Description Make contact.
The Contact Travel Reflective 700c Tire from Continental is a durable, comfortable, endurance / touring tire with semi-slick tread that allows you to confidently maintain rubber-side-down contact on all kinds of terrain. Two protection systems -- Safety System Breaker and Duraskin -- keep this tire inflated and rolling well beyond the lifespan of many other tires thanks to features like an aramid reinforced fabric layer under the tread and a lightweight, cut-resistant sheath. With such durable construction, the Contact Travel is e-bike compatible, too -- recommended for e-bikes of up to 25km/hr.
Features & Specs:
Safety System Breaker.
Duraskin.
Reflective sidewall.
E-bike compatible, up to 25km/hr.
Weight: 555g (700x37), 620g (x42), 870g (x50).
Ply/TPI: 3/180.
Bead: rigid.
Use: touring, endurance; mix terrain.
B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.
The product weight specified is an approximate weight based on the manufacturer's specifications (if available) or our measurement of one or two examples. For most products, the weight will typically vary by 5% to 10%.
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Really nice city tires.
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
NYC
Great tires so far, I've only had them for a couple months but I'm happy. It's a noticeably softer ride than my old 32c Gator Hardshells, but it doesn't feel much slower. So they perform a lot better on Brooklyn streets full of potholes, which was my main reason for getting a bigger tire. I'll have to see how they do on ice/snow, my plan is to lower the pressure if I ride on icy stuff so that the knobby sides can get more traction.
Reviewed 11/30/2020
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They seem a little faster thean my old Kenda, but then again they are brand new...ask me again next year
by JafBiker
Casual Cyclist
NYC
Just ran them for two 15 mile runs and they seem a little faster than my old Kenda k193 Kwests. But then again they are brand new...so ask me again next year. Ran those old 622-35 700c tires for 3,300 miles at 70-75psi and was pleasantly surprised that they carried my 200 pounds for so long before the rear tire tread started to separate.
Hope these Contact Travel tires on the same Trek Verve2 at 60-65psi provide the same comfortable ride and longevity.
Will these beat my old Kendas that cost less than $14 apiece 4 years ago?
Only time will tell.
Reviewed 7/9/2020
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No Flats so far
by Old Man
Casual Cyclist
Eastern North Carolina
Tires arrived quickly, I was back on the road again. Nice wide tire for city riding where the necks run you off the road! Good control in loose dirt. Not a high speed cruiser, but safety first.
Reviewed 10/16/2020
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Great Tire
by Richw257
Daily Commuter
Massachusetts
These tires are great. Ive ridden them on the road and through the woods. No issues. They roll really good for a wider tire. I was running a 37c , I bought the 50c to replace my tire for a wider one. This tire does run a little thinner, about 2-3 mm. It doesnt bother me, its still a great tire. Highly recommended. This is the second pair of Continental Tires Ive owned.
Reviewed 5/2/2020
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awesome tire
by williemakeit
Cycling Enthusiast
sacramento,Ca
great tire, rolls well, resists puncture. mainly used road riding on country roads with lots of debris and stickers.
Reviewed 8/11/2020
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Perfect tire for my Trek DS 4.
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Wisconsin
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
The slick center and knobby edges make for two tires in one. Performs flawlessly on the road and on hard pack gravel rail beds. Very happy with them. They do run much thinner than the stated sizes. But I knew that going in.
Reviewed 7/1/2019
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