CONTACT Speed vs Grand Sport Race review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Continental CONTACT Speed vs Continental Grand Sport Race tyres. Both manufactured by the same brand Continental, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Continental CONTACT Speed is better for Urban/Tour activities, Continental Grand Sport Race is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to Race Tires activities.

CONTACT Speed

Grand Sport Race

The perfect choice for the city speedsters, single-speed bikes and fitness bikes.With its double layer of fabric breaker, the light-weight design and its roughened slick tread it shines especially on tarmac.

This all-rounder is ready for every challenge, even the biggest ones.Proven racing tire contour for responsive handling and secure grip.

Unites speed and comfort in one tire

Race performance in tours and competitions

The perfect choice for the city speedsters, single-speed bikes and fitness bikes.With its double layer of fabric breaker, the light-weight design and its roughened slick tread it shines especially on tarmac.

This all-rounder is ready for every challenge, even the biggest ones.Proven racing tire contour for responsive handling and secure grip.

Features

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.
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.

Features

NyTechBreaker
Nylon fabric in the performance sector
Our new NyTech Puncture Protection has been developed based on the proven Continental SafetySystem Breaker. Its nylon fabric makes it resistant to punctures and cuts like Kevlar reinforced high strength fibres, but offers lower rolling resistance and reduced weight. The NyTech breaker sits between the SafetySystem and the PolyX Breaker® as a more effective puncture protection casing in the performance sector.
PureGrip Compound
The advanced new compound
Based on activated silica compounds, this technology was originally intended as an performance level compound, but after intensive development at our Korbach Research and Development Department Facility, an advanced new compound with outstanding grip and cross-country properties was developed. This new rubber mix, given the self explanatory name “PureGrip”, is ranked just behind our BlackChili Compound and is being used in our performance products both in the road and mountain bike sectors. Whilst providing great grip, it is also long lasting and highly durable – both characteristics of Continental tires, which are exclusively manufactured in the factory in Hefei (Asia).

Usage

Technologies

Specifications

"28"

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ETRTO: 42 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.60 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 590 PSI: 87

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ETRTO: 42 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.60 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 590 PSI: 87

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ETRTO: 37 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 3/8 X 1 5/8 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 500 PSI: 87

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ETRTO: 37 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 3/8 X 1 5/8 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 500 PSI: 87

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ETRTO: 32 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 1/4 X 1 3/4 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 485 PSI: 87

Article: 0101406
ETRTO: 32 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 1/4 X 1 3/4 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 485 PSI: 87

Article: 0101403
ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 5/8 X 1 1/8 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 425 PSI: 102

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ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 5/8 X 1 1/8 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 425 PSI: 102

"27.5"

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ETRTO: 50 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 700 PSI: 65

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ETRTO: 50 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 700 PSI: 65

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ETRTO: 32 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 1.25 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 470 PSI: 87

"26"

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ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 665 PSI: 58

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ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 665 PSI: 58

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ETRTO: 42 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.60 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 540 PSI: 87

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ETRTO: 42 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.60 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 540 PSI: 87

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ETRTO: 32 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.30 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 430 PSI: 87

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ETRTO: 32 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.30 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 430 PSI: 87

"20"

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ETRTO: 28 - 406 Dimension: 20 X 1.10 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 265 PSI: 87

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ETRTO: 28 - 406 Dimension: 20 X 1.10 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 265 PSI: 87

CONTACT Speed vs Grand Sport Race review

Features

SafetySystem Breaker

eBike

Features

NyTechBreaker

PureGrip Compound

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"28"

"27.5"

"26"

"20"