CONTACT Plus City vs Receptor review

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

CONTACT Plus City

Receptor

on E-Bikes and rental bikes, exactly the right type of tire to comfortably explore the city without mishaphighest puncture protection and efficient rolling characteristicseconomical and energy conserving tireECE-R75 certified

Out and about in town

Semi-slick gravel tire

on E-Bikes and rental bikes, exactly the right type of tire to comfortably explore the city without mishaphighest puncture protection and efficient rolling characteristicseconomical and energy conserving tireECE-R75 certified

The Maxxis Receptor is a semi-slick gravel tire designed for riding on pavement, hard-packed dirt roads, and light gravel. With its low profile center tread, the Receptor rolls easily no matter the surface. Small side knobs provide cornering traction in loose over hard terrain.

Features

E50
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.
SafetyPlus
The specialist tire for fast e-bikes and rental bikes
For E-bikes, we have combined the SafetySystem Breaker with a highly elastic material. The result is an extremely puncture and cut resistant casing which, thanks to its high elasticity, gives especially low rolling resistance, saving battery power and the environment. The breaker also meets the demands of the higher speed e-bikes, of up to 50 km/h. The breaker is also adapted for the higher acceleration torque of e-bikes as well as the faster cornering speeds. The specialist tire for fast e-bikes and rental bikes.

Features

120 TPI tubeless ready casing
Dual compound
EXO sidewall protection

Usage

Gravel

Technologies

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.

Specifications

"28"

Article: 0101343
ETRTO: 47 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.75 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1130 PSI: 58

Article: 0101340
ETRTO: 42 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.60 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 990 PSI: 73

Article: 0101336
ETRTO: 37 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 3/8 X 1 5/8 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 900 PSI: 87

"27.5"

Article: 0101335
ETRTO: 55 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.20 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1270 PSI: 58

"26"

Article: 0101334
ETRTO: 55 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.20 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1230 PSI: 58

Article: 0101331
ETRTO: 47 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.75 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1000 PSI: 58

Specifications

650

Part #: TB00300400
Size: 650X47B Etrto: 47-584 Tpi: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 484 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: DIRT ROAD/GRAVEL

700

Part #: TB00325300
Size: 700X40C Etrto: 40-622 Tpi: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 429 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: DIRT ROAD/GRAVEL

CONTACT Plus City vs Receptor review

Features

E50

SafetyPlus

Features

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"28"

"27.5"

"26"

Specifications

650

700