Bicycle Tyre Range | 2009 - Continental Tyre Group AG

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Mountain bike tyres
Classic Range
Slash 2.3
Gravity 2.3
Vertical 2.3
Vapor 2.1
Explorer 2.1
That extra portion of grip:
The specialist for loose terrain and adverse weather
conditions. Our Slash is not the lightest or the most comfortable
Freeride tyre, it is built for the intrepid Freerider who
pushes the limits further on every ride. Where gravel tracks
and tow paths are of no interest and the rider craves
challenging singletrack, the Slash is a serious tyre choice.
With an open, edgy tread, a new sticky tread mixture and
the reinforced casing options of Wire and ProTection,
it wants to be taken on the rough.
Biking pleasure on all trails.
Tyres of the width 2.3 are versatile. They can be used
on low mountain trails just as well as the Alpencross.
The round tyre cross-section typical for Continental and
the GravityArc tread lead to playful handling. The tyre can
be turned easily in curves and reliably sinks its claws into
loose surfaces. The Gravity‘s aggressive appearance does
not contradict its running smoothness – an advantage that
is appreciated especially on asphalt stretches. Incidentally,
it’s the tyre selected by a certain Greg “HB” Herbold.
The modern classic.
The Vertical has everything a classic tyre needs. It is at
home on all trails, really showing what it can do when the
terrain turns rugged. Still the top choice for tours in Alpine
terrain where low weight and high puncture protection are
paramount. What the press say “If we were to choose one
tyre to serve us all year round, it would be the Continental
Vertical ProTection ... We know riders who swear by these
tyres and we can see why ...” MBR Magazine.
The Marathon specialist.
Designed as an intermediate tyre for cross country trail
riding and racing, the Vapor concentrates on fast rolling,
using the Gravity Arc tread design. Wide centre lugs keep
the tyre rolling fast whilst the Arcs (lug bases) in the shoulders
create stable handling under cornering for predictable
handling. Worth a try for XC marathon racers looking for
faster lap times and good puncture protection.
The all-round athlete.
Exceptionally successful intermediate cross country tyre.
Its spikey “Endless Edge” tread design hooks up on loose
surfaces at all angles of lean and the sharp lugs clear mud
effi ciently for when the sky opens and the trails get rainswept.
For the racers of tomorrow, the Explorer is available
in smaller sizes for children’s bikes.