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Continental Travel Contact Tire - 26 x 1.75

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The Continental Travel Contact cross-hybrid tires are large in volume and feature a semi-slick tread that's versatile on and off the road.

Puncture-resistance system protects the casing and inner tube from thorns, glass and debris
Endless Edge™ technology features specifically shaped knobs with 5 edges and 5 corners for superior handling in all conditions

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Continental Travel Contact Tire - 26 x 1.75 Customer Reviews

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Continental Travel Contact Tire - 26 x 1.75

4.7

(based on 16 reviews)

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Low rolling resistance (14)
Durable (12)
Excellent grip (10)
Good cornering (10)
Puncture resistant (10)

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting (12)

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Oct

2011

5.0

Great tire

By nordic

from Mpls, MN

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Pros

Durable
Low Rolling Resistance

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Continental Travel Contact Tire - 26 x 1.75:

I've used these tires for commuting, touring and on my gravel bike. In town, they can't be beat for durability and speed. I've been riding a set for three years without a single flat. They can carry a heavy load and perform well on/off road in dry conditions. The smooth center tread will slip on loose gravel, but the knobby edges help.

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Aug

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect

By Odie-in-Az

from Marana, Az

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Pros

Durable
Excellent Grip
Good Cornering
Low Rolling Resistance
Puncture Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Continental Travel Contact Tire - 26 x 1.75:

These tires are the [*]! They are fast and roll over anything without flats. I converted my MTB into a touring bike and these tires are very versatile. If you are wanting to do serious off road riding then these are not your tire. But if you are a commuter/touring enthusiast then these are the perfect tire that roll with little resistance and can handle dirt/gravel roads.

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Jul

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Durable and Versatile

By ClydesdaleBiker

from Washington DC metro area

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Pros

Durable
Low Rolling Resistance
Puncture Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Continental Travel Contact Tire - 26 x 1.75:

I just bought a second set of these tires for my Specialized Stumpjumper when I finally got a through-the-tread puncture after more than 3,000 miles on the first set. I ride on roads, dirt single track, and packed trails (mixed dirt and gravel C&O trail in Maryland). I bought the bike with knobbies and wore them to thread in 350 miles. The Continentals run smoother, faster, quieter and lasted 10x. I weigh around 235.

They won't perform like knobbies in the lowest traction conditions: mud, snow, ice, loose rock, etc these aren't the best choice. Everything else I think they are terrific. I have ridden the Schaeffer Farm trails and rarely had any issues. Climbing out of a creek on a slippery, muddy bank, for example.

They *are* challenging to mount. I have found the best way is to not use levers at all, but to get both sides started by hand and then roll the last section onto the rim. I used a rag to improve my grip with the new ones because the tires felt waxy to the touch. Given that once they are on, I can count on not touching them for a year, this is a price I'm willing to pay.

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Jun

2011

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great cycle touring tire

By Touring Bart

from Seattle, WA

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Pros

Durable
Excellent Grip
Low Rolling Resistance
Puncture Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Continental Travel Contact Tire - 26 x 1.75:

I just finished a 3600+ mile loaded touring trip on these tires through Europe without a single puncture. Part of the trip was on unpaved roads and there was plenty of bad pavement as well.

I will be replacing the tires before my next trip, because they are pretty worn, but they are still in decent shape. The sidewalls have held up as well. I will be replacing them with the same tire.

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Jun

2011

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Low rolling resistance and not much else

By bikerandhiker

from Henderson, NV

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Pros

Low Rolling Resistance

Cons

Poor Grip
Punctures Easily

Best Uses

Comments about Continental Travel Contact Tire - 26 x 1.75:

This tire is not very puncture resistant. The "Puncture-resistance system" is just a really hard tire. I would average 1 flat every 2 weeks from broken glass. The Michelin tires I replaced them with have yet to get a flat in over a year of commuting. If you like to take high speed corners on dry pavement this tire may not have very good traction.

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Jun

2011

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Initial impression after first ride

By Mark in TN

from East Tennessee

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Excellent Grip
Good Cornering
Low Rolling Resistance

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Continental Travel Contact Tire - 26 x 1.75:

I purchased the Continental Travel Contact tires to ride my Mountain Bike on the road but still maintain some traction if I temporarily wandered offroad during my ride. When I installed them, I was concerned that the slick center would lose traction on corners. During my ride this morning, conditions were about 71 degrees farenheit and dry. The tires performed excellent. I averaged over 14 mph over the 11.2 mile course, reaching speeds over 28 mph (downhill). I am a casual rider and these are my typical speeds during a ride. I never felt the tires lose their grip at all, and actually felt like I had better traction in the curves than the knobby tires (Kenda Klaws) that I took off. Rolling resistance was noticeably less and noise was almost completely eliminated. Very good tire.

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May

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

good all around tire

By 2006ehooper

from Spokane Wa

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Pros

Durable
Excellent Grip
Good Cornering
Low Rolling Resistance
Puncture Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Rain

Comments about Continental Travel Contact Tire - 26 x 1.75:

I've ridden these for about a month and love the quiet, smooth, and quick riding I get as compared to MTB tires. My one concern is that one of my tires had a manufacture defect with the kevlar bead (it had a hump in the sidewall). REI was excellent in replacing it immediately and as long as that was a one time problem then I think the tires are awesome.

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Sep

2009

(5 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Can't wait for the true test

By Bikes and Baseball

from PDX

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Pros

Durable
Excellent Grip
Good Cornering
Low Rolling Resistance
Puncture Resistant

Cons

Hard to mount

Best Uses

Commuting
Rain

Comments about Continental Travel Contact Tire - 26 x 1.75:

I am looking forward to really using these as all other reviews are very positive. The main issue I have is that these are a major pain in the neck to install. I got one on, finally, only to discover that the bead didn't set right and I couldn't fix it without taking the tire off. After repeated attempts, I've put my knobbies back on and will be having my LBS put these on. With all this negativity, I plan to keep these and am sure they'll be great once I have them on the bike!

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Jul

2009

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good commuting tires

By RLSchell

from Pennington, NJ

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Pros

Durable
Low Rolling Resistance
Puncture Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Continental Travel Contact Tire - 26 x 1.75:

I've put almost 2000 miles on a set of these over the past year. I commute on paved suburban roads. The tires have never had a flat, despite having unavoidably ridden over bits of glass and metal several times. The tires hardly look worn at all. I suspect they have many thousands of miles left in them. The recommended 50 psi feels a little soft with more rolling resistance than I prefer. However, Continental says they'll hold 80 psi, so I usually run them at 60 and they feel better. I haven't noticed any loss of grip in heavy rain, but I have not tried them on snow or ice.

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Jul

2009

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great all around tire

By K-Pedal

from Sicklerville, NJ

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Pros

Durable
Excellent Grip
Good Cornering
Low Rolling Resistance
Puncture Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Climbing
Commuting

Comments about Continental Travel Contact Tire - 26 x 1.75:

One of the best tires I have ridden. I now ride a mix of road, light trail, and some single-track - this tire takes it all without a problem. The only weakness is mud, but then again that is not what this tire is for.

Rough Roads - Check
Hardpack - Check
Gravel - Check
Log Roll-over - Check
Uphill grip - Check

Great tire - Check

These may be a little pricey, but well worth it. Also, don't forget that certain conditions require different tire pressure. At 70 psi - these roll great on road and at 55 do great on trails. Can't miss product.