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Quick Peak - 2011 New Products |
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The 2011 Conti range expands dramatically, especially in the MTB sector with tyres such as the aggressive Baron 2.3 freerider, and the X-King which will strike a chord with the fast XC community..
Trail riders aren't left out as the Mountain King has been radically updated for 2011, with special attention to strengthening the shoulder lugs giving a sturdier tyre in the corners.
We also introduce the new Mud King in both 2.3 DH and 1.8 XC sizings. The 2.3 has been developed along with the Athertons, and compliments our DH range to ensure riders can now choose Conti whatever the conditions.
1.8 is an important size for UK XC & Trail riders and the new ProTection casing also suits this tyre perfectly.
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It's not just the tread patterns that have changed, we also introduce the RS format for our MTB tyres - Race Sport. Riders wishing to go tubeless with a kit rather than UST can now use our tubeless ready RS tyres which offer a tubeless rim friendly bead and an inner casing that works well with tubeless sealants. More MTB tyres will now also be available in 29" format.
Road riders aren't left out as we improve our Podium tubular, making it lighter and stronger and also giving the option of a 22mm version.
City bikers will love out Comfort Contact and electric bikers get a specific Eco Contact.
Please find further details of some of our new products below : (Download 2011 Catalogue here)
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Baron 2.3 |
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This looks like a real winner for UK Freeriders. For those who use the Rubber Queen and are looking for something slightly more open for wetter conditions. A tough tyre with all round qualities for natural trails.
Options :
Foldable 3/180tpi BlackChili/Apex sidewall 850 g
Wire 3/84tpi Skinwall 980 g
Foldable 3/84 TPI Skinwall 920 g |
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Baron_e_2.pdf |
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Eco Contact / Eco Contact Plus |
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Light, fast and efficient
The real Pedelec and eBike tyre! Electric drive bicycles are back in demand with the expectation for good performance extremely high. This demand pushed us hard and resulted in the new EcoContact tyre. A special 'skinwall' sidewall material and an optimized compound makes it fast, light and very efficient. These features improve
battery life meaning longer periods between recharges. Despite its low weight, the tyre is very resistant against punctures, benefits of the „SafetySystem Breaker“.
Also featuring a reflective strip on the sidewall as standard fitment for added safety |
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EcoContact_e_2.pdf |
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Mountain King |
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A worthy heir to the throne.
With broad shoulders, it takes the AllMountain throne and
rules both the tough races as well as Enduro tours – a truly versatile king. The RaceSport and ProTection versions come with Black Chili Compound – made in Germany. |
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MountainKingII_e_2.pdf |
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Podium TT |
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Our ProTour riders have enjoyed the benefits of this updated Podium during individual time trials in 2010.
The reason for this is its construction. Thanks to the latest Black Chili Compound, this chrono
specialist, available in 19 mm and 22 mm width, is not only super fast, but its VectranBreaker offers excellent puncture prevention. In addition, the 22 mm width version of the Podium is lightweight at only 205g and suits certain wider carbon rims more than the 19mm version. A low weight means low rotation energy. The thickness of the tread has been reduced to 0.7 mm, which is still enough for a few tough race days. The ultrafast slick tread shows how fast it really is even when it’s not moving. |
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PodiumTT_e_2.pdf |
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Supersport Plus |
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Fixed Gear Commuters - your tyre has arrived....
Robust, extra-thick casing rubber provides excellent sidewall
durability, while added material in the tread strip defines tread life like no other Conti. Messengers, hardcore Commuters and Fixie riders - your tire has arrived.
Technology
•3 casing plies, 180tpi + Plus Breaker
•Reinforced sidewall
•Carbon compound
Wired 23-622 700 x 23C black 355g
Wired 25-622 700 x 25C black 425g |
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SupersportPlus_tech_2.pdf |
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Top Contact Winter |
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For the northern winter.
We contribute all of our know-how as one of the leading automotive winter tyre producers into the new TopContact Winter II.
And it shows. The tread design’s outer appearance alone is convincing due
to its never-ending grip. Thanks to countless lamellae, hundreds of biting
edges permanently interlock with the surface. The tread compound that is
adapted specifically to cold temperatures will even continue to get you going when other bike riders are spinning their wheels. |
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Ultrasport White |
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Our entry level road tyre is now available with a white tread in both wire and foldable options in 700x23mm. |
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| Singletrack Editors Choice Awards 2010 - Rubber Queen 2.2 & Baron 2.3 |
Singletrack Magazine were one of the first bunch of avid MTB'ers in the UK to call for a 2.2 Rubber Queen, and one made with our Black Chili compund, and foldable at that, plus a UST option etc etc..... Well we made what they wanted and they rode them and some.....
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They were impressed with the Rubber Queen and were perfectly content, then we unleashed the new Baron 2.3 on them in the autumn. That kind of surprised them a little, but they cracked on and got some quality riding done in time before the ice & snow arrived. Apparently that didn't really stop them either.
Although the Rubber Queen has been available to all customers for the best part of 2010, the Baron still awaits it's general release on these shores. We expect initial deliveries in February 2011.
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To have two products in one magazines end of year awards is very gratifying, but we have more to come. We've covered All Mountain / Freeride intermediates with the Rubber Queen, and wetter / worsening terrain is now dealt with by the new Baron 2.3 for the same breed of rider. We will also introduce the Mud King in 2011 to compliment the ever growing Continental range of no nonsense MTB trail tyres for the British rider.
In Singletrack magazine's own words, the Rubber Queen "possibly the best all-round trail tyre out there. Loads of grip, not much weight or rolling resistance, and they wear reasonably well too. Rubber love is not wrong".
For the Baron, "Copes with wet and dry, up and down...they even make your tea when you get home."
See the reviews - click here for Rubber Queen, and here for the Baron
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Freeride - Allround |
26 x 2.2 |
650g |
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| Baron |
Freeride - Wet / Allround |
26 x 2.3 |
850g |
45 |
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| Video instructions for applying our tubular cement on both Aluminium and Carbon rims |
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The attributes of carbon and aluminium.
The aluminium rim cement for tubulars is completely different from the carbon aluminium cement for tubulars. This is particularly true for the connection between the tyre and the rim. The crucial factor here is the different surface structure and primarily the different heat conductivities of the materials. It is thus important to use different types of cement for the different attributes of the materials.
| Carbon rim instructions - click on the images below for our guide to fitting our tubulars to carbon rims |
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| Aluminium rim instructions - click on the images below for our guide to fitting our tubulars to aluminium rims |
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Click here to be directed to our detailed page on Rim Cement where you can also download pdf docments containing fitting instructions.
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| Gator Hardshell - More is what you get! |
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Cycling Active Magazine - Winter Tyre Test Winner - January 2011
700x23 / 25 / 28 / 32
"With triple Polyamide sidewalls, a wide breaker belt extending to the shoulder of the tyre, a thicker rubber tread and Duraskin mesh in the sidewalls, the Hardshell is a belt and braces tyre.
The extra layers and thicker tread do affect the rolling resistance and feel of the tyre but not as much as we feared.
Grip is as good as anything on test and, compared to many such tough tyres, they are pretty easy to fit.
As an all-round winter tyre, they are a great compromise between protection and ride quality".
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