Continental Tyres

Continental Tyres for Every Ride

German tyre maker Continental is synonymous with biking. For over 100 years, Continental tyres have been trusted by professional cyclists and recreational riders alike, and today you’ll find Continental tyres on mountain bikes and city bikes as well as standard road rides. The key to Continental’s continued success is constantly rethinking what a rubber tyre can be and do. With new technologies like Vectran, DuraSkin, and many more, Continental offers a fast and durable tyre for every rider and ever occasion. Continental has also stayed ahead of the curve by offering an increasing range of tubeless tyres in addition to their tried and true clincher tyres.

Continental Tyres for Road Cycling

Road cycling tyres are Continental’s bread and butter – they’re the tyres that the company has been manufacturing for more than a century, although the technology has improved dramatically since the early days of rubber road cycling tyres. When it comes to choosing Continental tyres for road cycling, there’s a balance to be had between weight and durability. Lighter tyres, like the Grand Prix 5000, Attack and Force, and Supersonic, are necessarily thinner and easier to puncture. As a result, many road cyclists reserve these for racing, and use heavier, more puncture-resistant tyres for day-to-day training. The Grand Prix Classic, GT, and Gatorskin are all long-lasting tyres that can stand up to the wear and tear of rough roads and many miles.

Continental Tyres for Touring and Commuting

As the popularity of trekking and city bikes has grown, so too has Continental’s range of tyre offerings to match these bikes. The Continental Ride and Contact series in particular include a diversity of wider tyres that can handle the weight of a loaded commuter or touring bike. These tyres are designed to handle all conditions, incorporating tread patterns that can efficiently move water and glide over dirt and gravel. Look for advanced puncture protection from Safety System Breaker, Vectra Breaker, or Duraskin technology incorporated into the tyres.

Continental Tyres for E-bikes

Continental has also expanded into making tyres specifically for e-touring and e-city bikes. These tyres need to be thick enough to handle the added wear from spending more time at higher speeds, as well as the faster accelerations afforded by an electric motor. While most Continental Ride and Contact tyres are approved for e-bikes up to 25 km/h, you’ll need to purchase a specialised tyre for e-bikes capable of faster speeds.

Continental Tyres for Mountain Bikes

Mountain bikers have nearly as wide a range of tyre choices as road cyclists when it comes to Continental’s lineup. In addition to facing the same trade-off between speed and puncture resistance, mountain bikers can choose between race-specific tyres and day-to-day riding tyres. In addition, Continental offers mountain bike tyres adapted to specific surfaces, such as hardpack, loose dirt and gravel, and mud, as well as for downhill and cross-country riding styles. One of the main differences among Continental mountain bike tyres is the tread pattern. A pattern of small, closely spaced cleats (like on the Trail King tyre series) is best for providing grip in all types of conditions, while larger, more evenly spaced cleats (like on the Cross King series) provides a better balance of speed and traction.

Continental Tyres at bikester.co.uk

The easiest way to find the best set of Continental tyres for your bike is to shop our wide selection at bikester.co.uk. We carry Continental road, touring, and mountain biking tyres, as well as tyres for more specialised riding disciplines. Plus, we offer a 100-day return policy for all Continental tyres.