Continental Contact Spike 240 Wire Bead Tyre

The Continental Contact Spike 240 tyre is a 28-inch studded tyre designed for winter use on icy surfaces. It has an ETRTO size of 42-622 (700x40), a width of 1,60 inches and SafetySystem Breaker technology. The stated weight is 0.900 kg and it is approved for e-bikes up to 25 km/h.

Before buying, check that the ETRTO size 42-622 matches your rim. When inflating, observe the stated range: maximum 6 bar (87 psi), minimum 3.5 bar (51 psi). The TPI 60 indicates the number of threads per inch in the casing, a useful figure for comparing its construction with other tyres.

Founded in Hanover in 1871, Continental is still based in the German city today. For cyclists, it makes tires and inner tubes for road, gravel, mountain biking and urban riding. Its connection with bicycles goes back to its early days: in 1892, it became the first German company to produce pneumatic bicycle tires.