Description More Adventure. More Comfort.
Continental joins the movement to hit gravel roads and search for the next adventure. The Terra Speed Gravel tires use hexagonal-shaped tread blocks and horizontal siping to provide predictable steering and control on loose terrain.
The faster rolling of the two Continental gravel-specific tires, the Terra Speed, is ideal for performance seeking riders or those riding less aggressive terrain.
Adapted from the mountain bike, Continental's Revolution Tubeless Ready casing with ProTection layering features 3-layer, 180tpi sidewalls and 4-layer 240tpi under the tread.
Ultra-tacky and made to get you through dusty, dry and damp conditions, Continental's premium Black Chili Compound uses a non-directional tread pattern, giving you more versatility to tackle the unknown roads ahead.
Available in: 700x35m, 700x40mm, and 700x45mm
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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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Some side wall leakage. But otherwise good
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
I bought these for the low rolling resistance and decent flat protection. The rolling resistance feels good, I have yet to experience any flats and the tread seems to hold well on loose over hard.
The sidewall in one of them has been weeping pretty hard. But that's not uncommon for tires.
Reviewed 10/3/2022
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Goldilocks tire!
by Anonymous
Western Carolina
Fast, grippy, durable, easy setup. My favorite for a while now. Yes the Black Chili compound is worth it.
Reviewed 9/12/2022
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Grip on loose gravel and dirt, and roll well on asphalt
by SJGravelRider
Cycling Enthusiast
San Jose, CA
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
I have taken these tires off road and have been very impressed with traction. On road performance is pretty good too.
Reviewed 10/16/2020
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great tires but not TR
by Joel
Cycling Enthusiast
sw ohio
4 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
I mounted these tubeless on my Haanjo, loved them from the start. Very fast rolling for this type of tire, good confidence on light gravel and trails, even some snow. They seemed to leak down pretty fast, and I started noticing sealant randomly seeping through the casing. Went back to tubes and they're still great tires, perfect for what I wanted. They do seem to wear fast, back tire nubs are 50% worn after 1000 miles approximately
Reviewed 1/4/2023
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Fast and smooth
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Love these tires so far! Fit them to my Surly Straggler for winter road riding and general thrashing. Have been on pavement, gravel, and single track with them so far. Due to the minimal tread pattern, they obviously aren't super grippy on gravel and dirt, and especially in mud, but roll super fast, which make them a lots of fun. On the road, they feel and handle like regular road tires at normal speeds, but push them up into the 20 mph range and you can start to feel their inefficiency compared to slick road tires. Their comfort is excellent when fitted with latex tubes. For an all around tire they are excellent especially if you prioritize fast rolling.
Reviewed 12/1/2022
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Several tiny pinhole leaks
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Tires ride well and felt good, but quickly (less than 2 months) developed several tiny pin hole leaks on the very edges of the knobs that sealant wouldn't fill. Wouldn't recommend. Going back to the Terra trail
Reviewed 1/23/2023
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Best off road gravel tire
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Santa Barbara, CA
This is my go-to tire for true off-road gravel riding. Dirt/fire roads are where this tire excels. Handles well and has never slipped. The rolling resistance is low enough that it can be used on road, too. Excellent puncture resistance.
Reviewed 1/23/2023
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Not Disappointed, Excellent Gravel Tire
by mroger82
Cycling Enthusiast
Missouri
28 of 28 customers found this review helpful.
I ordered a set of these and a set of the Terra Trail because I wasn't sure which I wanted and I wanted a better look at them than what the pictures provided. I kept the Speeds and sent the Trails back opting for better speed on the hard pack and gravel that I ride most often. The Trails would be good if you're riding a lot of chunky, loose gravel, but overkill for most everyday gravel riding IMO. The Speeds were easy to mount on my DT Swiss XR1501 wheel set. I was able to seat them tubeless with just a floor pump, but on my wife's DT swiss X1900 wheel set, I had to use a compressor in order to get the bead to seat onto the rim. First ride was on hard pack for 25 miles. Easily handled and fast, no problems at all. Second ride was a gravel race and a good test for the Speeds. It had stormed the night before the race and the roads were a good mix of mud, gravel, sand, etc. The Speeds performed flawlessly. I was able to descend and take corners without worry. There was just enough grip to get me through the wettest parts of the course and the mud did not stick into the treads. They also roll fast on the parts of the course that were pavement in order to get from one gravel road to another and I did not feel like I was losing any time compared to the semi-slicks I had on my bike before. No punctures for either myself or my wife. We are both very pleased with the Speeds and I do definitely recommend them. I see no drawbacks to having these. They are indeed another high quality product put out by Continental.
Reviewed 10/9/2019
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Better than expected.
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
I ordered Continental Terra Speed Gravel 700c Tire in a pinch because other preferred tires were not available. To my surprise they handled gravel very well, on asphalt rolled fast handled corners extremely well on fast decents 40+mph
Reviewed 10/10/2022
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Fast and supple, wears quickly
by Gravel rider
Cycling Enthusiast
New England
7 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
Had these in 40mm size on my gravel bike. They were set up tubeless, and I had no trouble mounting them. The were great in all conditions, from hard pack to pea stone to chunky gravel. These were the softest and grippiest tires I've used on my gravel bike, and really comfy. After about 900 miles (my rides are 40% paved, 60% dirt), the nubs wore down to the casing, and dozens of tiny pinprick holes wept sealant along the entire contact patch of the tire. Curiously, they didn't lose pressure. It looked odd, but the performance didn't suffer. I will buy these again.
Reviewed 8/31/2021
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Great all around gravel racing tire
by mike
Competitive Racer
Kansas
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Very pleased overall. Mounted tubeless to Zipp 303 firecrest wheels with Silca Ultimate sealant. Tires went on easily and sealed quickly without the need for my air compressor. Riding on pavement, dirt roads, and mixed gravel roads the tire does well. It is definitely a compromise tire between a file tread and something with large knobs but I think this tire strikes a good balance.
Reviewed 7/17/2022
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Excellent gravel tires
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
Boston, MA
7 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
I've been riding these for the past 3-4 months so far on a combination of dirt roads, single-track, and paved road. The tires mounted easily on my G23 wheels and have held air pressure well using Stan's No Tubes sealant. I have had zero punctures so far which is fantastic given the relatively light weight of these tires. Traction on dry dirt is very good. These tires roll very well on pavement and on smooth gravel. The price is good given the high quality.
Reviewed 5/15/2020
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Good rolling on tarmac, decent grip on firm mud
by nwAR
Daily Commuter
Seattle, WA
9 of 9 customers found this review helpful.
Fitted these to a pair of ENVE G23 rims. They slipped on without tools or swearing, but I was surprised that they inflated to 38mm on these rims most tires end up wider than specified - not narrower. Still running them with inner tubes, so can't comment on tubeless setup issues.
I've been riding on this setup on muddy but reasonably firm gravel. Despite the shallower tread (to get that extra speed), the grip has been surprisingly good, even up the steep slopes of one of our local cyclocross courses.
Reviewed 3/17/2020
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Love these tires
by Anonymous
Northville, Michigan
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
The paved roads around here are not in good condition. I use these tubeless at low pressure (<40psi). The ride is comfortable and not slow. The small knobs provide adequate grip for riding the gravel roads in my area. The roads are mostly dirt with embedded rock and not much in the way of deep loose rock. I get a little over 2000 miles on a set with mostly riding pavement.
Reviewed 10/29/2021
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Fast with grippy. Like GP5000s with knobs
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
They work good - fast and traction - no punctures - but sidewall wear is real.
Reviewed 4/4/2022
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Short term review: Just okay
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
Richmond, VA
9 of 13 customers found this review helpful.
The tire doesnt impress me. The nubs feel like they might as well not be there at all with how little grip the tire has on loose over hard terrain. I dont feel like the rolling resistance efficiency on the road makes up for the lack of traction where it is important. I rather have a smooth file tread or a more grippy all-rounder, but not a middle ground that doesnt excel in either area.
Reviewed 11/30/2020
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Fast, yes, poor mileage, pin hole leaks in case, not good
by RexyBaby
Competitive Racer
Santa Fe NM usa
8 of 10 customers found this review helpful.
Tire is fast, good traction but high wear rate. Developed a slow leak, put in the bathtub to check. Had a about a dozen pinhole leaks in an area of two inches. Had plenty of sealant in the tire, but wouldn't stop these tiny leaks. No cuts or holes on the outside of tire in area of these pinhole leaks, weird. Can't recommend it!!!
Reviewed 8/23/2020
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Great on the road
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
A good balance between road and gravel, these tires roll well on asphalt, but a bit noisy. Dont expect long mileage, these tires wear pretty quickly. I run these tubeless with slime. On gravel they ride smooth with fair traction.
Reviewed 4/12/2020
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Fast, supple, and secure
by Gbiker
Cycling Enthusiast
DC area
6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
Ive been running the 40 mm with latex tubes inflated at 33 psi front, 35 psi rear on a mix of gravel and pavement (I weigh 160 pounds). They measure 40 mm wide mounted on HED Ardennes Plus rims. Theyre supple and about as fast on pavement as the Challenge Gravel Grinder Race 38s, but have much better grip and balance on loose gravel. They also feel fast on gravel, and are almost as secure on rough and rutted sections as the Panaracer Gravel King 43s running at about the same pressures. Compared to the Gravel Kings, they have a much lighter feel, partly because theyre each about 100 g lighter. I havent yet tested the Terra Speeds on a loose sandy surfaces or significant mud, so cant comment on performance in those conditions. I like the Terras enough that Ive just ordered a third to keep around as a spare.
Reviewed 2/20/2020
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Great gravel and dirt road climber
by Duck
Cycling Enthusiast
Berkshires
6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
Have these on my Boone on an Aeolus Pro 3 TLR wheelset. Mounting was pretty straightforward, I used Orange Endurance sealant. I had a slow leak in my front tire, but after a few rides the leak stopped. Ridden at 50psi, these are great on a well traveled dirt road, an old dirt and gravel road without smooth tracks or on pavement. I rode up a local mountain (in the Berkshires) after a rainstorm, so the dirt turned to mud but I didn't experience wheel slip or get stuck. I got the 35mm version, and thought initially I should have gone with the 40, but these have been fast, grippy, and great.
Reviewed 2/5/2020
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