CONTACT Plus vs Velocita review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Continental CONTACT Plus vs Maxxis Velocita 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 is better for Urban/Tour activities, Maxxis Velocita is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to gravel and hybrid activities.

CONTACT Plus

Velocita

An allrounder on any type of roads and paths that enhances every bike. Thanks to the plus in puncture protection, nobody will be left behind with a flat tire.ECE-R75-certified, designated for usage on e-bikes up to 50km/h.

All you would expect from a comfortable tire

High-performance slick

An allrounder on any type of roads and paths that enhances every bike. Thanks to the plus in puncture protection, nobody will be left behind with a flat tire.ECE-R75-certified, designated for usage on e-bikes up to 50km/h.

The Velocita features a knurled center tread and transitions to a file tread along the edges for confidence in the corners. Ideal for riders who want a high-volume, lightweight slick for their gravel or all-road bike.

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

Dual compound
60 TPI or 120 TPI casing options
SilkShield or EXO puncture protection
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below

Usage

Hard pack

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.
SilkShield SilkShield offers protection from bead to bead whereas Silkworm is found under the tread only. SilkShield provides an additional level of protection for sidewalls as well as under the tread.
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"

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ETRTO: 42 - 635 Dimension: 28 X 1 1/2 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1070 PSI: 65

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ETRTO: 47 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.75 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1150 PSI: 58

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ETRTO: 42 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.60 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1050 PSI: 73

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ETRTO: 40 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.50 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1025 PSI: 94

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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: 980 PSI: 85

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ETRTO: 32 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 1/4 X 1 3/4 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 750 PSI: 85

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ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 5/8 X 1 1/8 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 645 PSI: 102

"27.5"

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ETRTO: 42 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 1 1/2 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 990 PSI: 65

"26"

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ETRTO: 47 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.75 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1040 PSI: 58

"24"

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ETRTO: 47 - 507 Dimension: 24 X 1.75 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 940 PSI: 58

CONTACT Plus vs Velocita review

Features

E50

SafetyPlus

Features

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

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