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Continental Continental Ultra Sport Tire - Multiple Sizes
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Continental Continental Ultra Sport Tire - Multiple Sizes

Item # 639067

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For all-around riding, this clincher tire offers high puncture-resistance and high quality tread compound for safe and comfortable cruising.

  • Performance-minded tread pattern with treaded shoulders and circumferential grooves in the center for lateral grip
  • Fine casing with transparent sidewall offers good handling
  • Multi-layer casing construction offers high puncture-resistance, increased rolling performance and handling, minimum weight and increased comfort
  • Weight for 27 x 1-1/4 size is 380 grams; weight for 700 x 28 size is 350 grams

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Item 639067

Continental Continental Ultra Sport Tire - Multiple Sizes Specs

Specification

Description

Weight350 grams
Dimensions27 x 1-1/4 in. / 700 x 28 / 700 x 25
Recommended pressure80 pounds per square inch

Continental Continental Ultra Sport Tire - Multiple Sizes Customer Reviews

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Continental Continental Ultra Sport Tire - Multiple Sizes
 
2.8

(based on 5 reviews)

40%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Excellent grip (3)

Cons

  • Punctures easily (3)

Best Uses

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    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Aug

    31

    2007

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    These tires rock

    By slow guy

    from Bucks/Mont PA

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Excellent Grip
    • Low Rolling Resistance
    • Supple Feel

    Cons

    • None at this price

    Best Uses

    • Commuting
    • Touring
    • Training

    Comments about Continental Continental Ultra Sport Tire - Multiple Sizes:

    Bought these in size 700 x 28 to replace 700 x 32 Panaracer Urban Maxes that kept popping off my new rims. I've read reviews that said these are difficult to mount. Aside from pinching a tube, I had no problem getting the bead on the rim using normal methods and a Quickstik, and unlike the tires they replaced, these staid put when I pumped them to pressure. I worried they wouldn't be as comfortable as the bigger tires but I was dead wrong. Tirewall says inflate to 115 lbs but the label says recommended pressure is 80 lbs. At 80 lbs these were really smooth, very supple and even more comfortable than the old 32s. I've only ridden them a few times so I can't really comment on durability. However, I went 18 miles on a rough gravel trail yesterday and these held up just fine. I couldn't be happier with them.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    9

    2008

     
    3.0

    Mediocre tire

    By bmalec

    from Buffalo Grove, IL

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Pros

    • Excellent Grip
    • Inexpensive

    Cons

    • Punctures Easily
    • Wears Easily

    Best Uses

    • Training

    Comments about Continental Continental Ultra Sport Tire - Multiple Sizes:

    The tread on these tires is a very soft rubber that picks up glass like crazy. I normally ride a little 10-mile loop and I was pulling 2-3 glass shards out of the front tire after each ride. On average the front would flat every 100 miles. At 300 miles either a piece of glass or a small stone broke the fabric belt and the tire immediately deformed bad enough that I had to replace it.

    My rear tire fared a bit better, but by 600 miles the tread was well worn and the tire started flatting. I don't believe you'd be able to get more than 1k miles out of one of these tires on the rear.

    For what it's worth, I replaced these tires with Michelin Speedium 2's, which I've been much happier with.

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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    Aug

    23

    2008

     
    4.0

    Rides Nice

    By Ryan M.

    from Chicago, IL

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Good Cornering
    • Great in Rain

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Commuting
      • Rain

      Comments about Continental Continental Ultra Sport Tire - Multiple Sizes:

      I average 2.5 miles one way to work and school, haven't really had a problem with them. I'm using the 700x28C, downsizing from a pair of WTB cyclocross tires as my commute now has more asphalt than grass. Haven't had a problem with punctures, I run them at 100 PSI and ride quality is ok.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Jul

      5

      2008

       
      1.0

      punctures easily

      By icteng

      from san diego, ca

      About Me Weekend Warrior

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Low Rolling Resistance

      Cons

      • Punctures Easily

      Best Uses

        Comments about Continental Continental Ultra Sport Tire - Multiple Sizes:

        little rocks and glass sticks to the wheel. Went out for two 15 mile rides, got puncture on both rides.

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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        Jun

        3

        2008

         
        1.0

        not puncture resistant

        By leefok

        from San Francisco Bay

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Excellent Grip
        • Good Cornering

        Cons

        • Punctures Easily

        Best Uses

        • trainer tire

        Comments about Continental Continental Ultra Sport Tire - Multiple Sizes:

        I've used the 700x28c version as a front tire for hundreds of commuting miles. This tire picks up large amounts of glass and sharp rocks, big and small, with the big fairly quickly working through the rubber and casing to the tube. I've never had this happen to a front tire before, so this tire is a disappointment. It also takes a long time to pull all the shards out to prevent flats if you want to do that.

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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