Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Continental Pure Contact 2024 vs
Schwalbe Green Marathon 2024
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Static Grip Test Results
- Conclusion
- Continental Pure Contact
- Schwalbe Green Marathon
Performance compared to all other touring bike tires
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Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Continental | Schwalbe |
| Model | Pure Contact | Green Marathon |
| Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| 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 | Ad Amazon.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0101970 | 11159394 |
| TPI | 3/180 | 67 |
| Compound | - | Addix Eco |
| Bead | Folding | Wire |
| ETRTO | 40-622 | 40-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" | 28" |
| Width mm | 40 | 40 |
| Specified Weight | 585 grams | 790 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | 34 psi | 50 psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 72 psi | 80 psi |
| Made In | Pro Data | Pro Data |
| Available Sizes | 40-622 (700x40c) 47-622 (700x47c) 50-622 (700x55c) 55-622 (700x55c) 50-584 (650x50b) 55-584 (650x55b) 60-584 (650x60b) | 23-622 (700x23c) 25-622 (700x25c) 28-622 (700x28c) 32-622 (700x32c) 40-622 (700x40c) 44-622 (700x44c) 47-622 (700x47c) 50-622 (700x50c) 55-622 (700x55c) 55-584 (650x55b) 60-584 (650x60b) 32-559 40-550 47-559 50-559 32-630 35-349 40-406 47-305 47-406 47-507 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Pure Contact | Green Marathon |
| Specified Weight | 585 grams | 790 grams |
| Measured Weight | 590 grams | 857 grams |
| Measured Width Casing | 39 mm (un-round) | 38 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | Pro Data | Pro Data |
| Tire Circumference | Pro Data | Pro Data |
| Tread Depth | 2.2 mm | 2.5 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 5.9 mm | 7 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 | Pure Contact | Green Marathon |
| 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 | No Data |
| Rolling Resistance 75 PSI / 5 Bar |
Pro Data | Pro Data |
| Rolling Resistance 60 PSI / 4 Bar |
21.9 Watts CRR: 0.00656 | 22.4 Watts CRR: 0.00671 |
| 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 | Pure Contact | Green Marathon |
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 126 Points | 105 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 | 5.9 mm | 7 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 | Pure Contact | Green Marathon |
| Wet Grip Average | 73 Points | 71 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 | Pure Contact | Green Marathon |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Highly Recommended | Highly Recommended |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
- Continental Pure Contact
- Schwalbe Green Marathon
(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)
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