Mark Adams This Continental Ultra Sport II Road Tyre provides everything you need for racing and training. This road bike tyre features reliable puncture protection, grip, and is durable for winter training with a durable tread.
Features:
- Bead: Wire
- Max Inflation (PSI): 120 (23 & 25C), 115 (28C)
- Technology: Performance
- Weight: 310g (700 x 23C)
Continental Ultra Sport 2 Tyre Review:
Continental is the leading tyre company in the world based on its best selling products and is well known for its basic, yet innovative and reliable performance enhancements.
Continental Ultra Sport II Road Tyre:
- A smooth tyre that is durable, affordable and super puncture-resistant on all roads.
- Excellent traction and a slick road feel for off-road riding.
- Articulating bead provides good wheel articulation for precise cornering.
- Can be driven as a cornering and handling tyre.
How it works:
The Continental Ultra Sport II provides a durable road tyre for your road trail and adventure riding. This is because of its first quality construction with a firm tread which will help prevent the tyre from leaving a mark on the road. This makes it very durable and gives such a smooth ride that you can ride without worrying about punctures. The Continental Ultra Sport II also dries quickly compared to other models in the market. This is because it has a performance-based tread pattern which has been specifically designed for best ride qualities. This means that the dynamic pressure on the tyre is great at retaining her heat even when the tyre is full of water. Now you don’t need to worry about your tyre being cold when you cross the garage.
All of these qualities have been designed to help your ride is as enjoyable as possible. So what makes this tyre stand out from all other models is that it has been specifically formulated for riding in muddy conditions but still dries quick which guarantees that your ride is safe. The Continental Ultra Sport II does as it says on the tin and that is a durable tyre for all riding styles. This is due to the quality construction that has been specifically designed for optimum tyre life. In addition, you can also expect high speed puncture protection on all roads in the UK so you don’t need to worry about punctures to your ride.
Comparison:
The Continental Ultra Sport II boasts on a wider tread which is thanks to the split bead in the tyre. The tyre also has great stability thanks to the twin-rib to create the lateral stability. You want an extra stable tyre so that your ride wouldn’t be affected by unpredictable road changes. The Continental Ultra Sport II is also fitted with a clear tread to help you provide extra visibility during your ride. Both the tread configuration and the material used to make up the tyre also aid in the stopping power of the tyre. The Continental Ultra Sport II is equipped with a high-performance bead which you can drive as the tyre while providing good ride quality. Lastly the Continental Ultra Sport II is equipped with the SRAM Eagle 15-20spd and V-Brakes that are compatible with 27cm and 26×1.6” tyres. This tyre has been designed for the demanding paddock racing which is not a new trend.
Pros:
- The Continental Ultra Sport II provides great ride quality for riding in muddy conditions.
- The well-padded toebox has allocated reserve space to help ensure that the hole on the road doesn’t get deeper.
- The well-padded toebox has allocated reserve space to help ensure that the hole on the road doesn’t get deeper.
- The Continental Ultra Sport II offers better speed reduction over other tyres due to the advanced engineering behind the design.
Tips:
- To avoid the pit and provide best grip, use at slow speed or with low pressure.
- The SRAM Eagle and V brakes are compatible with the tyre so that you can choose which one you want to use.
- The Continental Ultra Sport II is a combination of relative speed and tie. So follow the right hand rule.
The Continental Ultra Sport II Road Tyre Size Choices Are:
- 27 x 1.6”
- 28 x 1.75”
- 30 x 1.75”
- 30 x 1.75”
- ’31 x 1.85”
Which Temperature Tires for Your Road riding Needs Can Benefit You?
There are two internet forums where users post their bike tyre temperatures:
ThermoProbe
www.thermprobe.com
Finns Forum
www.finnsforum.com
Both forums are available by direct invite only, so read the rules carefully and apply to gain access.
ThermoProbe
The ThermoProbe is a thermodynamic device designed to measure the tire temperature.
It measures the thermal conductivity of the tyre. ThermoProbe allows you to monitor your tire temperatures regularly and see the general trends as to how your tire behaves.
The ThermoProbe helps you monitor tyre temperatures throughout the entire ride.
