Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Marathon (GreenGuard) 2015 vs
Vittoria Randonneur 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
  • Schwalbe Marathon (GreenGuard) *
  • Vittoria Randonneur *
* 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 SchwalbeVittoria
Model Marathon (GreenGuard)Randonneur
Year 20152015
Supplied By Supplied by SchwalbeBought in store
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range MedMed
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Manufacturer Part Number 11100007111.3R2.26.37.111TG
TPI 6730
Compound Endurance
Bead WireWire
ETRTO 37-62237-622
Size Inch 28"28"
Width mm 3737
Specified Weight 730 grams570 grams
Min Air Pressure 55 psi psi
Max Air Pressure 85 psi70 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 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)
37-622 (28x1.40)
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Schwalbe Marathon (GreenGuard) 2015
Vittoria Randonneur 2015
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Schwalbe Marathon (GreenGuard) 2015
Vittoria Randonneur 2015
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Schwalbe Marathon (GreenGuard) 2015
Vittoria Randonneur 2015

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Marathon (GreenGuard)Randonneur
Specified Weight 730 grams570 grams
Measured Weight 729 grams598 grams
Measured Width Casing 35 mm (un-round)33 mm (un-round)
Measured Height 36 mm (un-round)33 mm (un-round)
Tread Depth 2.3 mm1.8 mm
Total Tire Thickness Center 7.3 mm5.7 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 Marathon (GreenGuard)Randonneur
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 OnlyNo Data
Rolling Resistance
75 PSI / 5 Bar
19.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00588
29.0 Watts
CRR: 0.00869
Rolling Resistance
60 PSI / 4 Bar
21.3 Watts
CRR: 0.00638
32.4 Watts
CRR: 0.00971
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 Marathon (GreenGuard)Randonneur
Total Puncture Score Tread 124 Points150 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 7.3 mm5.7 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 Marathon (GreenGuard)Randonneur
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 Marathon (GreenGuard)Randonneur
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict Highly RecommendedNot Recommended
Rating 5.0 / 52.0 / 5
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  • Schwalbe Marathon (GreenGuard) *
  • Vittoria Randonneur *
* 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