Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Panaracer Pasela PT (ProTite) 2021 vs
Schwalbe Marathon Racer 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
  • Panaracer Pasela PT (ProTite)
  • Schwalbe Marathon Racer *
* 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 PanaracerSchwalbe
Model Pasela PT (ProTite)Marathon Racer
Year 20212015
Supplied By Bought in storeSupplied by Schwalbe
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighMed
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Manufacturer Part Number RF738-LX-18PT211100290
TPI -67
Compound -SpeedGrip
Bead FoldingWire
ETRTO 38-62235-622
Size Inch 28"28"
Width mm 3835
Specified Weight 420 grams465 grams
Min Air Pressure 45 psi65 psi
Max Air Pressure 90 psi95 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 23-622 (700x23c)
25-622 (700x25c)
28-622 (700x28c)
32-622 (700x32c)
35-622 (700x35c)
38-622 (700x38c)
25-630 (27x1)
28-630 (27x1-1/8)
32-630 (27x1-1/4)
32-559 (26x1.25)
37-559 (26x1.50)
42-559 (26x1.75)
42-584 (650bx42)
40-622 (28x1.50)
35-622 (28x1.35)
30-622 (28x1.20)
40-559 (26x1.50)
40-406 (20x1.50)
40-355 (18x1.50)
40-305 (16x1.50)
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Panaracer Pasela PT (ProTite) 2021
Schwalbe Marathon Racer 2015
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Panaracer Pasela PT (ProTite) 2021
Schwalbe Marathon Racer 2015
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Panaracer Pasela PT (ProTite) 2021
Schwalbe Marathon Racer 2015

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Pasela PT (ProTite)Marathon Racer
Specified Weight 420 grams465 grams
Measured Weight 408 grams450 grams
Measured Width Casing 35 mm (un-round)33 mm (un-round)
Measured Height 34 mm (un-round)32 mm (un-round)
Tread Depth 1.4 mm1.5 mm
Total Tire Thickness Center 3.6 mm4.6 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 Pasela PT (ProTite)Marathon Racer
Spin Up Video YouTubeNo Video
Inner Tube Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)
Rolling Resistance
90 PSI / 6 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
75 PSI / 5 Bar
18.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00567
22.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00677
Rolling Resistance
60 PSI / 4 Bar
20.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00618
24.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00737
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 Pasela PT (ProTite)Marathon Racer
Total Puncture Score Tread 76 Points97 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 3.6 mm4.6 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 Pasela PT (ProTite)Marathon Racer
Wet Grip Average 63 PointsNo 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 Pasela PT (ProTite)Marathon Racer
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict RecommendedRecommended
Rating 3.5 / 53.0 / 5
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  • Panaracer Pasela PT (ProTite)
  • Schwalbe Marathon Racer *
* 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