Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Compass Bon Jon Pass TC 2018 vs
Continental E.Contact 2015
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Static Grip Test Results
- Conclusion
- Compass Bon Jon Pass TC
- Continental E.Contact *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other touring bike tires
(100% is best)
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Compass | Continental |
| Model | Bon Jon Pass TC | E.Contact |
| Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Supplied By | Bought in store | Supplied by Continental |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| New or Used | New | New |
| Mileage | 0 km | 0 km |
| Price Range | High | Med |
| Buy At | ||
| Manufacturer Part Number | RF735TC-LX-CP | 0100687 |
| TPI | - | 3/180 |
| Compound | ||
| Bead | Folding | Wire |
| ETRTO | 35-622 | 37-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" | 28" |
| Width mm | 35 | 37 |
| Specified Weight | 355 grams | 800 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | psi | 56 psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 90 psi | 87 psi |
| Made In | Pro Data | Pro Data |
| Available Sizes | 35-622 (700x35c) | 47-622 (28x1.75) 42-622 (28x1.60) 37-622 (28x1.40) 47-559 (26x1.75) |
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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Bon Jon Pass TC | E.Contact |
| Specified Weight | 355 grams | 800 grams |
| Measured Weight | 346 grams | 840 grams |
| Measured Width Casing | 35 mm (un-round) | 35 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | 33 mm (un-round) | 35 mm (un-round) |
| Tread Depth | 0.3 mm | 2 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 2.9 mm | 6.6 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Pro Data | Pro Data |
| All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 60 psi / 4 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim. | ||
Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Bon Jon Pass TC | E.Contact |
| Spin Up Video | YouTube | No Video |
| Inner Tube | None (30 ml sealant) | Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl) |
| Rolling Resistance 90 PSI / 6 Bar |
Pro Data | Pro Data |
| Rolling Resistance 75 PSI / 5 Bar |
Pro Data | Pro Data |
| Rolling Resistance 60 PSI / 4 Bar |
15.6 Watts CRR: 0.00468 | 33.4 Watts CRR: 0.01001 |
| Rolling Resistance 45 PSI / 3 Bar |
Pro Data | Pro Data |
| Rolling Resistance 30 PSI / 2 Bar |
Pro Data | Pro Data |
| All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs. Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load. |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Bon Jon Pass TC | E.Contact |
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 38 Points | 124 Points |
| Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Pro Data | Pro Data |
| Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Pro Data | Pro Data |
| Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Pro Data | Pro Data |
| Tread Total Tire Thickness | 2.9 mm | 6.6 mm |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Pro Data | Pro Data |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Pro Data | Pro Data |
| Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Pro Data | Pro Data |
Static Grip Test Results
| Static Grip Test Results (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Bon Jon Pass TC | E.Contact |
| Wet Grip Average | 61 Points | No Data |
| Wet Grip Center | Pro Data | Pro Data |
| Wet Grip Edge | Pro Data | Pro Data |
| Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 Tour/E-Bike grip test rim width = 23.0 mm |
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Conclusion
| Conclusion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Bon Jon Pass TC | E.Contact |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Recommended | Not Recommended |
| Rating | 3.0 / 5 | 2.0 / 5 |
| Buy At | ||
- Compass Bon Jon Pass TC
- Continental E.Contact *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other touring bike tires(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts