Cross King CX vs Top CONTACT II review

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

Cross King CX

Top CONTACT II

A high performing all-rounder suitable for different terrain.Smooth running and fast rolling from the evenly distributed central tread, a lot of grip in turns from the pronounced outer lugs.The carcass width of 32 mm complies with UCI rules.

Premium-allrounder: Riding fast and safe on the road, gravel or forest paths. Outstanding rolling characteristics fostered by a broad central tread pattern and a high-end fabric breaker.ECE-R75-certified: Recommended for e-bikes up to 50km/h.

The expert for touring and competition – at home on any terrain

The proven fast trekking all-rounder

A high performing all-rounder suitable for different terrain.Smooth running and fast rolling from the evenly distributed central tread, a lot of grip in turns from the pronounced outer lugs.The carcass width of 32 mm complies with UCI rules.

Premium-allrounder: Riding fast and safe on the road, gravel or forest paths. Outstanding rolling characteristics fostered by a broad central tread pattern and a high-end fabric breaker.ECE-R75-certified: Recommended for e-bikes up to 50km/h.

Features

Performance
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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).
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.

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.
Vectran
The benchmark in puncture protection
Vectran™ is a synthetically manufactured high-tech fibre from a natural model. Like spider silk, Vectran™ is a liquid-crystalline polymer (LCP). Vectran™ is spun from the melted liquid polymer Vectra and processed further to a multi-strand thread. Spider silk like Vectran™ has an enormous tear resistance at a very low weight: Exactly the right properties to process into a premium Continental bicycle tire as a puncture protection insert. A Vectran™ Breaker is lighter, more flexible and protects more effectively against cuts than the comparable nylon breaker. Vectran™ Breaker does not adversely affect the rolling resistance.

Usage

Technologies

Specifications

"28"

Article: 0100439
ETRTO: 47 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.75 Technology: Vectran Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 770 PSI: 65

Article: 0100358
ETRTO: 42 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.60 Technology: Vectran Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 760 PSI: 85

Article: 0100441
ETRTO: 37 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 3/8 X 1 5/8 Technology: Vectran Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 610 PSI: 85

Article: 0100573
ETRTO: 32 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 1/4 X 1 3/4 Technology: Vectran Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 525 PSI: 85

Article: 0100615
ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 5/8 X 1 1/8 Technology: Vectran Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 470 PSI: 102

"26"

Article: 0101735
ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: Vectran Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 735 PSI: 65

Cross King CX vs Top CONTACT II review

Features

Performance

PureGrip Compound

NyTechBreaker

Features

E50

Vectran

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

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"28"

"26"