eRuban Plus vs Hookworm review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Continental eRuban Plus vs Maxxis Hookworm tyres. Both manufactured by different brands, Continental and Maxxis respectively, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Continental eRuban Plus is better for Mountainbike Tires activities, Maxxis Hookworm is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to bmx activities.

eRuban Plus

Hookworm

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

From Rural to Urban

Tough enough for the meanest streets.

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

As the original urban assault tire, the Maxxis Hookworm is no stranger to the mean streets. The bead-to-bead tread design provides durability and traction in harsh environments. The Hookworm is also a great solution for cargo bikes, pedicabs, or any application where a tough tire is needed.

Features

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).
PolyX Breaker
Puncture-defence
With our PolyX Breaker®, we bring our car expertise to the bicycle tire segment: Polyester has been used successfully for years in car tires and been tried and tested many times. The extremely resistant polyester fibre is woven tightly crosswise. In this way, a very high fabric density is reached which not only makes the Breaker more resistant to foreign objects but is also especially resistant to punctures. The rolling resistance is also not negatively affected by the PolyX Breaker®.
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.
Plus Breaker
Maximum safety
Between the tread and the carcass, a puncture protection of highly elastic special rubber is used. This practically impenetrable puncture protection successfully defies all types of foreign objects from getting to the inner tube below. Even a drawing pin cannot get through. Tires with Plus Breaker can be seen in almost every segment nowadays: Whether racing cycles, MTB or city/trekking, the Plus Breaker guarantees maximum safety without negatively affecting the cycle properties of the tire. The consistency of the breaker has been adjusted so that the tire does not feel spongy when cornering. The Plus Breaker is true puncture protection. Please read the air pressure instructions!

Features

Single compound
60 TPI casing

Usage

Flat

Park

Street

Vert

Technologies

Specifications

"29"

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ETRTO: 65 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.60 Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 965 PSI: 44

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ETRTO: 65 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.60 Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 970 PSI: 44

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ETRTO: 58 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.30 Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 890 PSI: 55

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ETRTO: 58 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.30 Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 895 PSI: 55

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ETRTO: 54 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.10 Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 740 PSI: 58

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ETRTO: 54 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.10 Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 745 PSI: 58

"27.5"

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ETRTO: 65 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.60 Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 915 PSI: 44

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ETRTO: 65 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.60 Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 910 PSI: 44

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ETRTO: 58 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.30 Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 850 PSI: 55

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ETRTO: 58 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.30 Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 840 PSI: 55

Specifications

20

Part #: TB29461000
Size: 20X1.95 Etrto: 53-406 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 695 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 110 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: BMX

26

Part #: TB74255100
Size: 26X2.50 Etrto: 63-559 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 1055 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 65 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: URBAN

27.5

Part #: TB00327100
Size: 27.5X2.50 Etrto: 63-584 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 1093 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 65 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: URBAN

29

Part #: TB96805000
Size: 29X2.50 Etrto: 63-622 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 1161 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 65 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: URBAN

eRuban Plus vs Hookworm review

Features

PureGrip Compound

PolyX Breaker

E50

Plus Breaker

Features

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"29"

"27.5"

Specifications

20

26

27.5

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