Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Continental E.Contact 2015 vs
Schwalbe Energizer Plus 2015
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Static Grip Test Results
- Conclusion
- Continental E.Contact *
- Schwalbe Energizer Plus *
* 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 | ||
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Brand | Continental | Schwalbe |
Model | E.Contact | Energizer Plus |
Year | 2015 | 2015 |
Supplied By | Supplied by Continental | Supplied by Schwalbe |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
New or Used | New | New |
Mileage | 0 km | 0 km |
Price Range | Med | Med |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | |
Manufacturer Part Number | 0100687 | 11100312 |
TPI | 3/180 | 67 |
Compound | Energizer | |
Bead | Wire | Wire |
ETRTO | 37-622 | 37-622 |
Size Inch | 28" | 28" |
Width mm | 37 | 37 |
Specified Weight | 800 grams | 730 grams |
Min Air Pressure | 56 psi | 55 psi |
Max Air Pressure | 87 psi | 85 psi |
Made In | Members Only | Members Only |
Available Sizes | 47-622 (28x1.75) 42-622 (28x1.60) 37-622 (28x1.40) 47-559 (26x1.75) | 50-622 (28x2.00) 47-622 (28x1.75) 40-622 (28x1.50) 37-622 (28x1.40) 32-622 (28x1.25) 47-584 (27.5x1.75) 47-559 (26x1.75) 47-406 (20x1.75) |
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Size and Weight Measurements
Size and Weight Measurements | ||
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Model | E.Contact | Energizer Plus |
Specified Weight | 800 grams | 730 grams |
Measured Weight | 840 grams | 742 grams |
Measured Width Casing | 35 mm (un-round) | 35 mm (un-round) |
Measured Height | 35 mm (un-round) | 36 mm (un-round) |
Tread Depth | 2 mm | 2 mm |
Total Tire Thickness Center | 6.6 mm | 7 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 | E.Contact | Energizer Plus |
Spin Up Video | No Video | No Video |
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 |
29.6 Watts CRR: 0.00887 | 19.9 Watts CRR: 0.00597 |
Rolling Resistance 60 PSI / 4 Bar |
33.4 Watts CRR: 0.01001 | 21.5 Watts CRR: 0.00644 |
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 | E.Contact | Energizer Plus |
Total Puncture Score Tread | 124 Points | 117 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 | 6.6 mm | 7 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 | E.Contact | Energizer Plus |
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 | ||
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Model | E.Contact | Energizer Plus |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Not Recommended | Highly Recommended |
Rating | 2.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com |
- Continental E.Contact *
- Schwalbe Energizer Plus *
* 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