RIDE Classic vs Overdrive review

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

RIDE Classic

Overdrive

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.

The classic

For all-weather trekking and commuting

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.

Created to meet the demands of the European trekking market, the Overdrive has a grooved slick design for all-weather application, as well as a K2 breaker to provide excellent protection from encounters

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

K2 Puncture Protection
Reflective stripe
City/touring tire
Grooved slick design – front or rear

Usage

Technologies

MaxxShield MaxxShield represents the ultimate in flat protection. We begin with our SilkShield bead-to-bead protection and add our K2 (Aramid Composite) layer under the tread for unparalleled durability.
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.

Specifications

27.5

Part #: TB90905100
Size: 27.5X1.65 Etrto: 42-584 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 535 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 80 Tech: SILKWORM/REF Color: BLACK Application: HYBRID

700

Part #: TB95688700
Size: 700X38C Etrto: 40-622 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 544 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 75 Tech: K2/REF Color: BLACK Application: HYBRID

RIDE Classic vs Overdrive review

Features

EXTRA PunctureBelt

Features

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

27.5

700