Top CONTACT II vs Hookworm review

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

Top CONTACT II

Hookworm

Premium-allrounder: Riding fast and safe on the road, gravel or forest paths. Outstanding rolling characteristics fostered by a broad central tread pattern and a high-end fabric breaker.ECE-R75-certified: Recommended for e-bikes up to 50km/h.

The proven fast trekking all-rounder

Tough enough for the meanest streets.

Premium-allrounder: Riding fast and safe on the road, gravel or forest paths. Outstanding rolling characteristics fostered by a broad central tread pattern and a high-end fabric breaker.ECE-R75-certified: Recommended for e-bikes up to 50km/h.

As the original urban assault tire, the Maxxis Hookworm is no stranger to the mean streets. The bead-to-bead tread design provides durability and traction in harsh environments. The Hookworm is also a great solution for cargo bikes, pedicabs, or any application where a tough tire is needed.

Features

E50
Suitable for E-Bikes
For our E-Bike tire 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.
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.

Features

Single compound
60 TPI casing

Usage

Flat

Park

Street

Vert

Technologies

Specifications

"28"

Article: 0100439
ETRTO: 47 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.75 Technology: Vectran Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 770 PSI: 65

Article: 0100358
ETRTO: 42 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.60 Technology: Vectran Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 760 PSI: 85

Article: 0100441
ETRTO: 37 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 3/8 X 1 5/8 Technology: Vectran Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 610 PSI: 85

Article: 0100573
ETRTO: 32 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 1/4 X 1 3/4 Technology: Vectran Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 525 PSI: 85

Article: 0100615
ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 5/8 X 1 1/8 Technology: Vectran Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 470 PSI: 102

"26"

Article: 0101735
ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: Vectran Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black foldable Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 735 PSI: 65

Specifications

20

Part #: TB29461000
Size: 20X1.95 Etrto: 53-406 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 695 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 110 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: BMX

26

Part #: TB74255100
Size: 26X2.50 Etrto: 63-559 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 1055 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 65 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: URBAN

27.5

Part #: TB00327100
Size: 27.5X2.50 Etrto: 63-584 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 1093 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 65 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: URBAN

29

Part #: TB96805000
Size: 29X2.50 Etrto: 63-622 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 1161 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 65 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: URBAN

Top CONTACT II vs Hookworm review

Features

E50

Vectran

Features

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

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"28"

"26"

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26

27.5

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