Continental Contact Speed 26-Inch Clincher Tyre

The Contact Travel is the best choice for touring riders or and trans-continental roders who ride on and off road and who’s priority requirement is puncture protection with grip both on and off road. This tyre features two puncture protection systems to offer maximum security whilst still maintaining low rolling resistance for an energy saving ride.

Technology

Safety System

The SafetySystem Breaker is made up of Aramid-reinforced, high-strength nylon fabric. Puncture and cut-resistant but nevertheless light and flexible, the tyre adjusts quickly to the surface below. Without raising the weight or rolling resistance noticeably, it protects the carcass against foreign objects and contributes to a longer lifespan of the tyre. Tyres with the SafetySystem Breaker also provide good comfort properties.

• Aramid reinforced fabric layer under the tread
• Promotes a light responsive ride due to a supple construction
• Helps further the lifespan of the tyres

DuraSkin

Tyres with DuraSkin sidewall protection have to be able to roll with the punches. They are used under the harshest conditions. On messenger bikes, the tyres skid along curbs; on touring bikes, they cross continents without wearing out. In racing cycling, they have to endure tough tests such as the Paris-Roubaix. The highquality polyamide fabric protects the tyre casing against the worst conditions. These tyres stand out thanks to their brown sidewalls.

• Ultra lightweight cut-resistant sheath around the tyre casing
• Designed to protect the actual casing from cuts & slashes from road debris
• Very effective and a major contributor the the popularity of the Gatorskin tyre range

Features

• Durable : the tough and supportive carcass and the Duraskin sidewall protection make it exceptionally robust
• Semi slick tread, great on the road and not bad either when the road ends and some off road riding is required
• With reflective sidewall and foldable options