CONTACT vs Aspen review

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

CONTACT

Aspen

Versatile allrounder which connects reliably to every surface.Equipped with the most popular tread pattern from the urban/tour range, especially designed for a high degree of safety thanks to its lamellar structure.

When things get tough

Our go-to XC race tire

Versatile allrounder which connects reliably to every surface.Equipped with the most popular tread pattern from the urban/tour range, especially designed for a high degree of safety thanks to its lamellar structure.

The Maxxis Aspen is one of our premier XC race tires. A low center tread height allows the Aspen to roll quickly but substantial – for XC – side knobs provide cornering traction.

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

Usage

XC (Cross Country)

Technologies

Wide Trail XC (WT XC) MAXXIS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU USE WIDE TRAIL XC TIRES WITH A 25-30MM WIDE RIM (30MM IS OPTIMAL). MAXXIS RECOMMENDS A MINIMUM OF 6MM CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TIRE AND ALL PARTS OF THE BICYCLE FRAME AND FORK.
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"

Article: 0101327
ETRTO: 47 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.75 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black TPI: 3/180 g: 770 PSI: 58

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ETRTO: 47 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.75 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 770 PSI: 58

Article: 0101325
ETRTO: 42 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.60 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black TPI: 3/180 g: 645 PSI: 85

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ETRTO: 42 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.60 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 645 PSI: 85

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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 TPI: 3/180 g: 610 PSI: 85

Article: 0101320
ETRTO: 37 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 3/8 X 1 5/8 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 610 PSI: 85

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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 TPI: 3/180 g: 495 PSI: 85

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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 Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 495 PSI: 85

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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 TPI: 3/180 g: 480 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 Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 480 PSI: 102

"26"

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ETRTO: 47 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.75 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black TPI: 3/180 g: 670 PSI: 58

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ETRTO: 47 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.75 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 670 PSI: 58

"20"

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ETRTO: 47 - 406 Dimension: 20 X 1.75 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 505 PSI: 58

Article: 0101312
ETRTO: 47 - 406 Dimension: 20 X 1.75 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black TPI: 3/180 g: 505 PSI: 58

Article: 0101311
ETRTO: 37 - 406 Dimension: 20 X 1.40 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 420 PSI: 73

Article: 0101310
ETRTO: 37 - 406 Dimension: 20 X 1.40 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black TPI: 3/180 g: 420 PSI: 73

Specifications

27.5

Part #: TB00144100
Size: 27.5X2.25 ETRTO: 57-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 606 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

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Part #: TB96895500
Size: 29X2.25 ETRTO: 57-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 653 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00211500
Size: 29X2.40WT ETRTO: 61-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 721 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 50 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

CONTACT vs Aspen review

Features

eBike

SafetySystem Breaker

Features

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"28"

"26"

"20"

Specifications

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