For urban riding, the Continental Contact Urban Reflective Tyre is the perfect choice. With a fast but grippy semi-slick design combined with excellent puncture protection reflective reflex band, the Contact Urban is versatile, tough and will help keep you safe out on the road.PureGrip rubber compound is fast, durable and grippySafetyPro Breaker layer is robust and flexible, providing excellent puncture protection & a smooth rideE25 rated for use on electric bikesReflective sidewall band improves visibility in low-light conditions16 x 1.35 inch size is ideal for use on folding bikesThe Contact Urban rolls quickly thanks to it's slick centre tread and fast-rolling PureGrip rubber compound, while the patterned side tread and the grippy properties of the rubber provide excellent grip in the corners in all conditions. The Contact Urban features Continental's SafetyPro Breaker layer that provides excellent puncture protection; perfect for debris riddled city streets. Not only does it improve puncture protection, but it is also very flexible, meaning that protection doesn't come at a cost of comfort. The Contact Urban is also E25 rated for use on electric bikes. The Contact Urban will also increase your visibility with its reflective sidewalls, ideal for someone who commutes all year round. With its smooth and comfortable ride qualities and ample puncture protection the Contact Urban Reflective is a tyre that you can rely on.NB: Tyre is E25 rated, not E50 as depicted in image - image for illustration only.
After 14 years of service, Continental have decided the classic Grand Prix 4000 was in need of an update. Enter the all-new Continental Grand Prix 5000. Lighter, faster with improved comfort and puncture protection, the Grand Prix 5000 resets the benchmark. This transparent version gets a unique tan sidewall, giving your bike a classic look.Re-designed BlackChili Compound makes for a tyre that is 10g lighter and has 12% better rolling resistanceVectran Protection improves puncture protection by 20% over the GP 4000 Active Comfort technology provides a smoother, more comfortable rideLazer Grip tread pattern improves corning grip and controlIncredibly light with weights starting from just 205g!Folding bead - suitable for regular inner tubes - Not Tubeless CompatibleThe Grand Prix 5000 has been designed from the outset to improve on the most important areas of tyre design; grip, rolling resistance, speed and comfort. Continental re-designed their BlackChili compound to improve grip, rolling resistance and durability. The result is a tyre that has 12% better rolling resistance compared to the already fast GP 4000 and is also 10g lighter. Further improving grip levels and control is the new Lazer Grip tread pattern that improves corning grip and control in all conditions, giving the rider a tyre that they can have the confidence in to push to the limit. While the Grand Prix 5000 thrives in a racing environment, Continental has not forgotten about everyday usability. With an improved Vectran puncture protection layer, the Grand Prix 5000 has 20% better puncture resistance than the GP 4000. Most of us love to log big miles and thanks to the Active Comfort technology in the Grand Prix 5000, this is a tyre that won't rattle your fillings loose out on the open road. This is a tyre that is happy being along rough roads all day long while proving excellent comfort. Fast, tough and reliable, the Continental Grand Prix 5000 takes everything that make the GP 4000 great and turns it up a notch. Road cycling just got a new benchmark tyre by which all others are judged.
With winter well and truly upon us its time to start your winter training programme and no doubt lots of that will be indoors on the turbo trainer or rollers. The last thing you want to do when using the turbo or rollers over winter is to wear out your tyres so the best thing to do is to get a home trainer specific tyre. This tyre is designed with a special cold running compound that is designed to cope with heat build up from rollers and turbo trainers. The casing will not suffer tread separation like normal road tyres and deals with added stresses of accelerating and braking on revolving drums. Trainer specific tyres are also smoother running so noise and vibration will be less than with a normal tyre.Turbo trainer specific
The Double Fighter is a real hit with leisure cyclists who own a mountain bike but do most of their riding on-road. It's the perfect, affordable upgrade for this application.Particularly appealing to the leisure rider - fast on the road, grippy in the cornersIn a sturdy gumwall design for urban biking, it rolls smoothly and quietly on asphaltIts side lugs provide the necessary traction in the park and on gravel pathsConstructed from 3 plies, totalling 66 tpiReflex reflective sidewallWeight: 780 gramsThe centre, with its light tread rolls smoothly and quietly on tarmac. Off-road, the side lugs heavy tread provides the necessary grip. The Double Fighter playfully combines high speed on the road with reliable grip on off-road terrain. The use of a tough sidewall means that the tyre will be more resistant to urban debris and the service life of the tyre will also be improved. Ideal for commuters needing on/off road performance and reliability. With its low rolling resistance and fantastic cornering capability's both on and off road the Double Fighter III is a highly versatile tyre that performs on all types of terrain.
Continental's Terra Trail is their answer to the needs of gravel riders and racers who want a grippy, robust tyre that performs well across a range of surfaces. With an emphasis on grip rather than all-out speed, the Terra Trail is a great choice for riders who want to feel confident on a variety of surfaces.Aggressive tread design rolls well on hard surfaces and grips in looser terrainBlackChili rubber compound rolls quickly and grips tenaciously while lasting longerProtection layer improves puncture resistanceRevolution Tubeless Ready bead makes tubeless setup a breezeHandmade in GermanyWith the gravel riding craze showing no signs of abating, the Terra Trail was designed with adventures of the beaten path in mind. The aggressive tread design rolls well on the road or hard-pack surfaces, while still offering decent purchase on looser terrain. This helps it corner, climb and brake with confidence. Further boosting grip and reducing rolling resistance is Continental's signature BlackChili rubber compound. Using special synthetic rubbers combined with proven natural rubbers, BlackChili offers excellent grip, low-rolling resistant and is also extremely durable, last much longer than traditional rubber compounds. The Protection layer further improves durability by reducing punctures and pinch flats, while the Revolution Tubeless Ready bead makes tubeless conversion a breeze. If you are looking for a grippy, versatile tyre for your gravel bike, the Continental Terra Trail is a great choice.
Continental's Terra Speed is their answer to the needs of gravel riders and racers who want a fast, robust tyre that performs well across a range of surfaces. With an emphasis on speed rather than all-out grip, the Terra Speed is a great choice for riders who value speed above all else.Low-profile tread design rolls well on hard surfaces and grips in looser terrainBlackChili rubber compound rolls quickly and grips tenaciously while lasting longerProtection layer improves puncture resistanceRevolution Tubeless Ready bead makes tubeless setup a breezeHandmade in GermanyWith the gravel riding craze showing no signs of abating, the Terra Speed was designed with adventures of the beaten path in mind. The low-profile tread design rolls well on the road or hard-pack surfaces, while still offering decent purchase on looser terrain. This helps it corner, climb and brake with confidence. Further boosting grip and reducing rolling resistance is Continental's signature BlackChili rubber compound. Using special synthetic rubbers combined with proven natural rubbers, BlackChili offers excellent grip, low-rolling resistant and is also extremely durable, last much longer than traditional rubber compounds. The Protection layer further improves durability by reducing punctures and pinch flats, while the Revolution Tubeless Ready bead makes tubeless conversion a breeze. If you are looking for a fast, versatile tyre for your gravel bike, the Continental Terra Speed is a great choice.
Improving on the GP4000S II, a tyre considered by many to be the best all-round road tyre ever made, might have seemed like an impossible task. However, true to their renowned reputation of continuous innovation, Continental has delivered an even lighter, faster tyre which offers more grip and puncture protection than any other to date. Designed with the latest iteration of Continental’s legendary Black Chili rubber compound, the Grand Prix 5000 boasts a 10-gram weight reduction in a 25c width, a 12% reduction in rolling resistance and a 20% increase in durability compared with its predecessor. Thanks to the proprietary Laser Grip Technology which creates a micro tread pattern that expands over the shoulder of the tyre, the GP5000 also offers increased all-weather grip, giving you the ability to take even the most technical corners at speed. Continental believes a comfortable tyre is a fast tyre – which is why the GP5000 now comes in a 32c width and is constructed with Active Comfort Technology to help smooth the sharpest shocks from the roughest roads. Lined with the tear-resistant but ultra-lightweight Vectran fibres, the GP5000 sets new standards for puncture protection in road race tyres. So, whether you’re training in the sunshine or racing in a downpour, you’ll have complete confidence that your tyre out-performs the competition in every category and in all possible conditions. Handmade clincher tyre Proprietary Black Chili compound for added grip, higher durability and 12% lower rolling resistance Active comfort technology for vibration damping and increased rider comfort Vectren protection shield for higher puncture protection and a 20% increase in durability Laser grip technology, expands tread over the shoulder of the tyre for added grip Weight: 205 grams – 650b x 28mm // 205 grams – 700 x 23mm // 220 grams – 700 x 25mm // 250 grams – 700 x 28mm // 255 grams – 700 x 30mm // 295 grams – 700 x 32mm
Continental’s GP5000 brings improvements to the very successful and popular GP4000S II, a road bike tyre one of the best all-round cycling tyres ever made. Improving on such a widely respected tyre might have seemed like a daunting task. But the tyre-making giants stayed true to their reputation of continually innovating, and have produced a lighter, grippier, quicker tyre which also offers better puncture resistance than its predecessor. Note, this is an individual tyre, we also sell the GP5000 in a twin pack. The Hot Compound Continental are famed for their Black Chili rubber compound, which can be manipulated to suit the needs of a specific tyre. Compared to the Grand Prix 5000's predecessor, the tyre makers have been able lower weight by 10 grams in a 25 mm width, reduce rolling resistance by 12%, and increase puncture protection and durability by 20%. Cornering ability has also been improved thanks to the brand's proprietary Laser Grip Technology. This bit of tech creates a micro tread pattern over the shoulder of the tyre, meaning the GP5000 allows you to confidently nail any corner. Faster, Smoother, More Comfort Gone are the days in which it was thought that rattling around on a rock-hard 18 mm tyre was fast; it's now known that a more comfortable tyre can be a faster tyre. That's why Continental offers the GP5000 up to 32 mm in width. It's also constructed with Active Comfort Technology which helps to iron out those bumps and shocks you'll inevitably encounter on the roads. Lining the tyre is an ultra-lightweight and tear-resistant fibre called Vectran. With these fancy fibres the GP5000 offers incredible puncture protection, not only for race-oriented tyre but for a tyre regardless. So, whether you exclusively train on silky smooth tarmac in Majorca or race the cobbles of Belgium, you can be confident you have a tyre that will out-perform the competition whatever the condition. Product Features Handmade clincher tyre Proprietary Black Chili compound for added grip, higher durability and 12% lower rolling resistance Active comfort technology for vibration damping and increased rider comfort Vectran protection shield for higher puncture protection and a 20% increase in durability Laser grip technology, expands tread over the shoulder of the tyre for added grip Weight: 650b x 28mm - 205 grams 700 x 23mm - 205 grams 700 x 25mm - 220 grams 700 x 28mm - 250 grams 700 x 30mm - 255 grams 700 x 32mm - 295 grams
The Continental Grand Prix Clincher Road Tyre is a part of cycling history. In the late eighties it signalled the start of the modern racing bike clincher and is known for its outstanding quality and performance. This latest version includes a densely woven PolyX breaker layer in the casing for anti-puncture protection and the Black Chili compound for improved grip. It also features a modern profile design and TWI (wear indicator). - A.D.Key Features:Race standard road bike clincher tyreBlack Chili compound for enhanced grip and low rolling resistanceDensely woven PolyX breaker layer for anti-puncture protectionMade in GermanyFolding BeadPSI: 110-120Available in racing dimension 23-622 and many other sizesClick Size Guide To Enlarge
Improving on the GP4000S II, a tyre considered by many to be the best all-round road tyre ever made, might have seemed like an impossible task. However, true to their renowned reputation of continuous innovation, Continental has delivered an even lighter, faster tyre which offers more grip and puncture protection than any other to date. Designed with the latest iteration of Continental’s legendary Black Chili rubber compound, the Grand Prix 5000 boasts a 10-gram weight reduction in a 25c width, a 12% reduction in rolling resistance and a 20% increase in durability compared with its predecessor. Thanks to the proprietary Laser Grip Technology which creates a micro tread pattern that expands over the shoulder of the tyre, the GP5000 also offers increased all-weather grip, giving you the ability to take even the most technical corners at speed. Continental believes a comfortable tyre is a fast tyre – which is why the GP5000 now comes in a 32c width and is constructed with Active Comfort Technology to help smooth the sharpest shocks from the roughest roads. Lined with the tear-resistant but ultra-lightweight Vectran fibres, the GP5000 sets new standards for puncture protection in road race tyres. So, whether you’re training in the sunshine or racing in a downpour, you’ll have complete confidence that your tyre out-performs the competition in every category and in all possible conditions. Handmade clincher tyre Proprietary Black Chili compound for added grip, higher durability and 12% lower rolling resistance Active comfort technology for vibration damping and increased rider comfort Vectren protection shield for higher puncture protection and a 20% increase in durability Laser grip technology, expands tread over the shoulder of the tyre for added grip Weight: 205 grams – 650b x 28mm // 205 grams – 700 x 23mm // 220 grams – 700 x 25mm // 250 grams – 700 x 28mm // 255 grams – 700 x 30mm // 295 grams – 700 x 32mm
Continental’s GP5000 brings improvements to the very successful and popular GP4000S II, a road bike tyre one of the best all-round cycling tyres ever made. Improving on such a widely respected tyre might have seemed like a daunting task. But the tyre-making giants stayed true to their reputation of continually innovating, and have produced a lighter, grippier, quicker tyre which also offers better puncture resistance than its predecessor. Note, this is an individual tyre, we also sell the GP5000 in a twin pack. The Hot Compound Continental are famed for their Black Chili rubber compound, which can be manipulated to suit the needs of a specific tyre. Compared to the Grand Prix 5000's predecessor, the tyre makers have been able lower weight by 10 grams in a 25 mm width, reduce rolling resistance by 12%, and increase puncture protection and durability by 20%. Cornering ability has also been improved thanks to the brand's proprietary Laser Grip Technology. This bit of tech creates a micro tread pattern over the shoulder of the tyre, meaning the GP5000 allows you to confidently nail any corner. Faster, Smoother, More Comfort Gone are the days in which it was thought that rattling around on a rock-hard 18 mm tyre was fast; it's now known that a more comfortable tyre can be a faster tyre. That's why Continental offers the GP5000 up to 32 mm in width. It's also constructed with Active Comfort Technology which helps to iron out those bumps and shocks you'll inevitably encounter on the roads. Lining the tyre is an ultra-lightweight and tear-resistant fibre called Vectran. With these fancy fibres the GP5000 offers incredible puncture protection, not only for race-oriented tyre but for a tyre regardless. So, whether you exclusively train on silky smooth tarmac in Majorca or race the cobbles of Belgium, you can be confident you have a tyre that will out-perform the competition whatever the condition. Product Features Handmade clincher tyre Proprietary Black Chili compound for added grip, higher durability and 12% lower rolling resistance Active comfort technology for vibration damping and increased rider comfort Vectran protection shield for higher puncture protection and a 20% increase in durability Laser grip technology, expands tread over the shoulder of the tyre for added grip Weight: 650b x 28mm - 205 grams 700 x 23mm - 205 grams 700 x 25mm - 220 grams 700 x 28mm - 250 grams 700 x 30mm - 255 grams 700 x 32mm - 295 grams
Improving on the GP4000S II, a tyre considered by many to be the best all-round road tyre ever made, might have seemed like an impossible task. However, true to their renowned reputation of continuous innovation, Continental has delivered an even lighter, faster tyre which offers more grip and puncture protection than any other to date. Designed with the latest iteration of Continental’s legendary Black Chili rubber compound, the Grand Prix 5000 boasts a 10-gram weight reduction in a 25c width, a 12% reduction in rolling resistance and a 20% increase in durability compared with its predecessor. Thanks to the proprietary Laser Grip Technology which creates a micro tread pattern that expands over the shoulder of the tyre, the GP5000 also offers increased all-weather grip, giving you the ability to take even the most technical corners at speed. Continental believes a comfortable tyre is a fast tyre – which is why the GP5000 now comes in a 32c width and is constructed with Active Comfort Technology to help smooth the sharpest shocks from the roughest roads. Lined with the tear-resistant but ultra-lightweight Vectran fibres, the GP5000 sets new standards for puncture protection in road race tyres. So, whether you’re training in the sunshine or racing in a downpour, you’ll have complete confidence that your tyre out-performs the competition in every category and in all possible conditions. Handmade clincher tyre Proprietary Black Chili compound for added grip, higher durability and 12% lower rolling resistance Active comfort technology for vibration damping and increased rider comfort Vectren protection shield for higher puncture protection and a 20% increase in durability Laser grip technology, expands tread over the shoulder of the tyre for added grip Weight: 205 grams – 650b x 28mm // 205 grams – 700 x 23mm // 220 grams – 700 x 25mm // 250 grams – 700 x 28mm // 255 grams – 700 x 30mm // 295 grams – 700 x 32mm