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Review by Two Wheel Drifter...Reviewed 7/24/2022by Two Wheel Drifter...Cycling EnthusiastSoCalScary loss of traction in corners (Cream compound)As much as I like Conti tires, these are the worst. The tread design and the hard Cream compound roll fast, but loose grip too easily during cornering. Trust me, for balloon tires, spend the big bucks and go with the Big Apples instead.
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As much as I like Conti tires, these are the worst. The tread design and the hard Cream compound roll fast, but loose grip too easily during cornering. Trust me, for balloon tires, spend the big bucks and go with the Big Apples instead.
Review by newbikerReviewed 12/3/2021by newbikerCasual CyclistFloridaThe local bike shop told me these tires were impossible to get, but they had 1 pair left for over $100. I found this website and ordered a pair on sale for less than half with free shipping. The tires showed up quickly. I installed them myself. Terrific deal I've been cruising the beach for a month now. Will definitely order from Bike Tires Direct again instead of the snobs at the local shop.
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The local bike shop told me these tires were impossible to get, but they had 1 pair left for over $100. I found this website and ordered a pair on sale for less than half with free shipping. The tires showed up quickly. I installed them myself. Terrific deal I've been cruising the beach for a month now. Will definitely order from Bike Tires Direct again instead of the snobs at the local shop.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/1/2021by AnonymousCasual CyclistTuscaloosa, ALGreat value for hard to find productWas looking for this style and color for some time and finally it came back in stock at a price nearly half that of competitors. Couldn't beat the price and when received the tires looked great! The thin reflective sidewall line makes for a cool look at night for traffic and safety.
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Was looking for this style and color for some time and finally it came back in stock at a price nearly half that of competitors. Couldn't beat the price and when received the tires looked great! The thin reflective sidewall line makes for a cool look at night for traffic and safety.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/30/2020by AnonymousDaily CommuterChicago, IL1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Fantastic tires for my cruiser!I had a cream colored pair of 26 x 2.2 on my black Electra Cruiser 1. They looked fantastic and rode great but were difficult to keep clean. I switched to a black pair 2 years ago and haven't looked back! I don't see the black ones available anymore nor do I see them in a 26 x 2.2 which gives the retro balloon look, that's unfortunate.
It's a great tire aesthetically and performs very nicely. I combine it with puncture resistant tubes and never get flats!
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I had a cream colored pair of 26 x 2.2 on my black Electra Cruiser 1. They looked fantastic and rode great but were difficult to keep clean. I switched to a black pair 2 years ago and haven't looked back! I don't see the black ones available anymore nor do I see them in a 26 x 2.2 which gives the retro balloon look, that's unfortunate.
It's a great tire aesthetically and performs very nicely. I combine it with puncture resistant tubes and never get flats!
Review by BarryReviewed 1/12/2020by BarryCasual CyclistHawaiiLooks and ride are great.I put a pair of these on my 42 Snyder Hawthorne. Nice smooth ride and good looks. The cream tires need more cleaning as I keep my bike inside, but that's not a deal breaker.
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I put a pair of these on my 42 Snyder Hawthorne. Nice smooth ride and good looks. The cream tires need more cleaning as I keep my bike inside, but that's not a deal breaker.
Review by CoolRobGReviewed 8/8/2019by CoolRobGCasual CyclistFair Lawn, NJLove These Tires!!I put these on my 1957 J.C.Higgins cruiser. They look great and the ride is awesome. I bought the darker brown ones. I dig the reflective stripe, it looks cool at dusk.
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I put these on my 1957 J.C.Higgins cruiser. They look great and the ride is awesome. I bought the darker brown ones. I dig the reflective stripe, it looks cool at dusk.
Review by ToddReviewed 2/28/2019by ToddSierra Madre Cream continental tireNice tread design,
Awesome, vintage look ..
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Nice tread design,
Awesome, vintage look ..
Review by John R.Reviewed 11/16/2018by John R.Casual CyclistSantee Ca.1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Love these tires on my 41 Rollfast vintage look and roll so smooth!!!Smooth speed rollers that I bought for my 1941 Rollfast, They have a vintage look on my bike. I love these tires. I wish they made a 26x2.35 model.
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Smooth speed rollers that I bought for my 1941 Rollfast, They have a vintage look on my bike. I love these tires. I wish they made a 26x2.35 model.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 10/12/2017by AnonymousDaily CommuterSeattle2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Super comfy, pretty quick and look sweetBought these for my bike because I'd fitted a pair on my daughter's cruiser and loved how comfy they felt. The brown tires look ace on my converted 26 mtbtourer with fat Wald fenders. Since buying, I've been researching tire width vs speed, and at the right pressure (40psi) they are pretty much as quick as anything I've tried, at half the price of fancier equivalents.
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Bought these for my bike because I'd fitted a pair on my daughter's cruiser and loved how comfy they felt. The brown tires look ace on my converted 26 mtbtourer with fat Wald fenders. Since buying, I've been researching tire width vs speed, and at the right pressure (40psi) they are pretty much as quick as anything I've tried, at half the price of fancier equivalents.
Review by JonReviewed 8/31/2017by JonCycling EnthusiastNashville, TN1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Classy retro tire for my daughter's cruiser bikeI put a pair of these on a Specialized Shark cruiser that my wife found at Goodwill for $20. It's a sweet ride if I do say so myself. These tires cap it off with a retro look. Their width offers a very stable ride and they are very supple. They were a cinch to mount.
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I put a pair of these on a Specialized Shark cruiser that my wife found at Goodwill for $20. It's a sweet ride if I do say so myself. These tires cap it off with a retro look. Their width offers a very stable ride and they are very supple. They were a cinch to mount.
Review by NinJoeAssassinReviewed 9/13/2013by NinJoeAssassinCasual CyclistBeaumont, CA4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Nice comfortable rideNice soft ride with these tires. Wish there was better puncture protection, got a flat after riding about 14 miles from a thorn, I was riding on the pavement too. Otherwise, its a nice comfortable ride. Bought these cause the color matched the original tire colors that were on my 1998 Gary Fisher Aquila.
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Nice soft ride with these tires. Wish there was better puncture protection, got a flat after riding about 14 miles from a thorn, I was riding on the pavement too. Otherwise, its a nice comfortable ride. Bought these cause the color matched the original tire colors that were on my 1998 Gary Fisher Aquila.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 9/5/2013by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastSeattle5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.CushyThese tires significantly changed the ride of my bike, a 1952 Schwinn tandem. If you are looking for cushy, this is it. It's a nice cush... and the reflective sidewall is great. I wish that it had a kevlar belt to prevent flats, but otherwise, it's all I want for this bike.
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These tires significantly changed the ride of my bike, a 1952 Schwinn tandem. If you are looking for cushy, this is it. It's a nice cush... and the reflective sidewall is great. I wish that it had a kevlar belt to prevent flats, but otherwise, it's all I want for this bike.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/26/2015by AnonymousCasual CyclistSalem, OR2 of 5 customers found this review helpful.Disappointing brownI ordered a pair of BROWN Continental Retro Ride 26 Inch Tires. The color shown on the net is a nice chocolate brown.
The actual, real life color is a lighter, muddy, almost pinkish brown. I'm really disappointed. I won't put these on my Townie.
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I ordered a pair of BROWN Continental Retro Ride 26 Inch Tires. The color shown on the net is a nice chocolate brown.
The actual, real life color is a lighter, muddy, almost pinkish brown. I'm really disappointed. I won't put these on my Townie.