Danny MacAskill & Friends Visit The Continental Tire Factory

Apr 27, 2012
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85 Comments
  • 108 1
 Beaumont - The adopted Atherton. I'm sure he feels differently.
  • 26 1
 I would love to see an interview with him where someone sits down with him and gets to the bottom of all this Atherton Junior grade adopted nonsense.
  • 26 0
 ^^^ agreed. He's been riding the WC circuit as long as they have, why does this mean he is treated differently as an "Adopted Atherton" Why don't they just have their own friggin team, oh like they did with commencal.

Get em telt Marky boy
  • 14 0
 I agree with you guys that its kinda sh1tty for him being treated like a tag along but in the end it'll probably be good for him; it'll piss him off, light a fire under his @ss, and push him to ride better to prove he deserves more than second grade status.
  • 11 3
 I'm tired of this shit. Who gives a F*CK if he's not an Atherton. They are all sponsored by GT and One industries, and each person races for themselves.
  • 12 0
 Beaumont's the only one that's not injured - however bad he feels now, he'll be feeling betterwhen he's their top ranked rider at the end of the season!
  • 8 0
 just another team... forget the family shit !
  • 5 8
 If every one actually paid attention they all ride for GT and the the 3 athertons race for atherton racing sponsored by GT. Why does every one hate against GT. If beaumont is that good it don't matter what team he is on or what politics are going off he would be winning but he aint. Gee is the better racer and thats 100% fact!!
  • 29 0
 To become an Atherton, Beaumont's going to have to marry one....but which one...?
  • 5 0
 @worm-burner i vote dan lol Wink
  • 1 0
 There is no point jumping to conclusions if he wasnt happy he wouldnt be there,
  • 3 0
 I think the "adopted Atherton" bit was intended as a joke and no slight on Beaumont or his talent as a rider.
  • 1 0
 if Beaumont's adopte Rachel, what they are? family.
just give him time, less pressure.Big Grin lol
  • 2 0
 beaumont got jipped...
  • 4 0
 bet Beaumonts dogging Rachel on the sly!
  • 17 0
 great video, and insight into the tire manufacturing process

any opportunities for PB to visit Cheng Shin, Duro, etc. and see other "brands" being made??
  • 16 0
 Here is and interesting video from Schwalbe that goes into a lot more detail: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0P3oQWo22A
  • 4 0
 Awesome post man!
  • 4 0
 Cheers for that link Smile
  • 1 0
 Ulf from the Conti Ad!!!!!!!!!!! Boss.
  • 2 1
 Those Schwalbe tyres look just as hand-made as the Contis. Great link.
  • 2 0
 That is fucking awesome! Thanks for the link.
  • 15 2
 the more and more i see rachel, the prettier i think she getsSmile
  • 1 0
 Ussuallly it's the more i drink, the prettier she gets Razz
  • 8 0
 step2: push a bunch of random buttons
  • 4 3
 yeh haha, i found that bit amusing also Big Grin
  • 9 1
 Rachel looks good in stretchy pants.
  • 11 0
 That leggings/yoga pants trend is the best thing that ever happened to women fashion. I love it! I don't even need to use my imagination anymore!
  • 2 2
 putting one size fits all tags on them, is one of the worst things that happened though... sometims they reveal to much...
  • 3 0
 There's nothing wrong with that as it's deliberate! Some should abstain though... but that is another story.
  • 1 0
 untill you walk into a Walmart x(
  • 3 0
 My conti's say "handmade in germany". I'm curious to know how that's different than other manufacturers, because it looks like it's mostly machines in the videos, while the materials are placed by hand. I guess that's what they mean?
  • 17 1
 do you want them to sculpt your tire by hand from a block of rubber? Big Grin
  • 27 1
 Yes, I pictured germans in lederhosen weaving the sidewall fabric and pouring molten rubber with a juice jug. So I am quite disappointed by this video.
  • 1 0
 lmao lederhosen
  • 4 0
 Also, I have 2.5" Rain Kings and they are the best DH tire I've ever tried. And coincidentally, the 2.2" Trail Kings are the best trail bike tires I've ever tried. Conti is doin' work.
  • 5 0
 I thought the Hitler moustache was a nice touch...
  • 2 0
 Great to see that Conti does their stuff at home soil! Im so impressed with Yanks screamin' MURrrricah! everytime they see Gwin, that I have rhis shout out for EU production: YURUuuuuuuuuup!!!!!!!!
  • 1 0
 Am I the only one who's instantly annoyed everytime you see an atherton? Dan atherton hasn't really done much, Rachel athertons won a few woman's dh's and george's the new cedric gracia but no where near as cool so why do they all think there the Beatles? They need to climb out of there arses and sort there image out... Look at Steve peat.
  • 3 0
 I came here because you said = "A cool behind the scenes look at how rubbers are made..."
  • 5 1
 This random dubstep shit ist killing me
  • 1 0
 I worked in a tire manufacturing plant once making good year, cooper, michelin and alot of other tires. I'd NEVER do it again. My hat is off to the employees!
  • 2 0
 Doesn't explain where all the little hairy bits on the tread come from though..
  • 1 0
 those are just left over from where the molding machine injects rubber.
  • 1 0
 Kasier the shit! Baren sucks bad! Trail king and trail queen are good/great but just need a little tweaking. Conti please contact me I have some good feedback...
  • 2 0
 tup good choice, great quality, dumb deals.
Thumbs Down the price..
  • 3 0
 where is gee?
  • 3 1
 sitting at home with a broken tibia
  • 2 0
 probably watching this video and reading this comment.
  • 1 0
 Probably banned from the Conti factory for fear he would murder all the staff as revenge for all the punctures he had last season.
  • 2 1
 Autobahn, R8... only beer is missing Big Grin
  • 2 6
flag miles-mallinson-videos (Apr 27, 2012 at 8:20) (Below Threshold)
 Isn't that illegal?
  • 6 1
 If you close your eyes, is it still illegal?
  • 6 0
 actually I didn't mean the combination of the three Big Grin Big Grin
  • 1 0
 Anyone notice Rachel is sporting some new hardware on the ring finger???
  • 1 0
 This is why my tires cost so much..........but that's okay.
  • 1 0
 Engagement ring on Rach Atherton? watch during the 2 thumbs up
  • 1 0
 those tyres they have been working on look good, fast rolling high grip..
  • 1 0
 Looks like he was in a fight hahaha lol
  • 3 1
 Where's Gee?
  • 10 3
 Who cares?
  • 3 0
 Maybe it has something to do with his broken tibia. Doctors appointment...?
  • 2 1
 LMAO at Rachel posing for the photo! HAHA xD
  • 1 0
 That is damn impressive to see the quality that goes into those tires!!
  • 1 0
 Rachel looks fiiiiine at 3:44! really interesting video too!
  • 1 0
 Sweetness!!!! Gotta be super awesome to make your own custom tiresBig Grin
  • 1 0
 Is Rachel atherton engaged....?????
  • 2 1
 Happen to his face?
  • 5 1
 He ate shit
  • 2 3
 Rachel Atherton = Sponsored pouty lips

I think Jill Kintner might have something to say about her being called "queen"
  • 4 0
 Jill's the 4X queen! Rachel is an ex World Champ and World Cup winner, and podiums regularly when uninjured. Not sure Jill's quite got that record...top rider though!
  • 1 0
 And tracy Hannah
  • 1 0
 No, Anne Caro is the queen.
  • 1 0
 Good point, well made!
  • 1 0
 continental is the best.
  • 1 2
 MAXXIS!!!!!!!!!! I don't think gee likes continental...... or they don't like him
  • 1 0
 Hand labeled in germany.
  • 1 0
 What a life!
  • 1 3
 me encanto 3 rachel atherton
  • 1 3
 this make me want to use continental tyres....
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