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by Nick Franzini
 Continental Top Touring 2000
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Continental Top Touring 2000
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Average Rating: 3 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 7
RRP: £19.99
Year: 2000 - 2006

Description:
  • Puncture resistant
  • Directional tread pattern for traction and lateral grip
  • Front or Rear use

  •  REVIEWS
     
    1 to 7 of 7 reviews, to post a review you need to be a member - Join now. 
    STEWART SEMPER 
    Posted: 04/05/07
    'THE TYRE BURST ON MY THIRD OUTING'
    Strengths:
    the tyre was put on with new tape,new tube and the right pressure.
    Weaknesses:
    it burst showing the inner wire on the sidewall.
    Overall:
    does not give much confidence when riding
     
    Performance
     
    20%
    Reliability
     
    20%
    Value
     
    20%
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    20%
     
    John Carden 
    Posted: 06/12/01
    Updated: 26/07/06
    'GRIPPY, PUNCTURE-PROOF BUT SPLIT AT SIDE WALL'
    Strengths:
    hard wearing, grippy
    Weaknesses:
    I have had two split where the hooked retainer (mavic) butts against the sidewall. I keep them up to pressure. Were replaced by distributor, but cost me a taxi ride home each time.
    Overall:
    This fault has been flagged in CTC mag so its not just me.
     
    Performance
     
    60%
    Reliability
     
    40%
    Value
     
    60%
    Overall Rating
     
    53%
     
    craig ender 
    Posted: 28/12/01
    Updated: 26/07/06
    'LAST FOR EVER'
    Strengths:
    long lasting, virtually puncture proof (one in 4 years - surprised the nail didnt go through my wheel though)
    Weaknesses:
    fine in a straight line, dont like cornering in wet conditions, i've also had cheaper car tyres...
    Overall:
    will buy again as long term value for money
     
    Performance
     
    80%
    Reliability
     
    100%
    Value
     
    60%
    Overall Rating
     
    80%
     
    John Callaghan 
    Posted: 12/11/01
    Updated: 26/07/06
    'EXCELLENT !'
    Strengths:
    Strong, Hardwearing, One puncture in 4 years
    Weaknesses:
    bugger to get off the rim!
    Overall:
    Great touring/commuting/general purpose tyre
     
    Performance
     
    60%
    Reliability
     
    100%
    Value
     
    60%
    Overall Rating
     
    73%
     
    Pete Jones 
    Posted: 26/02/01
    'Good expedition tyres'
    Strengths:
    Low rolling resistance couple with good puncture resistance - only one puncture in a 2100 mile tour round SE Asia. Can handle offroad stuff too.
    Weaknesses:
    Tread wore badly on back tyre - swapping tyres round at regular intervals is recommended to make the tyres last longer as a pair.
    Overall:
    Good tyres if you want to travel light and fast with minimum fuss.
     
    Performance
     
    80%
    Reliability
     
    80%
    Value
     
    60%
    Overall Rating
     
    73%
     
    MARTIN ROBSON 
    Posted: 31/08/01
    'Top touring - top quality'
    Strengths:
    Long lasting and puncture resistant. 6,000 miles a set. I'm on my 3rd set now (on Dawes Galaxy). Easy to get on and off the rim.
    Weaknesses:
    Expensive and quite chunky.
    Overall:
    Top quality touring and commuting tyre, but at a price.
     
    Performance
     
    60%
    Reliability
     
    80%
    Value
     
    60%
    Overall Rating
     
    67%
     
    Paul Roberts 
    Posted: 09/09/04
    'THE BEST TOURING TYRE.'
    Strengths:
    Puncture resistant, rolls well, excellent in all conditions.
    Weaknesses:
    None I can think of.
    Overall:
    Just finished two weeks cycling across France on these tyres - not a single puncture! Excellent grip in all conditions too. Highly recommended. (Oh, and very reasonably priced if you buy from the right place online...)
     
    Performance
     
    100%
    Reliability
     
    100%
    Value
     
    80%
    Overall Rating
     
    93%
     
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