Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Marathon Almotion Addix 2022 vs
Schwalbe Marathon Almotion TLE Addix 2021

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 Addix
  • Schwalbe Marathon Almotion TLE Addix
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specs
Brand SchwalbeSchwalbe
Model Marathon Almotion AddixMarathon Almotion TLE Addix
Year 20222021
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 1165405611654230
TPI 6767
Compound AddixAddix
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 40-62240-622
Size Inch 28"28"
Width mm 4040
Specified Weight 490 grams625 grams
Min Air Pressure 50 psi50 psi
Max Air Pressure 80 psi80 psi
Made In Pro DataPro Data
Available Sizes 40-622 (700x40c)
50-622 (700x50c)
55-622 (700x55c)
55-584 (27.5x2.15)		40-622 (700x40c)
50-622 (700x50c)
55-622 (700x55c)
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Schwalbe Marathon Almotion Addix 2022
Schwalbe Marathon Almotion TLE Addix 2021
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Schwalbe Marathon Almotion Addix 2022
Schwalbe Marathon Almotion TLE Addix 2021
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Schwalbe Marathon Almotion Addix 2022
Schwalbe Marathon Almotion TLE Addix 2021

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Marathon Almotion AddixMarathon Almotion TLE Addix
Specified Weight 490 grams625 grams
Measured Weight 501 grams607 grams
Measured Width Casing 38 mm (un-round)38 mm (un-round)
Measured Height Pro DataPro Data
Tire Circumference Pro DataPro Data
Tread Depth 2.1 mm2 mm
Total Tire Thickness Center 4.7 mm5 mm
Total Tire Thickness Sidewall Pro DataPro Data
All size measurements are taken at high air pressure on a 18 mm inner width rim.

Rolling Resistance Test Results


Rolling Resistance Test Results
Model Marathon Almotion AddixMarathon Almotion TLE Addix
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Inner Tube Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)None (30 ml sealant)
Measured Width 38 mm38 mm
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
30-32 = 77 psi/5.3 bar
33-35 = 70 psi/4.8 bar
36-38 = 63 psi/4.3 bar
39-42 = 58 psi/4.0 bar
43-46 = 54 psi/3.7 bar
47-50 = 50 psi/3.4 barExtra Low Air Pressure		 Pro DataPro Data
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
30-32 = 66 psi/4.6 bar
33-35 = 60 psi/4.1 bar
36-38 = 54 psi/3.7 bar
39-42 = 50 psi/3.4 bar
43-46 = 46 psi/3.2 bar
47-50 = 42 psi/2.9 barHigh Air Pressure		 20.0 Watts
CRR: 0.00600
(54 psi / 3.7 bar)		20.3 Watts
CRR: 0.00609
(54 psi / 3.7 bar)
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
30-32 = 55 psi/3.8 bar
33-35 = 50 psi/3.4 bar
36-38 = 45 psi/3.1 bar
39-42 = 42 psi/2.9 bar
43-46 = 38 psi/2.6 bar
47-50 = 35 psi/2.4 barMedium Air Pressure		 Pro DataPro Data
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
30-32 = 44 psi/3.0 bar
33-35 = 40 psi/2.8 bar
36-38 = 36 psi/2.6 bar
39-42 = 33 psi/2.3 bar
43-46 = 31 psi/2.1 bar
47-50 = 28 psi/1.9 barLow Air Pressure		 Pro DataPro Data
The touring bike section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width.

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 AddixMarathon Almotion TLE Addix
Total Puncture Score Tread 81 Points83 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall Pro DataPro Data
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Pro DataPro Data
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Pro DataPro Data
Tread Total Tire Thickness 4.7 mm5 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Pro DataPro Data
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Pro DataPro Data
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Pro DataPro Data

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Marathon Almotion AddixMarathon Almotion TLE Addix
Wet Grip Average 77 Points74 Points
Wet Grip Center Pro DataPro Data
Wet Grip Edge Pro DataPro Data
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100
Tour/E-Bike grip test rim width = 23.0 mm

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Marathon Almotion AddixMarathon Almotion TLE Addix
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Verdict Highly RecommendedRecommended
Rating 4.5 / 53.5 / 5
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  • Schwalbe Marathon Almotion Addix
  • Schwalbe Marathon Almotion TLE Addix
Performance compared to all other touring bike tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts