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Schwalbe
Tested
Strong in comparison
28.2 W · rank 1 of 4 comparable Trail tires
Best value in this test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.
Allrounder für Trail-Einsatz mit gutem Verhältnis von Rollwiderstand und Grip. Hinweis: Der Hans Dampf ist im aktuellen Schwalbe-Sortiment (2026) nicht mehr gelistet.
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: documented test pressure of the source (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: 7.7
These grades describe the tire model, not one specific width or compound – no reliable per-version grades exist.
Scores from 1 to 10: higher is better.
Basis of these scores: Redaktionelle Einschätzung auf Basis von Herstellerangaben und veröffentlichten Praxistests
Every variant the manufacturer lists, with its own claimed data. Missing values stay blank.
| 27.5" | 2.6" · 65 mm | Super Trail(Trail) | Addix SpeedGrip | rated | ||
| 29" | 2.35" · 60 mm | Super Trail(Trail) | Addix SpeedGrip | rated | ||
| 29" | 2.35" · 60 mm | Super Trail(Trail) | Addix Soft | rated | ||
| 29" | 2.6" · 65 mm | Super Trail(Trail) | Addix Soft | rated |
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: Hans Dampf Super Gravity ADDIX Soft 29 x 2.35.
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.
Best value · Rank 1 of 4 · lower is better
Rank 3 of 5 · higher is better
Best value · Rank 1 of 3 · higher is better
Rank 3 of 5 · lower is better
Tested: Calculated from the stored measurements – compared only within the same test series and category (Trail).
Strong in comparison
28.2 W · rank 1 of 4 comparable Trail tires
Best value in this test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.
Mid-field
60.2 % · rank 3 of 5 comparable Trail tires
15.9 % behind the best value in the same test series. A higher percentage is better – the tire cushions hard edges for longer.
Strong in comparison
543.2 N · rank 1 of 3 comparable Trail tires
Best value in this test series. More newtons is better – the casing withstands sharp rocks for longer.
Mid-field
1,219 g · rank 3 of 5 comparable Trail tires
177 g behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer grams is better, but usually costs casing stability.
Notable: below-average rolling resistance together with above-average impact protection – this tire breaks the usual trade-off.
Measurements from different test rigs are not directly comparable – Sources & method.
Our own summaries – the full test is available at the source.
ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine – Labortest
January 2023ENDURO's lab test measures 64 MTB tires under standardised conditions (20 km/h, 1.5 bar, 50 kg wheel load) for rolling resistance, pinch-flat protection and puncture resistance. Key takeaway: weight and pinch-flat protection are closely linked, while rolling resistance depends mainly on the rubber compound. Summarised in our own words; details and measured values at the original.
To the sourceMTB-News.de
August 2018The 2018 Schwalbe Hans Dampf, with its revised tread, Super Gravity casing and soft Addix Soft compound, is thoroughly tested at Lake Garda. The editors check whether the new tread gives this all-rounder more grip.
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