Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Continental Sport Contact II 2016 vs
Schwalbe Marathon (GreenGuard) 2015

Contents and Test Summary

  1. Manufacturer Specifications
  2. Size and Weight Measurements
  3. Rolling Resistance Test Results
  4. Puncture Resistance Test Results
  5. Static Grip Test Results
  6. Conclusion
  • Continental Sport Contact II *
  • Schwalbe Marathon (GreenGuard) *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other touring bike tires
(100% is best)
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specs
Brand ContinentalSchwalbe
Model Sport Contact IIMarathon (GreenGuard)
Year 20162015
Supplied By Bought in storeSupplied by Schwalbe
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range MedMed
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Manufacturer Part Number 010101511100007
TPI 3/18067
Compound Endurance
Bead WireWire
ETRTO 37-62237-622
Size Inch 28"28"
Width mm 3737
Specified Weight 520 grams730 grams
Min Air Pressure 75 psi55 psi
Max Air Pressure 90 psi85 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 42-622 (28x1.60)
37-622 (28x1.40)
32-622 (28x1.25)
28-622 (28x1.10)
50-559 (26x2.00)
42-559 (26x1.60)
32-559 (26x1.25)
28-406 (20x1.10)
40-635 (28x1.50)
32-630 (27x1.25)
50-622 (28x2.00)
47-622 (28x1.75)
40-622 (28x1.50)
37-622 (28x1.40)
32-622 (28x1.25)
28-622 (28x1.10)
25-622 (28x1.00)
23-622 (28x0.90)
37-590 (26x1.40)
44-584 (27.5x1.65)
50-559 (26x2.00)
47-559 (26x1.75)
40-622 (26x1.50)
32-559 (26x1.25)
47-507 (24x1.75)
47-406 (20x1.75)
40-406 (20x1.50)
44-355 (18x1.65)
35-349 (16x1.35)
47-305 (16x1.75)
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Continental Sport Contact II 2016
Schwalbe Marathon (GreenGuard) 2015
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Continental Sport Contact II 2016
Schwalbe Marathon (GreenGuard) 2015
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Continental Sport Contact II 2016
Schwalbe Marathon (GreenGuard) 2015

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Sport Contact IIMarathon (GreenGuard)
Specified Weight 520 grams730 grams
Measured Weight 479 grams729 grams
Measured Width Casing 36 mm (un-round)35 mm (un-round)
Measured Height 34 mm (un-round)36 mm (un-round)
Tread Depth 0.5 mm2.3 mm
Total Tire Thickness Center 4.2 mm7.3 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 Sport Contact IIMarathon (GreenGuard)
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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
18.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00567
19.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00588
Rolling Resistance
60 PSI / 4 Bar
20.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00618
21.3 Watts
CRR: 0.00638
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 Sport Contact IIMarathon (GreenGuard)
Total Puncture Score Tread 76 Points124 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 4.2 mm7.3 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 Sport Contact IIMarathon (GreenGuard)
Wet Grip Average No DataNo Data
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 Sport Contact IIMarathon (GreenGuard)
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Verdict RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 4.0 / 55.0 / 5
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  • Continental Sport Contact II *
  • Schwalbe Marathon (GreenGuard) *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other touring bike tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)

Pro Members get 11-point radar charts