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product_id: 1549312
title: "Continental Contact Speed tire - clincher, wire bead, SafetySystem Breaker, E25, black/Reflex or black, 26\", 27.5\", 650b or 700 sizes"
brand: "continental"
price: "R3358"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
category: "Continental"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1549312-continental-contact-speed-tire-clincher-wire-bead-safetysystem-breaker-e25
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# wear-optimized tread for ultra-long mileage 3-ply casing for max puncture defense clincher wire bead, versatile 26-700C sizes Continental Contact Speed tire - clincher, wire bead, SafetySystem Breaker, E25, black/Reflex or black, 26", 27.5", 650b or 700 sizes

**Brand:** continental
**Price:** R3358
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛞 Ride fearless, ride farther — the ultimate urban armor for your wheels!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Continental Contact Speed tire - clincher, wire bead, SafetySystem Breaker, E25, black/Reflex or black, 26", 27.5", 650b or 700 sizes by continental
- **How much does it cost?** R3358 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- continental enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted continental brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Size Range:** From 26" to 700C, fit your ride perfectly whether city streets or endurance routes.
- • **Proven Global Favorite:** Trusted by cyclists worldwide for legendary durability and reliability in all conditions.
- • **Lifetime Warranty Confidence:** Invest once, ride worry-free with Continental’s lifetime guarantee backing your journey.
- • **Endurance-Ready Tread Compound:** Optimized wear-resistance means these tires outlast your longest rides and daily commutes.
- • **Bulletproof Puncture Protection:** Triple-layer Poly-X Breaker and Duraskin mesh shield you from flats, no compromises.

## Overview

The Continental Contact Speed tire is a high-performance clincher designed for road and urban cycling, featuring a unique 3-ply casing with a reinforced Poly-X Breaker belt and Duraskin mesh for superior puncture resistance. Available in multiple sizes (26", 27.5", 650b, 700C), it combines durability with a wear-optimized tread compound for extended mileage. With a lifetime warranty and a 4.7-star rating from over 1,200 riders, it’s the go-to tire for professionals seeking reliability, speed, and peace of mind on every ride.

## Description

Whatever road conditions you may come across, the Continental Gator Hardshell Tire - Black Edition delivers extra reinforcement from pesky flats and tire blowouts. Hardshell protection wraps the tire with three layers of 60 TPI rubber compound for extra durability and long-lasting use. Its reinforced DuraSkin polyamide mesh prevents rips and tears along the sidewall, while PolyX Breaker protection places overlapping polyester fibers along the entire tread strip for extra durability without increased rolling resistance. The tread pattern itself scatters road debris, such as glass and metal shards, instead of collecting it where it could lead to a puncture, and the result is a tire that's about as puncture-resistant as possible.

## Features

- Elastane
- Imported
- KnoGator Hardshellwn around the world for it's legendary puncture protection and durability
- The reptilian design sets the tone for eating up those miles!
- Superior puncture protection comes via Continental's Poly X Breaker
- Extremely long service life through wear-optimized tread compound
- MARKET LEADER AMONGST CYCLIST - Known around the world for it's legendary puncture protection and durability

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002XYNA2Q |
| Best Sellers Rank | #214,293 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #1,325 in Bike Tires |
| Bike Type | Road Bike |
| Brand Name | Continental |
| Color | Nero |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,251) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04019238466379 |
| Included Components | Tyres |
| Item Diameter | 70 centimeters |
| Item Type Name | Folding Bike Tyre |
| Item Weight | 0.23 kg |
| Item Width | 23 millimeters |
| Manufacturer | Continental |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CON100311 |
| Material Type | Polyester |
| Model Number | CON100311 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Size | 700C x 23 |
| Tire Type | Clincher |
| Tread Type | knogator |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Type | Lifetime |
| Wheel Size | 70 centimeters |

## Product Details

- **Bike Type:** Road Bike
- **Brand:** Continental
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 04019238466379
- **Item Diameter:** 70 centimeters
- **Item Width:** 23 millimeters
- **Material:** Polyester
- **Size:** 700C x 23
- **Tire Type:** Clincher
- **Warranty Type:** Lifetime
- **Wheel Size:** 70 centimeters

## Images

![Continental Contact Speed tire - clincher, wire bead, SafetySystem Breaker, E25, black/Reflex or black, 26", 27.5", 650b or 700 sizes - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61lRBuUvYFL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how can one tire fit 3 different rim size. I need a 700 X 25 but there is no place to select size and yet the description says 23,25,28..**
A: The "700" is the diameter which all three are....The "25 -28" refers to the width of the rim. This is a very small difference which the tire can expand to accommodate.

**Q: Are these tires actually manufactured in Germany?**
A: Yes, the are manufactured in Germany. Thank you.

**Q: is this the folding tire?**
A: Yes, they come shipped in a small box. I think they are called "Kevlar bead"

**Q: what is hard shell over a regular tire**
A: Big difference between a regular tire is more puncture resistanceExtra tread rubber for more mileage, great for a commuterReinforced with DuraSkin (polyamide mesh sidewalls)

## Frequently Bought Together

- Continental Contact Speed tire - clincher, wire bead, SafetySystem Breaker, E25, black/Reflex or black, 26", 27.5", 650b or 700 sizes
- Continental Race 28 700x20-25c Bicycle Inner Tubes - 42mm Long Presta Valve - 2 Pack

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-11-07*