Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Kojak 2017 vs
Schwalbe Marathon Mondial Evo 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 Kojak
  • Schwalbe Marathon Mondial Evo *
* 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 KojakMarathon Mondial Evo
Year 20172016
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range MedHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 11600020.01
TPI 6767
Compound SpeedGripTravelStar
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 35-62237-622
Size Inch 28"28"
Width mm 3537
Specified Weight 330 grams570 grams
Min Air Pressure 55 psi55 psi
Max Air Pressure 95 psi1 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 32-355 (18x1.25)
32-369 (27x1 1/4)
35-406 (20x1.35)
35-559 (26x1.35)
50-559 (26x2.00)
35-622 (28x.135)
50-622 (28x2.00)
47-622 (28x1.75)
42-622 (28x1.60)
37-622 (28x1.40)
50-584 (27.5x2.00)
55-559 (26x2.15)
50-559 (26x2.00)
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Schwalbe Kojak 2017
Schwalbe Marathon Mondial Evo 2016
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Schwalbe Kojak 2017
Schwalbe Marathon Mondial Evo 2016
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Schwalbe Kojak 2017
Schwalbe Marathon Mondial Evo 2016

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model KojakMarathon Mondial Evo
Specified Weight 330 grams570 grams
Measured Weight 351 grams579 grams
Measured Width Casing 33 mm (un-round)35 mm (un-round)
Measured Height 31 mm (un-round)34 mm (un-round)
Tread Depth 0 mm2.6 mm
Total Tire Thickness Center 3.9 mm6.1 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 KojakMarathon Mondial Evo
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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
21.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00656
24.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00734
Rolling Resistance
60 PSI / 4 Bar
24.8 Watts
CRR: 0.00743
26.7 Watts
CRR: 0.00800
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 KojakMarathon Mondial Evo
Total Puncture Score Tread 67 Points108 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 3.9 mm6.1 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 KojakMarathon Mondial Evo
Wet Grip Average 74 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 KojakMarathon Mondial Evo
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Verdict Not RecommendedRecommended
Rating 2.0 / 53.0 / 5
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  • Schwalbe Kojak
  • Schwalbe Marathon Mondial Evo *
* 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