Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Marathon Almotion (OneStar) 2016 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
  • Schwalbe Marathon Almotion (OneStar) *
  • 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 SchwalbeSchwalbe
Model Marathon Almotion (OneStar)Marathon Racer
Year 20162015
Supplied By Bought in storeSupplied by Schwalbe
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighMed
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Manufacturer Part Number 1160059311100290
TPI 6767
Compound OneStarSpeedGrip
Bead FoldingWire
ETRTO 40-62235-622
Size Inch 28"28"
Width mm 4035
Specified Weight 610 grams465 grams
Min Air Pressure 50 psi65 psi
Max Air Pressure 80 psi95 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 55-622 (28x2.15)
50-622 (28x2.00)
40-622 (28x1.50)
50-584 (27.5x2.00)
55-559 (26x2.15)
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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Schwalbe Marathon Almotion (OneStar) 2016
Schwalbe Marathon Racer 2015
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Schwalbe Marathon Almotion (OneStar) 2016
Schwalbe Marathon Racer 2015
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Schwalbe Marathon Almotion (OneStar) 2016
Schwalbe Marathon Racer 2015

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Marathon Almotion (OneStar)Marathon Racer
Specified Weight 610 grams465 grams
Measured Weight 629 grams450 grams
Measured Width Casing 38 mm (un-round)33 mm (un-round)
Measured Height 39 mm (un-round)32 mm (un-round)
Tread Depth 2 mm1.5 mm
Total Tire Thickness Center 6.6 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 Marathon Almotion (OneStar)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
No DataMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
75 PSI / 5 Bar
15.8 Watts
CRR: 0.00474
22.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00677
Rolling Resistance
60 PSI / 4 Bar
17.1 Watts
CRR: 0.00513
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 Marathon Almotion (OneStar)Marathon Racer
Total Puncture Score Tread 107 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 6.6 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 Marathon Almotion (OneStar)Marathon Racer
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 Almotion (OneStar)Marathon Racer
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict Highly RecommendedRecommended
Rating 5.0 / 53.0 / 5
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  • Schwalbe Marathon Almotion (OneStar) *
  • 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