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Continental Competition Black Chili Tubular Tire (700c)

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Review by tsmyth

Durable, fast, reliable race or training tire
by tsmyth
Competitive Racer
Burnaby, BC
9 of 9 customers found this review helpful.

I'm on my wheels 2-3 hours a day, 5-6 days a week, training on the road and track, and racing on weekends.

Granted I'm a wheelchair racer, the kind you see at the Paralympics and at marathons and other open road races, so my experience may be a little different, but it basically comes down to my weight being more directly over the wheels than a bicycle so I experience a faster rate of wear. With that wear I like to be on a more durable tire and I've found the Conti Competition has done well for me.

I've done some racing on the PodiumTT's looking for something lighter, but if I'm doing longer distances I like running the Competitons just for some added peace of mind. I've only experienced one in race flat with them and that was a fairly unavoidable situation. For the same reasons they're great for training. On some away from home training trips I've pushed on them with visible wear far beyond what a lot of other tires would stand up to and have made it through the day.

I will say that they are a little harder to mount than other tubular brands, but I suppose you could say that you can then be more confident in them staying mounted once they're on. My trick is if it's sunny to leave them in a warm car for a bit, just so the rubber is just that little bit softer, and they stretch on a lot easier.

Reviewed 7/29/2013
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Review by Anonymous

Awesome Tubular
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Tucson, AZ
5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.

AZ cyclist riding 100 - 125 miles/week. Rode Tufo Jet Specials for many years but so narrow & require really high pressure to roll well. Switched to Tufo High-Composite Carbons to get a bit wider but FLATS, FLATS, FLATS, and unlike the Jet Specials which at least fix well with Stan's, those seem to cut big & wont fix with sealant. I've now had my 1st set of Conti Comps for almost 2 months with just over 900 miles in AZ & CO with no flats. They roll & handle way nicer than the Tufo Jet Specials. Love these tires.

Reviewed 7/22/2013
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Review by Jim

Quality tubular
by Jim
Competitive Racer
Ontario, Canada
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.

Doesn't feel like the fastest tubular I have ridden, corners with confidence. Seems durable. As a tubular for Ironman triathlon it is a good choice as it holds air and is more puncture resistant than most tubulars in the same price bracket

Reviewed 11/5/2012
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Review by Jim

Quality tubular
by Jim
Competitive Racer
Niagara Falls, Canada
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.

I have tried a variety of tubulars. The Continental Competition has a similar road feel to any of the higher end tubulars. I have not had any flats and it does hold air overnight. I have these on Easton EC90TT wheels and the fit and shape is good.

Reviewed 10/15/2012
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Review by Steve Hare

The closet thing to a perfect all around and Triathlon racing tire!
by Steve Hare
Competitive Racer
Middlebury Vermont
5 of 6 customers found this review helpful.

I like to find a tire that is top quality to train and race on. I read a bunch of good reviews on the Conti Comp Black Chilli so I tried them and I love them! As I get older (55) my long rides are as important to me as the racing I still do. These tires are just great for both. I use sealant in them and put them on with glue tape. They are plenty light and very durable. I purchased something like a dozen of these tires and each has had the same consistent quality.

Reviewed 8/13/2012
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Review by Bryan Son

Awesome!
by Bryan Son
Cycling Enthusiast
Los Angeles
3 of 6 customers found this review helpful.

These things grip like a mofo! But they cut and pop so easy.. Run over a piece of glass and its over.. Forget tufo sealant! Use Stan's Sealant, shoot a shot of it in your tube before you ride and you're protected!

Reviewed 2/13/2012
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Review by Anonymous

Awesome Tires
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Melbourne, FL
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

These tires get 50 to 100 miles a week on them. They seem to be extremely puncture and cut resistant. The do, however, seem to be subject to shock (chuck holes or road protrusions) caused flats. I seems that it is important to keep them fully inflated to avoid this type of flat.

Reviewed 1/13/2012
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Review by LoveMyR3

Excellent Tires - tried most all ... no other tubular can top these
by LoveMyR3
Cycling Enthusiast
Conneticut
10 of 10 customers found this review helpful.

I've been using these basic tires since 1996 since I first installed them on my Spinergy Rev X rims. Back then they were great but today they continue to improve with the black chili rubber compound. The Spenergy's have long retired but the these tires have kept up with the carbon bikes and improved carbon rims. I have tried many other tires. The Conti's are great all around tires rarely flat and last 2000 miles. The tread wears fast but you can ride them long past the pattern disappearing. In fact I still have an original competition gum-wall tire as a back-up. Sometimes I carry a spare but with the new Vectran I no longer carry a spare. I do carry some Tufo sealant just in case but have not used it (yet).

Reviewed 5/15/2011
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Review by Jay Auxier

the one I ended up with
by Jay Auxier
Cycling Enthusiast
Florida
3 of 7 customers found this review helpful.

I have used almost every tyre. this is the one that works the best for all round use.

Reviewed 3/12/2011
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Review by MoonDoggie

Great Race Tire But Everyday Use Will Require Frequent Replacement
by MoonDoggie
Competitive Racer
Dallas, TX
6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.

I love this tire from a racing standpoint. It's light, responsive, grips extremely well. You could not ask for more... from a racing standpoint. However, when it comes to daily use, the tires do wear fairly quickly. I weigh 158 pounds and ran the 700x22 version of this tire. After 30 days and 1202 miles (1095 miles of training and 107 miles of racing), the tread on the rear tire was worn smooth. To be fair, the front tire looks good and still has solid tread. I had intended to run the read tire longer as I still felt it was safe to use but had a glass puncture on it (Tufo extreme sealed it up nicely though) and changed it at that point. I do really like this tire and don't think anyone should expect much more than 1200 miles from a true racing tire but I think with luck, I could have had another 500 miles on this tire before needing to replace it. I'm now running Conti 4000SRs and will let you know how those fair. I like the idea that they have no center tread as I think a solid pattern will wear better.

In sum, this is a racing tire and performs extremely well as such but don't expect it to last like a dedicated training tire.

Reviewed 10/27/2010
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Review by Seattle Guy

Favorite all round tubular ever
by Seattle Guy
Competitive Racer
Seattle
33 of 34 customers found this review helpful.

These tires are staight up amazing! I used a single set all season on my racing wheels for both road and triathlon. I ride in all conditions and run a 19mm front and 22mm rear. I have close to 1000 miles on these tires and they are in perfect shape.

I just got back from 3 weeks on the big island of hawaii and was amazed at the amount of glass I encountered training on the island. Running through glass patch after glass patch I kept saying that ok now I am going to flat my luck has to run out. Not even close, these tires do not have a single cut in the tread.

Feel great and they last, well worth the money. I have ridden tufos and vittoria in the past and these are by far the most durable and most responsive tires in my humble opinion.

Reviewed 10/11/2009
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Review by Cyclingmasterseller

Continental Competition Tubular Tire -- one serious tire for its' weight!
by Cyclingmasterseller
Cycling Enthusiast
Ohio Valley
64 of 67 customers found this review helpful.

Here is an honest, clear-cut evaluation of this tire

This is, in my humble opinion, the best all-around tire in its' weight and classification. I am specifically referring to the Competition tubular 19. The reality of quality can only come about by spending a lot of time and money on tubulars of all types, which I have. Thus, if you are seeking the lightest, but best sprinttime trial tire I suggest the Tufo Elite Jet tubular, weighing in at a mere 160 grams or less-- it may last you just over 150 miles, and you will have to spend at least $149.00 max,each. It pumps up to 220psi, and you will find non other so fast and nimble as this tire. Next, at a slightly lower price, you can find the Vittoria EVO CS 20mm tubular, at a mere 170 grams 180psi to be your next best bet for speed, but around the same 100 to 150 miles of life. But for your normal-fast or moderate club rides, I highly recommend the highly- acclaimed Conti competition 19, at a mere 225 grams, and a 170 psi capacity I find this "speedy bombshell" to be the BEST all-around pro tubular tire available on the market today. I usually get around 4,000 miles on the front, and 2,000 miles in the rear, and live and ride in Ohio. If you ride in the West andor confront hills at every corner, then by all means expect less mileage out of them.

I hope this review helped place my maximum emphasis on this top quality Continental Competition 19 or 22mmtubular tire. It is truly the best tubular tire for the serious pro, or weekend warrior. It is also hand-made in Germany in small batches for max quality control! And, boasts the most pure, propriatary-rubber compound on the market today! Trust me, pump one up today, and go for a ride -- you'll thank me later... Cheers!

Reviewed 9/9/2009
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Review by Anonymous

High Performance
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
Fargo, ND
11 of 28 customers found this review helpful.

They win races!

Reviewed 6/17/2009
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