Key Features:The Contact Plus is the ultimate city and trekking tyre,Its tread design is based upon the principles of bionics,A SafetySystem Breaker provides ample puncture protection, however when combined with our Plus Breaker, make the tyre virtually impenetrable,A uniform centre tread belt ensures a smooth and speedy ride on the road,Flexible shoulder lugs and fine sipes guarantee grip in curves and loose surfaces,The ultra fine carcass fabric reduces the rolling resistance while providing a noticeably more comfortable ride,Reflective Sidewall,ECE-R75 Certified,Constructed from 3 plies, totalling 180 TPI,Weight: 950 grams.
Key Features:The Contact is the jack of all trades amongst city and trekking tyres,Its tread design is based upon the principles of bionics,A SafetySystem Breaker provides ample puncture protection,A uniform centre tread belt ensures a smooth and speedy ride on the road,Flexible shoulder lugs and fine sipes guarantee grip in curves and loose surfaces,The ultra fine carcass fabric reduces the rolling resistance while providing a noticeably more comfortable ride,Constructed from 3 plies, totalling 180 TPI,Weight: 720 grams.
Key Features:This super fast looking city slicker turns any bike into a racer, helping bike messengers meet those tight deadlines or fitness riders who require a faster tyre,Puncture protection and reliability is taken care of thanks to Continental's renowned hard wearing tread compound and two SafetySystem anti puncture layers beneath the tread,An improved 180 tpi (threads per inch) nylon casing increases speed and comfort. This is because the finer casing material deforms more quickly around imperfections in the road surface compared to a lower tpi casing. This feature also improves puncture resistance,The Contact Speed also features a 'skinwall' sidewall. Most city/trekking tyres use a 'gumwall' meaning lots of rubber in the sidewall to improve sidewall puncture resistance. A skinwall sidewall is much faster than a gumwall but just a little forward thinking is needed to avoid scuffing kerbs and to always maintain the minimum recommended tyre pressure,'Micro-diamond' tread pattern rolls fast yet grips on loose debris covering road surfaces like grit, gravel or mud,Able to be used with dynamo lights,Constructed from 3 plies, totalling 180 tpi,Weight: 295 grams.
Key Features:The Contact Plus is the ultimate city and trekking tyre,Its tread design is based upon the principles of bionics,A SafetySystem Breaker provides ample puncture protection, however when combined with our Plus Breaker, make the tyre virtually impenetrable,A uniform centre tread belt ensures a smooth and speedy ride on the road,Flexible shoulder lugs and fine sipes guarantee grip in curves and loose surfaces,The ultra fine carcass fabric reduces the rolling resistance while providing a noticeably more comfortable ride,Reflective Sidewall,ECE-R75 Certified,Constructed from 3 plies, totalling 180 TPI,Weight: 880 grams.
Continental: Turns your MTB into a nimble city runabout The Double Fighter III is a real hit with mountain bike owners who mainly ride on the road. Now in a multitude of sizes including 650b, it's the perfect, affordable upgrade for this application. The centre with its light tread rolls smoothly and quietly on tarmac. Its shoulder lugs allow it to stay on track whether on park paths or gravel roads. The use of gumwall sidewall means that the tyre will be more resistant to urban detritus and the service life of the tyre will also be improved. A new 180 threads per inch nylon casing improves handling and speed. Ideal for commuters needing on/off road performance and reliability.Our most popular road going MTB tyre.,Fast centre tread with shoulder lugs for assured traction on occasional offroad rides.
Continental: Turns your MTB into a nimble city runabout The Double Fighter III is a real hit with mountain bike owners who mainly ride on the road. Now in a multitude of sizes including 650b, it's the perfect, affordable upgrade for this application. The centre with its light tread rolls smoothly and quietly on tarmac. Its shoulder lugs allow it to stay on track whether on park paths or gravel roads. The use of gumwall sidewall means that the tyre will be more resistant to urban detritus and the service life of the tyre will also be improved. A new 180 threads per inch nylon casing improves handling and speed. Ideal for commuters needing on/off road performance and reliability.Our most popular road going MTB tyre.,Fast centre tread with shoulder lugs for assured traction on occasional offroad rides.
Continental: Turns your MTB into a nimble city runabout The Double Fighter III is a real hit with mountain bike owners who mainly ride on the road. Now in a multitude of sizes including 650b, it's the perfect, affordable upgrade for this application. The centre with its light tread rolls smoothly and quietly on tarmac. Its shoulder lugs allow it to stay on track whether on park paths or gravel roads. The use of gumwall sidewall means that the tyre will be more resistant to urban detritus and the service life of the tyre will also be improved. A new 180 threads per inch nylon casing improves handling and speed. Ideal for commuters needing on/off road performance and reliability.Our most popular road going MTB tyre.,Fast centre tread with shoulder lugs for assured traction on occasional offroad rides.
The Continental Race King CX makes its case with a voluminous 35mm carcass and has a racer's heartbeat. It promises the convenience of riding tubulars without having to deal with the cumbersome fitting process. Even at low air pressure, perfect balance between grip, comfort and low rolling resistance is provided thanks to a supple, lightweight 180 tpi casing with PureGrip compound. Thorn protection is provided with the NyTech belt which is a nylon-based fabric layer beneath the tread, similar to kevlar but with reduced weight for extra speed.Fast rolling race clincher for cyclocross with a wider commuter optionFolding aramid beadShallow centre tread for speed and deeper side lugs for ample biteOptimum ratio between grip, ground contact and low rolling resistance
This Continental Giro Tubular Tyre is fast and hassle-free to fit, enabling you to get on the road and experience smoother rolling performance compared to traditional clincher tyres. This tyre features a removable valve core, which enables you to fit an extension valve, required for deep section rims.
Continental Race King RaceSport Folding TyreThe Race King Tyre offers a faster-rolling performance thanks to its superior grip and lowers rolling resistance, making it a great option for XC (cross-country) trails. Features: Compound: BlackChili Casing: 3x180 TPI Bead: Folding Recommended Inflation: 50 psi Max Inflation (PSI): 65 psi Technology: RaceSport Weight: 540g (27.5" x 2.2")Buy Continental Wheel & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles.
Continental GatorSkin Road Wire Bead TyreBe ready for race day with the GatorSkin Road Wire Bead Tyre from Continental. Ideal for long distance racing, this tyre features a durable GatorSkin construction and DuraSkin sidewall protection to help prevent unwanted punctures, this hard-wearing, reliable tyre won't let you down. Features: Quality German made natural rubber treadThe ideal tyre for your winter or high mileage bikeUse: Road, Touring, CommuterType: ClincherBead: WireTPI Casing: 240Compound: GatorSkin Tubeless Ready: NoSize/Width: 23-571 (650 x 23c) Weight: 260gPlease Note: Please be aware that when purchasing a 650c inner tube, tyre, or wheel from Chain Reaction Cycles that what you are buying is smaller than a more conventional road 700c inner tube, tyre or wheel. Most road bikes nowadays come fitted, as standard with 700c road wheels (including inner tubes and tyres) and not 650c. A 650c inner tube or tyre WILL NOT fit a 700c wheel.Technologies: DuraSkin®: Tyres with DuraSkin sidewall protection have to roll with the punches. These tyres are used in the harshest conditions. On messenger bikes, on epic travel bikes crossing continents without wearing through and in professional cycling they have to endure tough tests such as Paris-Roubaix. The high-quality polyamide fabric reliably protects the casing of the tyre and protects the tyre from the worst conditions. These tyres stand out with their brown sidewalls. The slick natural rubber tread is designed to perform well in wet/wintery conditions. PolyX Breaker Technology: With their PolyX Breaker, Continental brings PKW know-how to the bike tyre arena – Polyester has been used successfully for years in car tyres and been tried and tested many times. The extremely resistant polyester fibre is woven tightly crosswire making a very high fabric density which not only makes the Breaker more resistant to foreign objects but is also resistant to punctures. The rolling resistance is not affected either by the PolyX Breaker. Buy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Continental Gatorskin Road Bike TyreCreated by Continental to go the distance in any weather type, the Gatorskin Road Bike Tyre is the go-to tyre of choice for cyclists who need a durable and reliable road tyre with excellent resistance to punctures.Made For Harsh ConditionsThis Gatorskin tyre has been specifically designed to withstand the harshest of tests. Made from a durable carbon black mixture, it features Continental's bespoke technologies like DuraSkin® for superior sidewall protection. It also boasts a PolyX Breaker for puncture resistance, so you can battle wet and wintery conditions and not worry about nasty, sharp road debris.Features:Tyre Type: ClincherBead Type: Separate and FoldingCompound: Black ChilliCasing: 3/180 TPIPuncture Protection: Yes, PolyX breaker and Duraskin® cut-resistant layer from bead to beadTubeless Compatible: NoSpecifications:ETRTOSizeWeightBeadTechnologyPSI - Rec. InflationPSI - Max InflationPly/TPI23-622700x23220gFoldingPolyX Breaker, DuraSkin1101203/18023-622700x23290gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin1101203/18025-622700x25240gFoldingPolyX Breaker, DuraSkin951203/18025-622700x25310gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin1101203/18028-622700x28320gFoldingPolyX Breaker, DuraSkin951163/18028-622700x28360gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin951163/18032-622700x32325gFoldingPolyX Breaker, DuraSkin851023/18032-622700x32365gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin851023/18032-63027x1 1/4390gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin851023/180Technologies:DuraSkin®: Tyres with DuraSkin sidewall protection have to roll with the punches. These tyres are used in the harshest conditions. On messenger bikes, on epic travel bikes crossing continents without wearing through and in professional cycling they have to endure tough tests such as Paris-Roubaix. The high-quality polyamide fabric reliably protects the casing of the tyre and protects the tyre from the worst conditions. These tyres stand out with their brown sidewalls. The slick natural rubber tread is designed to perform well in wet/wintery conditionsPolyX Breaker Technology: With their PolyX Breaker, Continental brings PKW know-how to the bike tyre arena – Polyester has been used successfully for years in car tyres and been tried and tested many times. The extremely resistant polyester fibre is woven tightly crosswire making a very high fabric density which not only makes the Breaker more resistant to foreign objects but is also resistant to punctures. The rolling resistance is not affected either by the PolyX BreakerBuy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Continental Giro Tubular Road Bike TyreThis durable Tubular Road Bike Tyre from Continental has been designed for road competition and training use, as it offers a fast and reliable performance you can count on. Quick and Easy to Fit Tubular TyreThis Continental Giro Tubular Tyre is quick and easy to fit, allowing you to get on the road and enjoy the smoother rolling performance over traditional clincher tyres. This tubular tyre features a removable valve core, which allows you to fit an extension if required.Durable Tubular TyreContinental's Giro tubular tyre offers great durability, making this the ideal tubular tyre for training.Features: Use: Road, Touring, Commuter Bead Type: Tubular Tyre Type: Tubular PSI Recommended Inflation: 115 PSI Maximum Inflation: 145 Casing Ply/TPI: 2/180 Size: 28 x 22mm Weight: 300gBuy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Continental SuperSport Plus Road Bike TyreThe perfect tyre for Messengers, Hardcore Commuters and Fixie riders!A classic is back - but better than ever. The Super Sport pedigree is long standing in the Continental line-up as a model delivering long mileage and amazing puncture resistance. Borrowing a proven tread pattern from the venerable Grand Prix, the Super Sport Plus features the Continental PlusBreaker belt guaranteed to provide superior puncture protection. Robust, extra-thick sidewall durability, and added material in the tread strip defines tread life like no other Continental tyre. Continental SuperSport Plus Tyre Specifications:ETRTOSizeWeightBeadTechnologyPSI - Rec. InflationPSI - Max InflationPly/TPI23-622700x23c320gFoldingPlusBreaker Puncture Protection1101203/84Buy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Suited mainly for use on pathways and road surfaces, this Contact plus model is an adept addition to E-Bike setups, as well as standard city and touring bikes. Featuring a SafetyPlus construction, it is compatible with electronic rides capable of up to 50km/h and features a 180 TPI casing, making it exceptionally puncture resistant across most common road and country touring routes. With a pace-focussed centreline tread pattern, it is brilliant at handling powerful acceleration and speedy cornering, while the triangular side pattern has enough grip about it for a controlled and competent braking experience. Whether weaving your way to work or setting off on a jaunt in the country, this modern tyre is the ideal companion.
A constant model in Continental's high quality road tyre line up, the Grand Prix model has been refined over the years since it pioneered the race-winning entry of the clincher design way back in the 1980's. It gives you the reliability and traction you need to take on the biggest rides with confidence. High Grip Puncture Resistant Road Tyre This particular model of this top selling road bike tyre stands out from the competition. This is thanks to its high grip BlackChiliCompound and PolyX Breaker layer, giving you an impressive combination of durability, grip, puncture resistance and a low rolling resistance. Rounding off this race ready tyre is Continental's TWI (wear indicator), which enables you to clearly see when it's time to replace it.
Continental Race King RaceSport Folding TyreThe Race King Tyre offers a faster-rolling performance thanks to its superior grip and lowers rolling resistance, making it a great option for XC (cross-country) trails. Features: Compound: BlackChili Casing: 3x180 TPI Bead: Folding Recommended Inflation: 50 psi Max Inflation (PSI): 65 psi Technology: RaceSport Weight: 540g (27.5" x 2.2")Buy Continental Wheel & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles.
The Continental Grand Prix Tyre is a comfortable all-rounder that has been written into cycling history. With the PolyX-Breaker we introduce technological know-how from automotive manufacturing to the bicycle tyre sector. Polyester has been used successfully in car tyres for years and has proven its worth. The extremely resilient polyester fibre is woven finely as a cross mesh. This way a high density of fabric is achieved which not only makes our breaker more robust against foreign objects, but also makes it particularly puncture resistant. The BlackChili compound is the unassailable specialists for combining compound characteristics. Grip and rolling resistance are no longer adversaries. Outstanding handling characteristics from the first to the last kilometre.Neutral design and solid construction for sporting rides at the highest levelPuncture protection, comfort and decent grip make every ride hassle freeExcellent puncture protection thanks to PolyXBreaker puncture protectionExcellent grip, high mileage and efficient rolling thanks to BlackChili compoundMade in Germany
A durable, fast yet tough tyre at a really nice price. The Continental Gatorskin (Formally Gatorskin Ultra) Tyre is a high mileage, durable and fast rolling tyre. The Duraskin polyamide mesh layer fabric on sidewalls protects the casing against cuts, punctures and abrasion. The 180 thread per inch casing with Kevlar-reinforced layer directly under the tread, resists punctures and adds to longevity of tyre even further. The slick tread offers exceptional grip in both wet and dry conditions along with supple handling and low rolling resistance.Durable high mileage tyreLow rolling resistanceDuraskin cut-resistant layerHighly puncture resistant180 TPI Count for supple handlingExceptional grip in wet and dry conditions
A durable, fast yet tough tyre at a really nice price. The Continental Gatorskin (Formally Gatorskin Ultra) Tyre is a high mileage, durable and fast rolling tyre. The Duraskin polyamide mesh layer fabric on sidewalls protects the casing against cuts, punctures and abrasion. The 180 thread per inch casing with Kevlar-reinforced layer directly under the tread, resists punctures and adds to longevity of tyre even further. The slick tread offers exceptional grip in both wet and dry conditions along with supple handling and low rolling resistance.Durable high mileage tyreLow rolling resistanceDuraskin cut-resistant layerHighly puncture resistant180 TPI Count for supple handlingExceptional grip in wet and dry conditions