Whether you're on a long tour or the shortcut home through the forest, this versatile tyre offers tremendous grip on rough terrain conditions. It features Continental's BlackChili compound, which offers a unique tread that's only produced in Germany. This model's tread is the nobbiest in the series and it's designed to get you through the rough and unpredictable terrain with ease. Continental has also equipped this model with ProTection Technology, which gives you fantastic protection against punctures and cuts. One final highlight is it's tubeless-ready, so you can enjoy its superior stability and lower overall weight. Technologies: BlackChili Compound: Continental's unique tread compound, produced only in Germany, answers the eternal question of the best balance of grip and rolling resistance for cycling. ProTection Technology: Protects sidewalls from snake bite punctures, while allowing the tyre to adhere to the trail ahead Tubeless Ready: This additional puncture protection layer which completely encircles both tyre beads, makes out carcasses robust and impervious against damage and penetration from foreign objects. Greater comfort, grip and puncture protection from lower pressures, when installed with RevoSeal.
State of the art polymers in the rubber compound, Vectran breaker belts under the tread for the best and lightest puncture protection available in bicycles tyres todayJust like its predecessors, it is ahead of its time thanks to new materials and design features and the prevailing German production quality all work to set the Top Contact apart from other touring tyres. Vectran™ Breaker Vectran is a synthetically manufactured high-tech fibre from a natural model. Like spider silk, Vectran is a liquid-crystalline polymer (LCP). Vectran is spun from melted liquid polymer Vectra and processed further to a multi-strand thread. Spider silk, like Vectran, has an enormous tear resistance at a very low weight – exactly the right properties to process into a premium Continental bike tyre as a puncture protection insert. A Vectran Breaker is lighter, more flexible and protects more effectively against cuts than the comparable nylon breaker. Vectran Breaker does not adversely affect the rolling resistance.
Whether you're commuting through the snow and ice or touring during the winter, this folding winter tyre offers exceptional performance on your road bike. It features an optimised tread pattern that ensures maximum traction on snow and wet surfaces. Designed to operate best at temperatures between -25°C and +7°C, this tyre is also equipped with Continental's Vectran Breaker anti-puncture belt beneath the tread. This means that you'll benefit from its fantastic rolling resistance, handling characteristics and reliable protection against cuts and punctures on your travels. One final benefit of this model is its reflective sidewalls, which give you additional safety during dark winter nights and dusky days. Technologies: Vectran Breaker: Vectran is a synthetically manufactured high-tech fibre from a natural model. Vectran has an enormous tear resistance at a very low weight: Exactly the right properties to process into a premium Continental bicycle tyre, such as the Grand Prix 5000 as a puncture protection insert. A Vectran Breaker is lighter, more flexible and protects more effectively against cuts than the comparable nylon breaker. Vectran Breaker does not adversely affect the rolling resistance.
A tread for every intended surface, the obligatory breakdown protection belt and a high mileage compound ensure the TourRide is a trustworthy option for many carefree miles. Sizing Option Explained: Although this tyre mentions 26", it is NOT compatible with 26" wheels with the more common 559 ETRTO sizing. This tyre has a larger ETRTO of 584, so it's only compatible with wheels that have this larger size or 27.5" wheels. Please check your current tyre's ETRTO number on its sidewall before choosing these tyres.
The tyre for all year use in and around town in all conditions and soils, providing high comfort, and good puncture protection due to the robust gumwall sidewall and generous rubber tread. The compound uses a high degree of natural rubber which is unusual for a tyre at this price level. This means that the tyre will provide greater wet weather grip making it safer in cornering and under breaking on wet, greasy city streets. The tread is designed with our unique "Endless Edge"- block design system, as with all Conti's new generation off road MTB tyres featuring five-cornered blocks in variable orientation for effortless, precise steering, safe handling and responsive braking grip.
The tyre for all year use in and around town in all conditions and soils, providing high comfort, and good puncture protection due to the robust gum wall sidewall and generous rubber tread. The compound uses a high degree of natural rubber which is unusual for a tyre at this price level. This means that the tyre will provide greater wet weather grip making it safer in cornering and under braking on wet, greasy city streets. The tread is designed with our unique "Endless Edge"- block design system, as with all Conti's new generation off-road MTB tyres featuring five-cornered blocks in variable orientation for effortless, precise steering, safe handling and responsive braking grip. Please note: the side wall image is a stock image and does not contain the reflective strip. The delivered tyre will have a reflective sidewall.
Whether you're clocking up the miles with your local club or exploring new routes on your own, this road bike tyre is designed for maximum performance. It features Continental's PureGrip compound, which is based on activated silica compounds to give you performance-level results. Delivering outstanding grip as well as cross-country properties, this tyre is the perfect all-rounders for riders who want an upgrade that's designed for going the extra mile. Continental Advanced PureGrip Compound Based on activated silica compounds, this technology was originally intended as a performance level compound, but after intensive development at our Korbach Research and Development Department Facility, an advanced new compound with outstanding grip and cross-country properties was developed. This new rubber mix, given the self-explanatory name “PureGrip”, is ranked just behind our BlackChili Compound and is being used in our performance products both in the road and mountain bike sectors. Whilst providing great grip, it is also long-lasting and highly durable – both characteristics of Continental tires, which are exclusively manufactured in the factory in Hefei (Asia).
Whether you're clocking up the miles with your local club or exploring new routes on your own, this road bike tyre is designed for maximum performance. It features Continental's PureGrip compound, which is based on activated silica compounds to give you performance-level results. Delivering outstanding grip as well as cross-country properties, this tyre is the perfect all-rounders for riders who want an upgrade that's designed for going the extra mile. The Advanced PureGrip Compound Based on activated silica compounds, this technology was originally intended as a performance level compound, but after intensive development at our Korbach Research and Development Department Facility, an advanced new compound with outstanding grip and cross-country properties was developed. This new rubber mix, given the self-explanatory name “PureGrip”, is ranked just behind our BlackChili Compound and is being used in our performance products both in the road and mountain bike sectors. Whilst providing great grip, it is also long-lasting and highly durable – both characteristics of Continental tires, which are exclusively manufactured in the factory in Hefei (Asia).
Gravity Arc Tread Design: The new design of the Vapor uses even the space in between the lugs to increase traction with 3D faces enlarging the surface of the tread. The surfaces are determined by free falling u-bends or Arcs. The shape comes naturally, and at a minimum material input to keep weight low. The contact patch or "footprint" of the tyre to the ground gets bigger, therefore improving traction. Additionally, the Arcs/u-bends reinforce the tread blocks which helps the tyre hook up more effectively. The lugs flex less under load, so steering response is improved as the shoulder knobs do not squirm during cornering. This is because the stresses are dissipated over a wider surface area. The tops of the tread blocks are sharp & hard and cut through wet & loose surfaces more rapidly. Additionally, they hold very well on hard stony ground to give a more responsive ride. The edges of the lugs are rectangular to the incoming traction & steering forces - this way the lugs can take the forces and deliver them directly to the ground without braking loose. The shoulder edges (left) run with the rotation for fast & secure cornering The centre tread edges (below left) run at 90° to rotation for perfect traction & braking.
This mountain bike (MTB) tyre is specifically engineered for conquering your way across hardpack and dry terrain conditions. It features a high-quality Soft Compound that ensures the best balance between grip and rolling resistance for gravity-focused disciplines. Coming equipped with angled in-line shoulder studs for predictable and indulgent transitions, a high limit range can be reached predictably and safely. Continental has also added a pronounced positive profile with a large number of contact areas, so you can benefit from harmonious riding behaviour and high grip on hard and slightly loose surfaces. In addition, its pronounced ramps in the direction of rotation ensure harmonious and easy rolling, allowing for low rolling resistance and improved grip on hard surfaces. MTB Tyre with Downhill Casing No stranger to the finer details, this MTB tyre comes kitted out with a Downhill Casing that's known as the most durable and reinforced carcass construction in the gravity lineup. This two-ply carcass also features Apex to prevent snakebites for a confident and secure ride. Another highlight is its tubeless ready technology, which allows you to benefit from tubeless advantages such as the ability to run lower tyre pressures for increased comfort, stability and fewer risks of flats or punctures. Manufacturer's Part Numbers: 1019950000 Black 2.4" 27.5" 1019960000 Black 2.4" 29"
This mountain bike (MTB) tyre is specifically engineered for conquering your way across hardpack and dry terrain conditions. It features a high-quality SuperSoft compound, which is Continental's softest and grippiest compound in the MTB Gravity range. It is especially for downhill and enduro use cases where the main focus is descending. Tyres equipped with this compound are for riders with a 100% focus on grip, traction and control. Coming equipped with angled in-line shoulder studs for predictable and indulgent transitions, a high limit range can be reached predictably and safely. Continental has also added a pronounced positive profile with a large number of contact areas, so you can benefit from harmonious riding behaviour and high grip on hard and slightly loose surfaces. In addition, its pronounced ramps in the direction of rotation ensure harmonious and easy rolling, allowing for low rolling resistance and improved grip on hard surfaces. MTB Tyre with Downhill Casing No stranger to the finer details, this MTB tyre comes kitted out with a Downhill Casing that's known as the most durable and reinforced carcass construction in the gravity lineup. This two-ply carcass also features Apex to prevent snakebites for a confident and secure ride. Another highlight is its tubeless ready technology, which allows you to benefit from tubeless advantages such as the ability to run lower tyre pressures for increased comfort, stability and fewer risks of flats or punctures. Manufacturer's Part Numbers: 1019310000 Black 2.4" 27.5" 1019320000 Black 2.4" 29"
This mountain bike (MTB) tyre is specifically engineered for conquering your way across hardpack and dry terrain conditions. It features a high-quality Soft Compound that ensures the best balance between grip and rolling resistance for gravity-focused disciplines. Coming equipped with angled in-line shoulder studs for predictable and indulgent transitions, a high limit range can be reached predictably and safely. Continental has also added a pronounced positive profile with a large number of contact areas, so you can benefit from harmonious riding behaviour and high grip on hard and slightly loose surfaces. In addition, its pronounced ramps in the direction of rotation ensure harmonious and easy rolling, allowing for low rolling resistance and improved grip on hard surfaces. MTB Tyre with Enduro Casing No stranger to the finer details, this MTB tyre comes kitted out with an Enduro Casing. Its durable single-ply carcass construction includes Apex to prevent snakebites for a confident and secure ride, wherever your adventure takes you. Another highlight is its tubeless ready technology, which allows you to benefit from tubeless advantages such as the ability to run lower tyre pressures for increased comfort, stability and fewer risks of flats or punctures.