RIDE Classic vs Competition review

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

RIDE Classic	Competition

The classic	It’s time to race: the classic for strong acceleration
With its classic tread pattern design this is the right tire for your Dutch bike or style bike. It provides a pleasant riding experience especially on tarmac.Availabe in various trendy colors and sizes.	Robust all-rounder appearing at the sharp end in all the major cycling races around the world.Agile and fast, adapts to the competition in all road conditions.
Features EXTRA PunctureBelt Carefree on a daily basisAnyone looking for a reliable everyday companion will go for a tire with EXTRA PunctureBelt. This rugged rubber breaker, combined with the rubber-reinforced sidewalls of the tire, ensures a high level of puncture protection and sidewall abrasion. Where durability is the main focus, there is also a solid tire version.	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.
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RIDE Classic vs Competition review

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