Continental: For the serious touring cyclists - Handmade in Germany! New improved tread pattern for a smoother cornering feel and even faster rolling.No touring tyre has been able to make that claim for a long time. The Top Contact picks up where Pneumatics, SuperCorsas and Top Tourings left off.Just like its predecessors, it is ahead of its time thanks to new materials and design features. State of the art polymers in the rubber compound, Vectran breaker belts under the tread for the best and lightest puncture protection available in bicycles tyres today, and the prevailing German production quality all work to set the Top Contact apart from other touring tyres.This tyre was requested by the demanding german touring market, a German made tyre for hassle free heavy duty touring mileage. The tyre combines a tough construction with a touring specific tread pattern designed to roll well and provide good traction in adverse condistions at the same time. Two layers of Vectran fabric underneath the tread give unrivalled performance and puncture protection, with Vectran proven to be stronger and lighter than aramid belts.This tyre is also suitable for E Bikes up to 50km/h.Our finest touring tyre, Handmade in GermanyIncluding 2 layers of Vectran anti puncture material under treadModern version of the highly regarded Top Touring 2000