Dual Compound Two compounds used within the tread of select tyres to offer lower rolling resistance and increased cornering grip. EXO Protection Technology An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tyres. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tyre remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky, treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high. TR (Tubeless Ready) Technology Tubeless tyres provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tyre; and less chance of flatting since there is no tube. Maxxis Tubeless Ready (TR) tyres provide the benefits of a UST tubeless tyre without the weight penalty. Their TR tyres use a standard casing and require the use of a liquid sealant in order to make them airtight. Maxxis Tubeless Ready tyres are the only Maxxis tyres approved for use with liquid sealants.
This versatile road bike tyre features the renowned Black Chili compound, which combines the best properties of grip, speed and durability in one compound. It has been created by Continental technicians and continually developed by professional athletes, so riders can benefit from a dependable performance as they clock up the miles on the road. Also embedded in this model's tyre construction is Active Comfort technology, which absorbs vibrations and smoothens out your ride. This means the tyre can deform more efficiently which also improves grip, puncture protection and speed. Road Bike Tyre with Vectran Puncture Protection Coming equipped with Vectran puncture protection, this high-quality tyre features an enormous tear resistance at a very low weight. Its Vectran Breaker is lighter, more flexible and protects more effectively against cuts than the comparable nylon breaker. Vectran Breaker also does not adversely affect the rolling resistance. Continental has also kitted out this road-ready model with Lazer Grip technology, which uses a lasered micro profile structure to expand over the tyres shoulder and deliver outstanding cornering grip. This makes it a great choice of upgrade for road riders who want to ride faster, more comfortable and with increased puncture protection, wherever the next ride takes them. Technologies: BlackChili Compound: It’s all about how you mix it with Continental's unique tread compound, which is produced only in Germany, the brand has revolutionised the sport of cycling. With the legendary BlackChili Compound it has answered the eternal question of the best balance of grip and rolling resistance for cycling. Regular test wins confirm the measureable and noticeable advantages for the cyclist, established in the laboratory and on the road. The latest polymers, as well as specially developed carbon black particles and filler materials, guarantee unique performance. Active Comfort: The revolutionary approach in cycling. Embedded in the tyre construction the Active Comfort Technology absorbs vibrations and smoothens your ride. Lazer Grip: To make you one with the road. The lasered micro profile structure expands over the tyre’s shoulder and provides outstanding cornering. Vectran: The benchmark in puncture protection, 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 the 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 bicycle tire 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. Manufacturer's Part Numbers: 1018950000 25mm 25c 700c 1018960000 28mm 28c 700c
This enduro mountain bike (MTB) tyre features a Dynamic:Grip3s compound that uses Goodyear's softest triple3 rubbers to deliver exceptional grip as well as slow rebound properties. Designed specifically for your front wheel, its tread pattern is developed to smash turns, hold grip on off-camber sections and find that last little bit of traction on wet roots, dusty rocks and nasty turns. Another highlight is its EN:Wall sidewall protection, which uses a Butyl insert to provide extra sidewall support while also protecting against cuts. In addition, its dual ply construction uses two layers of 120 TPI casing fabric to further enhance this model's enduro level protection and sidewall stiffness. Enduro Front Tyre with Tubeless Complete Design The Newton MTF (Mountain Front) is part of Goodyear's range of mountain tyres developed for gravity disciplines. It features a Tubeless Complete design that offers the same benefits as tubeless-ready (TLR) technology, while also maintaining inflation pressure better than a traditional TLR tyre. This means you'll also enjoy the ability to run lower tyre pressures for increased stability, comfort and fewer chances of flats or punctures. Technologies: Dynamic:Grip3s Compound: Front specific featuring Goodyear's softest triple3 compound rubbers to offer the ultimate in grip and slow rebound properties. Dual Ply Construction: Two layers of 120 TPI casing fabric provide Enduro level protection and sidewall stiffness. Front Specific Tread: Designed to smash turns, hold grip on off-camber sections and find that last little bit of traction. Sidewall Protection: EN:Wall butyl insert providing extra sidewall support while aiding cut resistance. Tubeless Complete: Goodyear Bicycle Tyres proprietary design that features all the benefits of a Tubeless Ready (TLR) tyre but will also better maintain inflation pressure than a traditional TLR tyre. Manufacturer's Part Numbers: GR.015.64.584.V004.R Black 2.5" 27.5" GR.015.64.622.V004.R Black 2.5" 29"
Couple this with a higher service mileage and a higher level of comfort thanks to the wider casing, and you get a tubular which is especially forgiving with today's ultra stiff racing bikes. 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. BlackChili Compound Continental refine newly developed synthetic rubbers with natural rubber with the proven high-performance tread compound. They use these rubbers with special nanometric carbon soot particles, which are optimized in shape and surface properties for best uses for the intended tyre. BlackChili Compound reaches an unprecedented of performance. Tyres with BlackChili Compound reach an unprecedented level of performance. Compared to the previous best Activated Silica Compound, BlackChili tyres have 26% less rolling resistance, a 30 % higher friction value (grip) and a 5 % increase in mileage. TPS TyrePositioning System The narrower front tyre (22mm) provides reduced wind resistance and better handling. An adhesion-optimised tread mixture supplies the necessary grip especially for wet cornering. The wider rear tyre (24mm) offers better traction thanks to a larger contact area and at the same time more comfort. Thanks to the fast rolling, optimised tread mixture and larger contact area on the rear tyre, wear is reduced. The result is a pioneering front and rear tyre system for road racing – to be found in Conti’s GP Attack and Force tyres/tubs.
Now featuring the newest Graphene 2.0 rubber compound, this newest evolution of the Corsa Speed features the lightest construction and thinnest tread possible. This means you get maximum speed while still retaining exceptional grip. Low Rolling Resistance, World-Class Reliability and All-Weather Grip This tyre was the winner of all the 2018 Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España Time Trial events. This is thanks to its super-low rolling resistance, world-class speed, immensely low weight and its delivery of excellent grip and traction in all weather conditions. If you are running deep section rims and find the valve on this tubular isn't long enough, you might like to consider valve extenders, click for Continental or Miche Technologies: Graphene 2.0 Compound: Vittoria’s unique Graphene compound is superior in rolling performance, grip, traction and longevity. This compound provides the performance benefits required for competitive, consistent racing output. The Original Graphene Compound raised the bar for performance evenly through all disciplines, whereas Graphene 2.0 pin-points the performance requirements from each cycling discipline and enhances them for speed, grip, durability and puncture resistance.
Combining a rapid-running Graphene 2.0 compound with a 4C-layered material, this race-ready tyre gives unrivalled road grip and durability. Ideal for taking on steep inclines and speedy sprints, it delivers a championship-winning performance on every outing. Technologies Graphene 2.0 Compound: Vittoria’s unique Graphene compound is superior in rolling performance, grip, traction and longevity. This compound provides the performance benefits required for competitive, consistent racing output. The Original Graphene Compound raised the bar for performance evenly through all disciplines, whereas Graphene 2.0 pin-points the performance requirements from each cycling discipline and enhances them for speed, grip, durability and puncture resistance. 4C Compound: Exclusively developed by Vittoria and achieves high-end performance. The 4C is a layering process using 4 separate rubber compounds within the same tread. The 4C construction provides unmatchable versatility in both the central and side tread areas. The finished product is extensively tested to ensure it meets the competition level performance that road and off-road cyclists demand, and benefits the rider significantly, providing better rolling efficiency, better grip and puncture protection.
This mountain bike (MTB) tyre is specifically designed for tackling loose terrains on your ride. It features a high-quality Soft Compound that ensures the best balance between grip and rolling resistance for gravity-focused disciplines. Continental has also equipped this model with supported in-line shoulder studs with a supportive structure for high stability, even when cornering aggressively. This allows you to benefit from a high-level mechanical grip, especially in loose soils and terrain conditions. Another highlight is its open tread pattern design for the perfect interaction on loose surfaces and good self-cleaning in moist and wet conditions. Its pronounced studs are also equipped with steep ramps in order to generate mechanical grip through a pattern-soil interaction. As a result, you'll notice its exceptional grip on loose and mixed 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.
This mountain bike (MTB) tyre features an advanced SmartGRIP compound that was engineered using Pirelli's experience in the motorsport industry. Its single compound is specially developed to ensure consistently high levels of grip performance in both wet and dry terrain conditions, so you can tackle whatever the trail has to throw at you. Ready for fast and intense rides, this version is also kitted out with ProWall sidewall technology for increased puncture protection, reinforcement and improved handling at lower tyre pressures. Another benefit is its additional layer of nylon fabric that's applied over the casing sidewalls to provide extra protection and improved cornering stability wherever your next trail adventure leads you. MTB Tyre with Mixed Terrain Tread The tread of the Scorpion MTB Mixed Terrain is composed of knobs whose height and spacing were studied alongside the physical and mechanical properties of the rubber compound, to offer uncompromising performance in variable conditions on compact and unstable terrain. The addition of specific ribbing helps support the knobs limiting their deformation and encouraging the release of excess mud in wet conditions. Single Rubber Compound SmartGRIP is a compound that uses cutting-edge advances in chemical technology to achieve two typically opposed features in off-roading: mechanical resistance and chemical grip. This compound is capable of achieving performance levels high enough that it can be used for the entire depth of the rubber used to create the tread. The use of a single rubber compound ensures that performance won't decrease as tread wear increases, which is usually a key defect of multilayer compounds. Pirelli selects the best rubber compound for every tread and every size, no compromise between grip and handling in wet and dry conditions. Structure The structure of Scorpion MTB tyres is optimised on the basis of the end user's riding style and intended use. Different combinations of materials, densities, thicknesses and sizes produce tyres that offer different riding experiences, guaranteeing very high levels of handling, grip and smoothness on any type of terrain. The words Tailor Development summarise the Pirelli approach, which focuses on the development and optimisation of tyre performance for every size and version, developing ad-hoc solutions for every single tyre in the Scorpion MTB catalogue. Technologies: SmartGRIP Compound: SmartGRIP compound is an advanced compound developed using motorsport experience. The single compound provides constant high grip performance both in wet and dry conditions, even when the tread starts to wear. Manufacturer's Part Number: 3704900 Black 29x2.4"
This mountain bike tyre features an extremely stable Addix compound and five fabric layers to protect the centre. This combination makes it ideal at handling even the most demanding of trails while delivering fast and dependable rolling performance. Coming equipped with Schwalbe's Super Gravity construction, this model is also tubeless for less rolling resistance, superior grip and high puncture safety. The Ultimate Gravity Tyre Indisputably the favourite among Schwalbe Downhill and Enduro athletes. Perfect all-round characteristics for almost all tracks and conditions. The sophisticated intermediate profile is combined with the best compounds and construction, pushing the limits to surprising levels. • Strong shoulder studs and aggressive, open tread design provide maximum braking traction and cornering grip even in extremely muddy terrain. • Equipped with V-Groves specially developed for Magic Mary, every stud can bite into the ground for even more grip. • Angled studs in the middle of the tread optimise the rolling characteristics. Technologies: Super Gravity: Go where others dare not to venture . Where the rider and the trail demand everything from the material. Where the bikes have a lot of travel. Right there is the zone for tyres with Super Gravity construction. Less Rolling Resistance: This crucially reduces the rolling resistance. It is even lower than in super-light competition tyres. More Grip: Lower air pressure increases the contact patch. This brings noticeable advantages in comfort, but also significantly more grip and control in critical situations and on rough trails. High Puncture Safety: Sudden loss of air through bursting tubes or valve tear off is impossible. At the same time puncture protection liquid seal punctures within a few tenths of a second whilst riding.
This tyre features EXO+ protection on the sidewalls offering enduro-level puncture resistance, as well as 3C Maxx Terra compound giving it remarkable traction. Technologies: EXO+ Protection: Combining SilkShield and EXO puncture protection materials, Maxxis have created this extra-effective sidewall protector. The improvements are clear: tread puncture protection goes up by 27%, while sidewall durability by 51% and resistance to pinch flats by 28% - an all-round win for your enduro/downhill performance. Tubeless Ready: Tubeless tyres provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tyre; and less chance of flatting since there is no tube. Maxxis Tubeless Ready (TR) tyres provide the benefits of a UST tubeless tyre without the weight penalty. Their TR tyres use a standard casing and require the use of a liquid sealant in order to make them airtight. Maxxis Tubeless Ready tyres are the only Maxxis tyres approved for use with liquid sealants. Using a liquid sealant in any non-TR Maxxis tyre will void the warranty. 3C Mountain: Maxxis 3C Triple Compound mountain technology uses a harder, longer lasting base layer and two progressively softer top layers in order to optimize traction and stability. Maxxis offers three different configurations of our 3C Triple Compound mountain technology: Maxx Speed, Maxx Terra and Maxx Grip. MAXX TERRA: 3C Maxx Terra is softer and offers more traction than 3C Maxx Speed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than Maxx Grip. The perfect compound if you like to ride exceptionally fast and tackle every obstacle with confidence. Wide Trail (WT): This construction optimises the tyre tread layout and profile on today’s modern wide rims. Traditional tyres are designed around older, narrower rims and create and overly square tyre profile, leading to less than optimal performance. WT tyres obtain peak performance when used with an inner rim width of 35mm but are proven to perform exceptionally with rim widths from 30 - 35mm.
This tyre sports a Graphene 2.0 compound to give this tyre an extra-grippy, weather-resistant performance. The 3C compound ensures a lightweight, speed-oriented performance that's perfect for accelerating quickly over the tarmac. Plus, you can adopt this tyre tubeless for excellent uphill traction and a smoother rolling performance over rougher road surfaces. Technologies Graphene 2.0 Compound: Vittoria’s unique Graphene compound is superior in rolling performance, grip, traction and longevity. This compound provides the performance benefits required for competitive, consistent racing output. The Original Graphene Compound raised the bar for performance evenly through all disciplines, whereas Graphene 2.0 pin-points the performance requirements from each cycling discipline and enhances them for speed, grip, durability and puncture resistance. 3C Compound: Vittoria 3C is a layering process, which utilises three separate compound layers in the same tread. The unique properties of each compound that includes Graphene provides enhanced performance in all areas, most notably mileage, puncture protection and grip.
This tyre features DoubleDown casing, giving it enduro-level protection without weighing down your bike. Plus, the 3C Maxx Terra compound ensures plenty of traction to help speed over any obstacles on your path. Technologies: Tubeless Ready: Tubeless tyres provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tyre; and less chance of flatting since there is no tube. Maxxis Tubeless Ready (TR) tyres provide the benefits of a UST tubeless tyre without the weight penalty. Maxxis TR tyres use a standard casing and require the use of a liquid sealant in order to make them airtight. Maxxis Tubeless Ready tyres are the only Maxxis tyres approved for use with liquid sealants. Double Down: DoubleDown (DD) is the next step in the evolution of the dual-ply tyre casing for enduro racing. Two 120 TPI casing layers reinforced with a butyl insert provide the enduro racer with the support and protection of a downhill tyre, but in a lighter package. 3C Mountain: Maxxis 3C Triple Compound mountain technology uses a harder, longer lasting base layer and two progressively softer top layers in order to optimize traction and stability. Maxxis offers three different configurations of our 3C Triple Compound mountain technology: Maxx Speed, Maxx Terra and Maxx Grip. MAXX TERRA: 3C Maxx Terra is softer and offers more traction than 3C Maxx Speed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than Maxx Grip. The perfect compound if you like to ride exceptionally fast and tackle every obstacle with confidence.