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Review by earthling33Reviewed 1/25/2024by earthling33Cycling EnthusiastNW Arkansas1 of 1 customers found this review helpful. Continental Top Contact II 700c Tire 700c x 37mm great all around tireI bought the Continental Top Contact II 700c x 37mm to replace the cheap 28mm tires that came on my new bike. I ride mostly paved streets and paths, but I wanted something that I could go off-pavement too. These tires have great grip when leaning into curves on pavement, and they are much more stable and sure-footed on course gravel with small rocks. The difference between these and my OEM tires is like night and day.
I first tried to run them around 80 PSI, but I found a better ride at around 60 PSI. I'm still experimenting. The lower pressure doesn't seem to slow me down, and it absorbs bumps and golf ball sized rocks better than the higher pressure. I use tubes. (Just old fashioned, I guess)
I almost bought the cheaper Continental Ride Tour, but decided at the last minute to buy the better tire. I'm happy with that decision. I have no complaints.
Me: 6'2", 225 lbs. Old guy.
Bike: Motobecane Tourino Expert XTL, Large frame, drop bars
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I bought the Continental Top Contact II 700c x 37mm to replace the cheap 28mm tires that came on my new bike. I ride mostly paved streets and paths, but I wanted something that I could go off-pavement too. These tires have great grip when leaning into curves on pavement, and they are much more stable and sure-footed on course gravel with small rocks. The difference between these and my OEM tires is like night and day.
I first tried to run them around 80 PSI, but I found a better ride at around 60 PSI. I'm still experimenting. The lower pressure doesn't seem to slow me down, and it absorbs bumps and golf ball sized rocks better than the higher pressure. I use tubes. (Just old fashioned, I guess)
I almost bought the cheaper Continental Ride Tour, but decided at the last minute to buy the better tire. I'm happy with that decision. I have no complaints.
Me: 6'2", 225 lbs. Old guy.
Bike: Motobecane Tourino Expert XTL, Large frame, drop bars
Review by MikeReviewed 1/18/2024by MikeLA areaBest of TiresSuper smooth, durable, lightweight. A great all around tire
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Super smooth, durable, lightweight. A great all around tire
Review by MarkReviewed 1/11/2024by MarkSeminole Fl.1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Continental doesn�t disappoint!Third yearly set of Continental tires with no plans to switch! 5k a year with one flat in three years! Comfortable and durable!
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Third yearly set of Continental tires with no plans to switch! 5k a year with one flat in three years! Comfortable and durable!
Review by AnonymousReviewed 8/11/2022by AnonymousEdmonton , Alberta. Canada 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Best E bike tire These tires are the ones to purchase if you have an e bike. The ride is better and quieter than my original tires on my specialized turbo Vado. I have no compromise in my e- power distance. These tires perform well on both light packed gravel, dirt trails and pavement. Also have the added benefit that these tires have a very high puncture proof resistance. Definitely purchase these again but likely will have to wait 15,000 km or more.
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These tires are the ones to purchase if you have an e bike. The ride is better and quieter than my original tires on my specialized turbo Vado. I have no compromise in my e- power distance. These tires perform well on both light packed gravel, dirt trails and pavement. Also have the added benefit that these tires have a very high puncture proof resistance. Definitely purchase these again but likely will have to wait 15,000 km or more.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 5/29/2017by AnonymousDaily Commuter11 of 11 customers found this review helpful.Awesome e-Bike tiresI bike to work 100-150 miles a week on a Specialized Turbo e-bike. I'm running these in 42. They're wonderful. Light, comfortable, and sure footed. Had for a month or two and nothing but good things going on. Great on grass, gravel, dirt, good in the rain. Much faster and less harsh than the OEM Armadillos. And those were pretty nice tires, not knocking them at all.
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I bike to work 100-150 miles a week on a Specialized Turbo e-bike. I'm running these in 42. They're wonderful. Light, comfortable, and sure footed. Had for a month or two and nothing but good things going on. Great on grass, gravel, dirt, good in the rain. Much faster and less harsh than the OEM Armadillos. And those were pretty nice tires, not knocking them at all.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 5/30/2023by AnonymousCasual CyclistNot far enough North2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.All the real important stuff about the Continental TC IIThey are made in Germany, cost about 10% more than tires from the 'other' Country and were on our doorstep in less than a week from the great people at biketiresdirect; which by the way, was the only place that had 'em.
Hopefully they still have some for YOU.
"That's all folks"
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They are made in Germany, cost about 10% more than tires from the 'other' Country and were on our doorstep in less than a week from the great people at biketiresdirect; which by the way, was the only place that had 'em.
Hopefully they still have some for YOU.
"That's all folks"
Review by Cdale CX2Reviewed 10/25/2020by Cdale CX2New Orleans6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.Nice city tireI received these tires in 47-700c and put them on my Cannondale Quick CX2...larger tire than the '40's (Kenda's) that came on it but there is plenty of clearance. i am a heavier/older rider who emphasizes time on a bike not distance/speed and appreciate the comfort that these tires provide. my average speed is only .4 mph slower on my normal hour loop and i am putting out more watts. all good (need the exercise) as i live in New Orleans where it's flat and has really poor roads.
i must admit i have been a lifelong Conti fan since riding motorcycles from the mid '70's.
the tire is up to Conti standards in quality and look to be a long lasting tire. great profile for city streets but anxious to do some gravel/light trail use with them to see if they live up to Conti's claims!
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I received these tires in 47-700c and put them on my Cannondale Quick CX2...larger tire than the '40's (Kenda's) that came on it but there is plenty of clearance. i am a heavier/older rider who emphasizes time on a bike not distance/speed and appreciate the comfort that these tires provide. my average speed is only .4 mph slower on my normal hour loop and i am putting out more watts. all good (need the exercise) as i live in New Orleans where it's flat and has really poor roads.
i must admit i have been a lifelong Conti fan since riding motorcycles from the mid '70's.
the tire is up to Conti standards in quality and look to be a long lasting tire. great profile for city streets but anxious to do some gravel/light trail use with them to see if they live up to Conti's claims!
Review by MerlinReviewed 4/27/2023by MerlinCycling EnthusiastPortland, OR2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Works well on my rain bike.I use these on my Specialized Diverge. Works well!
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I use these on my Specialized Diverge. Works well!
Review by Tom MReviewed 2/11/2019by Tom MCycling EnthusiastHudson Valley NY4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.One of the toughest tires aroundOnly have a few hundred miles on the two sets I purchased this past fall but so far so good, I purchased a 32c for my Trek Domane for dirt road rides and a 42c set for my Salsa Fargo for gravel grinders My last set of Top Contact 1's gave me 8000 flat free miles so I have high hopes for the new versions. They mounted up well and are perfectly round and ride great as did my old set. I had a ride last week that had a lot of ice and crusty snow and they did better then expected. Hopefully I get as many miles out of these as I did the last set. Well worth the money for a quality tire. BTW I paid $140 for the last set in 2010 so I hope the drop in price doesn't translate into less quality
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Only have a few hundred miles on the two sets I purchased this past fall but so far so good, I purchased a 32c for my Trek Domane for dirt road rides and a 42c set for my Salsa Fargo for gravel grinders My last set of Top Contact 1's gave me 8000 flat free miles so I have high hopes for the new versions. They mounted up well and are perfectly round and ride great as did my old set. I had a ride last week that had a lot of ice and crusty snow and they did better then expected. Hopefully I get as many miles out of these as I did the last set. Well worth the money for a quality tire. BTW I paid $140 for the last set in 2010 so I hope the drop in price doesn't translate into less quality
Review by MerlinReviewed 3/16/2023by MerlinCycling EnthusiastPortland, OR1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Works well on my rain bike.Works well on my rain bike. I had one on the back and just got a new one for the front.
I'm hoping the raised treat will help prevent glass flats.
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Works well on my rain bike. I had one on the back and just got a new one for the front.
I'm hoping the raised treat will help prevent glass flats.
Review by JellerReviewed 7/20/2021by JellerCycling EnthusiastWisconsin3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Nice tireI decided to switch from 23mm road tires to this option in 28mm to get a softer ride and to be able to ride on compacted gravel trails. These tires did not disappoint me and met those goals nicely. Another plus is that I did not notice an increase in rolling resistance. I have about 500 miles on them now and I am very pleased with them.
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I decided to switch from 23mm road tires to this option in 28mm to get a softer ride and to be able to ride on compacted gravel trails. These tires did not disappoint me and met those goals nicely. Another plus is that I did not notice an increase in rolling resistance. I have about 500 miles on them now and I am very pleased with them.
Review by harleyhawgriderReviewed 10/8/2020by harleyhawgriderCycling EnthusiastPlano, TX2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Great tire for my cycling needs.There are many miles of city trails where I live that I ride on. This tire is just what I was looking for, it is wide enough to withstand the trails that are not perfect but still thin enough that I get a smooth ride. As long as I own this bike, these tires will be on it!
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There are many miles of city trails where I live that I ride on. This tire is just what I was looking for, it is wide enough to withstand the trails that are not perfect but still thin enough that I get a smooth ride. As long as I own this bike, these tires will be on it!
Review by Madison_bikerReviewed 3/16/2015by Madison_bikerCycling EnthusiastMadison, WI15 of 24 customers found this review helpful.bad quality, bad valueIt's a big cushy tire with good grip, long life, and good puncture resistance. I would say it has a good ride... except... after just a month and a few hundred miles, it's so out of round the wobble is surprising and really annoying except at pretty low speeds. It's also hard to get it to seat evenly on the rim.
I'd have expected better quality. At this price, forget it. I've had other Continental tires before and never had this problem to such a degree with any of them. I tried the tires on several different rims that are all very round, with which I've never had any trouble getting other tires to sit right and run true. Now they're on my commuter bike that never sees high speeds or long rides.
Where I bought 'em, they said they'd have warrantied them except I didn't bring them back quite within 30 days. Instead they sold me a set of Panaracers at a discount. They said they'd seen this problem a lot with the larger Continental touring tires.
BikeTiresDirect.com CommentsI'm sorry to read about your tire wobble. If there's a chance you bought this tire with us please get in touch. We can offer warranty services, refunds and store credit for all of our tires with all of our customers. Best of luck to you and your tires.
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It's a big cushy tire with good grip, long life, and good puncture resistance. I would say it has a good ride... except... after just a month and a few hundred miles, it's so out of round the wobble is surprising and really annoying except at pretty low speeds. It's also hard to get it to seat evenly on the rim.
I'd have expected better quality. At this price, forget it. I've had other Continental tires before and never had this problem to such a degree with any of them. I tried the tires on several different rims that are all very round, with which I've never had any trouble getting other tires to sit right and run true. Now they're on my commuter bike that never sees high speeds or long rides.
Where I bought 'em, they said they'd have warrantied them except I didn't bring them back quite within 30 days. Instead they sold me a set of Panaracers at a discount. They said they'd seen this problem a lot with the larger Continental touring tires.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/26/2020by AnonymousCasual CyclistAll conditions and all weatherWe have been very happy with these tires.I bought these for my grandson's bike and he has been very happy with them, good rolling and so far no flats.
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I bought these for my grandson's bike and he has been very happy with them, good rolling and so far no flats.
Review by Elkhart Commuter Reviewed 6/19/2020by Elkhart Commuter Daily Commuter465164 of 4 customers found this review helpful.They are ok but ride a bit rough.According to my GPS, they are faster than they look or feel. They are also secure on many surfaces. But the ride is harsh for a tire of this size. They seem true to size, perhaps even wider than listed. Still, I dislike the ride quality enough that I'll probably go back to Continental Contact Travel Reflective 700c Tire. The latter aren't going to hold up as well, but they are so much more pleasant to ride.
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According to my GPS, they are faster than they look or feel. They are also secure on many surfaces. But the ride is harsh for a tire of this size. They seem true to size, perhaps even wider than listed. Still, I dislike the ride quality enough that I'll probably go back to Continental Contact Travel Reflective 700c Tire. The latter aren't going to hold up as well, but they are so much more pleasant to ride.
Review by ChampboyReviewed 2/3/2014by ChampboyCycling EnthusiastMinneap MN24 of 24 customers found this review helpful.Tough w low rolling resistance - good for touringutility use.These are tough tires with low rolling resistance. If you have a touring or utility bike that you load down and don't want to have flats these are a good choice. They are a bit heavy but that is the tradeoff. I would rather ride my bike than fix flats. Given the toughness of these tires they have very low rolling resistance. Would I buy them again ... Well yes, these are replacemnts for the set I wore out.
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These are tough tires with low rolling resistance. If you have a touring or utility bike that you load down and don't want to have flats these are a good choice. They are a bit heavy but that is the tradeoff. I would rather ride my bike than fix flats. Given the toughness of these tires they have very low rolling resistance. Would I buy them again ... Well yes, these are replacemnts for the set I wore out.
Review by bluesriffReviewed 12/2/2021by bluesriffCycling EnthusiastWashington States 0 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Great Service and ProductFirst purchase from Bike Tires Direct and I am impressed. Great website, prompt delivery and great tire. It will be my go stop when I need other bike gear.
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First purchase from Bike Tires Direct and I am impressed. Great website, prompt delivery and great tire. It will be my go stop when I need other bike gear.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/11/2019by AnonymousDaily Commuter11 of 11 customers found this review helpful.Great tires for commuters!I ride about 50 miles per week through Seattle on a combination of bike lanes, paved trails, and gravel on my way to and from work. These tires are amazing, they are so grippy that I can actually hear them gripping wet pavement as I bike. They've also kept me from taking a few falls on black ice this winter. Not a single flat since biking with them the past three months!
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I ride about 50 miles per week through Seattle on a combination of bike lanes, paved trails, and gravel on my way to and from work. These tires are amazing, they are so grippy that I can actually hear them gripping wet pavement as I bike. They've also kept me from taking a few falls on black ice this winter. Not a single flat since biking with them the past three months!
Review by MichaelReviewed 1/9/2019by MichaelCycling Enthusiast917097 of 7 customers found this review helpful.After one test ride in multiple conditions...First off, easy to install. German specs, no 3rd world off-spec issues. Excellent rubber compound leads to good grip wet or dry and a nice ride. Tread pattern works great both on tarmac & light off road. However, this tire sucks up small BB sized pebbles till the cows come home. I can not comment on durability , but suspect that it would be up to standard Continental snuff...
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First off, easy to install. German specs, no 3rd world off-spec issues. Excellent rubber compound leads to good grip wet or dry and a nice ride. Tread pattern works great both on tarmac & light off road. However, this tire sucks up small BB sized pebbles till the cows come home. I can not comment on durability , but suspect that it would be up to standard Continental snuff...
Review by Steve H,Reviewed 12/3/2018by Steve H,Daily CommuterColumbus, OH3 of 5 customers found this review helpful.Solid tire for a good priceTire package arrived on time in in good order. The product appears to be very good quality and have already experienced winter conditions and holding up well after a month or so. I cannot award five stars yet since I haven't experienced a whole season yet, but all good for now.
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Tire package arrived on time in in good order. The product appears to be very good quality and have already experienced winter conditions and holding up well after a month or so. I cannot award five stars yet since I haven't experienced a whole season yet, but all good for now.