CONTACT Urban vs Ardent Race review

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

CONTACT Urban

Ardent Race

Cycling on the City Pulse

A meaty XC tread

Premium mobility for design enthusiasts.Urban profile packed with the latest technology.The perfect symbiosis between light-rolling and puncture protection reflected in this specialized tire designed for the City Jungle.Faster? Not a problem with approval for E-Bikes up to 50km/h!

The Maxxis Ardent Race shares many features with the Ikon – small, ramped center tread – but offers improved cornering performance with more substantial side knobs.

Features

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).
SafetyPro
The new SafetyPro Breaker designed from nylon textile. Cross-woven textile fiber netting that is simultaneously robust and flexible. Maximum puncture protection with minimal added weight. The risk of punctures resulting from glass or sharp stones is substantially reduced.
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.

Features

EXO sidewall protection
60 TPI or 120 TPI casing options
Dual compound or 3C MaxxSpeed options
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below

Usage

XC (Cross Country)

Trail

Technologies

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.

Specifications

"28"

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ETRTO: 55 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.20 Technology: SafetyPro Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 735 PSI: 65

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ETRTO: 50 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.00 Technology: SafetyPro Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 655 PSI: 73

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ETRTO: 47 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.75 Technology: SafetyPro Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 625 PSI: 73

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ETRTO: 42 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.60 Technology: SafetyPro Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 545 PSI: 87

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ETRTO: 40 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.50 Technology: SafetyPro Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 545 PSI: 94

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ETRTO: 37 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 3/8 X 1 5/8 Technology: SafetyPro Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 485 PSI: 94

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ETRTO: 35 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 3/8 X 1 5/8 Technology: SafetyPro Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 465 PSI: 94

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ETRTO: 32 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 1/4 X 1 3/4 Technology: SafetyPro Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 445 PSI: 94

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ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 5/8 X 1 1/8 Technology: SafetyPro Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 400 PSI: 109

"27.5"

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ETRTO: 55 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.20 Technology: SafetyPro Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 690 PSI: 65

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ETRTO: 50 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.00 Technology: SafetyPro Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 615 PSI: 73

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ETRTO: 42 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 1.60 Technology: SafetyPro Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 515 PSI: 94

"26"

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ETRTO: 55 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.20 Technology: SafetyPro Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 665 PSI: 65

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ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: SafetyPro Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 590 PSI: 73

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ETRTO: 47 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.75 Technology: SafetyPro Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 565 PSI: 73

"20"

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ETRTO: 50 - 406 Dimension: 20 X 2.00 Technology: SafetyPro Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 430 PSI: 73

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ETRTO: 42 - 406 Dimension: 20 X 1.60 Technology: SafetyPro Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 355 PSI: 87

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ETRTO: 32 - 406 Dimension: 20 X 1.25 Technology: SafetyPro Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 295 PSI: 102

"16"

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ETRTO: 35 - 349 Dimension: 16 X 1.35 Technology: SafetyPro Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 265 PSI: 116

Specifications

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Part #: TB72374100
Size: 26X2.20 ETRTO: 56-559 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 686 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

27.5

Part #: TB85918100
Size: 27.5X2.20 ETRTO: 56-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 714 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB85945100
Size: 27.5X2.35 ETRTO: 60-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 730 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

29

Part #: TB96742100
Size: 29X2.20 ETRTO: 56-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 767 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96726100
Size: 29X2.35 ETRTO: 60-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 786 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

CONTACT Urban vs Ardent Race review

Features

PureGrip Compound

SafetyPro

E50

Features

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"28"

"27.5"

"26"

"20"

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