The long valve inner tube enables you to use these with deep section rims (40mm, 50mm and above) as the shorter valve would not extend out of the rim valve hole. Shorter valve inner tubes are ideal for wheels with rim depths of 24mm or 30mm. Presta valve tubes are most commonly used for road wheels (650c) and on a few MTB wheels as the valves are thin, whereas Schrader valves are more commonly found on MTB wheels as valve is larger and won't fit through 650c rim valve holes. 650c Wheel Sizing Be aware that when purchasing a 650c inner tube, tyre, or wheel from the Wiggle site 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 wheels (including inner tubes and tyres) and not 650c. A 650c inner tube or tyre WILL NOT fit a 700c wheel. Please read the 650c Wheel Sizing guide explaining the difference between 650c and 700c wheels. Based on ETRTO (European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation) dimensions, 650c wheels are smaller than 700c wheels by about eight percent. Please, when on this page make sure you are buying the correct tyre size for you wheel. Check the sizing on your tyre before purchasing from this page. Tyre sizes tend to be printed on the sidewalls so please check before making a purchase.
Now available as a special limited edition Tour de France (TDF) tyre, this race-ready model features the prestigious Black Chili Compound for a superior blend of grip, low rolling resistance and performance. Continental has also equipped this version with a Vectran Breaker for exceptionally strong resistance against flats and punctures on race day. With a range of ride-enhancing technologies including tubeless ready technology, this is a perfect choice of upgrade that you can rely on when competing in a road, time trial or triathlon event. Specialist Tyre for Races Against the Clock The fastest Grand Prix 5000 tubeless tyre for the pursuit of speed, be it in a criterium, time trial or triathlon. To honor the rich history of time trials in the Tour de France, Continental are proud to introduce the limited-edition Grand Prix 500 TT TDF tyre. Black Chili Compound With Continental's unique tread compound, which is produced only in Germany, the brand has revolutionised the sport of cycling. With the legendary Black Chili compound it has answered the eternal question of the best balance of grip and rolling resistance for cycling. The latest polymers as well as specially developed carbon black particles and filler materials guarantee unique performance, be it on a road, time trial (TT) or triathlon (Tri) bike. Vectran Breaker Vectran is spun from liquid crystal-polymer. This way a thermoplastic, multiple-thread yarn is created. As a comparison: This partially crystalline fabric is more cut-resistant than aramid and its tensile strength is five times higher than that of steel. A Vectran breaker is lighter, more flexible and effective against cuts than a comparable nylon breaker. Without effecting rolling resistance. Active Compound Technology and Lazer Grip The revolutionary approach in cycling. Embedded in the tyre construction the Active Comfort Technology (ACT) absorbs vibrations and smoothens your ride. This model's Lazer Grip is designed to make you one with the road. The lazered micro profile structure expands over the tyre’s shoulder and provides outstanding cornering. Tubeless Ready Coming complete with tubeless ready technology, the Continental Grand Prix 5000 TT TDF Road Tyre (Limited Ed.) allows you to benefit from tubeless advantages such as the ability to run lower tyre pressures. As a result, you'll notice increased stability, lower rolling resistance and fewer chances of flats or punctures. Please note: For initial mounting Continental recommend using at least 30 ml of Conti RevoSealant per tyre (available separately). Then spin the tyre (wheel) to spread the Conti RevoSealant inside of the tyre and pump to the allowed maximum pressure. Check the pressure before the next ride and adjust to your desired PSI. Hookless compatible, please check the table for compatible rims width and max. Pressure on the packaging. Manufacturer's Part Number: 01020080000 Black 25mm 700c
The superfast Continental Race King wire tyre is a genuine race tyre with greater puncture protection than the previous Supersonic model yet without any significant weight penalty - a serious option for cross country (XC) racers. The PUREGRIP compound works its wonders on fast-paced technical World Cup tracks and the toughest trails. Impressive in XC races and marathons, for hardtails and full suspension race bikes, its low rolling tread pattern keeps your speed up through the turns and straights. When the trails are dry, this model is faster, cleaner and safer with a rolling resistance that is almost on a par with semi-slick tyres. If you’re looking for a fast, reliable tyre the Continental Race King mountain bike (MTB) tyre is an easy choice.
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
Super-Light and Strong No matter if you’re running two Cross King’s on their own or decide to team it with a Race or Mountain King setup, the super-light Cross King easily covers many uses, ranging from cross country/race to All Mountain. The Cross King simply leaves its competitors behind. Its Black Chili Compound offers a solid grip and is self-cleaning. The shoulder lugs provide absolute stability in curves negotiated at high speeds. This tubeless ready Protection (4-ply) version with a continuous flag design is particularly robust and impervious to damage or the entering of foreign objects. 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 ProTection Better than ever before, the new Continental ProTection casing. The extra all-round puncture protection layer renders the casings especially durable and insensitive to damage or penetration from foreign elements. Treads and sidewalls are equally protected, and are 25% lighter and offer 30% more puncture protection than their predecessors protected by DuraSkin®. Rolling resistance and absorption has also significantly improved. The new Made in Germany technology allows it to withstand even the hardest trails across the world. What’s more: they’re universally usable, are inspired by BlackChili Compound and have an aesthetically pleasing sidewall design. The new Revolution Tubeless Ready Bead improves the application of Tubeless Ready Tyres. For optimal results with sealing for tubeless use and whilst riding, we recommend the application of the new Continental RevoSealant.
This tyre combines the superb rolling performance and confidence inspiring traction that craves victory thanks to the BlackChili Compound, top-level damage protection thanks to ProTection casing and added stability and reliability via Apex sidewall reinforcement; this tyre is ready for any trail scenario, any obstacle and literally any riding style you can present it with. 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 Advanced Casing 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 Sidewall Reinforcement This technology provides an additional rubber profile between the casing layers of the tyre, which ensures optimum stability and supreme protection over the roughest and rockiest of 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.
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 Casing 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.
Lighter, faster and with stronger sidewalls, this road bike tyre is specifically engineered for racing. Continental has kitted out this model with its renowned BlackChili compound, which delivers high levels of speed, grip and mileage as you clock up the miles. Also benefitting from tubeless ready technology, it allows you to enjoy tubeless advantages on race day, such as the ability to run lower pressures for increased stability, lower rolling resistance and fewer chances of flats. To top it off, it's equipped with Vectran Breaker puncture protection for extra shielding against punctures as you stay focused on the podium. Made to make you better, this is a great choice of upgrade for riders who want to ride faster, more comfortable and with increased puncture protection. Road Bike Tyre with 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, Continental has answered the eternal question of the best balance of grip and rolling resistance for cycling. Regular test wins confirm the measurable 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. Vectran Breaker Puncture Protection 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 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. Technologies: 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 lazered micro profile structure expands over the tire’s shoulder and provides outstanding cornering. Manufacturer's Part Numbers: 01018660000 Black/Black 700c x 25mm 01018670000 Black/Black 700c x 28mm 01018680000 Black/Black 700c x 30mm 01018690000 Black/Black 700c x 32mm
As used by Irina Kalentieva who won two World Championships on Race King tyres as well as countless other wins, this folding MTB tyre offers amazingly fast and smooth performance on every ride. It features Continental's PureGrip compound that provides great grip, high durability and excellent mileage. Ready for any off-road situation, it also comes equipped with SheildWall technology for fantastic puncture protection on your MTB adventures. Technologies: PureGrip: Based on activated silica compounds, this technology was originally intended as an 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). SheildWall System: The ShieldWall system combines the optimum combination of high puncture protection and the low rolling resistance with low weight. This is made possible by an additional, all-round puncture protection layer, which consists of a finely woven cross fabric. This gives the tire a high resistance to punctures and damage. Despite its additional ply, the tire has a very good damping property and a high degree of flexibility to adapt perfectly to the ground. The revolutionary tubeless ready bead allows easy and uncomplicated mounting of the tire. For best results in sealing and in use, we recommend the use of the new Continental RevoSealant sealant.
With its supple 3x180 TPI casing and NyTech breaker puncture protection technology, the Continental Grand Sport Extra Road Bike Tyre is perfect for sportive riders. Bringing you excellent handling, grip and a low rolling resistance this high-performance road tyre is an ideal option for taking on epic spring and autumn sportive rides and long, hard training miles.
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.
The Continental Cross King MTB Tyre covers a variety of surfaces and uses, ranging from cross country/race to All Mountain. The Cross King simply leaves its competitors behind. Its Black Chili Compound offers a solid grip and is self-cleaning. The shoulder lugs provide absolute stability in curves negotiated at high speeds. Grip and longevity are produced by the Pure Grip compound after intensive development at Continental's German R&D facility increased the elasticity, rolling properties and outstanding grip. Available in three tread widths of 2.0, 2,2 & 2.4 and also in the three rim dimensions of 26, 27.5 & 29", this very broad Cross King range of options means there is an Cross King choice for all types of Mountain Biker! Weights: 26 x 2.0": 620g 26 x 2.2": 620g 26 x 2.4": 780g 27.5 x 2.2": 655g 27.5 x 2.4": 825g 29 x 2.0": 685g 29 x 2.2": 690g 29 x 2.4": 880g