They don’t align with anything else, including other tests on the same equipment with similar/same tires. The test result also didn’t align with his own testing performed previously, nor the testing from other members of his cohort on Bonkbros.
35mm Pirelli Cinturatos cannot be 32.6w faster than Race Kings, on pavement. Something was wrong with the test, his bike, the tires, or himself.
Cycling news found opposite results at the same lab, with higher CRR tires, using the same pavement test roller.
I don’t believe “common sense” has much relevance in our modern times. How many years ago was everyone sure that 23/24/25mm tires were absolutely faster on pavement always? 4-5?
There was a lot of discussion when the video came out here: Is a MTB tire the fastest and best tire for Gravel racing? - #926 by crandallGA
I haven’t seen anything to change my opinion. The R Chung testing from John Karrasch seems more relevant and reliable.