This is exactly the same tire as a standard Competition, absolutely NO difference, except the premium charge for the name "LIGHTWEIGHT" on the label. WCC will not carry this model for this reason. The European vender's description is below:
CONTINENTAL COMPETITION LIGHTWEIGHT
This is exactly the same tire as a standard Competition, absolutely NO difference, except the premium charge for the name "LIGHTWEIGHT" on the label. WCC will not carry this model for this reason. The European vender's description is below:
Continentals brilliant Competition Tubular tire with exclusive limited edition Lightweight badging.
One layer of the cut resistant Vectran under the tread instead of the two layers of nylon used before reduces the weight of the new Competition and improves the rolling comfort and the rolling resistance.
The German manufacture of the Competition hasn't changed. As previously, the world's best pros only trust the handmade production of the seamstress team and production staff in Korbach.
Technical Specification:
Race proven 22mm tubular tire.
Limited Edition.
Black/Black tread.
Lightweight Logo.
Weight: 260g (claimed).
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