ContinentalContact Plus Travel Tire 26"(Return to Product Page)

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.

The Continental Contact Plus travel tires are excellent for bicycle touring. I got this 26"x2" pair to replace a pair of 26"x1.75" ones I started my west coast cycling journey with. The 1.75" ones were very good, though a little too narrow and so they weren't great if I went of the edge of the road into loose gravel or sand. They lasted over 4200km through Oregon, Washington, more of Oregon, and California down to San Francisco, and never let a puncture through.

I replaced them with these 2" ones from BikeTiresDirect when I was in San Francisco, and the wider tire left me feeling much more stable and able to comfortably go faster. They handle packed gravel and dirt much better than the more narrow ones, and they just cruise on asphalt. Great tires at a great price, and they will carry you far and fast on a long haul bicycle tour.

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.

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.

Mainly roadway use on sidewalks, streets and golf cart paths. Smooth comfortable ride with little to no road noise.

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.

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.

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.

Great tire excellent ride good value highly recommend

Great tire excellent range good profile I'll buy again highly recommend

Smooth ride good acceleration seem to wear less then the other tires I highly recommend

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.

great tire for turning an old hard tail mountain bike into a gravel bike.

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!!

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.

Searched for good tires but realized these were the best for my situation.

I ride a Cannondale mountain bike everyday for exercise, approximately 20 miles. Wanted a tire that was better for the street and soft roading plus a small amount of sand (beach strand riding) and flat resistant. Did a lot of research, narrowed it down to a Michelin tire and the Conti Contact Plus Travel. Called Bike Tires Direct and had a great chat about my needs and choices, never felt like had to get off the call or in a rush, it was like talking to a fellow bike enthusiast, not a salesperson. Decided on the Conti and very happy with it, does everything I had hoped for and more. The bike tracks well, low rolling resistance, quiet, smooth and really good handling especially around paved corners (my comparison is in relationship to other street tires, not trail tires). Price was discounted, delivery on time, everything as promised, super happy, highly recommend the tire and Bike Tires Direct!

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.

Ive been using these for about 4 years now. I have been using a set for about a year then I pass them on to my brother who uses them for about another year. I use slime tubes and they usually last the whole year as well. The protection against goat head thorns is superior! Best tire I have found for commuting in SLC.

These tires mounted easily. They feel good riding. I've only been riding them for a month but no problems with flats so far, I live in the southwest with thorns everywhere.