CONTACT Cruiser vs Rekon Race review

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

CONTACT Cruiser

Rekon Race

Voluminous lifestyle tire featuring high comfort for a high performance especially on tarmac. A fabric breaker provides light-rolling puncture protection.Available in different colors and dimensions.

Chic Cruiser

Semi-slick XC race tread

Voluminous lifestyle tire featuring high comfort for a high performance especially on tarmac. A fabric breaker provides light-rolling puncture protection.Available in different colors and dimensions.

The Maxxis Rekon Race is a semi-slick XC race tire that features the lowest profile tread in our XC line. It is a great choice for dry XC trails and short track racing.

Features

eBike
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.
SafetySystem Breaker
Puncture protection with a system
The SafetySystem Breaker is made up of Kevlarreinforced, high-strength nylon fabric. Puncture and cut-resistant but nevertheless light and flexible, the tire adjusts quickly to the surface below. Without raising the weight or rolling resistance noticeably, it protects the carcass against foreign objects and contributes to a longer lifespan of the tire. Tires with the SafetySystem Breaker also provide good comfort properties.

Features

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

Usage

XC (Cross Country)

Technologies

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
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.

Specifications

"28"

Article: 0101522
ETRTO: 55 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.20 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: grey/grey Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1025 PSI: 65

Article: 0101521
ETRTO: 55 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.20 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: brown/brown Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1025 PSI: 65

Article: 0101520
ETRTO: 55 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.20 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: cream/cream Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1025 PSI: 65

Article: 0101519
ETRTO: 55 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.20 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1025 PSI: 65

Article: 0101518
ETRTO: 50 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: grey/grey Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 960 PSI: 65

Article: 0101517
ETRTO: 50 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: brown/brown Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 960 PSI: 65

Article: 0101516
ETRTO: 50 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: cream/cream Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 960 PSI: 65

Article: 0101515
ETRTO: 50 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 960 PSI: 65

"27.5"

Article: 0101753
ETRTO: 60 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.40 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1025 PSI: 58

"26"

Article: 0101511
ETRTO: 55 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.20 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 905 PSI: 65

Article: 0101512
ETRTO: 55 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.20 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: cream/cream Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 905 PSI: 65

Article: 0101514
ETRTO: 55 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.20 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: grey/grey Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 905 PSI: 65

Article: 0101513
ETRTO: 55 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.20 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: brown/brown Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 905 PSI: 65

Article: 0101507
ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 850 PSI: 65

Article: 0101508
ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: cream/cream Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 850 PSI: 65

Article: 0101510
ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: grey/grey Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 850 PSI: 65

Article: 0101509
ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: brown/brown Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 850 PSI: 65

"20"

Article: 0101754
ETRTO: 50 - 406 Dimension: 20 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 615 PSI: 73

Specifications

27.5

Part #: TB00244600
Size: 27.5X2.25 ETRTO: 57-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 634 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00230500
Size: 27.5X2.35 ETRTO: 60-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 707 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

29

Part #: TB00229000
Size: 29X2.25 ETRTO: 57-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 759 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00046300
Size: 29X2.25 ETRTO: 57-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 695 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00219800
Size: 29X2.35 ETRTO: 60-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 829 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00139800
Size: 29X2.35 ETRTO: 60-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 762 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00211100
Size: 29X2.40WT ETRTO: 61-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 765 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 50 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

CONTACT Cruiser vs Rekon Race review

Features

eBike

SafetySystem Breaker

Features

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"28"

"27.5"

"26"

"20"

Specifications

27.5

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