Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
CST E-Series Reach 2015 vs
Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus 2020

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
  • CST E-Series Reach *
  • Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus
* 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 CSTSchwalbe
Model E-Series ReachMarathon E-Plus
Year 20152020
Supplied By Supplied by ContinentalBought in store
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range MedHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 11159077
TPI -67
Compound Addix E
Bead WireWire
ETRTO 37-62237-622
Size Inch 28"28"
Width mm 3737
Specified Weight 734 grams930 grams
Min Air Pressure 50 psi60 psi
Max Air Pressure 75 psi85 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 37-622 (28x1.40)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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CST E-Series Reach 2015
Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus 2020
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CST E-Series Reach 2015
Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus 2020
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CST E-Series Reach 2015
Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus 2020

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model E-Series ReachMarathon E-Plus
Specified Weight 734 grams930 grams
Measured Weight 734 grams911 grams
Measured Width Casing 37 mm (un-round)32 mm (un-round)
Measured Height 34 mm (un-round)33 mm (un-round)
Tread Depth 1.1 mm2.3 mm
Total Tire Thickness Center 4.4 mm8.8 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 E-Series ReachMarathon E-Plus
Spin Up Video No VideoYouTube
Inner Tube Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)
Rolling Resistance
90 PSI / 6 Bar
No DataMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
75 PSI / 5 Bar
19.0 Watts
CRR: 0.00570
25.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00764
Rolling Resistance
60 PSI / 4 Bar
21.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00656
27.4 Watts
CRR: 0.00821
Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
30 PSI / 2 Bar
Members OnlyMembers 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.

Puncture Resistance Test Results


Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better)
Model E-Series ReachMarathon E-Plus
Total Puncture Score Tread 61 Points163 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 4.4 mm8.8 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 E-Series ReachMarathon E-Plus
Wet Grip Average No Data72 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 E-Series ReachMarathon E-Plus
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Verdict RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 3.0 / 55.0 / 5
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  • CST E-Series Reach *
  • Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus
* 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