Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Compass Bon Jon Pass 2018 vs
Schwalbe Kojak 2017
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- Compass Bon Jon Pass
- Schwalbe Kojak
Performance compared to all other touring bike tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)
(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Compass | Schwalbe |
| Model | Bon Jon Pass | Kojak |
| Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| New or Used | New | New |
| Mileage | 0 km | 0 km |
| Price Range | High | Med |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RF735TC-LX-CP | 11600020.01 |
| TPI | - | 67 |
| Compound | SpeedGrip | |
| Bead | Folding | Folding |
| ETRTO | 35-622 | 35-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" | 28" |
| Width mm | 35 | 35 |
| Specified Weight | 355 grams | 330 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | psi | 55 psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 90 psi | 95 psi |
| Made In | Japan | Indonesia |
| Available Sizes | 35-622 (700x35c) | 32-355 (18x1.25) 32-369 (27x1 1/4) 35-406 (20x1.35) 35-559 (26x1.35) 50-559 (26x2.00) 35-622 (28x.135) |
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Size and Weight Measurements
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| Size and Weight Measurements (Bike Wheel: 622-17C, Pressure: 100 psi / 6.8 bar) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Bon Jon Pass | Kojak |
| Specified Weight | 355 grams | 330 grams |
| Measured Weight | 346 grams | 351 grams |
| Measured Width Casing | 35 mm | 33 mm |
| Measured Height | 33 mm | 31 mm |
| Tread Depth | 0.3 mm | 0 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 2.9 mm | 3.9 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | 0.6 mm | 0.55 mm |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results (Speed: 29 kmh / 18 mph, Load: 42.5 kg) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Bon Jon Pass | Kojak |
| Inner Tube | Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl) | Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl) |
| Rolling Resistance 90 psi / 6 bar | 15.8 Watts | 20.5 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 75 psi / 5 bar | 16.7 Watts | 21.9 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 60 psi / 4 bar | 18.6 Watts | 24.8 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 45 psi / 3 bar | 21.8 Watts | 29.1 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 30 psi / 2 bar | 28.1 Watts | 37.5 Watts |
| CRR 90 psi / 6 bar | 0.00474 | 0.00615 |
| CRR 75 psi / 5 bar | 0.00501 | 0.00656 |
| CRR 60 psi / 4 bar | 0.00558 | 0.00743 |
| CRR 45 psi / 3 bar | 0.00653 | 0.00872 |
| CRR 30 psi / 2 bar | 0.00842 | 0.01124 |
| Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube |
Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Bon Jon Pass | Kojak |
| Puncture Resistance Tread | 8 Points | 12 Points |
| Puncture Resistance Side | 3 Points | 3 Points |
| Puncture Factor Tread* | 23 Points | 47 Points |
| Puncture Factor Side* | 2 Points | 2 Points |
| * Puncture Factor = Puncture Resistance * Total Tire Thickness. Puncture Factor provides a more realistic puncture resistance score for touring tires |
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Conclusion
| Conclusion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Bon Jon Pass | Kojak |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Recommended | Not Recommended |
| Rating | 3 / 5 | 2 / 5 |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | |
- Compass Bon Jon Pass
- Schwalbe Kojak
(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)