Archetype 700x30 TDF Ltd Edition TR

CONTINENTAL ARCHETYPE TOUR DE FRANCE LTD EDITION

The Blueprint to Victory.

Finding the key to success doesn’t happen by accident - it’s forged by a relentless team working together to push the limits. 
Born from countless hours and wins with UAE Team Emirates - XRG, the Archetype has racing in its DNA. 

Archetype is our lightest and fastest race-specific 30mm road tire, offering a substantial 35g weight saving over the Grand Prix 5000 S TR. 
It features an extra-supple carcass, our latest BlackChili compound to further reduce rolling resistance, and outstanding levels of grip and cornering with our LazerGrip shoulder. 

Tubeless Ready and hookless-compatible technologies ensure confidence for the most demanding Grand Tours and stage races.

Black Chilli Compound: With our unique tread compound, we have revolutionized the sport of cycling. With the legendary BlackChili Compound we have answered the eternal question of the best balance of gripand rolling resistance for cycling. The latest polymers as well as specially developed carbon black particles and filler materials guarantee unique performance, be it on a road, gravel or a mountain bike, for time trialling or downhill.

Lazer Grip, to make you one with the road. The lazered micro profile structure expands over the tire’s shoulder and provides outstanding cornering.

Active Comfort Technology: The revolutionary approach in cycling. Embedded in the tire construction the Active Comfort Technology absorbs vibrations and smoothens your ride.

Tubeless Ready: Our carcass construction is robust and impervious against damage and penetration from foreign objects. The result: versatile, low weight and an attractive design. In addition, tires made using this technology can also be used as Tubeless or with an inner tube