Continental Archetype Tire

The Continental Archetype represents the cutting edge of road racing tire innovation, engineered with a singular focus on outright speed. Developed in close collaboration with UAE Team Emirates – XRG, the most successful team in the UCI World Rankings, this limited-edition tire distills decades of Continental racing expertise into a pure, purpose-built race-day weapon. Proven at the 112th Tour de France and trusted as Tadej Pogačar’s tire of choice, the Archetype delivers uncompromising performance at the highest level of competition.

At the core of the Archetype’s performance is Continental’s renowned BlackChili Compound, delivering an exceptional balance of ultra-low rolling resistance and competition-ready grip. This advanced rubber formula minimizes wasted watts while maintaining the traction required for aggressive cornering and decisive attacks. Continental’s LazerGrip sidewall texturing, its signature micro-profile shoulder treatment, enhances cornering precision, allowing racers to commit fully to high-speed turns with confidence and control.

Weighing just 275 grams, the Archetype achieves a 35-gram weight savings compared to the Grand Prix 5000 S TR while preserving the durability demanded by elite racing. A high-thread-count 2/220 TPI casing provides exceptional suppleness and responsiveness, working in harmony with Active Comfort Technology (ACT) to absorb road vibrations. This refined construction maintains outstanding road feel while reducing fatigue, helping riders stay focused and efficient during long, high-intensity efforts.

Fully Tubeless Ready and compatible with modern hookless rims, the Archetype is engineered specifically for contemporary race setups, from Grand Tours to decisive time trials. The 30mm width reflects the modern understanding that wider tires deliver aerodynamic and rolling efficiency advantages without compromising handling. This is Continental’s lightest and fastest 30c tire ever produced, a prototype made real and a benchmark for the future of racing tires.

The name Archetype reflects more than performance metrics; it represents the distilled essence of speed and what it takes to win at the highest level of professional cycling.

Key Features

• BlackChili Compound - World-class rolling efficiency balanced with competition-ready grip for minimal resistance and maximum traction
• LazerGrip Micro-Profile Shoulders - Enhanced cornering control for confident turn-in and aggressive racing lines
• Ultra-Light Construction - 275g weight with 2/220 TPI casing and Active Comfort Technology for responsive, comfortable performance