Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Continental Grand Prix Urban 2021 vs
Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency 2022




Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specs
Brand ContinentalSchwalbe
Model Grand Prix UrbanMarathon Efficiency
Year 20212022
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 010157511654366
TPI 3/18067
Compound Black ChiliAddix Race
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 35-62240-622
Size Inch 28"28"
Width mm 3540
Specified Weight 345 grams510 grams
Min Air Pressure 65 psi50 psi
Max Air Pressure 85 psi80 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 35-622 (700x35c)40-622 (700x40c)
50-622 (700x50c)
55-622 (700x55c)
55-584 (650x55b)
60-584 (650x60b)
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Continental Grand Prix Urban 2021
Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency 2022
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Continental Grand Prix Urban 2021
Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency 2022
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Continental Grand Prix Urban 2021
Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency 2022

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Grand Prix UrbanMarathon Efficiency
Specified Weight 345 grams510 grams
Measured Weight 342 grams514 grams
Measured Width Casing 33 mm (un-round)38 mm (un-round)
Measured Height 32 mm (un-round)36 mm (un-round)
Tread Depth 0.8 mm1.8 mm
Total Tire Thickness Center 3.4 mm4 mm
Total Tire Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyMembers 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


Rolling Resistance Test Results
Model Grand Prix UrbanMarathon Efficiency
Spin Up Video YouTubeYouTube
Inner Tube Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)
Rolling Resistance
90 PSI / 6 Bar
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Rolling Resistance
75 PSI / 5 Bar
15.2 Watts
CRR: 0.00456
17.3 Watts
CRR: 0.00519
Rolling Resistance
60 PSI / 4 Bar
16.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00507
18.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00555
Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3 Bar
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Rolling Resistance
30 PSI / 2 Bar
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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.

Puncture Resistance Test Results


Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better)
Model Grand Prix UrbanMarathon Efficiency
Total Puncture Score Tread 66 Points69 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Total Tire Thickness 3.4 mm4 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers Only

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Grand Prix UrbanMarathon Efficiency
Wet Grip Average 68 Points77 Points
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100
Tour/E-Bike grip test rim width = 23.0 mm

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Grand Prix UrbanMarathon Efficiency
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Verdict Highly RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 4.7 / 54.5 / 5
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