Super Sport Plus vs Minion SS review

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

Super Sport Plus

Minion SS

Fast on tarmac and bicycle paths with its special slick tread pattern.Longevity and high puncture protection are the main focus.A reliable companion also for newcomers to cycling.

Fixie or racing bike? Super fast and super reliable from A to B

Semi-slick for aggressive riding

Fast on tarmac and bicycle paths with its special slick tread pattern.Longevity and high puncture protection are the main focus.A reliable companion also for newcomers to cycling.

The Maxxis Minion SS (Semi Slick) takes the classic DHF tread design and shaves down the center knobs to vastly improve rolling speed. Use the Minion SS as a rear tire paired with a Dissector, Minion DHF, or Assegai front tire.

Features

Plus Breaker
Maximum safety
Between the tread and the carcass, a puncture protection of highly elastic special rubber is used. This practically impenetrable puncture protection successfully defies all types of foreign objects from getting to the inner tube below. Even a drawing pin cannot get through. Tires with Plus Breaker can be seen in almost every segment nowadays: Whether racing cycles, MTB or city/trekking, the Plus Breaker guarantees maximum safety without negatively affecting the cycle properties of the tire. The consistency of the breaker has been adjusted so that the tire does not feel spongy when cornering. The Plus Breaker is true puncture protection. Please read the air pressure instructions!

Features

60 TPI or DoubleDown (2×120 TPI) casing options
Dual compound
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below
Silkworm or EXO puncture protection options

Usage

Trail

Enduro

Technologies

Double Down (DD) DoubleDown (DD) is the next step in the evolution of the dual-ply tire casing for enduro racing. Two 120 TPI casing layers reinforced with a butyl insert provide the enduro racer with the support and protection of a downhill tire, but in a lighter package.
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.

Specifications

"27"

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ETRTO: 32 - 630 Dimension: 27 X 1 1/4 Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black TPI: 3/84 g: 635 PSI: 102

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ETRTO: 28 - 630 Dimension: 27 X 1 1/8 Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black TPI: 3/84 g: 590 PSI: 116

"28"

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ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 28C Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black TPI: 3/84 g: 565 PSI: 116

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ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black TPI: 3/84 g: 485 PSI: 120

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ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable TPI: 3/84 g: 425 PSI: 120

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ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable TPI: 3/84 g: 380 PSI: 120

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ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: Plus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black TPI: 3/84 g: 440 PSI: 120

Specifications

27.5

Part #: TB91007000
Size: 27.5X2.30 ETRTO: 58-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 851 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

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Part #: TB96778000
Size: 29X2.30 ETRTO: 58-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 916 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Super Sport Plus vs Minion SS review

Features

Plus Breaker

Features

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"27"

"28"

Specifications

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