Continental Terra Competition Trail Grip Gravel Tyre - Black / Transparent 700 x 40
The Continental Terra Competition Trail Grip Gravel Tyre is a durable and versatile gravel tyre bu...The Continental Terra Competition Trail Grip Gravel Tyre is a durable and versatile gravel tyre built to deliver confident traction and control across rough gravel, hardpack, and light trail terrain. It combines Continental's Grip Compound with a reinforced Trail casing to provide strong cornering grip, puncture protection, and long-ride comfort. The result is a tyre that maintains stability on loose surfaces while remaining light, efficient, and ready for demanding mixed-terrain riding.Key Features and Benefits:Grip Compound tuned for traction and control: Continental's specialised Grip Compound uses a carefully balanced rubber formulation that increases surface contact and mechanical grip on loose gravel and trail terrain. This improves braking stability and cornering control, helping the tyre hold its line when surfaces become unpredictable.Trail casing single-ply construction: The durable Trail casing uses a light but strong single-ply structure that blends protection with flexibility. This allows the tyre to absorb small impacts and surface chatter while maintaining structural strength, resulting in a smoother ride and better stability over long mixed-terrain routes.Advanced puncture protection layer: Reinforced protection within the casing helps defend against cuts, sharp stones, and debris often found on rough gravel tracks. This added durability reduces the risk of ride-ending punctures, helping riders maintain momentum and complete longer rides with fewer interruptions.Weight reduction of up to 16% compared to previous comparable models: Optimised casing construction and material efficiency reduce overall tyre weight while retaining strength and durability. A lighter tyre lowers rotational mass, which helps improve acceleration, climbing efficiency, and overall ride responsiveness.Tubeless Ready foldable design: The Tubeless Ready bead allows the tyre to be run without an inner tube when paired with compatible rims and sealant. This enables lower tyre pressures for improved grip and comfort while also providing self-sealing puncture protection during off-road riding.Hookless compatible and E-Bike approved construction: The tyre is compatible with modern hookless rims within the stated pressure limits and approved for E-bike use up to 50 km/h. This broad compatibility allows the tyre to perform reliably across a wide range of gravel bikes and electric gravel platforms.Reliable traction and stability are essential when riding loose gravel, mixed hardpack, and light trail surfaces. The Terra Competition Trail Grip addresses this with a compound designed for control and a casing built to balance durability with ride comfort. Together they help maintain predictable handling, strong cornering grip, and consistent performance over long distances and varied terrain. The reduced weight and tubeless compatibility further improve efficiency and adaptability, making it well suited to demanding gravel routes where conditions often change.For riders who need dependable grip, durability, and efficiency across mixed terrain, the Terra Competition Trail Grip is built to deliver consistent performance. Its balanced construction supports confident riding on rough surfaces while maintaining the efficiency required for long gravel adventures.Specifications:Terrain: Hardpack, mixed gravel, light trailCasing: Trail - light and durable single-ply constructionCompound: Grip - all-round traction and rolling balanceConstruction: 3/330 TPICompatibility: E-Bike approved up to 50 km/hBead: Foldable Tubeless ReadyWeight: Approx. 410-530 g depending on sizePressure range: 65-79 PSIRecommended sealant: 30 ml Conti RevoSealant per tyre. Built for multi-surface speed, Terra Competition redefines gravel performance. Engineered for all-road riding, it features improved aerodynamics, reduced weight, and lower rolling resistance — delivering faster climbs, sharper acceleration, and energy savings at every angle. FEATURES: Designed to blur the line between road and gravel. Hookless compatible tubeless ready design allows the rider to run the tire at a lower pressure thus, adding comfort and puncture protection. E25 e-bike rating features a high quality structure with puncture protection to reduce premature wear brought about by the additional driving force. Compound Options: Rapid Compound: When speed and acceleration on flat and inclines is all that matters, then the Rapid compound is your go-to option. Inspired by the characteristics of compounds used in Continental's road, race and gravel tires. Grip Compound: Designed for modern Cross-Country, Down-Country, Trail and gravel use cases. This compound offers an excellent balance of grip and rolling resistance and is the number one choice for all-round balanced characteristics. Casing Options: Race Casing: features light and supple one-ply construction. Fabrics and body compounds combined for superb plushness and suppleness. Trail Casing: Featuring a durable single ply carcass construction - tailored for off-road trail use. SPECS: Flat Protection: Tread and Sidewall TPI: 330 Max PSI: 72 Color: Black/Transparent Designed for ebike: Yes Tire Intended Use: Gravel , Cyclocross Tire Type: Tubeless Ready Tire Diameter: 700c Tire Bead: Folding
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