The Archetype was born in collaboration with UAE Team Emirates - XRG with the goal of making a tire that was even faster than our fastest race tires.
The Archetype is a racer's tire, with speed and low rolling resistance at its heart. Is it faster? You’ll have to ask the most successful team in the UCI World Rankings.

• Continental's Lightest 30-622 TLR tire
• Developed and tested in Collaboration with UAE Team Emirates - XRG tire choice for 2025 TDF
• No Vectran breaker – Making tire lighter, more supple and faster
• Evolved Back Chili compound / Lazer Grip 
• Active Comfort Tech – reducing vibrations
• Optimized rolling resistance
• Optimized weight (275g)