Review: Schwalbe G-One RS tyre - fast & grippy gravel tyre, an excellent choice if speed is a priority… cycling SchwalbeUK
The G-One RS represents an evolution of the G-One R, which I actually found to be fast enough, especially for our typical British surfaces. Claiming to have 20% less rolling resistance than the G-One R, it borrows the same shoulder tread design and combines it with the low-profile X-One Speed centre section. The tyre is available in three widths: 35, 45 and 50mm, and all for 700c diameter.
I initially mounted them to a pair of Zipp 101 XPLR wheels, which have a wide 27mm internal width. Installation was reasonably simple and inflation easy. The tyre measured 45mm at the widest area, meeting what is listed in the specifications. I also tried them on a pair of e-thirteen XCX rims with a more common 24mm internal width where the tyre measured 44m edge-to-edge.
As a semi-slick tyre, there will always be a compromise and there are a few areas where it will struggle. Slippery mud and muddy ruts in particular, were a challenge but it would be unfair to critique it in this setting as it's not designed for mud. The low-profile ridges did surprise me and, on wet or dry trails, they gripped well – uphill or down.
I made a point of testing the pair on rockier, more challenging terrain and covered a large distance, which has included a two-day north to south Wales “WalesDuro” event. Not holding back on even the rockiest terrain they delivered on every surface, despite several tyre-to-rim impacts.The G-One RS features the Schwalbe V-Guard puncture protection layer, the lightest offered by the brand, and covers just the top area under the tread.
It provides the rider with levels of grip that belie its low-profile semi-slick tyre. Not only is it fast but it can also cope with a range of surfaces and conditions. It might not last as long as other tyres, and I would be hesitant to use it in areas around sharp rocks where punctures are very likely, but it's a race option and quite simply the best gravel tyre I have ever used.
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