Ardent Race vs Terra Trail review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Maxxis Ardent Race vs Continental Terra Trail 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 Terra Trail is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to Cross Tires activities.

Ardent Race

Terra Trail

A meaty XC tread

For your way off-road. For more comfort. For the adventure.

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

For your way off-road. For more comfort. For the adventure. Be it the long tour, or the shortcut on your way home. The new gravel Terra series by Continental gets you there. Made to get you over rough and smooth.Choose alter road, choose Terra.

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

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.
ProTection
Further details

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

26

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

"28"

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ETRTO: 40 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 40C Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/transparent skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 460 PSI: 73

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ETRTO: 40 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 40C Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/cream skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 450 PSI: 73

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ETRTO: 40 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 40C Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 455 PSI: 73

"27.5"

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ETRTO: 40 - 584 Dimension: 650 X 40B Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/cream skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 430 PSI: 73

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ETRTO: 40 - 584 Dimension: 650 X 40B Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/transparent skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 445 PSI: 73

Article: 0101715
ETRTO: 40 - 584 Dimension: 650 X 40B Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 430 PSI: 73

Ardent Race vs Terra Trail review

Features

Features

Tubeless Ready

ProTection

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

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27.5

29

Specifications

"28"

"27.5"