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Technologies
Technologies make the difference
We believe technologies make the noticeable difference when it comes to your riding experience. The right technology has the power to transform your usual ride into an outstanding cycling experience. It can support with additonal puncture protection as well as low rolling resistance and grip. As tires are the only contact between you and the bike and the ground we believe you deserve the best. For your best ride out there.
Technology Highlights
Grand Prix 5000 TR Technologies
It’s all about how you mix it
The rolling properties of the rubber compound of a tire are primarily determined by three interacting factors – stiction [grip], rolling resistance and mileage [longevity] . The dilemma: If you improve any of these factors it can have a detrimental effect on at least one of the others. A tire with maximum grip wears quicker and rolls more slowly. If you then make a tire roll faster and more durable, grip, in turn, is reduced.
With our Black Chili compound, a tread compound which is always based on the latest knowledge of polymers and raw material research, we have supplied the cycling industry with an enduring solution. Depending on the application of a tire, we adjust the compound formulation for the specific discipline – for road or mountain biking, time trialling or downhill racing.
How does that work? For Black Chili we refine special synthetic rubbers with proven natural rubber to high-performance tread mixtures. To these mixtures we then add soot particles, which in turn are optimised in shape and surface properties.
For initial mounting we recommend to use at least 30 ml of Conti RevoSealant per tire. Then spin the tire (wheel) to spread the Conti RevoSealant inside of the tire and pump to the allowed maximum pressure. Check the pressure before the next ride and adjust to your desired PSI.
Compatibility and safety information for tubeless ready tires (XX-C = crochet-type rims [hooked]; XX-TSS = tubeless straight-side rims [hookless]):
GRIP TO PUSH YOUR LIMITS
4 Names, 5 Patterns, infinite possibilities
Downhill
Enduro
Trail
Casings
Downhill Casing
Durable and reinforced carcass construction with supple and vivid characteristics
Reference application
Downhill, Freeride, Super Enduro and heavy Enduro
Reference Bike
Fullys | 170-200mm Suspension Travel
Conventional and e-Bikes
- 6 layers of carcass material under the tread for robustness and puncture protection
- 4 layers of carcass material for suppleness and adaptivity
- Apex for increased snake-bite robustness and support
- Foldable Aramid Bead
- Tubeless ready bead design for improved sealing
- Outstanding sidewall design with unique and distinctive look
- Label design with clear and intuitive symbol approach
- Cross woven chafer textile protects the tire and rim area
Enduro Casing
Durable single ply carcass construction with reinforcement. Balance between weight and robustness
Reference application
Enduro and descent-oriented Trail Bikes
Reference Bike
Fullys | 150-170mm Suspension Travel Conventional and e-Bikes
- 3 layers of carcass material under the tread for robustness and puncture protection
- 2 layers of carcass material for suppleness and adaptivity
- Apex for increased snake-bite robustness and support
- Foldable Aramid Bead
- Tubeless ready bead design for improved sealing
- Outstanding sidewall design with unique and distinctive look
- Label design with clear and intuitive symbol approach
- Cross woven fabric to prevent cuts and slashes
Trail Casing
Durable single ply carcass construction - tailored for trail use cases
Reference application
Tour and Trail Bikes
Reference Bike
Fullys | 140-160mm Suspension Travel Conventional and e-Bikes
- 3 layers of carcass material under the tread for robustness and puncture protection
- 2 layers of carcass material for suppleness and adaptivity
- Foldable Aramid Bead
- Tubeless ready bead design for improved sealing
- Outstanding sidewall design with unique and distinctive look
- Label design with clear and intuitive symbol approach
- Cross woven fabric to prevent cuts and slashes
SuperSoft
Soft
Endurance
Compounds
SuperSoft Compound
Grippiest choice of the compound range
Our softest and grippiest compound in the MTB Gravity range. Especially for Downhill and Enduro use cases where the main focus is descending. Tires equipped with this compound are for riders with a 100% focus on grip, traction, control. Recommended for use cases with a large share of descent.
Soft Compound
The balance between rolling and grip
The balance of grip and rolling resistance for gravity focussed use cases. High level of grip with a reasonable rolling resistance. Option to optimize the rolling properties of your rear wheel on the DH bike or have the optimal combo for Enduro or Trail riding.
Endurance Compound
Focus on endurance & rolling resistance
Compound with balanced properties on grip and endurance. With the endurance compound a high durability in combination with good rolling resistance and grip is achieved. A Compound choice for trail riding or as a endurance focused compound for
e-Bikes
E-Bike Ready | ECE-R75
Safety-Level
Safety Plus Pro Breaker
Engineered for the unique demands of modern e-bikes and cargo bikes up to 50km/h. Our Safety Plus Pro Breaker technology combines highly flexible rubber with the proven strength of our tightly woven PolyX puncture-resistant fibers. The high elasticity keeps rolling resistance low, prolonging the e-bike battery life so you get more miles from each charge. When riding with heavy loads, the SafetyPlus Pro Breaker contributes to confident handling through busy traffic and sharp corners, no matter the conditions.
Compounds
It’s all about how you mix it
The rolling properties of the rubber compound of a tire are primarily determined by three interacting factors – stiction [grip], rolling resistance and mileage [longevity] . The dilemma: If you improve any of these factors it can have a detrimental effect on at least one of the others. A tire with maximum grip wears quicker and rolls more slowly. If you then make a tire roll faster and more durable, grip, in turn, is reduced.
With our Black Chili compound, a tread compound which is always based on the latest knowledge of polymers and raw material research, we have supplied the cycling industry with an enduring solution. Depending on the application of a tire, we adjust the compound formulation for the specific discipline – for road or mountain biking, time trialling or downhill racing.
How does that work? For Black Chili we refine special synthetic rubbers with proven natural rubber to high-performance tread mixtures. To these mixtures we then add soot particles, which in turn are optimised in shape and surface properties.
Pure Grip for everyone
PureGrip Compound is derived from an activated Silica compound and is a good example of how we integrate customer feedback continuously into our research and development. This mixture technology fits in perfectly alongside the BlackChili Compound. The name PureGrip does exactly what it says; exceptionally good grip and durability are the distinguishing features of this compound. Engineered with PureGrip in our Performance products in our road and mountain bike ranges
The Urban Taraxagum by Continental is the first serial bicycle tire made from dandelion rubber, for which we established the brand Taraxagum. The project is embedded in a comprehensive sustainability strategy, covering economic, ecological and social aspects. Through significantly shorter distances from the fields and our European tire plants we reduce efforts in logistics and transport and use resources more efficiently.
Breaker Technologies
E-Bike Ready | ECE-R75
Safety-Level
Vectran Breaker
E-Bike Ready | ECE-R75
Safety-Level
Safety Plus Pro Breaker
Engineered for the unique demands of modern e-bikes and cargo bikes up to 50km/h. Our Safety Plus Pro Breaker technology combines highly flexible rubber with the proven strength of our tightly woven PolyX puncture-resistant fibers. The high elasticity keeps rolling resistance low, prolonging the e-bike battery life so you get more miles from each charge. When riding with heavy loads, the SafetyPlus Pro Breaker contributes to confident handling through busy traffic and sharp corners, no matter the conditions.
E-Bike Ready | ECE-R75
Safety-Level
Safety Plus Breaker
Specially designed for e-bikes up to 50 km/h, we have combined our SafetySystem Breaker with a highly flexible natural rubber. The result is an extremely cut and puncture resistant breaker ply which has a low rolling resistance thanks to its high elasticity. This helps saving battery life and the environment. High acceleration torques and fast speeds in turns are easily absorbed by the breaker. The specialist for fast e-bikes and rental bikes
E-Bike Ready | ECE-R75
Safety-Level
Safety Pro Breaker
Lightweight Puncture protection
The SafetyPro Breaker is designed from nylon textile. Cross-woven textile fiber netting that is simultaneously robust and flexible. Maximum puncture protection with minimal added weight. The risk of punctures resulting from glass or sharp stones is substantially reduced.
E-Bike Ready
Safety-Level
Safety System Breaker
Puncture protection with a system
The SafetySystem Breaker is made up of Kevlarreinforced, high-strength nylon fabric. Puncture and cut-resistant but nevertheless light and flexible, the tire adjusts quickly to the surface below. Without raising the weight or rolling resistance noticeably, it protects the carcass against foreign objects and contributes to a longer lifespan of the tire. Tires with the SafetySystem Breaker also provide good comfort properties.
E-Bike Ready
Safety-Level
Extra Puncture Belt
Carefree on a daily basis
Anyone looking for a reliable everyday companion will go for a tire with EXTRA PunctureBelt. This rugged rubber breaker, combined with the rubber-reinforced sidewalls of the tire, ensures a high level of puncture protection and sidewall abrasion. Where durability is the main focus, there is also a solid tire version.
Maximum safety
Between the tread and the carcass, a puncture protection of highly elastic special rubber is used. This practically impenetrable puncture protection successfully defies all types of foreign objects from getting to the inner tube below. Even a drawing pin cannot get through. Tires with Plus Breaker can be seen in almost every segment nowadays: Whether racing cycles, MTB or city/trekking, the Plus Breaker guarantees maximum safety without negatively affecting the cycle properties of the tire. The consistency of the breaker has been adjusted so that the tire does not feel spongy when cornering. The Plus Breaker is true puncture protection. Please read the air pressure instructions!
The rough way
The extra all-round puncture protection layer renders the casings extremely durable and resistant to damage or penetration from foreign elements. Treads and sidewalls are equally protected, and are 25 % lighter and offer 30 % more puncture protection than their predecessors protected by DuraSkin®. Rolling resistance and absorption has also significantly improved. The new Revolution Tubeless Ready Bead improves the installation of Tubeless Ready Tires. For tubeless sealing we recommend the use of Continental RevoSealant.
ShieldWall System provides the optimum combination of high puncture protection and the low rolling resistance with low weight. This is made possible by an additional, all-round puncture protection layer, which consists of a finely woven cross fabric. This gives the tire a high resistance to punctures and damage. Despite its additional ply, the tire has a very good damping property and a high degree of flexibility to adapt perfectly to the ground. The revolutionary tubeless ready bead allows easy and uncomplicated mounting of the tire. For best results in sealing and in use, we recommend the use of the Continental RevoSealant sealant.
Light and sleek
The Nytech Breaker is based on the technology of our SafetySystem puncture protection. Made of nylon fibre and similar to Kevlar, it reliably protects against punctures and cuts. It also has particularly low rolling resistance and reduced weight, perfect for our performance range of road tires.
Cut and puncture proof
With PolyX Breaker™ car expertise comes to the bicycle tire sector. Polyester has been used successfully for years in car tires and has proved extremely effective. The extremely resistant polyester fibre is woven tightly crosswise. A very high fabric density is achieved which makes the breaker resistant not only to foreign bodies, but especially to punctures. The rolling resistance is not affected by this breaker.
MORE is what you get
Puncture protection and mileage are the strengths of Hardshell-ProTection. A wider PolyX Breaker™, the specialist against punctures, under the tread centre and shoulders provides for great reliability. The three-ply – each layer with 60 TPI – carcass covers the entire tire and makes it a real bastion against urban detritus. The outer sidewalls of the tire are reinforced with DuraSkin® fabric providing even more reliablility due to the casing being so well protected. Hardshell tires are the puncture-resistant flagship amongst racing tires – produced exclusively in Germany.
To roll with the punches
Tires with DuraSkin® sidewall protection have to be able to roll with the punches. They are used under the harshest conditions. On messenger bikes, the tires skid along curbs; on touring bikes, they cross continents without wearing out. In racing cycling, they have to endure tough tests such as the Paris-Roubaix. The high-quality polyamide fabric protects the tire casing against the worst conditions. These tires stand out thanks to their brown sidewalls.
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