Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Compass Bon Jon Pass 2018 vs
Schwalbe Marathon Mondial Evo 2016
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- Compass Bon Jon Pass
- Schwalbe Marathon Mondial Evo
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Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Compass | Schwalbe |
| Model | Bon Jon Pass | Marathon Mondial Evo |
| Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| 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 | High |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RF735TC-LX-CP | |
| TPI | - | 67 |
| Compound | TravelStar | |
| Bead | Folding | Folding |
| ETRTO | 35-622 | 37-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" | 28" |
| Width mm | 35 | 37 |
| Specified Weight | 355 grams | 570 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | psi | 55 psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 90 psi | 1 psi |
| Made In | Members Only | Members Only |
| Available Sizes | 35-622 (700x35c) | 50-622 (28x2.00) 47-622 (28x1.75) 42-622 (28x1.60) 37-622 (28x1.40) 50-584 (27.5x2.00) 55-559 (26x2.15) 50-559 (26x2.00) |
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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Bon Jon Pass | Marathon Mondial Evo |
| Specified Weight | 355 grams | 570 grams |
| Measured Weight | 346 grams | 579 grams |
| Measured Width Casing | 35 mm (un-round) | 35 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | 33 mm (un-round) | 34 mm (un-round) |
| Tread Depth | 0.3 mm | 2.6 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 2.9 mm | 6.1 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
| 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
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| Rolling Resistance Test Results | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Bon Jon Pass | Marathon Mondial Evo |
| Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube |
| Inner Tube | Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl) | Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl) |
| Rolling Resistance 90 PSI / 6 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance 75 PSI / 5 Bar |
16.7 Watts CRR: 0.00501 | 24.5 Watts CRR: 0.00734 |
| Rolling Resistance 60 PSI / 4 Bar |
18.6 Watts CRR: 0.00558 | 26.7 Watts CRR: 0.00800 |
| Rolling Resistance 45 PSI / 3 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance 30 PSI / 2 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
| 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 | Marathon Mondial Evo |
| Puncture Resistance Tread | 8 Points | 14 Points |
| Puncture Resistance Side | Members Only | Members Only |
| Puncture Factor Tread* | 23 Points | 85 Points |
| Puncture Factor Side* | Members Only | Members Only |
| * 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 | Marathon Mondial Evo |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Recommended | Recommended |
| Rating | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | |
- Compass Bon Jon Pass
- Schwalbe Marathon Mondial Evo
(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)
Pro Members get 9-point radar charts