Continental Top Contact II Reflex

The tire Continental built specifically for urban and commuter riding - not a road tire pressed into commuter service, but a purpose-designed city tire engineered for the surfaces, conditions, and priorities of daily riding. Flat protection, wet grip, sidewall visibility, and a tread design that rolls fast on pavement while handling the debris and surface irregularities of real urban roads. The Reflex adds a full-circumference reflective sidewall stripe - visible to drivers when headlights illuminate the tire from the side, a meaningful safety feature for the Vancouver commuter riding in the dark for six months of the year.

Flat Centre Tread: Fast Rolling on Pavement
The Top Contact II uses a smooth, flat centre contact area for low rolling resistance on pavement - the surface most urban riders spend the majority of their time on. The flat centre rolls efficiently and quietly without the drag of an aggressive tread pattern that has no function on asphalt. Micro-siping through the centre tread channels water away from the contact patch in wet conditions for consistent grip when the road is slick.

Ribbed Shoulder Tread: Cornering Confidence
Ribbed shoulder knobs engage under lean angles, providing grip and confidence in corners on wet pavement, painted markings, and the metal grating and drain covers that catch riders in Vancouver's urban environment. The shoulder tread is designed specifically for the cornering loads of urban riding - harder stops, tighter turns, and less predictable surfaces than a dedicated road ride.

SafetySystem Breaker: Puncture Protection
Continental's SafetySystem breaker is a polyamide puncture protection layer under the tread that intercepts sharp objects before they reach the tube. Not as aggressive as the double Vectran Breaker on the GP 4-Season - the Top Contact II is optimized for the balance between protection and rolling efficiency that a daily commuter tire requires. Effective against the glass and debris that accumulate in urban bike lanes year-round.

Reflex Reflective Sidewall: Visible at Night
The full-circumference Reflex reflective sidewall stripe is visible to drivers when headlights hit the tire from the side - a passive safety feature that costs nothing to maintain and requires no batteries. For a commuter riding in Vancouver's early mornings and late evenings from October through March, this is the detail that matters.

E-Bike Rated
The Top Contact II Reflex carries an eBike safety rating - tested and approved for the additional speed and sustained braking loads of motor-assisted bicycles. 

Folding Bead: Light and Packable
The folding aramid bead keeps weight down compared to a wire bead equivalent and allows the tire to be carried as a spare on longer rides. Easy to mount and seat on standard clincher rims.