Continental Aero 111 Folding Road Tyre Tubeless

The Continental Aero 111 combines the race-proven technologies of the GP5000-TR series with an innovative aerodynamic design, which means that the tubeless tyre not only rolls fast, but also has a particularly low air resistance.   The highlight is the distinctive cavities in the tread pattern, which extend airflow attachment to the rim so that the tyre can cut through the air with less resistance. This improvement, developed in collaboration with the aerodynamics specialists at Swiss Side, also promises increased steering stability of the wheel in crosswinds. This makes the tyre particularly suitable for use on the front wheel.   In addition to aerodynamics, the Aero 111 also scores highly in terms of rolling resistance and grip. It performs at the same high level as other tyres in the GP5000-TR series, with a clear focus on maximum speed. However, the tyre is not purely a competition tyre. Thanks to Vectran Breaker puncture protection, the Aero 111 can be used as an all-rounder that can help you achieve new personal best times.   Details:

• Aerodynamically optimised road tyre for the front wheel
• Optimised tread design with 48 precision-moulded cavities
• Developed for low air resistance
• Promises improved steering stability in crosswinds
• Rolling resistance and grip at top level
• Effective Vectran Breaker puncture protection
• Tubeless ready and compatible with hookless rims

  Technologies:

• TR (Tubeless-Ready)

The user-friendly tubeless-ready system of the Aero 111 is specially designed for the demands of road cycling, is easy to install and reliable. A revised bead reliably seals the tyre and provides a good fit on both hooked and hookless rims. For the first installation, Continental recommends to use at least 30 ml of Conti RevoSealant (prod. code: 2255637) per tyre. Rotate the tyre or wheel afterwards to distribute the sealant all around. Then inflate the tyre to the maximum recommended pressure. You should check the pressure at regular intervals as well as before your first ride and inflate the tyre if necessary.  

• BlackChili Compound

High grip and low rolling resistance are mutually exclusive. Combining both always requires a compromise. For the Aero 111, Continental has improved the composition of the well-known Black Chili compound to achieve an optimal balance of stiffness and stability – for a tyre that is optimised for low rolling resistance while being soft enough to offer maximum traction.  

• Vectran™ Breaker puncture protection
  We all want the best possible puncture protection. But no one wants to cycle around with significantly more weight. The Vectran™ Breaker puncture protection insert of Continental’s Aero 111 bicycle tyre was inspired by the impressive tear resistance of spider silk and consists of a synthetically produced high-tech fibre made of liquid crystalline polymer (LCP), which offers enormous resistance. This fibre is finely and densely woven to create an extremely puncture-resistant layer that protects against cuts while adding hardly any weight.

 

• Vortex Generators

The aero-optimised tread design is obviously different: 48 small cavities are regularly distributed over the surface of the tyre. These so-called "vortex generators" control the turbulence on the surface of the front wheel. The result: A perfected storm that allows for the reduction of drag of the entire wheel-tyre system.   Technical details:

• Intended use: Road (Racing / Training)
• Type: folding tyre (clincher)
• Casing: 2/220 TPI (sidewall 3-ply, 330 TPI)
• Puncture protection: Vectran™ Breaker
• Rubber compound: BlackChili Compound:
• Tubeless ready: yes

  Dimensions:

• 26-622 / 700x26C / approx. 250 g / max. inner rim width: 22 mm / max. tyre pressure Hooked: 7 bars (101 PSI) / Hookless: 5.0 bars (73 PSI)
• 29-622 / 700x29C / approx. 285 g / max. inner rim width: 25 mm / max. tyre pressure Hooked: 7 bars (101 PSI) / Hookless: 5.0 bars (73 PSI)

  Note: Before fitting, check whether your wheels have hooked or hookless rims. The maximum tyre pressure differs depending on the rim shape and must not be exceeded!   In the box:

• 1 Continental Aero 111 folding road tyre

Manufacturer: Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH, P.O. Box 169, 30001 Hannover, Germany, www.continental-reifen.de/b2c/bicycle