Continental was founded in Hanover in 1871. It manufactures bicycle tires and tubes, as well as a whole host of non-bicycle products. Continental products are characterized by high quality workmanship, durability and attention to detail. Tires designed and made by Continental are environmentally friendly and allow safe and dynamic riding.

Indispensable in the professional peloton, but also among road cycling amotors. Equipped with technologies that account for its superior puncture resistance. Continental splints are handmade Germany the greatest attention to the smallest details. The necks are manufactured using innovative technologies and the latest materials. Competition model is a tire that meets all requirements for competition or ProTour cycling. It adapts to all road conditions. It stands out for its agility and speed, which adds a fierce character on the course. The profile for performance combined with puncture protection plays a significant role here.

Vectran™ anti-puncture technology - Setting the standard for puncture protection Vectran™ is a synthetically produced fiber inspired by nature. Like spider thread, Vectran™ is a liquid crystal polymer [LCP]. Vectran™ material is spun from melted Vectra liquid polymer and further processed to produce a special yarn. Like Vectran™, spider thread has tremendous tear strength and very low weight. These are ideal characteristics of the material we use in Continental's premium bicycle tires as a puncture protection liner. Vectran™ Breaker is lighter, more flexible, and more effective in protecting against cuts than comparable nylon braids. Vectran™ Breaker does not adversely affect rolling resistance.

BlackChili Compound BlackChili is a unique rubber compound, made only in Germany, that has revolutionized bicycle tires! Used in high-end tires, BlackChili Compound is a compromise between grip and rolling resistance. Numerous test wins prove the tangible benefits. The latest polymer compounds, microscopic carbon black particles and optimal fillers guarantee unique performance - from downhill tires to road tires! BlackChili Compound reduces rolling resistance by 26% and provides 30% better grip than silicate compounds. Tires with BlackChili also feature better mileage and, which is rare in tires with advanced compounds, their properties are consistent from the first to the last kilometer.

Highlights:
- Handmade in Germany with pride, tradition and perfection
- Innovative technologies and the latest materials
- Honored with countless victories in the world's toughest and most respected races
- Used by world tour riders and most successful triathletes
- The first monocoque equipped with BlackChili Compound and Vectran™ Breaker

• Manufacturer: Continental
• Model: Competition
• Size: 28" and 25mm wide
• Version: Coned
• Technologies: Vectran Breaker, Black Chili
• Valve type: Presta 42mm
• Braid: 3/180 TPI
• Operating pressure: 115-170 PSI
• Weight: 280g
• Manufacturer code: 0196189