| Continental bike tires are not built by robots. They are | | | | choice is the Race King, as it is the new XC world cup |
| designed and manufactured by highly skilled experts | | | | champion. In the best way possible, the Race King |
| using a high tech factories. The latest technology for | | | | presented itself as a talented victorious newcomer. |
| casing materials, rubber compounds and tread | | | | In 2007, the Irina Kalentieva, Topeak/Ergon took the |
| development are used. | | | | first prototype to the podium at 2007 UCI World Cup |
| The people behind continental tires have one goal in | | | | championships. The Race King has a large volume |
| mind, and that is to manufacture an ultimate tire with | | | | casing mated to a low-profile tread pattern, which is |
| respect to weight, quality and grip. The dedication and | | | | known for its spells speed, and incredible all-round |
| solid experience of the experts, it is not difficult to | | | | traction and control. |
| accomplish such goal. | | | | The Vapor 2.1 is the Enduro Specialist. It is ideal for |
| Continental is known for its tires used in mountain bikes, | | | | Classic Range. Its GravityArc profile combined with the |
| for race tires, cyclo-cross tires, and for city/trekking | | | | 2.1 carcass turns Vapor into a marathon tire. It is |
| and all terrain. Under the mountain bikes are several | | | | reliable, smooth-rolling and non-skidding on all surfaces. |
| choices. These are for downhill and freeride, all | | | | The Gravity 2.3 is the Law defying continental bike |
| mountain, XC/marathon, classic range, and specialist. | | | | tires for classic range. Experts believe that tires of 2.3 |
| For downhill free ride, continental bike tires’ Der | | | | width are versatile, and can be used on low mountain |
| Kaiser—The Emperor is superb. While inside the lab, | | | | trails and the alpencross. |
| it boasts of its profile design, casing angles and | | | | It has a round tire cross-section that is typical for |
| compound recipe. On the road, it easily navigates the | | | | Continental, and the GravityArc tread that lead to a |
| muddy and rocky slopes of World Cup DH courses. | | | | playful handling. The Gravity 2.3 can turn easily on |
| Der Kaiser is known as the new master of gravity | | | | curves, and sink its claws responsibly into loose |
| with its double-walled casing with special soft and | | | | surfaces. |
| tacky black chili compound combined to make a | | | | The CrossCountry is a mountain bike Specialist for |
| DH-specific tread pattern. | | | | muddy trails. It is ideal for deep surfaces and mud. The |
| For All Mountain ride, you should be ready for the | | | | CrossCountry continental bike tires sink in until firm |
| Mountain King—the all-rounder. The mountain king | | | | ground ensures traction, making it possible to ride |
| reigns for all mountain uses with its 2.4 width. The new | | | | cyclo-cross races with MTB. |
| black chili compounds come in German supersonic and | | | | Just like continental bike tires, Michelin bicycle tires are |
| protection models for added speed and even more | | | | also varied according to the purpose. It has tires for |
| control. The tires and immediate tread is laid out for | | | | cross country racing, enduro racing, free ride down hill, |
| hard to damp bedrock. | | | | cross country performance and cross country sport. |
| For XC/Marathon, the continental bike tires’ best | | | | |