Ruban vs Shorty review

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

Ruban

Shorty

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

Versatile mid-spike for soft terrain

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

After gathering years of data and feedback from our World Cup Downhill and Enduro World Series athletes, the Shorty is completely new for 2021. The knob layout has been altered to improve wet traction, cornering performance, and mud shedding abilities. The narrower 2.40″ casing improves frame and fork clearance for when things get really sloppy and reduces weight.

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).

Features

3C MaxxTerra and 3C MaxxGrip compound options
Wide Trail (WT) casing optimized for 30-35mm wide rims
Tubeless ready (TR) casing
Trail, enduro, and downhill specs available

Usage

Trail

Enduro

Downhill

Technologies

3C MaxxTerra An intermediate compound configuration used in select mountain tires. 3C MaxxTerra is softer and offers more traction than 3C MaxxSpeed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than MaxxGrip.
Double Down (DD) DoubleDown (DD) is the next step in the evolution of the dual-ply tire casing for enduro racing. Two 120 TPI casing layers reinforced with a butyl insert provide the enduro racer with the support and protection of a downhill tire, but in a lighter package.
EXO An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tires. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tire remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky, treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high.
Tubeless Ready Tubeless tires provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tire; and less chance of flatting because there is no tube. Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tires: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tire will void the warranty.
3C MaxxGrip 3C MaxxGrip uses the softest rubber compounds to offer the ultimate in grip and slow rebound properties for unparalleled traction in downhill applications.
Wide Trail Wide Trail (WT) construction optimizes the tire’s tread layout and profile on today’s modern, wider rims. Traditional tires are designed around older, narrower rims and can create an overly square tire profile, leading to less than optimal performance. WT tires are optimized for a 35mm inner rim width but are proven to work over a range from 30-35mm inner rim widths, depending on the rider’s preference. Maxxis Wide Trail XC tires are optimized for use with 30mm internal width rims, but they will perform well on rims as narrow as 25mm. Maxxis does not recommend rims wider than 30mm or narrower than 25mm

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

Specifications

27.5

Part #: TB00325200
Size: 27.5X2.40WT ETRTO: 61-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 965 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00325000
Size: 27.5X2.40WT ETRTO: 61-584 TPI: 60X2 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1236 Compound: 3C MAXXGRIP Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/DH/TR Color: BLACK Application: DOWNHILL

Part #: TB00325100
Size: 27.5X2.40WT ETRTO: 61-584 TPI: 120X2 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1158 Compound: 3C MAXXGRIP Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/DD/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

29

Part #: TB00311800
Size: 29X2.40WT ETRTO: 61-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1032 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00265900
Size: 29X2.40WT ETRTO: 61-622 TPI: 60X2 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1316 Compound: 3C MAXXGRIP Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/DH/TR Color: BLACK Application: DOWNHILL

Part #: TB00312200
Size: 29X2.40WT ETRTO: 61-622 TPI: 120X2 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1233 Compound: 3C MAXXGRIP Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/DD/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Ruban vs Shorty review

Features

Tubeless Ready

Shieldwall system

E25

PureGrip Compound

Features

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

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"27.5"

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