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Review by ben cHeavy but so far bulletproof for the urban jungleby ben cCasual Cyclistoakland,ca Heavy but so far bulletproof for the urban streets of Oakland. Feel confident with these not to go flat easily
Roll well on the streets, go over grass ok, packed dirt is fine. Don't go loose dirt or trails on these.
Reviewed 2/28/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by ben c was helpful/No, review by ben c was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Heavy but so far bulletproof for the urban streets of Oakland. Feel confident with these not to go flat easily
Roll well on the streets, go over grass ok, packed dirt is fine. Don't go loose dirt or trails on these.
Review by RickGreat puncture resistance by RickDaily CommuterNYC,NY1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.So far after almost 300 miles I can say that the tire for city dwellers is excellent , traction is good on both hard pavement and dirt trails, hard cornering you do feel those grooves but hasn't slip, only slippage I had was hoping a metal curb on a raining day at a 45 degree angle. Overall an excellent commuter tire.
Reviewed 8/11/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Rick was helpful/No, review by Rick was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
So far after almost 300 miles I can say that the tire for city dwellers is excellent , traction is good on both hard pavement and dirt trails, hard cornering you do feel those grooves but hasn't slip, only slippage I had was hoping a metal curb on a raining day at a 45 degree angle. Overall an excellent commuter tire.
Review by RodgerReplacement tires for Mt bikeby Rodgervancouver wa3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.I had wide nobby tires on 2 Mt Bikes. Wanted tires to run through neighborhoods. These are great. Much better rolling and lighter in general. Nice up grade for my bikes..
Reviewed 9/18/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Rodger was helpful/No, review by Rodger was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I had wide nobby tires on 2 Mt Bikes. Wanted tires to run through neighborhoods. These are great. Much better rolling and lighter in general. Nice up grade for my bikes..
Review by Bikeguyx1Great all round road tire, great for mountain bikes or commuters.by Bikeguyx1Cycling EnthusiastSan Juan Bautista, Ca.1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Great tire, not too heavy. No puncture worries out on the road, rolls fast and holds the corners.
Reviewed 7/5/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Bikeguyx1 was helpful/No, review by Bikeguyx1 was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Great tire, not too heavy. No puncture worries out on the road, rolls fast and holds the corners.
Review by AnonymousFast rolling and comfortable feel.by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastColumbus, OhJust installed these tires. (26x2.0) One of the easiest set of tires to mount. The rubber compound material they use in this tire makes for a smooth ride. Very low rolling resistance. I kid you not, it seems like my speed has increased, with the same effort, under the same conditions compared to my old tires. (Bontrager H5) As the Manufacture stated in the description, these back up their claims, spot on. Only 200 miles in, durability? Thats to be determined. These were my second choice, the Schwalbe Marathon GT 365 26" were o/s. Couldnt be happier with these tires. Highly recommend for paved roads.
Reviewed 7/20/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Just installed these tires. (26x2.0) One of the easiest set of tires to mount. The rubber compound material they use in this tire makes for a smooth ride. Very low rolling resistance. I kid you not, it seems like my speed has increased, with the same effort, under the same conditions compared to my old tires. (Bontrager H5) As the Manufacture stated in the description, these back up their claims, spot on. Only 200 miles in, durability? Thats to be determined. These were my second choice, the Schwalbe Marathon GT 365 26" were o/s. Couldnt be happier with these tires. Highly recommend for paved roads.
Review by ColinNoticeably heavier, but tough, and ride well. by ColinDaily CommuterToronto, Canada1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Bought these to replace the slicks I used to have on my MTB. it's a hardtail I use for commuting. These tires are quite a bit heavier than the slicks I was using - but seem to be very durable, and ride very well. I'd say I probably go about as fast on these as I did on my old tires. These are heavier, but I think rolling resistance is less. I'm happy to make the upgrade for the peace of mind - I was getting the occasional flat with my old tires, and it's a huge inconvenience when commuting.
Reviewed 6/4/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Colin was helpful/No, review by Colin was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Bought these to replace the slicks I used to have on my MTB. it's a hardtail I use for commuting. These tires are quite a bit heavier than the slicks I was using - but seem to be very durable, and ride very well. I'd say I probably go about as fast on these as I did on my old tires. These are heavier, but I think rolling resistance is less. I'm happy to make the upgrade for the peace of mind - I was getting the occasional flat with my old tires, and it's a huge inconvenience when commuting.
Review by KavinGood tire, smooth ride for roadway surfaces. by KavinCycling EnthusiastNorth Carolina Mainly roadway use on sidewalks, streets and golf cart paths. Smooth comfortable ride with little to no road noise.
Reviewed 11/22/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Kavin was helpful/No, review by Kavin was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Mainly roadway use on sidewalks, streets and golf cart paths. Smooth comfortable ride with little to no road noise.
Review by TullyContinental contact plusby TullyPinellas county fl Great tire excellent ride good value highly recommend
Reviewed 12/5/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Tully was helpful/No, review by Tully was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Great tire excellent ride good value highly recommend
Review by TullyContinental contact plus 26inchby TullyPinellas county flGreat tire excellent range good profile I'll buy again highly recommend
Reviewed 12/1/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Tully was helpful/No, review by Tully was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Great tire excellent range good profile I'll buy again highly recommend
Review by AnonymousGreat ride by Anonymous9 of 9 customers found this review helpful.Needed a tire for road rides on my mtb and this really delivered a smooth, comfortable ride. No longer feel the need to purchase a road specific bike. The tires have proven capable for light trail riding as well.
Reviewed 7/24/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Needed a tire for road rides on my mtb and this really delivered a smooth, comfortable ride. No longer feel the need to purchase a road specific bike. The tires have proven capable for light trail riding as well.
Review by guitaristGoodbye knobbiesby guitaristCycling EnthusiastBrooklyn, NY2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.My mountain bike has never seen a mountain. It came with knobby tires and when it was time to replace them I searched the internet and discovered the Continental Contact Plus. These tires were a great find. The bike feels faster, lighter and closer to a gravel bike than I ever imagined. The price was great and these tires are terrific. I don't ride at night but I still enjoy the reflective sidewall.
Reviewed 6/25/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by guitarist was helpful/No, review by guitarist was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
My mountain bike has never seen a mountain. It came with knobby tires and when it was time to replace them I searched the internet and discovered the Continental Contact Plus. These tires were a great find. The bike feels faster, lighter and closer to a gravel bike than I ever imagined. The price was great and these tires are terrific. I don't ride at night but I still enjoy the reflective sidewall.
Review by RicOdoSurprising combination of desirable qualitiesby RicOdoCycling EnthusiastVA20 of 20 customers found this review helpful.I ordered a pair of these to replace the knobby tires that came with my MTB. Had no problems with mounting, barely had to use levers at all. It was late, and scheduling and weather were such the next few days that I had to wait to try them out. When time and weather allowed, I took a bike trip. Man, was I surprised at the huge difference between using the bike with the former knobbies and now with these Continental Country Plus tires! The effort in taking hills was dramatically reduced, and on level stretches, the tread design seemed to make the bike feel almost self-propelled.
I got the tires because I wanted something that had a sturdy build weight and durability with a tread that would facilitate easy, rapid roll on streets and still have enough tread design to handle cornering that may not be severe, but will need to project confidence at higher speeds. I have not been disappointed in tire travel and traction performance, and have had no problems with road debris, air loss, or flats as of yet. I especially wanted to buy a tire that had anti-flat properties, and this tire has a hefty weight and sturdy build with some puncture prevention built in, and this tire has all of those qualities. The material forming the tread seems to have this magic ability to both hug the road for grip and roll fluently for speed, a pleasantly surprising combination. Since I ride a little past dusk into early night, the reflective trim on the sides are a nice touch for visibility and safety. I had people commenting on how much they liked the bike before the tire switch, but now they comment on how much they like the way the new tires look, too.
The website said the tire size was 26x1.95, but what was on the tires that were shipped was 26x1.9. Five one-hundredths of an inch I'm not sure makes any substantive difference. I have them inflated to just barely under 60 psi, and have been fighting the urge to go to a little over 60 psi. I waited until I had some road time on them before reviewing, and now after experience I can say that I've been quite happy with the tire. Thumbs up.
Reviewed 12/29/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by RicOdo was helpful/No, review by RicOdo was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I ordered a pair of these to replace the knobby tires that came with my MTB. Had no problems with mounting, barely had to use levers at all. It was late, and scheduling and weather were such the next few days that I had to wait to try them out. When time and weather allowed, I took a bike trip. Man, was I surprised at the huge difference between using the bike with the former knobbies and now with these Continental Country Plus tires! The effort in taking hills was dramatically reduced, and on level stretches, the tread design seemed to make the bike feel almost self-propelled.
I got the tires because I wanted something that had a sturdy build weight and durability with a tread that would facilitate easy, rapid roll on streets and still have enough tread design to handle cornering that may not be severe, but will need to project confidence at higher speeds. I have not been disappointed in tire travel and traction performance, and have had no problems with road debris, air loss, or flats as of yet. I especially wanted to buy a tire that had anti-flat properties, and this tire has a hefty weight and sturdy build with some puncture prevention built in, and this tire has all of those qualities. The material forming the tread seems to have this magic ability to both hug the road for grip and roll fluently for speed, a pleasantly surprising combination. Since I ride a little past dusk into early night, the reflective trim on the sides are a nice touch for visibility and safety. I had people commenting on how much they liked the bike before the tire switch, but now they comment on how much they like the way the new tires look, too.
The website said the tire size was 26x1.95, but what was on the tires that were shipped was 26x1.9. Five one-hundredths of an inch I'm not sure makes any substantive difference. I have them inflated to just barely under 60 psi, and have been fighting the urge to go to a little over 60 psi. I waited until I had some road time on them before reviewing, and now after experience I can say that I've been quite happy with the tire. Thumbs up.
Review by velorebTurn your MTB into a long-coasting commuter and explorer with these badboys.by velorebCasual CyclistNorthern Virginia12 of 12 customers found this review helpful.I tested these on a long stretch of asphalt-paved multi-use path (namely the Warrenton Branch Greenway) with little need to worry about vehicle traffic. These tires rolled and rolled without much input from the pedals. When they say these tires have low rolling resistance, they mean it. Puncture protection is a big plus though it makes the tire look and feel bulkyheavy. Nevertheless, an excellent all-rounder for pavement, gravel, hard-packed dirt.
Reviewed 6/28/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by veloreb was helpful/No, review by veloreb was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I tested these on a long stretch of asphalt-paved multi-use path (namely the Warrenton Branch Greenway) with little need to worry about vehicle traffic. These tires rolled and rolled without much input from the pedals. When they say these tires have low rolling resistance, they mean it. Puncture protection is a big plus though it makes the tire look and feel bulkyheavy. Nevertheless, an excellent all-rounder for pavement, gravel, hard-packed dirt.
Review by TullyGreat tireby TullySt pete flSmooth ride good acceleration seem to wear less then the other tires I highly recommend
Reviewed 4/4/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Tully was helpful/No, review by Tully was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Smooth ride good acceleration seem to wear less then the other tires I highly recommend
Review by AnonymousGreat product by AnonymousSearched for good tires but realized these were the best for my situation.
Reviewed 11/11/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Searched for good tires but realized these were the best for my situation.
Review by 619mreyesone smooth rideby 619mreyesDaily CommuterSan Diego, CA3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.I can't believe how much these tired have improved my enjoyment of riding. Silky smooth on the asphalt. It feels like I'm years younger. They are probably a little heavier than the average commuter tire but they are reflective and they resist punctures so I'll making that trade. We finally got some rain so I'll see how it handles the wet stuff. I'm very satisfied as of today.
Reviewed 1/14/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by 619mreyes was helpful/No, review by 619mreyes was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I can't believe how much these tired have improved my enjoyment of riding. Silky smooth on the asphalt. It feels like I'm years younger. They are probably a little heavier than the average commuter tire but they are reflective and they resist punctures so I'll making that trade. We finally got some rain so I'll see how it handles the wet stuff. I'm very satisfied as of today.
Review by Johndurable gravel or pavementby JohnCycling EnthusiastBoulder3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.great tire for turning an old hard tail mountain bike into a gravel bike.
Reviewed 1/3/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by John was helpful/No, review by John was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
great tire for turning an old hard tail mountain bike into a gravel bike.
Review by bikerlarryAs good as reviews said it wasby bikerlarryCasual CyclistIowa2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.I read the reviews before buying and after some research, I bought this tire. I love this tire, it's everything the reviews said, great grip and good handling even on gravel. I am very pleased with this tire!!
Reviewed 8/4/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by bikerlarry was helpful/No, review by bikerlarry was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I read the reviews before buying and after some research, I bought this tire. I love this tire, it's everything the reviews said, great grip and good handling even on gravel. I am very pleased with this tire!!
Review by forgerEasy to install, great riding on asphalt, roads ands crushed gravel.by forgerCycling EnthusiastWiconsin2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Peddling on local asphalt and concrete roads is nice and smooth. Took on a couple crushed gravel, wet and dry and still had good traction. Good all around tire.
Reviewed 6/26/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by forger was helpful/No, review by forger was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Peddling on local asphalt and concrete roads is nice and smooth. Took on a couple crushed gravel, wet and dry and still had good traction. Good all around tire.
Review by Flying FortressAbout as bomb proof as they get...by Flying FortressCycling EnthusiastSanta Fe, NM8 of 8 customers found this review helpful.Yup...these are heavy, stiff tires. Weigh about the same as my Schwalbe Marathon Plusses. These are about as flat resistant as those are as well...none so far, and this in goat head capitol of the country. The tread is definitely a bit better for dirt roads than my Marathon Plusses as well. For street use with occasional dirt road forays, it'd be hard to go wrong with either tire, if durability and flat resistance are important to you. Not for single track use. You ride mud, get knobbies.
Reviewed 1/4/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Flying Fortress was helpful/No, review by Flying Fortress was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Yup...these are heavy, stiff tires. Weigh about the same as my Schwalbe Marathon Plusses. These are about as flat resistant as those are as well...none so far, and this in goat head capitol of the country. The tread is definitely a bit better for dirt roads than my Marathon Plusses as well. For street use with occasional dirt road forays, it'd be hard to go wrong with either tire, if durability and flat resistance are important to you. Not for single track use. You ride mud, get knobbies.