Continental Contact City 700x42C Protected Outer Tire 42-622 0101353

Continental Contact City 700x42C Protected Outer Tire | 42-622 | 0101353

A Balanced Combination of Comfort and Speed ​​for City and Touring Bikes

✨ Product Overview:
The Continental Contact City is a city/touring tire specifically designed for cycling enthusiasts seeking a reliable and comfortable riding experience across a wide range of uses, from daily city commutes to weekend trips. With a versatile size of 700x42C (28" x 1.60"), this tire combines the speed of asphalt with the comfort of trails in a single product. This version of the "Contact" series, focused on city life, stands out with its simple, elegant, and high-performance design.

🔬 TECHNICAL DETAILS & PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS:

**1. 🛣️ SMART BACK DESIGN: CENTRAL SPEED + CHEEK GRIPS

• Central Region (Spine): Located right in the middle of the tire The flat and continuous tread pattern provides minimum rolling resistance as your bike travels in a straight line. This, A faster and smoother ride with less effort on the surface. This means it's optimized to convert every bit of energy you get from pedaling into forward motion.

• Cheek Area (Shoulder): Towards the sidewall of the tire, the pattern fine lines (striations) and blocks It transforms. This design, Maximum grip and safety on curves, turns, and when the road surface changes. It guarantees it. When you tilt the bike to the side, you'll feel the tire firmly gripping the road.

**2. 🧵 LIGHTWEIGHT & COMFORTABLE FRAME: 3 LAYERS / 180 TPI

• Meaning: The tire carcass is made from high-density cord fabric. 3 Layers (plies) The structure provides basic structural integrity, 180 TPI The "Fibers Per Inch" (FIBER PER INCH) value indicates that the fibers used are fine and tightly woven.

• Benefit: This ultra-thin and tightly woven structure makes the tire flexible and lightweight It enables this. Results:

  • Low Rolling Resistance: Longer distance with less energy.

  • Superior Driving Comfort: The tire absorbs small bumps, cracks, and vibrations from the road, preventing fatigue for you and your bike.

  • Sensitive Road Sensation: Thanks to its contact with the surface, it offers the driver a feeling of control that instills confidence.

**3. 🛡️ BASIC PROTECTION & SECURITY

• Definition of "Protected Outer Tire": Continental Contact City features a basic protection layer that provides better protection against punctures than a standard city tire. It creates a reliable barrier against everyday urban hazards (shards of glass, small thorns).

• Reflective Cheek Strips: This product is the "Reflex" version. Silver reflective strips are located on both sidewalls of the tire. night security This is critically important. In the dark, the headlights of vehicles... It reflects brightly, increasing your visibility. And it acts as a passive security element.

**4. 📏 VERSATILE SIZE: 42-622 (700x42C)

• Meaning: 622mm rim diameter (compatible with 28" or 29" tires) and 42mm width.

• Benefit: This size is for city and touring bikes. It is one of the gold standards :

  • Advantage of Spaciousness: The 42mm diameter allows the driver to use lower air pressure (e.g., 4.0 - 5.0 Bar). This means... More comfort, better handling. And it means a greater sense of security when walking along curb edges and tram tracks.

  • Multi-Surface Compatibility: It delivers fast performance on asphalt, stable performance on tracks, and safe performance on wet surfaces.

✅ APPLICATIONS & WHO IS IT IDEAL FOR?

• 🏙️ Daily City Commuters: For anyone who cycles to work, school, or the market and is looking for a reliable and trouble-free tire. Comfort and practicality are your priorities.

• 🚲 For Travel & Light Tour Enthusiasts: Cyclists who enjoy pleasant weekend tours on trails outside the city, forest roads, or coastal routes.

• 🌧️ Seasonal Values: The intelligent tread pattern ensures good water drainage and grip, even on wet asphalt, offering seasonal flexibility.

• 🎯 For those seeking a balance between comfort and speed: While not as fast as a completely smooth racing tire, it's much more comfortable; and while not as smooth as a completely mountain bike tire, it's much faster. Perfect balance This is the essence of the tire.

📦 PACKAGE CONTENTS & TECHNICAL INFORMATION:

• 1 x Continental Contact City 700x42C Reflex Outer Tire.

• Wheel Compatibility: All wheels with a diameter of 622mm (28" and 29" ETRO standard).

• Usage Type: City / Tour / Trip.

• Product Code: 0101353 | SKU: 101353

• Barcode (EAN): 4019238760217

🏆 CONCLUSION: WHY CONTINENTAL CONTACT CITY 700x42C?

The Continental Contact City is no ordinary city tire. It's a product that combines Continental's German engineering quality with the real needs of everyday use. It takes you to your destination. with comfort and safety It is designed for transportation. For cyclists who want to be both masters of the asphalt and explorers of light off-road terrain, and who also want to feel safe during night rides. It's a smart investment .

Simple, effective, reliable. Let Continental Contact City illuminate your path.