Speed Terrane vs Competition review

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

Speed Terrane

Competition

Semi-slick cyclocross tire for dry race conditions

It’s time to race: the classic for strong acceleration

The Maxxis Speed Terrane is a semi-slick cyclocross tire perfect for those dry early season races that feature lots of grass.

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

Dual compound
60 TPI or 120 TPI casing options
EXO sidewall protection
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below

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.

Usage

Hard pack

Loose over hard

Usage

Technologies

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.
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.

Technologies

Specifications

700

Part #: TB88998100
Size: 700X33C Etrto: 33-622 Tpi: 120 Bead: CARBON Weight (g): 377 Compound: Dual Max Psi: 75 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: CYCLOCROSS

Speed Terrane vs Competition review

Features

Features

BlackChili

Vectran

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

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