The Continental Archetype TDF LTD 700 TLR tire is the result of a strategic collaboration with the UAE Team Emirates professional cycling team. Designed exclusively for high-level competition, this tire perfectly combines speed, grip, and comfort to deliver exceptional performance on every ride. Discover it at Escapa and take your performance to the next level.
The Continental Archetype tire isn’t just a tire—it’s a statement of intent for those who live and breathe cycling as both a passion and a competition. If you’re looking for professional-level performance, advanced technology, and reliability around every corner, this is the choice for you.
Uncompromising Performance
- Veloce and low rolling resistance: The essence of the Archetype lies in maximizing efficiency with every pedal stroke.
- BlackChili Compound: Exclusive Continental technology that balances superior grip with minimal rolling resistance, ideal for demanding Carrera conditions.
- Active Comfort Technology: Absorbs road vibrations, providing a smoother and more stable riding experience.
- LazerGrip: A laser-etched microstructure that extends across the tire’s sidewalls, improving grip in corners and increasing safety on every Giro.
Black Chili
The rolling characteristics of a tire’s rubber compound are primarily determined by three interacting factors: grip, rolling resistance, and mileage. The dilemma: improving any one of these factors can compromise at least one of the others. A tire with maximum grip wears out faster and rolls more slowly. Conversely, increasing the tire’s rolling speed and durability reduces grip.
With our Black Chili compound—a tread compound based on the latest advances in polymers and raw material research—we have provided the cycling industry with a long-lasting solution. Depending on each tire’s intended use, we tailor the compound formulation to the specific discipline: road cycling, mountain biking, time trials, or downhill.
Tubeless-ready
Our casing is robust and resistant to damage and the penetration of foreign objects. The result: versatility, lightness, and an attractive design. Additionally, tires manufactured with this technology can be used either tubeless or with a tube.
ActiveComfort
A revolutionary approach to cycling. Integrated into the tire’s construction, ActiveComfort technology absorbs vibrations and smooths out the ride.
LazerGrip
It connects you to the road. The laser-etched micro-profile structure extends across the tire’s shoulder and provides exceptional grip when cornering.
