Technology - Continental Bicycle Tyres UK

Supersonic

When speed is the only factor!

Low weight and maximum acceleration distinguishes this technology. Time trial specialists and track riders alike profit from it's first-rate rolling characteristics. Our Grand Prix Supersonic is refined to the lowest possible weight limit for a road bike tyre. Purely for competition where speed is everything (ie. sprint triathlon, track racing and short distance time trials), the technology offers limited mileage and lower puncture proection than other tyres.

TPS

Specific benefits for front and rear wheels

Know-how from motorcycle sport, specially adapted for bicycle racing to address the specific demands of front and rear tyres. Different demands are made on a front tyre than on its rear counterpart. The narrower front tyre provides reduced air resistance and better handling. An adhesion-optimised tread mixture supplies the necessary grip especially for wet cornering.

The wide rear tyre 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 the larger contact area on the rear tyre, wear is reduced. The result is a pioneering front tyre and rear tyre system for road racing; to be found in our GP Attack and Force combination.

Safety Plus

The specialist tyre for fast e-bikes and rental bikes

For E-bikes, we have combined the SafetySystem Breaker with a highly elastic material. The result is an extremely puncture and cut resistant casing which, thanks to its high elasticity, gives especially low rolling resistance, saving battery power and the environment. The breaker also meets the demands of the higher speed e-bikes, of up to 50 km/h. The breaker is also adapted for the higher acceleration torque of e-bikes as well as the faster cornering speeds. The specialist tyre for fast e-bikes and rental bikes.

ECO/ECO50

ECO

The energy saving tyres

The tyres with the Continental ECO logo benefit from over 100 years of experience in the development of mopeds and motorcycle tyres. Optimized and recommended for e-bikes at speeds of up to 25 km/h, they guarantee low rolling resistance and good puncture protection with their extra high quality construction. The durability has been studied on e-bikes to prevent early wear and tear due to the additional drive force.

ECO50

Some models, such as the TopContact II, also have the ECE-R 75 test label which authorizes use on fast e-bikes up to 50 km/h.

Deutsche Technik

More than 100 years experience in the development and production of bicycle tyres has made Continental a unique company within the industry.

Continental is the only German bicycle tyre manufacturer to produce its tyres in Germany. Knowing this serves as a mighty incentive to our engineers and everyone else involved in the manufacturing process to constantly strive for further innovations.

In our technology and development center in Korbach, we are constantly developing new revolutionary technologies such as the unbeatable Black Chili compound and the ultimate Vectran™ breaker anti-puncture technology, both used at the top end of race sport.

These technologies demand sophisticated processes to ensure our legendary end-product quality, and these innovations as well as the ProTection and RaceSport technology for MTB tyres, can only be manufactured in our factory in Germany – “Handmade in Germany”.

In order to offer the best tyre for any application, we rely equally on dialogue with our professional racers, hobby cyclists and everyday bike riders.

As a global player, Continental also maintains high-tech production facilities outside of Germany, where Continental tyres are produced for you with an equal degree of care and dedication. One thing all Continental bicycle tyres have in common is that they are developed in the technology center in Korbach, Germany, where they also undergo strict inspection.

Our heart and soul is behind the phrase “Handmade in Germany”, with all of its products and technologies.

Have fun experiencing the Continental products! Our team works hard for you!