CONTACT Travel vs Overdrive review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Continental CONTACT Travel vs Maxxis Overdrive tyres. Both manufactured by different brands, Continental and Maxxis respectively, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Continental CONTACT Travel is better for Urban/Tour activities, Maxxis Overdrive is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to hybrid activities.

CONTACT Travel

Overdrive

Your companion for endurance rides on touring and all terrain bikes.Additional sidewall protection makes the carcass extremely resistant and durable.Also available as foldable version to take it with you on tour.

Your ticket around the world: The globetrotter

For all-weather trekking and commuting

Your companion for endurance rides on touring and all terrain bikes.Additional sidewall protection makes the carcass extremely resistant and durable.Also available as foldable version to take it with you on tour.

Created to meet the demands of the European trekking market, the Overdrive has a grooved slick design for all-weather application, as well as a K2 breaker to provide excellent protection from encounters

Features

DuraSkin
To roll with the punches
Tires with DuraSkin® sidewall protection have to be able to roll with the punches. They are used under the harshest conditions. On messenger bikes, the tires skid along curbs; on touring bikes, they cross continents without wearing out. In racing cycling, they have to endure tough tests such as the Paris-Roubaix. The high-quality polyamide fabric protects the tire casing against the worst conditions. These tires stand out thanks to their brown sidewalls.
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.

Features

K2 Puncture Protection
Reflective stripe
City/touring tire
Grooved slick design – front or rear

Usage

Technologies

MaxxShield MaxxShield represents the ultimate in flat protection. We begin with our SilkShield bead-to-bead protection and add our K2 (Aramid Composite) layer under the tread for unparalleled durability.
K2 Available in select tires, this Maxxis-exclusive fabric provides greater puncture protection than aramid. The addition of this lightweight and supple material ensures that ride quality and performance remain unsurpassed.

Specifications

"28"

Article: 0101505
ETRTO: 50 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black TPI: 3/180 g: 845 PSI: 58

Article: 0101506
ETRTO: 50 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 845 PSI: 58

Article: 0101504
ETRTO: 42 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.60 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 620 PSI: 85

Article: 0101503
ETRTO: 42 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.60 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 620 PSI: 85

Article: 0101500
ETRTO: 37 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 3/8 X 1 5/8 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 575 PSI: 85

Article: 0101502
ETRTO: 37 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 3/8 X 1 5/8 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 510 PSI: 85

Article: 0101501
ETRTO: 37 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 3/8 X 1 5/8 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 575 PSI: 85

"26"

Article: 0101498
ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black TPI: 3/180 g: 760 PSI: 58

Article: 0101499
ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 760 PSI: 58

Article: 0101494
ETRTO: 47 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.75 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 670 PSI: 80

Article: 0101497
ETRTO: 47 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.75 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 590 PSI: 80

Article: 0101496
ETRTO: 47 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.75 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 670 PSI: 80

Specifications

27.5

Part #: TB90905100
Size: 27.5X1.65 Etrto: 42-584 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 535 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 80 Tech: SILKWORM/REF Color: BLACK Application: HYBRID

700

Part #: TB95688700
Size: 700X38C Etrto: 40-622 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 544 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 75 Tech: K2/REF Color: BLACK Application: HYBRID

CONTACT Travel vs Overdrive review

Features

DuraSkin

SafetySystem Breaker

Features

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"28"

"26"

Specifications

27.5

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