Ardent Race vs Super Sport Plus review

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

Ardent Race

Super Sport Plus

Fast on tarmac and bicycle paths with its special slick tread pattern.Longevity and high puncture protection are the main focus.A reliable companion also for newcomers to cycling.

A meaty XC tread

Fixie or racing bike? Super fast and super reliable from A to B

The Maxxis Ardent Race shares many features with the Ikon – small, ramped center tread – but offers improved cornering performance with more substantial side knobs.

Fast on tarmac and bicycle paths with its special slick tread pattern.Longevity and high puncture protection are the main focus.A reliable companion also for newcomers to cycling.

Features

EXO sidewall protection
60 TPI or 120 TPI casing options
Dual compound or 3C MaxxSpeed options
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below

Features

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!

Usage

XC (Cross Country)

Trail

Usage

Technologies

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.
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.
3C MaxxSpeed Used primarily in cross country and enduro tires, the two compounds in the outer layer are specially formulated to reduce rolling resistance and optimize treadwear and traction.

Technologies

Specifications

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Part #: TB72374100
Size: 26X2.20 ETRTO: 56-559 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 686 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

27.5

Part #: TB85918100
Size: 27.5X2.20 ETRTO: 56-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 714 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB85945100
Size: 27.5X2.35 ETRTO: 60-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 730 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

29

Part #: TB96742100
Size: 29X2.20 ETRTO: 56-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 767 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96726100
Size: 29X2.35 ETRTO: 60-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 786 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Specifications

"27"

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ETRTO: 32 - 630 Dimension: 27 X 1 1/4 Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black TPI: 3/84 g: 635 PSI: 102

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ETRTO: 28 - 630 Dimension: 27 X 1 1/8 Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black TPI: 3/84 g: 590 PSI: 116

"28"

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ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 28C Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black TPI: 3/84 g: 565 PSI: 116

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ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black TPI: 3/84 g: 485 PSI: 120

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ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable TPI: 3/84 g: 425 PSI: 120

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ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable TPI: 3/84 g: 380 PSI: 120

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ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black TPI: 3/84 g: 440 PSI: 120

Ardent Race vs Super Sport Plus review

Features

Features

Plus Breaker

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

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27.5

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Specifications

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