Continental and Danny MacAskill at the London Bike Show

Jan 14, 2013 at 0:02
Jan 14, 2013
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Danny MacAskill, Scottish street trials artist and YouTube Wonderkind will attend the London Bike Show taking place at the Excel Centre in London from January 17th to 20th. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet one of the most remarkable mountain bike personalities of our time during his signing session at the Conti stand on Saturday, January 19th between 3:00pm and 5:00pm.


The London Bike Show is the UK’s premier cycling exhibition and in 2012 attracted over 85,000 visitors. Whether you are interested in road cycling, mountain biking, BMX, cyclo cross or just a weekend family cycle ride - you’re guaranteed to find it here. German tire-manufacturer Continental will of course be there! You can see Conti’s newest products for 2013 on their stand - LB830. The two-wheel department at Continental’s Korbach factory in Germany has been working full-time on developing the highest quality bicycle tires for their 2013 product range. Their tires are tested under the toughest conditions and used by renowned athletes in the hardest competitions such as the London 2012 Olympic Games and Tour de France.

The highlight of your trade fair visit will be a meeting with street trial phenomenon Danny MacAskill. The famous Scotsman from the Isle of Skye will be at the Continental booth for a two-hour signing session. So, make sure to find the time to meet the mountain bike trials legend. Since the beginning of his career Danny has plenty of outstanding achievements: broken YouTube records, “Laureus Sports Award” Nominee 2010, 3rd place at National Geographic’s “Adventurer of the Year Award” 2011. In 2012 he carried the Olympic torch and rode with Sir Chris Hoy for the inauguration of the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Come along to meet Danny at the Conti stand (LB830) on Saturday, January 19th between 3:00pm and 5:00pm!
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27 Comments

  • + 5
flag genericmk (Jan 15, 2013 at 11:32)
 For a second there I thought it said Continental and MacAskill are parting ways. Big Grin
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flag JoshJeffrey (Jan 16, 2013 at 7:34)
 Haha.
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flag Dude-mon (Jan 15, 2013 at 12:41)
 Have lots of different tires but don't use any of them after finding Conti Trail Kings a few years back. I run UST and have never had problems plus they grip-n-rip any trail
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flag Tnp128 (Jan 17, 2013 at 18:08)
 Nokian Gazzaloddi G 2.6 front and back. They don't look as wide as they say but they rip it on any trail you put in front of them. They feel a lot lighter than they are too. Haven't got a flat yet.
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flag Angryham (Jan 15, 2013 at 12:53)
 Hmmmmm, i had conti rubber queens on my lapierre, i got a puncture every second ride
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flag RyanWensley (Jan 15, 2013 at 14:10)
 Yeah I have rubber queens with Black Chilli and I've had a puncture every offroad ride. Am quite disappointed. Back to the Maxxis then.
  • + 4
flag Angryham (Jan 15, 2013 at 14:11)
 me too, Maxxis minions ftw
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flag PhaujaRider (Jan 15, 2013 at 14:19)
 I'm not sure quite how, but I've managed to actually blow up my rear rubber queen from a small 1 foot drop, there is a hole; ripped through the side wall. Front one is still going strong and now running barons on the rear...which has a stronger side wall. Smile
  • + 1
flag smithysuperstar (Jan 16, 2013 at 2:59)
 I've been running the non ust queens as ust tyres for a few months now with no problems, absolutely love them
  • + 1
flag fedz (Jan 17, 2013 at 11:37)
 Had the conti rubber queens on for about 2 months ... never again !! The unpredictable loss of grip isn't good for your confidence, or your pants !
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flag spongebomb (Jan 26, 2013 at 11:56)
 Both my Diesels and Gravity weren't really good. But then again those are their cheapest budget tyres, can't compare those to their top-of-the-line tyres. Also for their price I can't complain.
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flag MrsFunSocks (Jan 15, 2013 at 14:49)
 what!! why couldnt someone tell me he would be there BEFORE i booked tickets for the FRIDAY! not happy at all
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flag Maveri20 (Jan 15, 2013 at 12:07)
 Continental tires are pretty awesome.... what ever happened to Nokian tires (besides their studded winter tires)?
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flag SuperSlowDH (Jan 16, 2013 at 12:48)
 Lol the Gazolodian 3.0... Bring that back.
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flag Bomb-Boy-1985 (Jan 17, 2013 at 20:27)
 They are around but granted can be a bit hard to get hold of, as for the 3.0 it survives buy only in 24 inch version.
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flag XitsXokayXimaXdoctorX (Jan 18, 2013 at 0:16)
 i think we are going to be waiting a while :/
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flag Bomb-Boy-1985 (Jan 18, 2013 at 14:43)
 Annoying Frown
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flag XitsXokayXimaXdoctorX (Jan 18, 2013 at 15:12)
 i know man. they look supper sick! i really hope they come in 26. i assume they will be great for dj/park& street
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flag Bomb-Boy-1985 (Jan 18, 2013 at 15:32)
 Im gona be ok, i need a 24 set for street/trials use. Wonder what there like for punctures tho?
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flag XitsXokayXimaXdoctorX (Jan 16, 2013 at 14:13)
 can you order danny's tires yet? or does any one know when they will be out??
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flag Bomb-Boy-1985 (Jan 17, 2013 at 20:28)
 I would also like to know the answer to that question.
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flag wonkle (Jan 15, 2013 at 12:41)
 Dam I wanted to buy tickets for this but got a holiday planned
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flag PlumStick13-Magnus (Jan 15, 2013 at 13:26)
 im going to be there! xmas present from the wench. sickkkkkk
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flag justshredit (Jan 17, 2013 at 17:38)
 Nothing compares to maxxis...
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flag ObyGobyWanoby (Jan 15, 2013 at 11:25)
 Conti tires blow maxxis and kenda outta the water in the last few years. run a baron and kaiser combo on your dh bike and you wont be dissapointed
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flag dbodoggle (Jan 15, 2013 at 22:31)
 but kenda is nowhere near maxxis
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flag shrockie (Jan 16, 2013 at 10:19)
 I like the tread pattern and high volume of the Rubber Queen/ Trail king.. I found the Black Chili compound to be a little springy for me, as in too fast rebound.. The recommended pressure for the 2.4 is 45 PSI, which seems a bit much. Perhaps to make up for the thin sidewall?.. they're light for as big as they are though. One thing that's great about them is they are true to size.. the 2.4" is a MONSTER. Good to hear you like them for DH. I may give them another swing.

For me, I like the 2.4 maxxis EXO (DHF/ HR2) set up tubeless for all mountain and stick with 2.5 dual ply for DH (DHF/ DHR2) also tubeless.
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