ContinentalDouble Fighter Iii Tyres

I recently purchased the Continental Double Fighter III tyres for my bicycle, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with their performance. Whether it’s wet weather or dry conditions, these tyres have proven to be highly reliable and grippy.One of the standout features I've noticed is their exceptional grip in rainy conditions. Riding in wet weather usually comes with its own set of challenges, but these tyres maintain a firm hold on the surface, instilling a sense of confidence and safety during my rides.The rolling resistance is outstanding as well. They roll effortlessly, contributing to an efficient and enjoyable ride every time. I've already logged around 600 km on these tyres, and to my delight, there is no visible wear and tear. They have handled both asphalt and muddy paths with ease, making them versatile for various terrains.I don't really know what more to say about them – they truly live up to the expectations. Apologies if this sounds too enthusiastic, but they deserve the praise. The Continental Double Fighter III tyres have surpassed my expectations, and I highly recommend them for anyone in need of durable, high-performance bicycle tyres.

Well, it ought to be at $50 each for crying out loud! I only put 1 on the front of my budget hybrid bike and took a 20 mi ride. Yes, seems like a very good tire for sure! First off it only weighs 12 oz which is 11 oz lighter than the Kenda I replaced it with and is narrower even though both tires are 700x35. The Kenda was 38mm wide and this one is only 33.5mm (before taking first ride). So I thought it would make the bike feel less stable with perhaps worse handling but nope it's actually more stable handles better all around simply better. I was doing slalom/emergency type maneuvers on the street just to see how these handle and they are quite good. Feels very capable and confident. The main reason I bought one is for better rolling resistance and yep these are a noticeable improvement on bike even though I only put 1 on front wheel so far. If I get another for rear wheel I'd expect a really nice rolling bike. I started off with 85 psi but after halfway through ride reduced it to 80psi and rolling resistance improved. I then let more air out just to see but that wasn't good so looks like I'll be running 80 psi. Like others mention tire is compliant too soaks up bumps nicely.Only downside is with tire on front wheel of my hybrid bike I can't ride with no hands any more. Tire just doesn't want to do it too narrow I guess with flat bars but it wanders dangerously to either side too much with no hands. Because I ride no hands on my road bike with drop bars and narrower 30 mm tires and also did on this bike too with the 38mm Kenda although it did feel a bit sketchy so perhaps road bikes are better suited for no hands riding than hybrid bikes.Also, when I went to install tire it seemed way too big but then when I put tube on rim first with some air and put tire over it I was in business. Once it started to mount even had to let air out of tube and then tire was quite tight and struggled to get it on rim fully. I had to use metal tire levers it was definitely tight fit hard to get on but doable with some effort. Point I'm making is with this folding tire if you hold it up to rim without tube installed it appears ridiculously big for the wheel as if tire is wrong size and I was getting ready to return it. But nope the tube has to go on first with some air it to get tire started on there. So don't return it and write a review saying it's too big like I almost did. Hope this helps!Edit: tire measures 34-35mm after 100 miles so it stretched a bit and is now a true 35 I'd say. I now have these tires on both front + back of cheap hybrid bike and just did a 45 mi ride. These are definitely smooth easy rolling tires very happy with performance!

Quality tire, seats nice and easy to install. I have these on my dedicated trail bike and have around 200 miles on them so far. I did a snowy ride not sure what to expect and they did ok. This tire does not like the transition from crushed limestone to bigger gravel but based on the tread profile it shouldn't. If you ride on asphalt or crushed gravel or both this is an excellent tire that punches above its price point.

I was so glad that the 650b-32, tubeless tire fit on my Fulcrum 900 rims easily. Rolled them on easily with a little soapy water. Able to seat the bead with a standard floor pump without any sealant. A super easy installation for me. I just happened to get a good mating between this tire and my rim. I wish everyone had the same experience.The tire surface is not too spongy. It is a much harder surface than the gatorskins that I have always used, which would collect bits of glass into the rubber. The 5000 have not collected any pieces of glass or bits of stuff. The sidewalls are quite stiff. Even underinflated the tire maintains its form for me. I do have to top off the air to the right pressure more frequently so there does appear to be some seepage. I need to look at this one day, but it is so subtle that it is not really an issue at this point.Grip and wet weather handling is fine. A more cushiony ride, but probably more attributable to using a slightly wider tire and a lower air pressure with the tubeless tire than I am used to with a tube. I am not so competitive with my riding so I will leave it to others to critique from more of a critical viewpoint.One grip. I ordered the all-black version and received the golden-colored tire. During the process of trying to get it replaced, it was discovered that the all-black version does not exist for the specific size I was purchasing. The website was incorrect. The Seller was sorry for the mistake, glad to become aware of an issue, and was going to correct immediately. I doubt too many others have an issue like this.