How to Choose Bike Tires

Grippy and fast, this Continental tire is the go-to for cyclists who know that every watt counts. Its combo of low rolling resistance and puncture protection keeps you cruising on any road ride.
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View all Continental Road Bike Tires| Best Use | Road Cycling |
|---|---|
| Tire Type | Tubeless Ready |
| Recommended Pressure (psi) | 101 pounds per square inch |
| Thread Count Casing (tpi) | 440 threads per inch |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Tire Width | 700C X 26 MM: 26 millimeters 700C x 29 MM: 29 millimeters |
| Bead Type | Folding |
| Tubeless | Yes |
| Tread Type | Slick Tread |
| Weight | 700C X 26 MM: 250 grams 700C x 29 MM: 280 grams |
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Wow these are fast. Rolling resistance is low and aerodynamic drag is low. Together these tires easily add 2 or 3 kph to my meager watts motor.


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