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Continental Travel Contact Tire - 26 x 1.75

    Continental Travel Contact Tire - 26 x 1.75

    • $40.00
    5
    (16)

    Item # 709110

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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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    Item 709110

    Continental Travel Contact Tire - 26 x 1.75 Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Road cycling
    26 inches
    1.75
    No
    No
    180 tpi
    Semi-slick tread
    45 - 55 pounds per square inch
    695 grams
    Wheel size
    Tire width
    Foldable tires
    Tubeless
    Thread count casing (tpi)
    Tread type
    Recommended pressure (psi)
    Weight

    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)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (6)
        • Reviewer Profile:
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      Reviewed by 16 customers

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      5.0

      Great tire

      By nordic

      from Mpls, MN

      About Me Avid Cyclist

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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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          5.0

          Perfect

          By Odie-in-Az

          from Marana, Az

          About Me Avid Cyclist

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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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            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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              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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                  2.0

                  Low rolling resistance and not much else

                  By bikerandhiker

                  from Henderson, NV

                  About Me Commuter

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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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                    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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                      5.0

                      good all around tire

                      By 2006ehooper

                      from Spokane Wa

                      About Me Avid Cyclist

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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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                        (5 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        4.0

                        Can't wait for the true test

                        By Bikes and Baseball

                        from PDX

                        About Me Avid Cyclist

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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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                        (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        Good commuting tires

                        By RLSchell

                        from Pennington, NJ

                        About Me Avid Cyclist

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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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                          (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.

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