Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Continental Contact Urban 2022 vs
Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus 2020
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Static Grip Test Results
- Conclusion
- Continental Contact Urban
- Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus
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Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Continental | Schwalbe |
| Model | Contact Urban | Marathon E-Plus |
| Year | 2022 | 2020 |
| 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 | Med | High |
| Buy At | ||
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0150351 | 11159077 |
| TPI | 3/180 | 67 |
| Compound | PureGrip | Addix E |
| Bead | Wire | Wire |
| ETRTO | 40-622 | 37-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" | 28" |
| Width mm | 40 | 37 |
| Specified Weight | 545 grams | 930 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | 58 psi | 60 psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 94 psi | 85 psi |
| Made In | Pro Data | Pro Data |
| Available Sizes | 28-622 (700x28c) 32-622 (700x32c) 35-622 (700x35c) 37-622 (700x37c) 40-622 (700x40c) 42-622 (700x42c) 47-622 (700x47c) 50-622 (700x50c) 55-622 (700x55c) 42-584 (650x42b) 50-584 (650x50b) 55-584 (650x55c) 47-559 50-559 55-559 32-406 42-406 50-406 35-349 | 37-622 (28x1.40) 40-622 (28x1.50) 47-622 (28x1.75) 50-622 (28x2.00) 55-622 (28x2.15) 50-584 (27.5x2.00) |
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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Contact Urban | Marathon E-Plus |
| Specified Weight | 545 grams | 930 grams |
| Measured Weight | 538 grams | 911 grams |
| Measured Width Casing | 39 mm (un-round) | 32 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | 38 mm (un-round) | 33 mm (un-round) |
| Tread Depth | 1.3 mm | 2.3 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 4.4 mm | 8.8 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 | Contact Urban | Marathon E-Plus |
| 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 |
No Data | Pro Data |
| Rolling Resistance 75 PSI / 5 Bar |
Pro Data | Pro Data |
| Rolling Resistance 60 PSI / 4 Bar |
18.4 Watts CRR: 0.00552 | 27.4 Watts CRR: 0.00821 |
| 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 | Contact Urban | Marathon E-Plus |
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 95 Points | 163 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 | 4.4 mm | 8.8 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 | Contact Urban | Marathon E-Plus |
| Wet Grip Average | 81 Points | 72 Points |
| 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 | Contact Urban | Marathon E-Plus |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Highly Recommended | Highly Recommended |
| Rating | 5.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 |
| Buy At | ||
- Continental Contact Urban
- Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus
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