Ruban vs Ardent review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Continental Ruban vs Maxxis Ardent tyres. Both manufactured by different brands, Continental and Maxxis respectively, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Continental Ruban is better for Mountainbike Tires activities, Maxxis Ardent is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to mountain activities.

Ruban

Ardent

The energy-saving SUV allrounder that gets you to both Rural and Urban. The partner for your commute, running errands and the weekend tour.

From Rural to Urban

XC and light duty trail

The energy-saving SUV allrounder that gets you to both Rural and Urban. The partner for your commute, running errands and the weekend tour.

The Maxxis Ardent is a light duty trail tire that rolls fast in dry conditions. For similar rolling speed with improved braking and cornering performance, check out the Rekon.

Features

Tubeless Ready
Our carcass construction is robust and impervious against damage and penetration from foreign objects. The result: versatile, low weight and an attractive design. In addition, tires made using this technology can also be used as Tubeless or with an inner tube.
We recommend the usage of our Revo-Sealant.
Shieldwall system
The ShieldWall system combines the optimum combination of high puncture protection and the low rolling resistance with low weight. This is made possible by an additional, all-round puncture protection layer, which consists of a finely woven cross fabric. This gives the tire a high resistance to punctures and damage. Despite its additional ply, the tire has a very good damping property and a high degree of flexibility to adapt perfectly to the ground. The revolutionary tubeless ready bead allows easy and uncomplicated mounting of the tire. For best results in sealing and in use, we recommend the use of the new Continental RevoSealant sealant.
E25
Suitable for E-Bikes
For our E-Bike tyre 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.
PureGrip Compound
The advanced new compound
Based on activated silica compounds, this technology was originally intended as an performance level compound, but after intensive development at our Korbach Research and Development Department Facility, an advanced new compound with outstanding grip and cross-country properties was developed. This new rubber mix, given the self explanatory name “PureGrip”, is ranked just behind our BlackChili Compound and is being used in our performance products both in the road and mountain bike sectors. Whilst providing great grip, it is also long lasting and highly durable – both characteristics of Continental tires, which are exclusively manufactured in the factory in Hefei (Asia).

Features

Available with EXO sidewall protection
60 TPI casing
Single or dual compound options
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below

Usage

XC (Cross Country)

Trail

Technologies

Tubeless Ready Tubeless tires provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tire; and less chance of flatting because there is no tube. Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tires: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tire will void the warranty.
EXO An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tires. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tire remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky, treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high.

Specifications

"29"

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ETRTO: 65 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.60 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 910 PSI: 44

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ETRTO: 65 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.60 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 910 PSI: 44

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ETRTO: 65 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.60 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 905 PSI: 44

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ETRTO: 58 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.30 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 845 PSI: 55

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ETRTO: 58 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.30 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 840 PSI: 55

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ETRTO: 58 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.30 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 850 PSI: 55

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ETRTO: 54 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.10 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 695 PSI: 58

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ETRTO: 54 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.10 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 705 PSI: 58

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ETRTO: 54 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.10 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 695 PSI: 58

"27.5"

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ETRTO: 65 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.60 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 865 PSI: 44

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ETRTO: 65 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.60 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 865 PSI: 44

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ETRTO: 65 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.60 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 855 PSI: 44

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ETRTO: 58 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.30 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 795 PSI: 55

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ETRTO: 58 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.30 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 805 PSI: 55

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ETRTO: 58 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.30 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 795 PSI: 55

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ETRTO: 54 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.10 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 650 PSI: 58

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ETRTO: 54 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.10 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 655 PSI: 58

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ETRTO: 54 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.10 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 665 PSI: 58

Specifications

26

Part #: TB72569100
Size: 26X2.25 ETRTO: 56-559 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 714 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB72917100
Size: 26X2.40 ETRTO: 61-559 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 861 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

27.5

Part #: TB00333100
Size: 27.5X2.25 ETRTO: 56-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 724 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB85955100
Size: 27.5X2.25 ETRTO: 56-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 740 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00333400
Size: 27.5x2.40 ETRTO: 61-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 854 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB85967100
Size: 27.5X2.40 ETRTO: 61-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 896 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

29

Part #: TB00333200
Size: 29X2.25 ETRTO: 54/56-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 782 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96734100
Size: 29X2.25 ETRTO: 56-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 800 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00333500
Size: 29X2.40 ETRTO: 61-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 921 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96793100
Size: 29X2.40 ETRTO: 61-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 962 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Ruban vs Ardent review

Features

Tubeless Ready

Shieldwall system

E25

PureGrip Compound

Features

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"29"

"27.5"

Specifications

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27.5

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