High Road SL vs CONTACT Travel review

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

High Road SL

CONTACT Travel

Your companion for endurance rides on touring and all terrain bikes.Additional sidewall protection makes the carcass extremely resistant and durable.Also available as foldable version to take it with you on tour.

Our lightest and fastest road tire

Your ticket around the world: The globetrotter

The Maxxis High Road SL is our lightest and fastest road racing tire, ever. Our HYPR-S compound decreases rolling resistance by 12% compared to the standard High Road.

Your companion for endurance rides on touring and all terrain bikes.Additional sidewall protection makes the carcass extremely resistant and durable.Also available as foldable version to take it with you on tour.

Features

170 TPI casing
HYPR-S compound
K2 puncture protection beneath tread

Features

DuraSkin
To roll with the punches
Tires with DuraSkin® sidewall protection have to be able to roll with the punches. They are used under the harshest conditions. On messenger bikes, the tires skid along curbs; on touring bikes, they cross continents without wearing out. In racing cycling, they have to endure tough tests such as the Paris-Roubaix. The high-quality polyamide fabric protects the tire casing against the worst conditions. These tires stand out thanks to their brown sidewalls.
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.

Usage

Race

Usage

Technologies

HYPR-S Compound Building on the success of the HYPR compound which debuted on the original High Road, the new HYPR-S compound retains exceptional grip while decreasing rolling resistance by a further 12% compared to HYPR.
K2 Available in select tires, this Maxxis-exclusive fabric provides greater puncture protection than aramid. The addition of this lightweight and supple material ensures that ride quality and performance remain unsurpassed.

Technologies

Specifications

700

Part #: TB00263700
Size: 700X23C Etrto: 23-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 168 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 130 Tech: HYPR-S/K2/ONE70 Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB00268800
Size: 700X25C Etrto: 25-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 174 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 120 Tech: HYPR-S/K2/ONE70 Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB00343500
Size: 700X28C Etrto: 28-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 180 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 120 Tech: HYPR-S/K2/ONE70 Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Specifications

"28"

Article: 0101505
ETRTO: 50 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black TPI: 3/180 g: 845 PSI: 58

Article: 0101506
ETRTO: 50 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 845 PSI: 58

Article: 0101504
ETRTO: 42 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.60 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 620 PSI: 85

Article: 0101503
ETRTO: 42 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.60 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 620 PSI: 85

Article: 0101500
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: 575 PSI: 85

Article: 0101502
ETRTO: 37 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 3/8 X 1 5/8 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 510 PSI: 85

Article: 0101501
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: 575 PSI: 85

"26"

Article: 0101498
ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black TPI: 3/180 g: 760 PSI: 58

Article: 0101499
ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 760 PSI: 58

Article: 0101494
ETRTO: 47 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.75 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 670 PSI: 80

Article: 0101497
ETRTO: 47 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.75 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 590 PSI: 80

Article: 0101496
ETRTO: 47 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.75 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 670 PSI: 80

High Road SL vs CONTACT Travel review

Features

Features

DuraSkin

SafetySystem Breaker

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

700

Specifications

"28"

"26"