ContinentalSport Contact Tire (700c)(Return to Product Page)

I have about 1000 miles on these and I ride this bike mostly back and forth to work and get into more debris than I like on the shoulder that I can't avoid so far so good no flats.

I bought these for a rider without much experience. She has done several rides - including a group ride of 36 miles. She felt good (tires were comfortable) and never felt worried about traction. Keep in mind however that she is NOT a fast rider. Also, she hasn't had any flats, which is a good thing for beginner riders as well.

I broke one took getting one of the two tires installed. It was very difficult but if you use soapy water along the rim perimeter it will help a great deal. I read this hint from another website. Once it is on the rim I actually overinflated the tire to get it to seat itself and you will see this too! The soapy water certainly was a must. The expert biker friends I have and I mean competitive also recommended the soapy water and said that the tires will stretch some so getting them off hopefully never for a flat will be easier! The ride is very smooth and certainly nicely fast! I actually have them on my Fuel EX 9 mountain bike as well and wow! What a great road tire!

I got one of these tires when my front wheel got ripped off, and it was a revelation! I quickly bought one for the rear, and never looked back. They are fast, smooth, and grippy. I don't recall more than a couple of flats and I commute daily in Winnipeg pothole city. You do have to 'get light' on the bike over the big bumps, but oh well, that's a fast tire for you and I run them at 90-100 psi.