FREERIDE RANKING: The number (maximum 10 points) The FREERIDE judgement reflects the laboratory measurements and the subjective impression of the testers. The test was carried out with standard air pressure.
Dimitri Lehner
Editor
