Podium TT vs CONTACT Plus review

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

Podium TT

CONTACT Plus

High level competition tubular, using an ultra-fast mini diamond tread pattern, perfect for triathlon and time trial specialists.! Optimized for speed, with limited mileage

An allrounder on any type of roads and paths that enhances every bike. Thanks to the plus in puncture protection, nobody will be left behind with a flat tire.ECE-R75-certified, designated for usage on e-bikes up to 50km/h.

Time Trials: for maximum acceleration in the race against the clock

All you would expect from a comfortable tire

High level competition tubular, using an ultra-fast mini diamond tread pattern, perfect for triathlon and time trial specialists.! Optimized for speed, with limited mileage

An allrounder on any type of roads and paths that enhances every bike. Thanks to the plus in puncture protection, nobody will be left behind with a flat tire.ECE-R75-certified, designated for usage on e-bikes up to 50km/h.

Features

BlackChili
It’s all about how you mix it
With our unique tread compound, which is produced only in Germany, we have revolutionised the sport of cycling. With the legendary BlackChili Compound we have answered the eternal question of the best balance of grip and rolling resistance for cycling.
Regular test wins confirm the measureable and noticeable advantages for the cyclist, established in the laboratory and on the road. The latest polymers as well as specially developed carbon black particles and filler materials guarantee unique performance
Further details
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.

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.
SafetyPlus
The specialist tire for fast e-bikes and rental bikes
For E-bikes, we have combined the SafetySystem Breaker with a highly elastic material. The result is an extremely puncture and cut resistant casing which, thanks to its high elasticity, gives especially low rolling resistance, saving battery power and the environment. The breaker also meets the demands of the higher speed e-bikes, of up to 50 km/h. The breaker is also adapted for the higher acceleration torque of e-bikes as well as the faster cornering speeds. The specialist tire for fast e-bikes and rental bikes.

Usage

Technologies

Specifications

"28"

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ETRTO: 42 - 635 Dimension: 28 X 1 1/2 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1070 PSI: 65

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ETRTO: 47 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.75 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1150 PSI: 58

Article: 0101006
ETRTO: 42 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.60 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1050 PSI: 73

Article: 0101816
ETRTO: 40 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.50 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1025 PSI: 94

Article: 0101005
ETRTO: 37 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 3/8 X 1 5/8 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 980 PSI: 85

Article: 0101004
ETRTO: 32 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 1/4 X 1 3/4 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 750 PSI: 85

Article: 0101003
ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 5/8 X 1 1/8 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 645 PSI: 102

"27.5"

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ETRTO: 42 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 1 1/2 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 990 PSI: 65

"26"

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ETRTO: 47 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.75 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1040 PSI: 58

"24"

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ETRTO: 47 - 507 Dimension: 24 X 1.75 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 940 PSI: 58

Podium TT vs CONTACT Plus review

Features

BlackChili

Vectran

Features

E50

SafetyPlus

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"28"

"27.5"

"26"

"24"