Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Marathon Almotion Addix 2022 vs
Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency 2022
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Static Grip Test Results
- Conclusion
- Schwalbe Marathon Almotion Addix
- Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency
Performance compared to all other touring bike tires
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Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specs | ||
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Brand | Schwalbe | Schwalbe |
Model | Marathon Almotion Addix | Marathon Efficiency |
Year | 2022 | 2022 |
Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
New or Used | New | New |
Mileage | 0 km | 0 km |
Price Range | High | High |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
Manufacturer Part Number | 11654056 | 11654366 |
TPI | 67 | 67 |
Compound | Addix | Addix Race |
Bead | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | 40-622 | 40-622 |
Size Inch | 28" | 28" |
Width mm | 40 | 40 |
Specified Weight | 490 grams | 510 grams |
Min Air Pressure | 50 psi | 50 psi |
Max Air Pressure | 80 psi | 80 psi |
Made In | Members Only | Members Only |
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) 55-584 (650x55b) 60-584 (650x60b) |
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Size and Weight Measurements
Size and Weight Measurements | ||
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Model | Marathon Almotion Addix | Marathon Efficiency |
Specified Weight | 490 grams | 510 grams |
Measured Weight | 501 grams | 514 grams |
Measured Width Casing | 38 mm (un-round) | 38 mm (un-round) |
Measured Height | 37 mm (un-round) | 36 mm (un-round) |
Tread Depth | 2.1 mm | 1.8 mm |
Total Tire Thickness Center | 4.7 mm | 4 mm |
Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members 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 | ||
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Model | Marathon Almotion Addix | Marathon Efficiency |
Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube |
Inner Tube | Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl) | Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl) |
Rolling Resistance 90 PSI / 6 Bar |
No Data | No Data |
Rolling Resistance 75 PSI / 5 Bar |
18.4 Watts CRR: 0.00552 | 17.3 Watts CRR: 0.00519 |
Rolling Resistance 60 PSI / 4 Bar |
19.4 Watts CRR: 0.00582 | 18.5 Watts CRR: 0.00555 |
Rolling Resistance 45 PSI / 3 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance 30 PSI / 2 Bar |
Members Only | Members 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) | ||
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Model | Marathon Almotion Addix | Marathon Efficiency |
Total Puncture Score Tread | 81 Points | 69 Points |
Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Total Tire Thickness | 4.7 mm | 4 mm |
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only | Members Only |
Static Grip Test Results
Static Grip Test Results (higher is better) | ||
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Model | Marathon Almotion Addix | Marathon Efficiency |
Wet Grip Average | 77 Points | 77 Points |
Wet Grip Center | Members Only | Members Only |
Wet Grip Edge | Members Only | Members Only |
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 Tour/E-Bike grip test rim width = 23.0 mm |
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Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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Model | Marathon Almotion Addix | Marathon Efficiency |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Highly Recommended | Highly Recommended |
Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
- Schwalbe Marathon Almotion Addix
- Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency
(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)
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