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Continental Ultra Sport III Road Cycling Bike Tire (Clincher & Wire Bead)
Product Description
Completely renewed, sporting a dynamic tread pattern design.Matches with a race bike, as well as a classic city road bike.Available in a wide range of dimensions and colors.
Based on activated silica compounds, this technology was originally intended as an performance level compound,an advanced new compound with outstanding grip and cross-country properties was developed. This new rubber mix, given the self explanatory name “PureGrip”, is ranked just behind our BlackChili Compound and is being used in our performance products both in the road and mountain bike sectors. Whilst providing great grip, it is also long lasting and highly durable – both characteristics of Continental tires, which are exclusively manufactured in the factory in Hefei (Asia).
About Us
Founded in Hanover, Germany, in 1871, we’ve amassed a vast amount of knowledge and expertise. Tires aren’t only crucial for a vehicle’s overall performance but they significantly influence braking power, too.
With an emphasis on progress, we continually strive to optimize our product range. The Continental product development teams work to maximize all safety-relevant characteristics of our tires, while simultaneously minimizing rolling resistance.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2025
I don't know if I got the wrong tires or if my tire rim combo is ideal, but I didn't even need tire levers to get the tires mounted. This was the first time I ever put tires on a bicycle. I was nervous since a lot of reviews said the tires were difficult to mount. I put on mechanic's gloves and used my hands only. The rims are sunrise carbon fiber 700c. Black out color way for the win too
PFEIFER EGON
Reviewed in Italy on February 1, 2025
ottimo
Peter M.
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025
Good quality
Zeebon
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2024
Decent tire, no complaints, good price, put it on my commuter bike so time will tell
Justin Rich
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024
I've had these on for a few months now, but have finally been able to put significant miles on them this past month. Logging in a few hundred miles thus far.Here in Colorado, the road conditions can change at a moment's notice. Road to rocky or sandy trail with steep inclines & descends for all.Since it seldom rains here, I've yet to put their performance in wet conditions to the test.We do have bike lanes here & there, but they're never maintained and typically full of road debris, holes & the occasional broken glass.These have held up remarkably well and after inspecting them today, I couldn't find even the slightest cut. Happy to say the tread wear is almost non-existent. My previous set of Schwalbe tires were chewed and getting punctures by this time. Freddie Kruger on the back tire and Edward ScisorHands on the front.Their rolling resistance + grip on these Ultra Sports are great. Not the best on the planet but for such a reasonable price, I doubt I could do better.Summation: Great tires all round for daily commutes in less than perfect road conditions. Should last long enough to be economically superior to other options that cost twice as much.
anonymous
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2024
Have been riding on these tires for over 2 months, averaging 40 miles per week. They replaced Continental 4-Season tires, which I enjoyed for 2-3 years, until they began to fray. These tires thus far have been comparable, at a lower price point. But I had them installed at a bike shop, they do not appear easy to install, which charged me $10 per tire.
Tigerdog
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2024
These are a bear to install, especially the narrow 23-622 size, but once seated they hold the pressure well and the ride is comfortable. I replaced some older, wire-bead Hutchinson tires on a vintage bike. These made an immediate improvement in ride and don't seem prone to pinching like the old tires were. This is my initial impression. I'll update this review if anything untoward happens.
Joel Duke
Reviewed in Canada on January 20, 2024
Received and installed immediately. I had 3-4 flats in the first couple months of spring/summer and I switched to these after that. Since changing I haven't had a flat -- maybe luck but could also speak to the durability and tube protection of the Sport III tires. The price has gone up 20% since I ordered, so less value in buying now, but for the money I've saved on inner tubes, it's still good cost-wise.
Vicente Larrea Martinez de Pancorbo
Reviewed in Spain on February 17, 2023
Muy buen agarre.
Daniel
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2021
As described, wire bead, which is harder to work with than folding type, but I knew what I was buying.
Sam D.
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2021
At the time of this review I’ve ridden these tires for a little over 100 miles and couldn’t be happier. They roll fast and smooth with excellent traction. I see quite a few people complaining about flats. I really can’t comment on that part because I haven’t had any (knock on wood). Then again, I'm also using tube so if I do get a flat it'll more than likely not the fault of the tire itself. Installation for the wirebead version was fairly easy even with plastic tire levers.I really don't delve deep into scientific data about low/high rolling resistance, watts gained/loss, microgram weight advantage/disadvantage, 0.xxx percent aerodynamic drag, yada, yada. These tires may be not to every cyclist’s liking and that there will always be a better alternative out there, something that will satisfy the purist’s need. I’m mostly a weekend warrior who rides a gravel bike predominantly on the road for the fun and health benefits of cycling. All I can say based on user’s experience is these Ultra Sport III tires are a significant improvement to my previous Kenda tires. They’re lighter, smooth rolling with excellent traction and not to mention, cost-effective.
Craig W.
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2021
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Charles Chew
Reviewed in Singapore on July 12, 2020
These are supposed to be entry training tires. I don't think they are good to be used with trainers though, the compound is balanced too much towards grip than wear resistance.
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