Continental was founded in Hanover in 1871, manufacturing started with rubber products, rubberized fabrics and solid tyres for carriages and bicycles. Since then Continental have been constantly developing tyre technology in both the automotive sector and cycle industry. Continental bicycle tyres have been the popular choice for many pro road teams, including Team T-Mobile (Germany), Credit Agricole (France), and Saunier Duval (Spain). Individual road heroes like Jan Ullrich, Erik Zabel, Bradley Wiggins, Axel Merckx, Robbie McEwen and Peter van Petegem have all ridden on Continental tyres from one victory to another. On the MTB side the Conti brand is chosen by the Reevax Team (BEL), Team Cannondale (USA), Team Focus (GER). All have come to rely and thank the typical Continental advantages: extremely lightweight, exceptional handling in a big variety of conditons and high puncture resistance. Continental will cater for all your tyre needs, from City bike tyres through to there Supersonic race tyres.