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Review by older AZ BikerReviewed 6/16/2020by older AZ BikerCycling EnthusiastPhoenix, AZ3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Very versatile tire for a great price. Very pleased with purchase of 26x190 Conti Town and CountrysI've using these tires for 3 months and have found them capable of more than just riding on streets. Several short rides on non technical desert trails were uneventful. Inflated to 55-60 psi they handled deep and loose sand over hardpack almost as well as mtb tires. Of course , there are limits.
These Town and Countrys roll surprisingly well on roads for 26x190 tires. I use them on my old hardtail and find that averaging 15 mph is routine. Speeds of 15-17 mph, while rolling, are comfortable. I've had 2 flats with these tires. Both caused by the dreaded goat heads that are common in this area.
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I've using these tires for 3 months and have found them capable of more than just riding on streets. Several short rides on non technical desert trails were uneventful. Inflated to 55-60 psi they handled deep and loose sand over hardpack almost as well as mtb tires. Of course , there are limits.
These Town and Countrys roll surprisingly well on roads for 26x190 tires. I use them on my old hardtail and find that averaging 15 mph is routine. Speeds of 15-17 mph, while rolling, are comfortable. I've had 2 flats with these tires. Both caused by the dreaded goat heads that are common in this area.
Review by BruceReviewed 6/27/2020by BruceCasual CyclistManchester, CT1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.big improvement for hard surfacesI have a Trek hybrid bike, about 20 years old, which is why I need the 26 inch tires. I have owned this bike since it was new and have ridden it in Boston, Rhode Island, Chicago, and now in Connecticut on a mix of trails, paved paths, and city streets. I am very familiar with this bike, and deciding to try these tires out was partially due to the fact that the bike still rides beautifully, but choices are now becoming more limited for this size wheel.
After having them on for the last 3 months and really riding them several days per week, I am impressed by their surefooted grip, low rolling resistance, and quiet and comfortable ride. The last tires did well, but these have definitely been a step up.
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I have a Trek hybrid bike, about 20 years old, which is why I need the 26 inch tires. I have owned this bike since it was new and have ridden it in Boston, Rhode Island, Chicago, and now in Connecticut on a mix of trails, paved paths, and city streets. I am very familiar with this bike, and deciding to try these tires out was partially due to the fact that the bike still rides beautifully, but choices are now becoming more limited for this size wheel.
After having them on for the last 3 months and really riding them several days per week, I am impressed by their surefooted grip, low rolling resistance, and quiet and comfortable ride. The last tires did well, but these have definitely been a step up.
Review by ricmoReviewed 1/20/2022by ricmoCasual CyclistAptos, CA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Town and Country is the perfect name for this tire!I bought these tires because I wanted good town cruising tires but also wanted some tread that would allow me to ride occasional dirt and gravel surfaces. This tire is very beefy and does both very well.
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I bought these tires because I wanted good town cruising tires but also wanted some tread that would allow me to ride occasional dirt and gravel surfaces. This tire is very beefy and does both very well.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 10/7/2018by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastHouston, TX.5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.Great overall concrete trailoff-road.Needed an overall tire that could perform well on concrete trail and off-road if required. Riding Scott Scale 30 with Mavic Cross Ride rims. Great tire if you need the ability to switch from concrete or asphalt to grass or dirt.
Performed very well and I actually rode my Scotty with these Continental Town & Country's in the 40-mile Tour de Houston Ride and some of the road cyclists were surprised at how fast I was going.
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Needed an overall tire that could perform well on concrete trail and off-road if required. Riding Scott Scale 30 with Mavic Cross Ride rims. Great tire if you need the ability to switch from concrete or asphalt to grass or dirt.
Performed very well and I actually rode my Scotty with these Continental Town & Country's in the 40-mile Tour de Houston Ride and some of the road cyclists were surprised at how fast I was going.
Review by haynedaReviewed 4/11/2017by haynedaCycling EnthusiastAppalachia, SE USA13 of 13 customers found this review helpful.Low-rolling Resistance Tire for Road and Gravel Touring and Bike PackingDespite some of negative reviews of this tire on the internet, I decided to give them a try as the specs on them indicated they are significantly lighter than most other offerings of this type. These tires are lighter and thinner (tread thickness not width) than most and, as a result, have noticeably lower rolling resistance and provide a very nice ride.
I use these on my rigid mountain bike turned tourer in the 26 x 1.9 size. On my rims they measure 1.85 so they are pretty close to spec. I didn't weigh them, but when swapping them out with my old 1.5 tires, they were significantly lighter in my hand than the 26 x1.5's.
I have put over 500 miles on these in a combination of road, gravel, and jeep trail riding. In my latest bikepacking trip, they survived a very rocky and ill-used Appalachian jeep trail including some rough descending with a heavy pannier load with no issues. Any concerns I might of had about their durability due to the thinner tread was put to rest. I run them with 35 psi front40 psi back unloaded, and bump the pressure up 5 psi each when bikepacking loaded. That gives a great ride on- and off-road. I particularly like the lack of outside lugs used on many mixed use touring tires as those like to start walking when leaned over in high-speed on road downhills. These tires are confidence inspiring on fast descents.
Bottom line I really like these tires. Time will tell on the long term mileage, but I don't expect they will last as long as other tires given the thinner tread. But I consider that a good trade off for the lighter, lower rolling resistance and supple ride of these tires.
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Despite some of negative reviews of this tire on the internet, I decided to give them a try as the specs on them indicated they are significantly lighter than most other offerings of this type. These tires are lighter and thinner (tread thickness not width) than most and, as a result, have noticeably lower rolling resistance and provide a very nice ride.
I use these on my rigid mountain bike turned tourer in the 26 x 1.9 size. On my rims they measure 1.85 so they are pretty close to spec. I didn't weigh them, but when swapping them out with my old 1.5 tires, they were significantly lighter in my hand than the 26 x1.5's.
I have put over 500 miles on these in a combination of road, gravel, and jeep trail riding. In my latest bikepacking trip, they survived a very rocky and ill-used Appalachian jeep trail including some rough descending with a heavy pannier load with no issues. Any concerns I might of had about their durability due to the thinner tread was put to rest. I run them with 35 psi front40 psi back unloaded, and bump the pressure up 5 psi each when bikepacking loaded. That gives a great ride on- and off-road. I particularly like the lack of outside lugs used on many mixed use touring tires as those like to start walking when leaned over in high-speed on road downhills. These tires are confidence inspiring on fast descents.
Bottom line I really like these tires. Time will tell on the long term mileage, but I don't expect they will last as long as other tires given the thinner tread. But I consider that a good trade off for the lighter, lower rolling resistance and supple ride of these tires.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 7/5/2022by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastConnecticutExperienced Sidewall failureGood for some period, then sidewall failure. Got them cheap. You get what you pay for.
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Good for some period, then sidewall failure. Got them cheap. You get what you pay for.
Review by NordicNormReviewed 10/8/2016by NordicNormCycling EnthusiastSoCal3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.fantastic, smooth ride, super durable puncture resistant tread, but scary sidewall cracksI've run the Indian Conti T&C 26x2.1 exclusively on heavily loaded cargo and Mt bikes mainly on urban streets and trails at less than 60PSI for the last 3 yrs. They provide an amazingly comfortable ride and outstanding tread durability. All of the one's I ride have big scary looking cracks in the sidewalls running around the entire tire. I think the weak sidewall rubber may be one of the reasons the ride is so plush. I have seen pictures of blowouts from tubes finding a way through the inner casing, but I've been lucky so far. Were it not for the great ride, superb flat resistance, and long tread life I'd switch them out. Never seen a German made T&C - but have heard those don't have the sidewall issues.
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I've run the Indian Conti T&C 26x2.1 exclusively on heavily loaded cargo and Mt bikes mainly on urban streets and trails at less than 60PSI for the last 3 yrs. They provide an amazingly comfortable ride and outstanding tread durability. All of the one's I ride have big scary looking cracks in the sidewalls running around the entire tire. I think the weak sidewall rubber may be one of the reasons the ride is so plush. I have seen pictures of blowouts from tubes finding a way through the inner casing, but I've been lucky so far. Were it not for the great ride, superb flat resistance, and long tread life I'd switch them out. Never seen a German made T&C - but have heard those don't have the sidewall issues.
Review by ADStrongReviewed 4/13/2022by ADStrongCycling EnthusiastAlexandria, Virginia 0 of 5 customers found this review helpful.Using with my fluid trainer- is the roll noise low?I haven't use this tire yet. I plan to use the tire on my fluid trainer for indoor cycling. I'm recovering from surgery.
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I haven't use this tire yet. I plan to use the tire on my fluid trainer for indoor cycling. I'm recovering from surgery.
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Review by StuartReviewed 8/3/2020by StuartCycling EnthusiastScottsdale, Arizona2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.excellent tire for riding paved roads, compacted gravel and dirt conditions.These tires are on my comfort bike that is used to ride around the neighborhood, go thru the parks, and do a 30 mile ride to Tempe, Arizona along paved trails. I like the comfort, the way it handles the road whether there is sand, dirt, or water covering the roads. These tires provide a really smooth ride compared to my previous tires.s
Have not found anything I don't like about the tires.
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These tires are on my comfort bike that is used to ride around the neighborhood, go thru the parks, and do a 30 mile ride to Tempe, Arizona along paved trails. I like the comfort, the way it handles the road whether there is sand, dirt, or water covering the roads. These tires provide a really smooth ride compared to my previous tires.s
Have not found anything I don't like about the tires.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/28/2022by AnonymousExcellent I like them a lot
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I like them a lot
Review by HiRideReviewed 6/10/2015by HiRideCycling EnthusiastHonolulu5 of 8 customers found this review helpful.UnhappyI bought these for my wife and I for our towny bikes and they were not as good as I'd hoped. The sidewalls were wimpy, rough on the inside and rubbed on the tubes enough that I had several flats. I examined the tubes and they were scuffed around the tire where the sidewalls rubbed on them. These were not pinches, but rubbed through.
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I bought these for my wife and I for our towny bikes and they were not as good as I'd hoped. The sidewalls were wimpy, rough on the inside and rubbed on the tubes enough that I had several flats. I examined the tubes and they were scuffed around the tire where the sidewalls rubbed on them. These were not pinches, but rubbed through.
Review by PanteraReviewed 6/2/2014by PanteraCycling EnthusiastSan Juan, PR5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.Side walls rip out prematurelyI guess i rode over 1.250 miles and the side walls disintegrated when it still had good tread on them, nevertheless only one flat and tires where good.
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I guess i rode over 1.250 miles and the side walls disintegrated when it still had good tread on them, nevertheless only one flat and tires where good.
Review by MotojtusaReviewed 1/7/2014by MotojtusaCycling EnthusiastNW Washington6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.Durable & ComfortableGot these tires as a stock tire on my Novara Safari (2008). I've ridden 3000 miles on them and they've been quiet, comfortable, capable of carrying full-on touring loads (60 pounds) and have only had two flats this whole time. If I wasn't an anti-puncture FREAK I'd get another set. (I hate unloading a touring bike to fix a flat. Its a big pain). They have served me well on pavement and dirt roads and I can't say enough positive about them. They last and they are good tires. I'm really only replaceing them because they are getting old and starting to show side-wall cracks from age. If only they had a more robust anti-puncture layer I'd get another set in a heart-beat. A solid product.
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Got these tires as a stock tire on my Novara Safari (2008). I've ridden 3000 miles on them and they've been quiet, comfortable, capable of carrying full-on touring loads (60 pounds) and have only had two flats this whole time. If I wasn't an anti-puncture FREAK I'd get another set. (I hate unloading a touring bike to fix a flat. Its a big pain). They have served me well on pavement and dirt roads and I can't say enough positive about them. They last and they are good tires. I'm really only replaceing them because they are getting old and starting to show side-wall cracks from age. If only they had a more robust anti-puncture layer I'd get another set in a heart-beat. A solid product.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 12/30/2013by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastSouth Bay CA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Compelling value in a versstile tireI needed new rubber for my mountain bike that sees mostly street use. It was a pleasure to be able to afford Conti quality for such a modest price - 20.00 ea on special. The tires arrived promptly, were not difficult to fit and immediately inspired confidence, imparting good feel (traction,ease of pedaling)and a smooth riding experience. I have had no problems with traction or control. What more can I say - perhaps not optimal for those who spend most of their time on the dirt, but a great compromise for the rest of us
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I needed new rubber for my mountain bike that sees mostly street use. It was a pleasure to be able to afford Conti quality for such a modest price - 20.00 ea on special. The tires arrived promptly, were not difficult to fit and immediately inspired confidence, imparting good feel (traction,ease of pedaling)and a smooth riding experience. I have had no problems with traction or control. What more can I say - perhaps not optimal for those who spend most of their time on the dirt, but a great compromise for the rest of us
Review by Oregon RainManReviewed 11/8/2013by Oregon RainManCycling EnthusiastPortland, OR8 of 11 customers found this review helpful.Fast tire but scary on ice or wetThese tire roll fast and are very quiet but watch out on icy roads, on leaves, a thin layer of dirt or in the wet. I commute on them but they have almost no traction when it is raining on the three wooden unpainted bridges that I have to cross each way. I have fallen when the wheels slip out from under me even when going under 5 MPH to make the bridges' 90-degree corners. Scary!
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These tire roll fast and are very quiet but watch out on icy roads, on leaves, a thin layer of dirt or in the wet. I commute on them but they have almost no traction when it is raining on the three wooden unpainted bridges that I have to cross each way. I have fallen when the wheels slip out from under me even when going under 5 MPH to make the bridges' 90-degree corners. Scary!
Review by Wheels HubberthReviewed 2/14/2019by Wheels HubberthCycling EnthusiastWine country ca3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.works for meThis tire has been great for hard pack, pavement, even loose gravel. Rolls well. Great tire
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This tire has been great for hard pack, pavement, even loose gravel. Rolls well. Great tire
Review by SJ in SoCalReviewed 1/22/2019by SJ in SoCalCycling EnthusiastLos Angeles, CA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.A good tire. Even better if BTD did not fold them to ship.I am a long time user of this tire as a good combination city and dirt tire.
A mountain bike in street use is my general purpose around town bike.
Knobbies provide little traction on wet streets and I have the scars to
prove it. This tire is a durable, highly functional combi tire that covers
you on streets and on sandy street surfaces such as near bike paths or
in parks.
A good value for the money.
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I am a long time user of this tire as a good combination city and dirt tire.
A mountain bike in street use is my general purpose around town bike.
Knobbies provide little traction on wet streets and I have the scars to
prove it. This tire is a durable, highly functional combi tire that covers
you on streets and on sandy street surfaces such as near bike paths or
in parks.
A good value for the money.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/3/2021by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastOrange County,CA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Excellent tires for paved bike trailsWork's great on asphalt or dirt blke trails
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Work's great on asphalt or dirt blke trails
Review by AnonymousReviewed 1/25/2021by AnonymousOmaha, NEQuality product delivered quickly as promisedNo complaints here!
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No complaints here!
Review by MJBReviewed 1/2/2018by MJBNorth Bay Area1 of 4 customers found this review helpful.27.5???I love these tires but cant find them for my Santa Cruz Bronson
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I love these tires but cant find them for my Santa Cruz Bronson