Der Kaiser Projekt Apex vs Top CONTACT II review

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

Der Kaiser Projekt Apex

Top CONTACT II

Premium-allrounder: Riding fast and safe on the road, gravel or forest paths. Outstanding rolling characteristics fostered by a broad central tread pattern and a high-end fabric breaker.ECE-R75-certified: Recommended for e-bikes up to 50km/h.

The Emperor's racing gear

The proven fast trekking all-rounder

Race tire with efficient propulsion, phenomenal braking power and precise handling on bends.The profile design derived directly from the toughest World Cup courses.

Premium-allrounder: Riding fast and safe on the road, gravel or forest paths. Outstanding rolling characteristics fostered by a broad central tread pattern and a high-end fabric breaker.ECE-R75-certified: Recommended for e-bikes up to 50km/h.

Features

BlackChili
It’s all about how you mix it
With our unique tread compound, which is produced only in Germany, we have revolutionised the sport of cycling. With the legendary BlackChili Compound we have answered the eternal question of the best balance of grip and rolling resistance for cycling.
Regular test wins confirm the measureable and noticeable advantages for the cyclist, established in the laboratory and on the road. The latest polymers as well as specially developed carbon black particles and filler materials guarantee unique performance
Further details
Apex
Further details

Features

E50
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.
Vectran
The benchmark in puncture protection
Vectran™ is a synthetically manufactured high-tech fibre from a natural model. Like spider silk, Vectran™ is a liquid-crystalline polymer (LCP). Vectran™ is spun from the melted liquid polymer Vectra and processed further to a multi-strand thread. Spider silk like Vectran™ has an enormous tear resistance at a very low weight: Exactly the right properties to process into a premium Continental bicycle tire as a puncture protection insert. A Vectran™ Breaker is lighter, more flexible and protects more effectively against cuts than the comparable nylon breaker. Vectran™ Breaker does not adversely affect the rolling resistance.

Usage

Technologies

Specifications

"29"

Article: 0101721
ETRTO: 60 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.40 Technology: Apex Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 6/360 BlackChili: g: 1225 PSI: 51

"27.5"

Article: 0101722
ETRTO: 60 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.40 Technology: Apex Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 6/360 BlackChili: g: 1150 PSI: 51

"26"

Article: 0101723
ETRTO: 60 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.40 Technology: Apex Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 6/360 BlackChili: g: 1100 PSI: 51

Specifications

"28"

Article: 0100439
ETRTO: 47 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.75 Technology: Vectran Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 770 PSI: 65

Article: 0100358
ETRTO: 42 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.60 Technology: Vectran Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 760 PSI: 85

Article: 0100441
ETRTO: 37 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 3/8 X 1 5/8 Technology: Vectran Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 610 PSI: 85

Article: 0100573
ETRTO: 32 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 1/4 X 1 3/4 Technology: Vectran Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 525 PSI: 85

Article: 0100615
ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 5/8 X 1 1/8 Technology: Vectran Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 470 PSI: 102

"26"

Article: 0101735
ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: Vectran Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 735 PSI: 65

Der Kaiser Projekt Apex vs Top CONTACT II review

Features

BlackChili

Apex

Features

E50

Vectran

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"29"

"27.5"

"26"

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"28"

"26"