Continental Ultra Sport II Bike Tire, Black, 700cm x 28
The Ultra Sport offers all the performance and value needed for aspiring cyclists. Reliable puncture protection thanks to a robust 3/180 TPI design and ample grip and mileage thanks to the silica-based tread compound. A broad size range provides plenty of choice for the intended application: for racers, there is the 23mm Ultra Sport at the starting line, touring and long-distance cyclists find more comfort in the 25mm,and if frame/fork clearance permits, the 28mm offers maximum grip, comfort and puncture protection.
Product Features
- High Performance Training / Entry Level Race Tire
- Amazing Durability due to the deeper center tread
- Consistent, Reliable Handling – Especially on Rough Road surfaces
- Wide range of size options available
- Supple 180 TPI casing and great mileage form the silica-based tread compound
Don’t be afraid to give them a shot- feel high end when riding. I just bought these to replace a well used set of Continental Grand Prix 4000s 700×23. Coming from what I considered a high end tire to something that I thought would be lower end was a tough decision but being about 1/3 the price I figured I would try it out and if I hated them I would return them. These are on my Scott CR1 Team and I absolutely love them. I can’t yet vouch for the longevity as I have less than 100 miles on them so far but from a comfort and performance standpoint, they are…
Quality and value.. Bought these to replace the Giant S-R3 tires on my new Giant Fastroad after I started getting flats after only 300 miles. Actually, it has been seven years and about 9000 flat free miles riding on several bikes before this. These new tires immediately made a significant improvement in ride quality. The ride is smoother over bumps with better grip around curves. Good traction in the rain. I also get a half a mile and hour increase in speed. I guess it’s true when they say it’s always worth…
They corner great, grip well These are just about all I buy and I ride about 150 mi. a week. I use both the 700x25c and 700x23c sizes and I have used the 700x28c size before. The performance of this tire is incredible at this price. They corner great, grip well, have very low rolling resistance and hold up for many miles. The tread surface compound is Pure Grip which is a silica based compound. This makes for a very supple tire. As far as flats, I do not get very many….IF the tire is in good condition. No, these are not…