Conti Contact Urban in 47-559 looking good so far

[martyn]

When Schwalbe dropped the Marathon Supreme and didn't bring in a 26" (559) version of their replacement I thought we might have trouble finding anything nearly as good for our Thorn tandems. When I saw Continental's Contact Urban were getting good reviews in the Brompton size and had three widths in 26", it looked worth a try. I got some in 47mm width from Germany, as SJS didn't have them at the time, and put a pair on our Raven Discovery Twin. I'm very pleased with how they roll and have had no grip problems in wet conditions and after a few hundred km. there is no significant wear. Obviously the final verdict will take a few thousand more km but so far I'm hopeful they are a winner for our tandems and solos too.

[RonS]

Thanks for the info. I've had good luck with Continental tires myself.

It seems like they still have a good range of 26in tires to choose from, right up to studless winter tires.

[brummie]

I've been using Continental Speed Contact 26x 2" for a few years now, been on three different solo bikes ( currently on an old XTC ) Nice fast rolling tyre - comfortable too due to the large volume and lightweight construction. Used on and off road ( despite the file tread pattern )  - Yet to get a puncture. Probably my favourite 26" tyre - possibly not quite as long lasting as the Supremes.

[HugoC]

I've had my Contact Urban on the front of my Raven Twin for about 2600kms and they are performing well, with not that much wear on the tread so they should last for a good while yet. These look like a more than adequate replacement for the Supremes.