Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Marathon Plus 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 Plus *
  • Vittoria Randonneur *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other touring bike tires
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts

Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specs
Brand SchwalbeVittoria
Model Marathon PlusRandonneur
Year 20152015
Supplied By Supplied by SchwalbeBought in store
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighMed
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Manufacturer Part Number 11100769111.3R2.26.37.111TG
TPI 6730
Compound Endurance
Bead WireWire
ETRTO 37-62237-622
Size Inch 28"28"
Width mm 3737
Specified Weight 900 grams570 grams
Min Air Pressure 55 psi psi
Max Air Pressure 85 psi70 psi
Made In Pro DataPro Data
Available Sizes 40-635 (28x1.50)
47-622 (28x1.75)
40-622 (28x1.50)
37-622 (28x1.40)
32-622 (28x1.25)
28-622 (28x1.10)
25-622 (28x1.00)
42-590 (26x1.60)
37-590 (26x1.40)
40-584 (27.5x1.50)
50-559 (26x2.00)
47-559 (26x1.75)
40-559 (26x1.50)
35-559 (26x1.35)
47-507 (24x1.75)
47-406 (20x1.75)
35-406 (20x1.35)
35-349 (26x1.35)		37-622 (28x1.40)
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Schwalbe Marathon Plus 2015
Vittoria Randonneur 2015
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Schwalbe Marathon Plus 2015
Vittoria Randonneur 2015
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Schwalbe Marathon Plus 2015
Vittoria Randonneur 2015

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Marathon PlusRandonneur
Specified Weight 900 grams570 grams
Measured Weight 898 grams598 grams
Measured Width Casing 34 mm (un-round)33 mm (un-round)
Measured Height Pro DataPro Data
Tire Circumference Pro DataPro Data
Tread Depth 2 mm1.8 mm
Total Tire Thickness Center 9 mm5.7 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 PlusRandonneur
Spin Up Video YouTubeNo Video
Inner Tube Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)
Measured Width 34 mm33 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		 25.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00764
(60 psi / 4.1 bar)		32.4 Watts
CRR: 0.00971
(60 psi / 4.1 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 PlusRandonneur
Total Puncture Score Tread 129 Points150 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 9 mm5.7 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 PlusRandonneur
Wet Grip Average No DataNo Data
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 PlusRandonneur
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict Highly RecommendedNot Recommended
Rating 5.0 / 52.0 / 5
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  • Schwalbe Marathon Plus *
  • 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