Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Energizer Plus 2015 vs
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 2016

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
  • Schwalbe Energizer Plus *
  • Schwalbe Marathon Supreme *
* 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 SchwalbeSchwalbe
Model Energizer PlusMarathon Supreme
Year 20152016
Supplied By Supplied by SchwalbeBought in store
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range MedHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 1110031211600780
TPI 6767
Compound EnergizerOneStar
Bead WireFolding
ETRTO 37-62237-622
Size Inch 28"28"
Width mm 3737
Specified Weight 730 grams440 grams
Min Air Pressure 55 psi55 psi
Max Air Pressure 85 psi85 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 50-622 (28x2.00)
47-622 (28x1.75)
40-622 (28x1.50)
37-622 (28x1.40)
32-622 (28x1.25)
47-584 (27.5x1.75)
47-559 (26x1.75)
47-406 (20x1.75)
50-622 (28x2.00)
42-622 (28x1.60)
37-622 (28x1.40)
32-622 (28x1.25)
50-584 (27.5x2.00)
42-584 (27.5x1.60)
50-559 (26x2.00)
42-559 (26x1.60)
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Schwalbe Energizer Plus 2015
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 2016
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Schwalbe Energizer Plus 2015
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 2016
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Schwalbe Energizer Plus 2015
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 2016

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Energizer PlusMarathon Supreme
Specified Weight 730 grams440 grams
Measured Weight 742 grams431 grams
Measured Width Casing 35 mm (un-round)35 mm (un-round)
Measured Height 36 mm (un-round)34 mm (un-round)
Tread Depth 2 mm1.6 mm
Total Tire Thickness Center 7 mm5 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 Energizer PlusMarathon Supreme
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
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Rolling Resistance
75 PSI / 5 Bar
19.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00597
16.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00507
Rolling Resistance
60 PSI / 4 Bar
21.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00644
19.1 Watts
CRR: 0.00573
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 Energizer PlusMarathon Supreme
Total Puncture Score Tread 117 Points99 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 7 mm5 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 Energizer PlusMarathon Supreme
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 Energizer PlusMarathon Supreme
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Verdict Highly RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 5.0 / 55.0 / 5
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  • Schwalbe Energizer Plus *
  • Schwalbe Marathon Supreme *
* 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