CONTACT Spike 120 vs Ruban review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Continental CONTACT Spike 120 vs Continental Ruban tyres. Both manufactured by the same brand Continental, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Continental CONTACT Spike 120 is better for Urban/Tour activities, Continental Ruban is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to Mountainbike Tires activities.

CONTACT Spike 120

Ruban

Safety during cold and dark seasons: The spikes guarantee traction, the reflective stripes ensure visibility. Maintain full control of your bicycle even in turns and hard stops.Choose between 120 or 240 spikes.

The energy-saving SUV allrounder that gets you to both Rural and Urban. The partner for your commute, running errands and the weekend tour.

Our recommendation for snow and icy roads

From Rural to Urban

Safety during cold and dark seasons: The spikes guarantee traction, the reflective stripes ensure visibility. Maintain full control of your bicycle even in turns and hard stops.Choose between 120 or 240 spikes.

The energy-saving SUV allrounder that gets you to both Rural and Urban. The partner for your commute, running errands and the weekend tour.

Features

SafetySystem Breaker
Puncture protection with a system
The SafetySystem Breaker is made up of Kevlarreinforced, high-strength nylon fabric. Puncture and cut-resistant but nevertheless light and flexible, the tire adjusts quickly to the surface below. Without raising the weight or rolling resistance noticeably, it protects the carcass against foreign objects and contributes to a longer lifespan of the tire. Tires with the SafetySystem Breaker also provide good comfort properties.
eBike
Suitable for E-Bikes
For our E-Bike tire we fall back on over 100 years‘ experience with moped and motorcycle tires. All of our city/trekking tires are rated to a standard speed of at least 25 km/h. Those tires marked e50 are also certified for S-Pedelecs. With their high quality structure, puncture protection is high and the rolling resistance is low offering protection from premature wear brought about by the additional driving force.

Features

Tubeless Ready
Our carcass construction is robust and impervious against damage and penetration from foreign objects. The result: versatile, low weight and an attractive design. In addition, tires made using this technology can also be used as Tubeless or with an inner tube.
We recommend the usage of our Revo-Sealant.
Shieldwall system
The ShieldWall system combines the optimum combination of high puncture protection and the low rolling resistance with low weight. This is made possible by an additional, all-round puncture protection layer, which consists of a finely woven cross fabric. This gives the tire a high resistance to punctures and damage. Despite its additional ply, the tire has a very good damping property and a high degree of flexibility to adapt perfectly to the ground. The revolutionary tubeless ready bead allows easy and uncomplicated mounting of the tire. For best results in sealing and in use, we recommend the use of the new Continental RevoSealant sealant.
E25
Suitable for E-Bikes
For our E-Bike tyre we fall back on over 100 years’ experience with moped and motorcycle tires. All of our city/trekking tires are rated to a standard speed of at least 25 km/h. Those tires marked e50 are also certified for S-Pedelecs. With their high quality structure, puncture protection is high and the rolling resistance is low offering protection from premature wear brought about by the additional driving force.
PureGrip Compound
The advanced new compound
Based on activated silica compounds, this technology was originally intended as an performance level compound, but after intensive development at our Korbach Research and Development Department Facility, an advanced new compound with outstanding grip and cross-country properties was developed. This new rubber mix, given the self explanatory name “PureGrip”, is ranked just behind our BlackChili Compound and is being used in our performance products both in the road and mountain bike sectors. Whilst providing great grip, it is also long lasting and highly durable – both characteristics of Continental tires, which are exclusively manufactured in the factory in Hefei (Asia).

Usage

Technologies

Specifications

"29"

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ETRTO: 65 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.60 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 910 PSI: 44

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ETRTO: 65 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.60 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 910 PSI: 44

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ETRTO: 65 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.60 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 905 PSI: 44

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ETRTO: 58 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.30 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 845 PSI: 55

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ETRTO: 58 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.30 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 840 PSI: 55

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ETRTO: 58 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.30 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 850 PSI: 55

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ETRTO: 54 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.10 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 695 PSI: 58

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ETRTO: 54 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.10 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 705 PSI: 58

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ETRTO: 54 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.10 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 695 PSI: 58

"27.5"

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ETRTO: 65 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.60 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 865 PSI: 44

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ETRTO: 65 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.60 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 865 PSI: 44

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ETRTO: 65 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.60 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 855 PSI: 44

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ETRTO: 58 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.30 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 795 PSI: 55

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ETRTO: 58 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.30 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 805 PSI: 55

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ETRTO: 58 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.30 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 795 PSI: 55

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ETRTO: 54 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.10 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 650 PSI: 58

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ETRTO: 54 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.10 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 655 PSI: 58

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ETRTO: 54 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.10 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 665 PSI: 58

CONTACT Spike 120 vs Ruban review

Features

SafetySystem Breaker

eBike

Features

Tubeless Ready

Shieldwall system

E25

PureGrip Compound

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"29"

"27.5"