Continental Ultra Sport II Road Clincher, Black, 27 in X /
The entry into racing circus. 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 UltraSport 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
- Long lasting silica based tread compound
- Robust 3/180 TPI casing
- 27 x 1 1/4 wire bead
- 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
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This might be the best tire for old 27 inch wheels Great tire; I was originally going to get Continental’s Gatorskin tire for an older (27×1.25) wheel, but as it was unavailable I got this instead and am glad I did. It’s got admirably low rolling resistance and is a notable improvement over (barely) cheaper tires. While puncture protection is at best mediocre (no barrier layer) I’ve got 1 flat after 3,500 miles (how long this lasted on a rear wheel–writing a review as I’m buying another one) from a wood staple that would’ve punctured most…
Extremely nice tire These are great supple tires. The rolling resistance is very low. I suspect that they are not particularly puncture resistant. I had some tough tires and they were so stiff that they were too much work to move. I changed to these to tour on. They are a large profile which has done a good job of riding over the top of gravel and sand on shoulders. They absorb some jolts from points and corners without pinching. I took some long trips fully loaded and they performed very well. I think, properly…