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August 2024The new Schwalbe Albert with its revolutionary radial casing is examined for grip in this test. The massive, rounded knobs are meant to give the tire predictable, forgiving handling.
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Tested
Mid-field
36.7 W · rank 13 of 31 comparable Enduro tires
9.3 W behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.
Width, casing, compound and pressure – every value on this page follows your pick.
Width, casing and compound decide how a tire really rides. We only show what was actually measured – and label estimates honestly.
Reference: test pressure 24.7 psi (1.70 bar).
More pressure: less rolling resistance, less grip, less comfort. Tougher casing: more protection, more weight. Softer compound: more grip, more rolling resistance.
Modelled values are assumptions based on the stated measurement points – not a lab test.
Editorial assessment on a 1–10 scale. Grip index: –
No editorial scores
There are no 1–10 scores for this tire yet. We do not invent values.
Laboratory measurements are available – see the measurements block.
How we rateNo data
There are no 1–10 scores for this tire yet. We do not invent values.
Every variant the manufacturer lists, with its own claimed data. Missing values stay blank.
| 27.5" | 2.5" · 63 mm | TRAIL PRO, Radial(Trail) | ULTRA SOFT | 1100 g | E-50 | |
| 27.5" | 2.5" · 63 mm | TRAIL PRO, Radial(Trail) | SOFT | 1100 g | E-50 | |
| 27.5" | 2.5" · 63 mm | GRAVITY PRO, Radial(Enduro) | ULTRA SOFT | 1310 g | E-50 | |
| 27.5" | 2.5" · 63 mm | GRAVITY PRO, Radial(Enduro) | SOFT | 1310 g | E-50 | |
| 27.5" | 2.6" · 65 mm | GRAVITY PRO, Radial(Enduro) | SOFT | 1340 g | E-50 | |
| 29" | 2.5" · 63 mm | TRAIL PRO, Radial(Trail) | ULTRA SOFT | 1170 g | E-50 | |
| 29" | 2.5" · 63 mm | TRAIL PRO, Radial(Trail) | SOFT | 1170 g | E-50 | |
| 29" | 2.5" · 63 mm | GRAVITY PRO, Radial(Enduro) | ULTRA SOFT | 1395 g | E-50 | |
| 29" | 2.5" · 63 mm | GRAVITY PRO, Radial(Enduro) | SOFT | 1395 g | E-50 | |
| 29" | 2.6" · 65 mm | TRAIL PRO, Radial(Trail) | ULTRA SOFT | 1195 g | E-50 | |
| 29" | 2.6" · 65 mm | TRAIL PRO, Radial(Trail) | SOFT | 1195 g | E-50 | |
| 29" | 2.6" · 65 mm | GRAVITY PRO, Radial(Enduro) | ULTRA SOFT | 1425 g | E-50 | |
| 29" | 2.6" · 65 mm | GRAVITY PRO, Radial(Enduro) | SOFT | 1425 g | E-50 |
The value in brackets is our brand-neutral casing class (Light, Trail, Enduro, Downhill) – not a manufacturer statement.
Real test-rig values – not an estimate. Tested variant: Albert ADDIX Soft Gravity Pro Radial 29 x 2.40.
Watts measured on the test rig: lower is better. The 1-10 ratings on this page: higher is better.
No lab of our own: measurements come from the third-party test named above – the source is linked directly.
Rank 13 of 31 · lower is better
Rank 18 of 33 · higher is better
Test series: ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine – Labortest 64 Reifen
Measured values per compound and casing from the same laboratory test. Empty cells mean no reliable value was published.
| Albert ADDIX Soft Gravity Pro Radial | 29 x 2.40 | 36.7 W | 41.35 % | – | – |
| Albert ADDIX Ultra Soft Gravity Pro Radial | 29 x 2.50 | 49.6 W | 37.17 % | 1352 g | 79.9 € |
lower is better
higher is better
Up to three versions at once: the curve is modelled rolling resistance across pressure, the dot is the real lab measurement. Click the legend to show or hide a version.
Without a lab test pressure we anchor the measured watt value at the recommended pressure. The curve shape is a physics model, not a measurement. Labs do not measure grip across pressure – we do not invent that curve. Wet grip is a lab value per tire model, not per version.
Hardness steps are our classification based on manufacturer information. All numbers come from lab tests; sources are linked on the tire pages. All information without warranty.
Tested: Calculated from the stored measurements – compared only within the same test series and category (Enduro).
Mid-field
36.7 W · rank 13 of 31 comparable Enduro tires
9.3 W behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.
Mid-field
41.4 % · rank 18 of 33 comparable Enduro tires
44.1 % behind the best value in the same test series. A higher percentage is better – the tire cushions hard edges for longer.
The familiar pattern: the easy roll is paid for with less impact protection.
Measurements from different test rigs are not directly comparable – Sources & method.
Our own summaries – the full test is available at the source.
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August 2024The new Schwalbe Albert with its revolutionary radial casing is examined for grip in this test. The massive, rounded knobs are meant to give the tire predictable, forgiving handling.
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