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Continental Terra Adventure Gravel Tire Goes Hi-Viz in New Graphite-Reflex Reflective Model

Continental Terra Adventure Graphite-Reflex gravel tires, sidewall stripe retroreflectivity at night
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Continental’s most capable, MTB-inspired Terra Adventure gravel bike tire adds a simple Graphite-Reflex reflective strip to boost visibility on your next ’round-the-clock adventure. Low-key in the daytime, that new gray stripe shines bright when a car’s headlights hit it at night, ensuring drivers will see you when you’re pedaling through the night on your next bikepacking trip or ultradistance race.

Continental Terra Adventure Graphite-Reflex gravel tires

Continental Terra Adventure Graphite-Reflex gravel tires
(Photos/Continental)

It’s really a tiny addition to the Terra Adventure gravel tires that we tested last spring. But the addition of this small reflective stripe means a big improvement in low-light visibility. And that’s perfect for a gravel tire loved by ultradistance and bikepacking cyclists who are likely to end up sharing the road with cars, and are not unfamiliar with riding while fatigued, when it’s easy to underestimate how well you are being seen by other road users.

“Whether you’re tackling dark-season gravel rides or pushing through late-night bikepacking miles, Terra Adventure Graphite-Reflex adds a meaningful safety advantage without compromising style or performance. At Continental, we’re dedicated to creating products that align with every rider’s adventure — and with this new addition, the journey can continue long after the sun goes down.”

– Alexander Haenke, Continental MTB & Gravel Product Manager

Tech details

Continental Terra Adventure Graphite-Reflex gravel tires, gray sidewall stripe
  • new Graphite-Reflex reflective stripe for added side-on visibility in low-light or night riding conditions
  • United Nations ECE R88‑certified retroreflectivity
Continental Terra Adventure all-new aggressive gravel bike race tire review, MTB-inspired tread detail
(Photo/Cory Benson)
  • same fast-rolling open MTB-inspired Terra Adventure small knobby tread pattern
  • tubeless-ready & hookless compatible
  • mid-grippiness Grip rubber compound
  • mid-support & single-layer protection Trail casing
  • available in 700c x 45mm, 50mm & 55mm widths
  • claimed weights 540g (45mm), 620g (50mm) & 730g (55mm)

Continental Terra Adventure Graphite-Reflex – Pricing, options & availability

Continental Terra Adventure Graphite-Reflex gravel tires, sidwall during the day

These new Continental Terra Adventure Graphite-Reflex gravel tires sell for just a few bucks more than the non-reflective models. They are available now worldwide for $73 / 66€. Pick a pair up in 45mm, 50mm, or 55mm widths from your local bike shop or through any regular Continental cycling tire retailer.

Continental-Tires.com/Bicycle

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Matthew
Matthew
2 days ago

Honestly, I struggle to think of any tire short of a pure MTB tire that wouldn’t benefit from the reflex strip.

Tom
Tom
1 day ago
Reply to  Matthew

it’s a great addition, but not a substitute for a light. Cars coming up directly behind you are not going to see that reflective strip

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