{"id":35022,"date":"2022-04-07T20:00:20","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T18:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=670044"},"modified":"2022-04-07T20:22:22","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T18:22:22","slug":"continentals-new-gravity-tyre-range-includes-more-than-80-different-options","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/continentals-new-gravity-tyre-range-includes-more-than-80-different-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Continental\u2019s new Gravity tyre range includes more than 80 different options"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Paul Norman\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 07 April 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Continental says it has spent three years developing five new tread patterns for the brand\u2019s Gravity tyre range, which it claims can cope with everything from dry hardpack to loose terrain and mud.<\/p>\n

The new Xynotal, Kyrptotal (front and rear), Argotal and Hydrotal tyres are also available in three casing options, three compounds and four sizes, adding up to a range comprising a whopping 80 different tyres.<\/p>\n

The Gravity tyre range is available immediately according to Continental, with prices starting at \u20ac59.95 (international pricing TBC). Tyre weights are from 1,000g up to 1,290g.<\/p>\n

Continental<\/a> says the new tyres \u201coffer riders a bespoke, no-compromise setup tailored to their riding style\u201d, which given the number of tyres on offer, sounds about right.<\/p>\n

Casings and compounds for different uses<\/h2>\n

Continental\u2019s new Gravity tyre range includes Downhill, Enduro and Trail tyre casing<\/a> options that are, perhaps unsurprisingly, tailored for their respective disciplines. Each offers a different mix of weight, rolling resistance and durability.<\/p>\n

The Trail tyres have a three-layer carcass under the tread and two layers in the sidewalls for trail riding, while the Enduro<\/a> casing ups durability and includes an additional apex layer that wraps around the tyre beads to increase snakebite protection.<\/p>\n

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The Downhill tyres get a six-layer carcass and apex protection against snakebites.<\/span><\/figcaption> Continental<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The most rugged option is the Downhill<\/a> casing, with a six-layer carcass under the tread, four layers in the sidewalls, additional reinforcement and a protective apex layer.<\/p>\n

All the tyres are tubeless<\/a>-ready, have a foldable aramid bead and come in 27.5in and 29in variants.<\/p>\n

In addition, each tyre is available with one of Continental\u2019s three rubber compounds.<\/p>\n

The Endurance compound is aimed at low-wear for trail use, while the Soft compound is more descent-oriented and offers high grip and low rolling resistance for enduro riders.<\/p>\n

The SuperSoft compound rounds out the range. Continental says it has been designed for the most extreme downhill trails and high-speed use, offering maximum grip. It is geared particularly towards rear-tyre use.<\/p>\n

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There are 80 different Gravity tyre options.<\/span><\/figcaption> Continental<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Continental Xynotal<\/h2>\n
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The Xynotal tyre is designed for low rolling resistance and good tyre contact on hardpack, with ramped studs and siping, and a profile designed for a wide contact patch and traction.<\/p>\n