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Review by TouristReviewed 10/10/2017by TouristCycling Enthusiasthilly Pennsylvania5 of 8 customers found this review helpful.Have used Town & Country For YearsI switched my bike to Continental Town & Country tires a few years ago. I use my mountain bike for mostly road riding with some rail trail riding mixed in.
They must be properly inflated. Some reviewers indicate sidewall failure, shich I never had in thousands of miles. I get about 3-4,000 miles out of these with no problem.
I am riding on high quality Mavic wheels with sealed cartridge bearings, and the combination has both of us amazing road bike riders that we ride as fast as them, and coast right with the pack.
A huge benefit when on a several day tour in an area we are not familiar. Road conditions that leave others walking or doing a slow tedious ride,...we keep going and kind of smirk!
Overall if you keep them at about 55 - 60 pounds they perform and last well.
Wet roads are also fine with these tires, with a load or not.
Buy them and try them - you should not be disappointed. Just don't try to do single track or mud. Do that ? Buy knobbies.
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I switched my bike to Continental Town & Country tires a few years ago. I use my mountain bike for mostly road riding with some rail trail riding mixed in.
They must be properly inflated. Some reviewers indicate sidewall failure, shich I never had in thousands of miles. I get about 3-4,000 miles out of these with no problem.
I am riding on high quality Mavic wheels with sealed cartridge bearings, and the combination has both of us amazing road bike riders that we ride as fast as them, and coast right with the pack.
A huge benefit when on a several day tour in an area we are not familiar. Road conditions that leave others walking or doing a slow tedious ride,...we keep going and kind of smirk!
Overall if you keep them at about 55 - 60 pounds they perform and last well.
Wet roads are also fine with these tires, with a load or not.
Buy them and try them - you should not be disappointed. Just don't try to do single track or mud. Do that ? Buy knobbies.
Review by JGReviewed 9/1/2017by JGPennsylvania4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Fast rolling and long wearHave been using these for several years. Ride about 3,500 mile per year, mostly on road.
These tires have held-up to bad roads, and nasty weather conditions.
With good wheels they roll along with road bikes.
My bike is a Cannonsale hard tail with Mavic Cross Ride wheels.
Have toured in multiple states and conditions and swear by using Continent Town & Country tires.
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Have been using these for several years. Ride about 3,500 mile per year, mostly on road.
These tires have held-up to bad roads, and nasty weather conditions.
With good wheels they roll along with road bikes.
My bike is a Cannonsale hard tail with Mavic Cross Ride wheels.
Have toured in multiple states and conditions and swear by using Continent Town & Country tires.
Review by burkettjoshuaReviewed 8/1/2017by burkettjoshuaDaily CommuterSt. Louis, MO1 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Would not recommend.I bought these for my wife's bike. We wanted something that would last and allow her to ride on gravel, sand and still have good performance on the road. We have had them for about two and a half months and the sidewalls are already cracking. We have only put about 50 miles on the tires. This should not be happening so soon. I will not buy these tires again.
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I bought these for my wife's bike. We wanted something that would last and allow her to ride on gravel, sand and still have good performance on the road. We have had them for about two and a half months and the sidewalls are already cracking. We have only put about 50 miles on the tires. This should not be happening so soon. I will not buy these tires again.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 5/28/2017by AnonymousDaily CommuterChicago, IL1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Smoother RideThese tires have made my ride so much smoother in the Chicago city streets than the previous mountain tires I had on previously. I am also able to get through rough terrarian ( rocks, muddy grass, etc...) when having to navigate around concrete.
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These tires have made my ride so much smoother in the Chicago city streets than the previous mountain tires I had on previously. I am also able to get through rough terrarian ( rocks, muddy grass, etc...) when having to navigate around concrete.
Review by Mitch RappReviewed 9/22/2020by Mitch RappCycling EnthusiastNYC1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Terrific Tire - Traveling Tough Tarmac Great Conti tire for cycling on the city streets of NYC and surrounding mountain bike trails. Good tread for both surfaces and tough sidewalls..
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Great Conti tire for cycling on the city streets of NYC and surrounding mountain bike trails. Good tread for both surfaces and tough sidewalls..
Review by TRACKS50Reviewed 4/1/2016by TRACKS50Cycling EnthusiastGALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Excellent quality very durable . I ride ten miles daily and have logged several hundred miles on these tires. Excellent construction and wearability.lots of tread left to go many more miles.I am a large powerful rider at 260 lbs. What's not to like ?
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I ride ten miles daily and have logged several hundred miles on these tires. Excellent construction and wearability.lots of tread left to go many more miles.I am a large powerful rider at 260 lbs. What's not to like ?
Review by AnonymousReviewed 12/21/2013by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastMiami Fl.3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.smooth, fast and cushy!!Urban mountain biking.. steps, parking garages, sidewalk trails..Very smooth and fast.
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Urban mountain biking.. steps, parking garages, sidewalk trails..Very smooth and fast.
Review by BobReviewed 9/19/2013by BobWalla walla1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Good valueRides smooth and steady
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Rides smooth and steady
Review by Dennis JohnsonReviewed 9/23/2012by Dennis JohnsonCycling EnthusiastSalem OR5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.Great urban tireI used these tires for street work for 10 years as a bike cop. Not light but pretty tough and good flat resistance. Enough tread to do mud without sliding all over the place. Roadies will not like the weight but for an urban tire, riding the gutters, side walks or wherever you have to ride, these are my choice. ( the ones I used were the gumwall)
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I used these tires for street work for 10 years as a bike cop. Not light but pretty tough and good flat resistance. Enough tread to do mud without sliding all over the place. Roadies will not like the weight but for an urban tire, riding the gutters, side walks or wherever you have to ride, these are my choice. ( the ones I used were the gumwall)
Review by JohnReviewed 6/28/2012by JohnCasual CyclistMesa, Az3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Good tire for meAs I said, a good tire as I ride on dirt hard pack trails and transition to the street.
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As I said, a good tire as I ride on dirt hard pack trails and transition to the street.
Review by LamboGhiniReviewed 6/12/2012by LamboGhiniCasual CyclistSan Francisco, CA5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.Very Good Tire For Intended PurposeI have had the 2.1 wide version for about 4 years and probably 300 leisurely miles. Most were on city streets with occasional forays onto dirt trails. With no sporting pretense, these are cushy and I think perfect for the way I ride.
On hard surfaces, the tire presents continuous road contact. Ride is quiet with apparently low rolling resistance. When ground is soft, the reverse knobby thread sinks in a bit and provides pretty good traction. Thread is hardly worn and should be good for at least another 300. I've not had a flat yet.
Some years ago I took a spill on smooth ground with a mono-layer of probably 3mm gravel (like ball bearings). I chose these tires with the thought of not repeating the same again with smooth road tires. The thread pattern should allow firm ground contact without the constant noise of normal knobbies. I've had good luck so far.
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I have had the 2.1 wide version for about 4 years and probably 300 leisurely miles. Most were on city streets with occasional forays onto dirt trails. With no sporting pretense, these are cushy and I think perfect for the way I ride.
On hard surfaces, the tire presents continuous road contact. Ride is quiet with apparently low rolling resistance. When ground is soft, the reverse knobby thread sinks in a bit and provides pretty good traction. Thread is hardly worn and should be good for at least another 300. I've not had a flat yet.
Some years ago I took a spill on smooth ground with a mono-layer of probably 3mm gravel (like ball bearings). I chose these tires with the thought of not repeating the same again with smooth road tires. The thread pattern should allow firm ground contact without the constant noise of normal knobbies. I've had good luck so far.
Review by Texas79603Reviewed 3/12/2012by Texas79603Competitive RacerMiami4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Super product. These tires allowed my wife to keep riding, good grip long wear!Changed tires on my wife's bike to allow less resistance as compared to her maxxis igniters. Shes so impressed I may put them on my mtn bike. I'd definitely purchase them again. Thanks
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Changed tires on my wife's bike to allow less resistance as compared to her maxxis igniters. Shes so impressed I may put them on my mtn bike. I'd definitely purchase them again. Thanks
Review by MaineBikahReviewed 2/28/2012by MaineBikahCycling EnthusiastGlacial, Me.7 of 8 customers found this review helpful.Great tire for gravel roads, some dirt, but really shine on pavement.I'm a roadie and still put over 500 miles a year on my old hardtail mountain bike. In the Spring, Maine roads can be brutal for a road bike, so I normally start the riding season on my mountain bike. I switched from a knobby to the Conti Town and Country (2.1) about 5 years ago and glad I did. They are perfect for any pavement and gravel trail. OK for sandy conditions. Smooth and very comfortable. Obviously, not for steep mountain trails. Durability is insane and no flats to top it off. Not sure if one could tell, but I really enjoy these tires.
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I'm a roadie and still put over 500 miles a year on my old hardtail mountain bike. In the Spring, Maine roads can be brutal for a road bike, so I normally start the riding season on my mountain bike. I switched from a knobby to the Conti Town and Country (2.1) about 5 years ago and glad I did. They are perfect for any pavement and gravel trail. OK for sandy conditions. Smooth and very comfortable. Obviously, not for steep mountain trails. Durability is insane and no flats to top it off. Not sure if one could tell, but I really enjoy these tires.
Review by rear round commuterReviewed 2/16/2012by rear round commuterCycling EnthusiastPortland, OR4 of 5 customers found this review helpful.Good tire for commuting on city streets.This is a kevlar bead tire that works great for commuting on city streets with good traction but slick enough to move fast!
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This is a kevlar bead tire that works great for commuting on city streets with good traction but slick enough to move fast!
Review by 1man3jobsReviewed 9/21/2010by 1man3jobsCasual CyclistFlorida9 of 10 customers found this review helpful.Many, Many MilesPurchased two sets for two differnt bikes. Faster than an dirt tire but was looking for something with a bit less rolling resistance. I have had these tires for years and have well over 2000 miles (all road) on them. Although I think there are a few miles left on them I a switching to a 26x1.3 tire with an 80 psi rating (slick). I would buy these again if I wanted a tire that would last...and last....and last.
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Purchased two sets for two differnt bikes. Faster than an dirt tire but was looking for something with a bit less rolling resistance. I have had these tires for years and have well over 2000 miles (all road) on them. Although I think there are a few miles left on them I a switching to a 26x1.3 tire with an 80 psi rating (slick). I would buy these again if I wanted a tire that would last...and last....and last.
Review by blaiddwynReviewed 10/17/2009by blaiddwynCasual CyclistSan Francisco, USA21 of 22 customers found this review helpful.We call 'em 'Cop Tires' - They're quiet, fast and sticky... I love 'em.They used to be gum-wall in the photo now they're black, and the sidewalls would rot out from air pollution, or whatever LONG before I could wear the tread out... NEVER got a puncture - they actually reject stuff like broken glass so forcefully to the side that it's alarming. On the fat side for sure, yet rolling resistance is nil you'll be coasting on these long after the knobbly guys are peddling their legs off, and they are effectively silent no more deafening 'pick-up truck' racket. Can't imagine a better city tire for a MTB, and they go well enough off road for occasional excursions - an excellent trade-off in my book. I'll never buy anything else as long as they keep making these, and will forever go out of my way if need be to find them.
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They used to be gum-wall in the photo now they're black, and the sidewalls would rot out from air pollution, or whatever LONG before I could wear the tread out... NEVER got a puncture - they actually reject stuff like broken glass so forcefully to the side that it's alarming. On the fat side for sure, yet rolling resistance is nil you'll be coasting on these long after the knobbly guys are peddling their legs off, and they are effectively silent no more deafening 'pick-up truck' racket. Can't imagine a better city tire for a MTB, and they go well enough off road for occasional excursions - an excellent trade-off in my book. I'll never buy anything else as long as they keep making these, and will forever go out of my way if need be to find them.
Review by PeterReviewed 9/17/2009by PeterCycling EnthusiastMinneapolis, MN.11 of 15 customers found this review helpful.Long HaulI've been running the 26x2.1 tires on my cargo bike all summer and have been very happy with them. I like the larger air volume and smoother tread on this tire and have not had a flat yet either.
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I've been running the 26x2.1 tires on my cargo bike all summer and have been very happy with them. I like the larger air volume and smoother tread on this tire and have not had a flat yet either.
Review by VA BIKERReviewed 6/17/2009by VA BIKERCasual CyclistDumfries VA35 of 46 customers found this review helpful.Not so fastThese would be great street ties except for the fact that the side walls rip out after about 600 miles
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These would be great street ties except for the fact that the side walls rip out after about 600 miles
Review by bvaheyReviewed 6/19/2020by bvaheyCycling EnthusiastCTSturdy valueeasy rolling yet decent grip in wetdirt. good value. will see how many miles they provide.
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easy rolling yet decent grip in wetdirt. good value. will see how many miles they provide.
Review by SeantallReviewed 7/22/2014by SeantallCycling EnthusiastPortland, OR3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Great commuting or touring tireI've been riding these tires (the 1.9) for several months now on an old mountain bike setup for commuting/errands/etc. They're large enough to run low pressure which makes the less-than-ideal streets of Portland's outer Eastside a little smoother. Plus, lower pressure means less chance of flats! They're pretty tough without being overly heavy. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for 26 road-oriented tires. I'd tour, commute, or take casual rides on them any day. The price is good too!
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I've been riding these tires (the 1.9) for several months now on an old mountain bike setup for commuting/errands/etc. They're large enough to run low pressure which makes the less-than-ideal streets of Portland's outer Eastside a little smoother. Plus, lower pressure means less chance of flats! They're pretty tough without being overly heavy. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for 26 road-oriented tires. I'd tour, commute, or take casual rides on them any day. The price is good too!