FORCE XC COMPETITION LINE vs Top CONTACT II review

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

FORCE XC COMPETITION LINE

Top CONTACT II

Thanks to GUM-X3D technology which is a combination of three special rubbers: an outer traction compound, a Race Compound base layer and a special side grip compound

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 most agile cross-country tire for a competition use

The proven fast trekking all-rounder

Thanks to GUM-X3D technology which is a combination of three special rubbers: an outer traction compound, a Race Compound base layer and a special side grip compound

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

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

cross country

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

FORCE XC COMPETITION LINE vs Top CONTACT II review

Features

Features

E50

Vectran

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

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"28"

"26"