Aspen vs Terra Speed review

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

Aspen

Terra Speed

Our go-to XC race tire

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

The Maxxis Aspen is one of our premier XC race tires. A low center tread height allows the Aspen to roll quickly but substantial – for XC – side knobs provide cornering traction.

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

Wide Trail (WT) sizes optimized for 30mm inner width rims
EXO sidewall protection
60 TPI or 120 TPI casing options
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below
Dual compound

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)

Usage

Technologies

Wide Trail XC (WT XC) MAXXIS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU USE WIDE TRAIL XC TIRES WITH A 25-30MM WIDE RIM (30MM IS OPTIMAL). MAXXIS RECOMMENDS A MINIMUM OF 6MM CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TIRE AND ALL PARTS OF THE BICYCLE FRAME AND FORK.
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

27.5

Part #: TB00144100
Size: 27.5X2.25 ETRTO: 57-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 606 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

29

Part #: TB96895500
Size: 29X2.25 ETRTO: 57-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 653 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00211500
Size: 29X2.40WT ETRTO: 61-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 721 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 50 Tech: 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/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 465 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: 465 PSI: 73

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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: 475 PSI: 73

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ETRTO: 35 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 35C Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 360 PSI: 73

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ETRTO: 35 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 35C Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/cream skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 360 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: 450 PSI: 73

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ETRTO: 40 - 584 Dimension: 650 X 40B Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 450 PSI: 73

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ETRTO: 35 - 584 Dimension: 650 X 35B Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/cream skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 345 PSI: 73

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ETRTO: 35 - 584 Dimension: 650 X 35B Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 335 PSI: 73

Aspen vs Terra Speed review

Features

Features

Tubeless Ready

ProTection

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

27.5

29

Specifications

"28"

"27.5"