Continental: Our first class all-rounder and top choice for race day The Cross King is a versatile competition and trail tyre, with enough grip for wet trails yet super fast rolling thanks to an offset centre tread design.Our unique BlackChili tread compound offers a great long lasting grip. The shoulder lugs provide high stability in high speed corners.Fast rolling Trail / XC tyre,Completely re-engineered casing which seats and inflates for all tubeless systems first time,Fits between the Race King and Mountain King in the Continental range,B+ 2.6 & 2.8" options - lower tyre pressures - more fun.
Continental Cyclocross King RaceSport TyreReady for whatever challenges you meet on the trail, this Cyclocross Tyre from Continental offers exceptional control, durability and rolling resistance. Featuring a 32mm width and a durable BlackChilli compound construction, it's ready to tackle tough cyclocross terrain. The tall shoulder lugs provide excellent bite even in loose and wet corners and of course, Continental’s special Black Chili rubber compound boosts grip in all situations whether it be hard & dry, cold & wet, roots, off-cambers, grass or stone. When the tyre deforms under impact with the ground, the Black Chili compound absorbs the shock and propels you forward like no other tyre. It's fast, grippy and it lasts as long as a harder compound tyre, giving you great value for money.Features:Fast-rolling Race clincher for cyclocross useShallow centre tread for speed and deeper side lugs for ample biteOptimum ratio between grip, ground contact and low rolling resistanceSize/Width: 700c/32cInflation Pressure (psi): 45 - 85 maxType: ClincherBead: FoldingPly/TPI: 3/180Tubeless Compatible: NoCompound: BlackChilliWeight: 350g (folding)Technologies:RaceSport: Designed without compromise for use in mountain bike racing: The RaceSport casings combine consistent lightweight construction and noticeable superior puncture protection at the highest level. In cooperation with renowned professional mountain bikers, we have created the perfect basis for competition tyres. Handmade in Germany, they offer rolling friction and puncture protection of World Cup quality. The structure makes the difference: a particularly fine and flexible nylon fabric with elaborately manufactured protecting rubber lining and universal base. Together with the legendary BlackChili Compound, this is the ultimate combination for Cyclocross and Marathon Race.BlackChilli 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 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. Buy Continental Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Continental Der Kaiser Projekt DH MTB Tyre “Dominance has a new name”. The wedge shaped shoulder lugs provide a progressive cornering response. This easy-to-control feel makes the Kaiser Project a tyre that really helps maintain speed in the corners. The ramps in the centre area roll up quickly and bite the ground when braking. A new APEX sidewall reinforcement and a two-ply carcass makes torsion and puncture resistance better than ever. The 2.4 carcass qualifies it as an agile weapon made for the hardest World Cup track. “Handmade in Germany” Specifications: ETRTOSizeWeightBeadTechnologyPSI - Rec. InflationPSI - Max InflationPly/TPI60-559 26x2.4 1150g Wire Apex, BlackChili 45 58 6/360 Buy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Continental Der Kaiser Projekt Mountain Bike TyreThe Continental Der Kaiser Projekt Mountain Bike Tyre is ready to tackle whatever the trails throw at you. Created with enhanced grip and traction, this incredibly fast tyre is ideal for Downhill Race and Gravity Enduro trails. Ready for AnythingThis easy-to-control feel makes the Kaiser Project a tyre that really helps maintain speed in the corners. The ramps in the centre area roll up quickly and bite the ground when braking. A new APEX sidewall reinforcement and a two-ply carcass make torsion and puncture resistance better than ever. The 2.4 carcass qualifies it as an agile weapon made for the hardest World Cup track.Features:Compound: BlackChiliTechnology: ProTection ApexUse: Downhill Race, Gravity EnduroTerrain: Hardpack, Dry, All-AroundCasing: 4/240Recommended Inflation Pressure: 45 psiMax. Inflation Pressure: 58 psiBead: FoldingWeight: 26": 900g; 27.5": 950g; 29": 1kgTechnologies:BlackChili Compound: This tyre compound sits at the highest level of MTB rubber tyre compounds. Featuring the perfect balance between speed, grip and lifespan while far exceeding what other brands and models on the market can offer in terms of performance.ProTection: This technology is the ultimate combination of smooth-rolling performance, grip and puncture protection, and has been optimised to ensure it is the best available. Featuring an additional all-around puncture protection layer, from bead to bead. It is exceptionally durable and non-reactive to terrain damage, it just keeps rolling and rolling through whatever is desired and does not falter in performance no matter how demanding the trail becomes.Apex: This technology provides an additional rubber profile between the casing layers of the tyre, which ensures optimum stability and supreme protection over rough and rocky terrain. Apex sits on the sidewalls of the tyre and reinforces the entire side section of the tyre. This ensures the tyre stays upright during cornering, that it is protected from impact and that it always stays true and rolls effectively; it enables it to maintain its complete contact patch with the trail.Buy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Continental: From Rural to Urban - for regular bikes and eBikes. The energy-saving SUV allrounder that gets you to both Rural and Urban. The partner for your commute, running errands and the weekend tour.Rougher conditions? Up to 20 % more puncture protection for eRuban Plus - built for eBikes certified up to 50 kph, with two additional anti-puncture technologies.Fast rolling center area taking care of noise reduction & energy saving,Always on track while cornering,The eRuban Plus is more than 200g lighter than competitive product,Improved riding experience with noise cancelling technology for reduced Noise Vibration Harshness .
Continental: From Rural to Urban - for regular bikes and eBikes. The energy-saving SUV allrounder that gets you to both Rural and Urban. The partner for your commute, running errands and the weekend tour.Rougher conditions? Up to 20 % more puncture protection for eRuban Plus - built for eBikes certified up to 50 kph, with two additional anti-puncture technologies.Fast rolling center area taking care of noise reduction & energy saving,Always on track while cornering,The eRuban Plus is more than 200g lighter than competitive product,Improved riding experience with noise cancelling technology for reduced Noise Vibration Harshness .
Continental Gator Hardshell Road Bike TyreSetting the standard for durability and grip quality, the Gator Hardshell model is ideal for daily commuting and is a high mileage rider's dream tyre. Based on the top-selling Gatorskin racing tyre but offering even more puncture resistance, it's constructed with Continental's Duraskin® edge-to-edge protection. Plus, the hardshell casing extends all the way to the tyre's sidewall too. These layers are also combined with a PolyX Breaker that covers the tyre's entire tread for even better puncture resistance.FeaturesTyre Type: ClincherBead Tyre: Separate folding and wire bead optionsCasing: 3/180 Threads per inch (TPI) Tubeless Compatible: NoPuncture Resistant: Yes, DuraSkin protection, PolyX BreakerModelled on Continental's famous Gatorskin race bike tyreMore reinforcement for the modern commutesSpecifications: ETRTOSizeWeightBeadTechnologyPSI - Rec. InflationPSI - Max InflationPly/TPI23-622700x23250gFoldingPolyX Breaker, DuraSkin, Hardshell1101203/18023-622700x23330gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin, Hardshell1101203/18025-622700x25270gFoldingPolyX Breaker, DuraSkin, Hardshell951203/18025-622700x25330gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin, Hardshell951203/18028-622700x28410gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin, Hardshell951163/180Technologies: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: 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, making a very high fabric density that makes the Breaker more resistant to foreign objects and more resistant to punctures. The rolling resistance is not affected either by the PolyX BreakerHardshell: 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 threeply - each layer with 60 tpi - carcass covers the entire tyre and makes it a real bastion against urban debris. The outer sidewalls of the tyre are reinforced with DuraSkin® fabric providing even more reliability due to the casing being so well protected. Hardshell tyres are the puncture-resistant flagship amongst racing tyres and are produced exclusively in GermanyBuy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Continental Gator Hardshell Road Bike TyreSetting the standard for durability and grip quality, the Gator Hardshell model is ideal for daily commuting and is a high mileage rider's dream tyre. Based on the top-selling Gatorskin racing tyre but offering even more puncture resistance, it's constructed with Continental's Duraskin® edge-to-edge protection. Plus, the hardshell casing extends all the way to the tyre's sidewall too. These layers are also combined with a PolyX Breaker that covers the tyre's entire tread for even better puncture resistance.FeaturesTyre Type: ClincherBead Tyre: Separate folding and wire bead optionsCasing: 3/180 Threads per inch (TPI) Tubeless Compatible: NoPuncture Resistant: Yes, DuraSkin protection, PolyX BreakerModelled on Continental's famous Gatorskin race bike tyreMore reinforcement for the modern commutesSpecifications: ETRTOSizeWeightBeadTechnologyPSI - Rec. InflationPSI - Max InflationPly/TPI23-622700x23250gFoldingPolyX Breaker, DuraSkin, Hardshell1101203/18023-622700x23330gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin, Hardshell1101203/18025-622700x25270gFoldingPolyX Breaker, DuraSkin, Hardshell951203/18025-622700x25330gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin, Hardshell951203/18028-622700x28410gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin, Hardshell951163/180Technologies: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: 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, making a very high fabric density that makes the Breaker more resistant to foreign objects and more resistant to punctures. The rolling resistance is not affected either by the PolyX BreakerHardshell: 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 threeply - each layer with 60 tpi - carcass covers the entire tyre and makes it a real bastion against urban debris. The outer sidewalls of the tyre are reinforced with DuraSkin® fabric providing even more reliability due to the casing being so well protected. Hardshell tyres are the puncture-resistant flagship amongst racing tyres and are produced exclusively in GermanyBuy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
After extensive market research and feedback from commuters all over the world showed Continental that a new type of tyre was in demand. The Gatorskin race bike tyre had filled a gap for hard core commuters but they wanted more, more casing, more breaker, more protection... Taking the incredible Gatorskin as a foundation base, and adding a third Polyamide layer in the sidewall to make a unique 3-ply casing for the Gator Hardshell. With the addition of a Poly-X anti puncture breaker belt under the tread which extends down into the shoulder area for wider coverage. High mileage tyreLow rolling resistanceDuraskin cut-resistant layerHighly puncture resistantExceptional grip in wet and dry conditions27.5 x 1.25 has a wire bead
After extensive market research and feedback from commuters all over the world showed Continental that a new type of tyre was in demand. The Gatorskin race bike tyre had filled a gap for hard core commuters but they wanted more, more casing, more breaker, more protection... Taking the incredible Gatorskin as a foundation base, and adding a third Polyamide layer in the sidewall to make a unique 3-ply casing for the Gator Hardshell. With the addition of a Poly-X anti puncture breaker belt under the tread which extends down into the shoulder area for wider coverage. High mileage tyreLow rolling resistanceDuraskin cut-resistant layerHighly puncture resistantExceptional grip in wet and dry conditions27.5 x 1.25 has a wire bead
After extensive market research and feedback from commuters all over the world showed Continental that a new type of tyre was in demand. The Gatorskin race bike tyre had filled a gap for hard core commuters but they wanted more, more casing, more breaker, more protection... Taking the incredible Gatorskin as a foundation base, and adding a third Polyamide layer in the sidewall to make a unique 3-ply casing for the Gator Hardshell. With the addition of a Poly-X anti puncture breaker belt under the tread which extends down into the shoulder area for wider coverage. High mileage tyreLow rolling resistanceDuraskin cut-resistant layerHighly puncture resistantExceptional grip in wet and dry conditions27.5 x 1.25 has a wire bead
After extensive market research and feedback from commuters all over the world showed Continental that a new type of tyre was in demand. The Gatorskin race bike tyre had filled a gap for hard core commuters but they wanted more, more casing, more breaker, more protection... Taking the incredible Gatorskin as a foundation base, and adding a third Polyamide layer in the sidewall to make a unique 3-ply casing for the Gator Hardshell. With the addition of a Poly-X anti puncture breaker belt under the tread which extends down into the shoulder area for wider coverage. High mileage tyreLow rolling resistanceDuraskin cut-resistant layerHighly puncture resistantExceptional grip in wet and dry conditions27.5 x 1.25 has a wire bead