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Comp Pro Tire
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Submitted by
digitalkreation
a Weekend Warrior
from London, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: April 4, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Gibbons Singletrack | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Purchased At: | Racer Sportif | | Strengths: | The Continental Competition Pro 1 & 2 tires are by far the best tires I've ridden. They excel in the mud and sand, but are also just as good on singletrack, rocks, roots, etc. | | Weaknesses: | They are a bit on the heavy side, but if you want something that works on the East-Coast terrain, and doesn't fail, there is always a small price to pay. | | Similar Products Used: | Panaracer Dart & Smoke. | | Bike Setup: | All Pro Gear.. | | Bottom Line: | Unfortunately, these aren't manufactured anymore, but you can still find some every now and then. Amazing value for the money, and you can't purchase better tires in my opinion. Just look at the ratings below! Overwhelmingly positive! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam
a Weekend Warrior
from Pa
Date Reviewed: April 30, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Purchased At: | weaver's | | Strengths: | Everything | | Weaknesses: | not made any more | | Similar Products Used: | none this good | | Bike Setup: | haro v3, kenda klaw in front, continental comp pro 1 in back | | Bottom Line: | This tire has way more traction than any tire i ever tried. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Glenn Vernes
a Cross Country Rider
from Middletown, CT
Date Reviewed: December 19, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Cockaponsett, Chester CT | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | Pedal Power, Middletown CT | | Strengths: | Great traction, rolls pretty smooth, lasts a long long time. | | Weaknesses: | Can you still get them? | | Similar Products Used: | Panaracer Dart, Conti Explorer Pro, Michelin I forget the model, Ritchey WCS | | Bike Setup: | Trek Y-22 | | Bottom Line: | The best rear tire I've ever used. I used it in combination with a Conti Leader Pro on the front (my favorite front tire of all time). Better than the Explorer Pros I'm using now. They really have no weaknesses; a combination of traction, fairly low rolling resistance, durability and reasonable weight I haven't found in any other tire. The knobs will round off after a few hundred miles but that barely affects the traction. It's an all purpose tire that will handle anything a racer or XC rider would throw at it. Only problem is they're hard to find these days. I hope Conti didn't discontinue them, that would be a mistake. If you can find one, buy it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
john kowalczyk
a Weekend Warrior
from lionville pa
Date Reviewed: October 12, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | mud pond - Lackawanna County | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Climbing | | Weaknesses: | Can not buy them anywhere, had to buy a Michelen | | Similar Products Used: | IRC, Tioga, Panaracer | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale Killer V-900 with Judy fork, | | Bottom Line: | These were the best rear tires I ever rode on. The paddle design porvided an incredible amount of climbing traction. This surpassed anything from Tioga, Panaracer, IRC that I ever rode. The tread wear was reasonable and I had what I would consider to be a normal amount of flats. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim Roselle
a Cross Country Rider
from Phoenix Arizona
Date Reviewed: January 14, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Trail 100 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Strengths: | icreadible climbing/cornering traction, wear like iron. | | Weaknesses: | steel beads tough to mount although kevlar is no problen, very hard to find. | | Similar Products Used: | Ritchey, Specialized, Tioga, WTB. | | Bike Setup: | 93 Bridgestone MB-4, RockShox Indy xc W/Englund Air, Sun/Ringle RPM wheelset. | | Bottom Line: | If you ride in loose, rocky conditions buy these tires! Climbing and cornering traction are unparalelled. The fact that wears half as long is a great bonus. I can tear knobs off Ritchey or Specialized in less than 100 miles, I've ridden Conti's over 700 miles with no torn knobs and no cords showing through. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
spectre
a Weekend Warrior
from mi
Date Reviewed: September 24, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | fort custer | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Large volume, supple casing, durability | | Weaknesses: | can be hard to mount/remove from some rims
very difficult to find (OOP) | | Similar Products Used: | many brands | | Bike Setup: | hard tail | | Bottom Line: | i can take or leave the comp 1; it is a very good traction tire. the comp2 is an awesome tire, especially where there is a lot of sand. these tires look pretty weak in the knob department, but off great grip. i would not call them a great cornering tire, but what lightly knobbed tire is? these tires roll well, handle slippery rocks and roots very well due to the natural rubber, are great mud shedders and can be run at low pressures due to the great casing and strength. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scotty
a Cross Country Rider
from Vancouver, BC
Date Reviewed: April 19, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Mt. Seymour | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | amazing traction, predictable handling, rolls better than what I was used to before | | Weaknesses: | Had to spend another $35 to get a new front tire that would hold as well as the rear. | | Similar Products Used: | Kona house brand garbage(break/enter, lumpy/gravy) | | Bike Setup: | '99 Lava Dome parted up for agressive xc | | Bottom Line: | I was a little intimidated by the tread pattern at first but after my first ride i was so impressed with this tire. I ride everything on my way to work (hard/soft pack, technical climbs & descents, stairs, rocks,logs, and on..) and this tire just rocks. So for no more pinch flats. Holds its own on the technical 'Shore trails too. Made me realize just how lousy my previous tire (gravy) was. Replaced Lumpy with a tioga factory DH to get the full holding potential for front & rear. GREAT COMBO!! Get one if you can | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
pooter
a Weekend Warrior
from san antonio, tx
Date Reviewed: April 14, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | grabs everything | | Weaknesses: | as with all conti tires, a pain to remove from the rim | | Similar Products Used: | mythos xc, velociraptor, enduroraptor, z-max, cross-country, pirahna pro, honch, smoke | | Bottom Line: | the BEST rear tire i have used.
you can clear most any obstacle in most any condition with a comp pro as your rear tire. won't wash on fast, leaned-into turns either. wet, dry, soft, hard-pack, you name it, this tire will not let you down. DO NOT WASTE THEM ON PAVEMENT!
if you can find these, buy what you can and hoard them! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jimmy
a Weekend Warrior
from pittsburgh
Date Reviewed: September 5, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
south park | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
very good ups...rumbles nice on the pavement | | Weaknesses: |
none yet | | Similar Products Used: |
lots | | Bike Setup: |
unsuspended, diamondback ascent ex, built from old and new spare parts | | Bottom Line: | i've only ridden this set-up a few times but i highly recomend this tire, actually got out of the saddle on a step hardpack section and it was as sure and grippy as riding on hot tar on a sunny day...i understand conti is discontinuing these tires so i would get 'em while they're still out there...picked up a specialized front tire for $9.95 to go with the conti for $19.95 and i couldnt be happier......actually used this properly as i searched for recomended tires by you reviewers out there and this one popped up... what a clever crowd we are | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peter
a Cross-Country Rider
from Scottsdale, AZ
Date Reviewed: August 19, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
For the type of riding in southern AZ, there really is no better rear tire. The tread design hooks up all the time and allows you to climb stuff that the fools riding those other tires simply can't. One major strength with all conti tires is the natural rubber compound that they use. My conti tires last almost twice as long as other brands and that is why I continue to purchase them time and time again. | | Weaknesses: |
The damn company is no longer making the pro comp!!! The good news is that Trailhead Sports in Scottsdale bought all the Pro Comps that they could so run over a buy one NOW!!!! | | Similar Products Used: |
Other conti rear tires (Traction Pro & Cross Country) as well as IRC | | Bike Setup: |
Kona Kula | | Bottom Line: | WHY DID THEY HAVE TO STOP MAKING THIS TIRE?????? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
PRC
a Cross-Country Rider
from Lisbon Portugal
Date Reviewed: July 13, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
Overall grip especially in sand | | Weaknesses: |
Conti doesn't make'm any more,
a pain to get off | | Similar Products Used: |
Velociraptors,Z-maxSC | | Bike Setup: |
Y-33,Judy SL, Crosslink | | Bottom Line: | These are by far the best rear tire I've had. It pretty much sticks to everything. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
riley
a Cross-Country Rider
from michigan
Date Reviewed: June 20, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
actually the comp 1's
large volume
tough | | Weaknesses: |
no longer made | | Similar Products Used: |
any tire you can imagine | | Bottom Line: | conti was much maligned for these tires since they brought them out. the 2 is an excellent rear tire. the 1 is the origianl semi slick! large in volume, relatively low rolling resistance, they work great in sand. don't expect awesome grip in leans, but they hold their own. i'm over 200 lbs, and the average semi-slick is too small for my large ass, but these give me a fast roller that won't knife in deep sand. maybe these weren't meant to be what i've called them, but they are fantastic. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave Masino
a Cross-Country Rider
from Kirkland, WA
Date Reviewed: April 22, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
open to bikes | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Sheds mud great
Works well in all conditions I've ridden, especially wet
Great for climbing and cornering
Braking is great | | Weaknesses: |
Kevlar version is tough to get on the rim
NO LONGER MANUFACTURED BY CONTI!!! | | Similar Products Used: |
Panaracer Smoke | | Bike Setup: |
Fat Chance Yo Eddy, Manitou 5 fork, Mavic 517 rims | | Bottom Line: | This is by far my favorite rear tire. It's hard to get on the rim, but I don't really mind. I spend more time riding than putting tires on the rim. If you race (I do occasionally) then that's another story. I'd hate to change a flat with this tire in the middle of a race. What I'm bummed about is that Continental no longer manufactures the Pro 1. I called them to say BAD IDEA. Agree with me? Let them know...1-800-223-3207(Conti customer service). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ed
a Cross-Country Rider
from Apex, NC
Date Reviewed: March 29, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Rocky Road | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Grips mud like a bulldozer tread
Fantastic climbing capability
Sheds mud in a hurry
Price (on sale - $20.00!!) | | Weaknesses: |
Tighest bead I have EVER seen
D@mn near impossible to change a tube on the trail.
Price (not on sale) | | Similar Products Used: |
Panaracer Duster Pro
Panaracer Smoke Classic | | Bike Setup: |
97' Klein Attitude w/ Judy XC fork | | Bottom Line: | If you can't get up that nasty climb on your favorite trail (regardless of weather conditions) with these tires, either something is VERY wrong with your technique or you're trying to climb a 89 degree hill. Simply amazing climbing ability. The first time I tried these things out, I rode two techincal trails that were wet and nasty from 2 previous days of rain. Normally I do not ride in wet conditions so that the trail is not further damaged and I don't like cleaning up my bike after a slop fest. But it was so nice that day, I couldn't resist. I was not disappointed with the performance of these tires. I have them on front and back and since I don't give a sh!t about rolling resistance, I am happy with this set up. These tires make you feel like you are on an escalator when you go up hills and I was amazed at how little mud caked up in the knobs - in fact almost none (and this is red, sticky clay). Maybe I am so enamored with them b/c my stock Panaracer Duster tires sucked (actually I even liked them until I tried the Conti's), but only time will tell if I remain happy with these after I really get some miles on them (seems some have experienced endurance problems). My only real b!tch so far is the time (and vast array of tools) it takes to put these suckers on. I am glad I am not the only one who struggled mightily getting them on (45 minutes for two tires!!!). And god help anyone who goes flat deep into the ride. So far, couldn't be happier (i.e. no flats yet). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brent
a cross-country rider
from Santa Barbara, CA
Date Reviewed: August 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
When my rear Velociraptor wore itself down to the tread, I went looking for a replacement tire. I have never been real happy with the cornering characteristics of the Velociraptor (tends to let go all of a sudden), and wanted to try and find a lighter-weight tire that wouldn't pack up with mud like the Velociraptor. Well, my LBS recommended the Conti Comp Pro for the local condiditons (loose rocky stuff with sand in the summer, sticky clay in the winter)and I have to say after a couple of rides, I am TOTALLY IMPRESSED with this tire. With the Velociraptor on the front and the Conti on the back, the bike really handles predictably in loose corners, and climbs every bit as well as the Velociraptor rear tire. The sidewall casing looks a bit flimsy, (skinwall so thin the threads poke through in places), but the tire is supple, handles well, and really hooks up in the loose stuff. One problem, though - because of the suppleness/light weight of the tire, it seems to be MUCH more prone to snakebites (pinch flats) than the Velociraptor. On a recent ride, coming downhill about 5 miles over loose, rocky trails (Romero Cyn) I actually flatted 6 times! (And yes, I WAS running full air pressure - about 40 lbs). Overall, though I give it 5 stars, less one star for the thin sidewalls and protruding threads. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hectolyte
a cross-country rider
from Virginia
Date Reviewed: August 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got this tire after piece of crap Michelin Wildgripper disintegrated. I'll start with the negatives: It had a lot of rolling resistance. when you are going slow on pavement, you can feel each individual paddle hitting the ground. It seems to me that when I start going fast, the tire starts resonating and shaking the s out of my rear tire, but again, this is only on pavament. Here's the positives: This is the best climber I have ever been on. Those paddles grab onto everything and pull you up and over. Putting this tire on has made me a better, faster climber. Get this tire if you want to climb like a billygoat. I give this 5 chilis because all that road vibration stuff don't matter when you cxan kick butt on the mountain. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shawn
a cross-country rider
from Maryland
Date Reviewed: July 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Ok I bought this tire 3 years ago. I got the black wall/ kevlar folding Pro 2. I used it for about 1 year then decided that the wild gripper was too cool looking to leave off my bike. That was the beginning of the end. I gave my Pro2 to my girl friend and she has used it till last week end. As fast as I could I snatched it back and gave her an old smoke I had laying around. I'm using it as a rear tire again and I must say that for the maryland area this thing hooks up. I love the blocks for rocks, roots, and mud. For my area this is the #1 rear tire. Lates... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Blitz
a cross-country rider
from Sterling, VA
Date Reviewed: March 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have to re-evaluate my review after getting a flat two weeks ago. This tire has an EXTREAMLY tight bead. I found this out after two tire levers, three tubes punctured, and 30 minutes trying to change a flat on the side of the trail Thank god I wasn't racing. Think about this before you buy this tire. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Conti Boy
a cross-country rider
from Calgary, AB
Date Reviewed: March 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
After seeing pictures of the Comp 1 and reading the reviews here, I went out to buy a Comp 1 last summer. My expectations were more than satisfied. This thing claws its' way around. It's vise-grip like bite is insane. Mud, no problem. I can't honestly remember mud sticking to this tire. That is clearly owed to the tread block spacing. Hell, I feel like I could spin my way down rivers with this baby. The tread blocks are like big paddles. Another pleasant surprise is the way it allows you to fishtail through corners knowing exactly where the limit is and having it hook up again on command. Finally, winter riding is also a strong point for this Conti. I've never actually had a tire until this one stick to extreme hardpack glazed snow. I swear, you can let loose on the horse power and this sweetie won't spin. 5 bowel-liquifiers for this bad boy. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marcus
a weekend warrior
from Charlottetown PEI Canada
Date Reviewed: February 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I put a Comp 1 on the rear and have yet to lose traction. I ride in the winter as well! This tire rules by the way I have a Phycho on the front a good combo I think!! It grabs the snow, slush, mud with ease and keeps comming back for more!! I know what tire I keep buying the Pro 1 !! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom Fitzpatrick
a weekend warrior
from Seattle
Date Reviewed: December 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Put one on the back of my Proflex 755 early Spring '96. Great traction; if I have the grunt to keep pedaling, it will keep climbing. Looks worn, but I haven't noticed any loss of traction. A b***h to change. A few loose threads coming out the sidewalls, hope it's not a bad sign, except for this I'd give it 5.. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Blitz
a cross-country rider
from Sterling, VA
Date Reviewed: December 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I am using this tire in the rear and it's great for the riding conditions encountered here in Northern Virgina. It climbs great and sheds the mud well also. I like it over the WTB Velociraptor which I find excels only in exptreamly muddy conditions. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mud Bug
a weekend warrior
from Lafayette, LA
Date Reviewed: November 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Pros...
-Climbs well
-Sheds mud great
-Leans well in corners
-The wetter the conditions get, the better they hook up
-They float over sand as long as you keep your momentum... and a straight lne
-Wide knobs grab over roots and logsCons...
-$$$
-$$$
-Too much grief getting on and off the rim
-Cotton casing unwraves around the rim with age(Typical Contis) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
riley
a cross-country rider
from michigan
Date Reviewed: November 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
the comp 1 is great in the rear, haven't tried them much in the front. the comp 2 works well there, but is really not too great unless you're in a lot of sand. paired up with the old 2.2 sc dart, the comp 1 is 1/2 of my favorite combo. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bryan
a racer
from Upstate, NY
Date Reviewed: September 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have tried many tires this season (Bontrager Revolts, Conti Traction Pro, Speci Team Control/Master, WTB Velociraptor)and I put my old half worn Comp Pro 2 back on this morning. The Speci and Traction Pros have too much rolling resistence and both clog in mud. The Velociraptors rule in the mud but suck in loose stuff and are heavy. Nothing compares to a Semi-slick on hardpack NORBA courses, but for overall performance, I think the Comp Pro 2 is the best rear tire available. It grips, doesn't clog, and has low rolling resistance. I've never used it on the front and probably won't. No matter what Conti says, this is a rear specific tire. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Barry
a racer
from Ontario
Date Reviewed: September 10, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I love this tire, i bought it for winter riding and it held onto ice like it was hardpack, i kept it on through the season and raced on it and even though the center treads are almost slick, i still have wicked tracktion in mud and crazy rooty uphills, i love it and i'll buy it again! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Anand
a cross-country rider
from Oxford, UK
Date Reviewed: August 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Had a comp 2 on the back and it sucked big time. Talk about a crap tire! I have used slicks that worked better. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jerry
a cross-country rider
from Knoxville
Date Reviewed: August 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I tried a Comp Pro 1 last year and thought it was the best rear tire I'd ever used. Been riding them ever since. My new bike came with Velociraptors but I put a Pro 1 on it after a couple of rides. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Moody
a cross-country rider
from Hopkinton, MA
Date Reviewed: August 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Have had excellent results here in the east, but prefer the comp 2 for year around use. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brandon Wong
a cross-country rider
from San Luis Obispo, CA
Date Reviewed: July 31, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have been using these tires for Central California for the past three years.
It's mostly hard packed and rocky with a little sand. As a rear tire, I was
always able to make it to the top of the rocky single track, as a front tire
it seems par with the rest of them.I only have ridden a few times in the mud, since there are area of a lot of
clay and you really shouldn't ride in the mud in California, the tire tracks
stay for a long time. Urk. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gabeman
a cross-country rider
from Seattle, WA
Date Reviewed: July 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I ran this tire on the rear a while ago, and it was great. It may be heavy and fat (wire-bead 2.125), but it had some real traction goin on...better for a downhill tire, in my opinion. It took 6 months to wear out, with heavy to moderate riding on road, gravel, mud, you name it... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim
a
from Los Gatos, CA
Date Reviewed: June 2, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have used the kevlar bead Comp 1 ,front and back, for over a year. It has hardly worn at all(a little rounding on the edges). I must have thousands of miles on them (on and off-road). Hooks up in the corners, in all conditions (asphalt, hard pack, mud, sand, loose dirt, leaves, etc.). Slides and re-hooks in a very controlled fashion. Digs into and sheds muds very well. Braking in soft, steep conditions is excelent. It allows you to crawl down very steep trails will alot of loose debris. It can fly down steep mountain road roads without breaking loose due to flimsy lugs. A great go anywhere, do anything tire. It will get you to the dirt and let you have lot of fun once you are there. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Murph
a cross-country rider
from Groveland, MA
Date Reviewed: June 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a review of the rear tire only!! I've had this tire for one full year now. Here in New England that means everuthing from sandy, loose terrain in July to amazing mud in April. This tire seems to hook up in anything and sheds mud like mad. Two of my fellow riders have bought the tire since and love it.
PricePoint has it for $35..but you have to tell them you saw that price on their
home page. Otherwise, htey try to charge $39. Go figure. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Charlie Branch
a weekend warrior
from sunnyvale, ca
Date Reviewed: May 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a Conti Comp 1 on sale at $20 (the price tag said it was normally $40) for use on the rear of my Klein. At first everything seemed pretty good. It rolled fine, was the best tire I have ever used in mud, sand and fine gravel, and it did quite well at cornering. But after 7 rides totalling ca. 200 miles, a friend told me to dismount quick and check out my rear tire. When I touched a center knob, I was able to completely peel it back exposing bare threads. About one-fourth of the knobs were hanging on by a small slip of outer casing rubber. For some unknown length of time, I had been riding essentially on a tire a lot balder than the new Double Fighters, but without any of the weight advantages. Suddenly, riding 30 mph down San Andreas Fault breccia (sharp pebbles, in English) didn't sound like so much fun.I had heard that Continental made pretty good tires, so I thought it must be a manufacturing defect to have the knobs peel off after 200 miles. I took the tire back to the chichi shop where I bought the tire and they told me that this was a high-zoot racing tire that should not be expected to last a long time. I said 200 miles in less than 2 months with proper tire inflation was hardly a long time and that I have gotten years of hard use out of my Ritcheys. (Is there a lesson here?) The shop chihuahua (a little guy with hairless legs) then told me that the pros typically get only one race out of each set of tires. This was not a good response to a customer who has to pay for his bike toys, and I haven't bought anything there again. I said I wanted my money back and he declined. He said the Contiental rep only showed up occasionally and it would have to be Continental who gave me my money back. I left the tire on the counter and said I wanted it be left there as a warning to all similarly unwary customers who thought they weren't tempting a high speed blow-out on tires that disintegrate after 200 miles.That said, I'd recommend Conti's Grand Prix road tires to anybody. They grip like a pitbull. And they have no knobs to rip off. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rick
a cross-country rider
from Fl
Date Reviewed: February 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Great Tire when used in the rear! Works very well in all types of conditions. Floats over sand well,sheds mud like no other tire I've run, and doesn't lose traction on rocky terrain or on wet roots/logs. It's a very fast tire on hardpack and very predicatable in high speeed corners. I've tried to switch to other tires before, but I've always came back to running the Comp Pro 1 in the rear and the Leader Pro in front. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob Smith
a racer
from Washington, DC USA
Date Reviewed: February 21, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Rear only:PROS
- Excellant all around tire.
- Particularly good in mud. Sheds well and climbs well in the moinst stuff.
- Excellant handeling in dry loose dirt as well
- Incredible climbing traitsCONS
- The price is too high
- The climbing edges of the blocks loose signifacant performance when they begin to wear and the wear occurs very quickly | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
aaron lloyd
a racer
from gondola point, new brunswick canada
Date Reviewed: January 20, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have been using the comp pro1 for half a racing season. This tire works
really well in the back. The big tracks never felf skiddish, and they never
spun out, even on wet logs. This tire is great, and I have done alot of
riding on this this tire and it has not worn down yet.
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Submitted by
seth
a cross-country rider
from Middlebury, Vermont
Date Reviewed: January 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Excellant tire...I was having problems with mud build-up on my IRC Piranha-Pro and got a Conti for my rear tire. I haven't had a problem since. Excellant traction, it scrambles through everything I have thrown at it here in Vermont (snow, mud, hardpack, wet maple leaves). The lower profile on the knobs also allows this tire to spin much faster than my old P-Pro. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael Streeter
a weekend warrior
from Sydney Australia
Date Reviewed: January 2, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Competition Pro 1's are the best tyres I have ever used. The're larger cross section gives them excellent shock absorbtion (at 35psi) and they corner, climb and brake well. They are a confidence inspiring tyre because I always know how they are going to react to my cornering and braking input.If there is a down side to this tyre, it is that they are very hard to fit and require quite a bit of leverage on the tyre lever to remove (wire beaded tyres). I have not tried the kevlar version so they may be simpler.My only problem now is that I can't find another set in any bike shop in my home town.
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Submitted by
sp
a cross-country rider
from michigan
Date Reviewed: December 15, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Here in Michigan we have very sandy, loamy soil. Little of it is naturally clay based, so mud clearing isn't as big a deal as other regions. Flotation can be fairly important also. Comp 1's in the rear offer more traction than any tire I've tried. In front, I prefer the Comp 2, which is squarer and has smaller knobs. While they do roll well, they are not speed tires, just solid all around performers.
Cross Country's or Specialized TC/TM are probably more race worthy, but Comps are solid, long wearing, puncture resistant work horse tires that won't fail you.
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Submitted by
Stanton Kramer
a cross-country rider
from Illinois, USA
Date Reviewed: November 12, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I originally bought the Comp 2 Kevlar as it was on sale for $20. I wanted a beater tire that I could use on pavement instead of my good tires. This tire is surprisingly good on the FRONT. I have not used it on the rear yet. As most Contis, it has very low rolling resistance. Because of the spacing of the knobs, I thought it would be a great mud tire, which it is. It is suprisingly stable on hard pack as well. Though it doesn't hook up quite as well as my Specialized Team Control/TE, it makes up for by being fast and light. Sheds' mud like no other tire I own.
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Submitted by
Chris Lowe
a cross-country rider
from San Francisco
Date Reviewed: November 9, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I ride the Comp 2 and love it. It has a very open design and looks surprisingly like the new generation of bald center tires (Ritchey SpeedMax, etc.). They climb very nicely. They have a fairly square profile (compared to Ritchey Z-Max's for instance). The open design keeps mud from building up and lowers rolling resistance. They really fly on long fire road climbs.
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Submitted by
Paolo
a weekend warrior
from Texas
Date Reviewed: November 6, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Contis have less rolling resistance than my old Smokes and Z-Max's. MUCH faster! Leader Pro on frt. & Pro 1 on back. Best tires I have ridden. Light, too.
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Submitted by
Ted
a cross-country rider
from PA
Date Reviewed: November 5, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
ULTIMATE REAR TIRE!There are two varieties of conti comps: the comp 1 and the comp 2. I
wouldn't recommend the 2, but the 1 is one of the best tires of all time.Don't judge it by its looks, this tire will amaze you. Giant thick paddle
knobs aren't necessary for good climbing traction. The conti's smaller,
widely spaces knobs are just as good in soft terrain and BETTER on
hardpack and rocks.Yes, better! Conti spaced the knobs so widely so that the tire would
use the negative space between them. This puts more surface area
on the ground without sacrificing bite in soft soil. Also, the conti
comp sheds mud very, very well, esp. considering it's a 2.125If you ride in rocky or rooty areas get this tire immediately. If
you have trouble finding a mud tire that runs smoothly on hardpack,
get this tire. If you are a weight weenine, get the kevlar bead.
It's only 650 grams without mud. Fancy lightweight tires caked with
spooge weigh a whole lot more than a clean conti.
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Submitted by
Grand Pooh Bear
a cross-country rider
from USA
Date Reviewed: July 24, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Hands down, the best tire made. Awesome traction and total mud clearance. So much negative spacing between those huge lugs that mud hasn't got a prayer. I noticed an amazing difference in climbing with this puppy on the rear. The only reason I no longer ride this tire is because I'm a weight weenie. I now ride Conti's Cross Country, which performs 95% as well as the Pro 1, and is 100 grams lighter. A good tradeoff in my book, anyway. An extra layer of rubber gives wild protection against punctures. I don't ever remember flatting with this tire. I highly recommend any Conti tire to anyone looking for the best tire.
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