Robust all-rounder appearing at the sharp end in all the major cycling races around the world.

Agile and fast, adapts to the competition in all road conditions.

Features

• The Grand Master
• The Competition stands for true handwork with a needle and thread
• It has proven itself time and time again on the world stage often accompanying prominent cyclists to their victory, just like Cadel Evans at the Tour de France in 2011
• Black Chili compound offers low rolling resistance and light weight to ensure a fast and supple ride, with excellent feedback and grip
• Revolutionary Vectran single layer breaker belt offers improved puncture protection over the previous double layer nylon belt
• Three fabric plies totalling 180 tpi plus the Vectran breaker belt
• Handmade in Germany
• Durable enough for training too
• Weight: 230 grams

Technology

Black Chilli - It’s all about how you mix it

With our unique tread compound, which is produced only in Germany, we have revolutionised the sport of cycling. With the legendary BlackChili Compound we have answered the eternal question of the best balance of grip and rolling resistance for cycling. Regular test wins confirm the measureable and noticeable advantages for the cyclist, established in the laboratory and on the road. The latest polymers as well as specially developed carbon black particles and filler materials guarantee unique performance

Vectran

Vectran™ is a synthetically manufactured high-tech fibre from a natural model. Like spider silk, Vectran™ is a liquid-crystalline polymer (LCP). Vectran™ is spun from the melted liquid polymer Vectra and processed further to a multi-strand thread. Spider silk like Vectran™ has an enormous tear resistance at a very low weight: Exactly the right properties to process into a premium Continental bicycle tire as a puncture protection insert. A Vectran™ Breaker is lighter, more flexible and protects more effectively against cuts than the comparable nylon breaker. Vectran™ Breaker does not adversely affect the rolling resistance.