TT stands for time trial. Entire tours are decided in the fight against the clock. This is reason enough for Continental to offer a particularly fast tyre. While it was developed as a time trial tyre, the Podium TT is increasingly popular among professionals for normal races. The reason for this is its construction. Thanks to the latest Black Chili Compound, this chrono specialist, available in 19 mm and 22 mm width, is not only super fast, but its Vectran Breaker offers excellent puncture prevention.
In addition, the 22 mm width version of the Podium TT is lightweight at only 225 g. A low weight means low rotational energy. The thickness of the tread was reduced to 0.7 mm, which is still enough for a few tough race days. The ultra-fast mini-diamond tread shows how fast it really is even when it is not moving.
BlackChili Compound
This unique tread rubber mixture which is only produced in Continental German factory has revolutionized bicycle tyres. The resultant compound showed a new relationship between grip and rolling resistance. This "Elevated level", as it was previously known, was given the name "BlackChili". Countless test wins that were shown in laboratory tests show a tangible benefit. The latest polymers, nanoscale soot particles and optimized fillers all guarantee a unique performance, from downhill MTB tyres to the time trial tyres of the ProTour, they are second to none in their respective areas. BlackChili Compound improves rolling resistance by 26% and provides 30% more grip than activated silica compounds. Premium tyres with BlackChili Compound also impress with higher mileage and unlike many multi-compounds, provide a constant ride from the first to the last kilometer.
Vectran™ Breaker
Vectran™ is spun from Vectra liquid crystal polymer, which results in a thread that is thermoplastic and has multifilaments. This semicrystalline material is harder then aramid, has five times higher tensile strength than steel and in addition, is also lighter than comparable nylon thread. Vectran™ maintains these attributes even in the most adverse weather conditions.
Weight supplement: 28" x 19mm)
approx. 225 grams (28" x 22mm)
approx. 245 grams (28" x 25 mm)
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