Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Marathon Mondial Evo 2016 vs
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 2016
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 Mondial Evo *
- Schwalbe Marathon Supreme *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other touring bike tires
(100% is best)
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Schwalbe | Schwalbe |
| Model | Marathon Mondial Evo | Marathon Supreme |
| Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| 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 | 11600780 | |
| TPI | 67 | 67 |
| Compound | TravelStar | OneStar |
| Bead | Folding | Folding |
| ETRTO | 37-622 | 37-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" | 28" |
| Width mm | 37 | 37 |
| Specified Weight | 570 grams | 440 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | 55 psi | 55 psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 1 psi | 85 psi |
| Made In | Members Only | Members Only |
| Available Sizes | 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) | 50-622 (28x2.00) 42-622 (28x1.60) 37-622 (28x1.40) 32-622 (28x1.25) 50-584 (27.5x2.00) 42-584 (27.5x1.60) 50-559 (26x2.00) 42-559 (26x1.60) |
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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Marathon Mondial Evo | Marathon Supreme |
| Specified Weight | 570 grams | 440 grams |
| Measured Weight | 579 grams | 431 grams |
| Measured Width Casing | 35 mm (un-round) | 35 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | 34 mm (un-round) | 34 mm (un-round) |
| Tread Depth | 2.6 mm | 1.6 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 6.1 mm | 5 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Marathon Mondial Evo | Marathon Supreme |
| 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 |
Members Only | Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance 75 PSI / 5 Bar |
24.5 Watts CRR: 0.00734 | 16.9 Watts CRR: 0.00507 |
| Rolling Resistance 60 PSI / 4 Bar |
26.7 Watts CRR: 0.00800 | 19.1 Watts CRR: 0.00573 |
| 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. |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Marathon Mondial Evo | Marathon Supreme |
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 108 Points | 99 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 | 6.1 mm | 5 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) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Marathon Mondial Evo | Marathon Supreme |
| Wet Grip Average | No Data | No Data |
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Marathon Mondial Evo | Marathon Supreme |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Recommended | Highly Recommended |
| Rating | 3.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
- Schwalbe Marathon Mondial Evo *
- Schwalbe Marathon Supreme *
* 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