Press Release: Continental 700 x 50mm Dubnital Announced

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Last year some gravel racing Pros were stuffing Continental Dubnital 29"er tires in the front ends of their gravel racing bikes. Continental took note of this and requests from racers. Now a 700c X 50mm version is available to anyone who desires the fast rolling Dubnital. 

Originally designed as a fast XC MTB racing tire which was to replace the venerable Race King model, the Dubnital found immediate favor with gravel racers as the tire's speed and cornering abilities allowed for faster overall times. The 55mm width of the original Dubnital was limiting, so this 50mm version should find a home on many fast paced gravel rider's bicycles. 

The 50mm Dubnital features a tread pattern optimized for dry to damp conditions across rocky, hard packed, and medium loose roads. The tire is built with Continental's latest tubeless technologies and is safe to use on hookless rims. Continental believes the Dubnital is the perfect combination of speed, reliability, and control which gravel racers crave from their tires. 

Key Features of the Dubnital 50mm 

• 50mm width extending the Dubnital range for aggressive gravel riding
• Fast-rolling tread optimized for hardpack terrain and mixed off-road surfaces
• Designed for dry to damp conditions
• Available in Race casing with Rapid compound for maximum speed and efficiency
• Available in Trail casing with Rapid compound for increased durability and control
• Tubeless Ready and hookless compatible for modern wheel systems
  

Pricing and Availability

The Continental Dubnital 50mm will be available worldwide through select retail partners and Continental distribution channels.
RRP: 74.95€ / £66.99 / $86.95

Comments: This tire makes sense with many new gravel bikes coming out now with 50mm or wider tire clearances. However; it seems a little redundant when Continental also has the Terra Adventure tire in a 700c X 50mm size also. The tread patterns are not all that different. Maybe the Dubnital's knobs stand a little bit more proudly off the casing.  

I would expect to see this tire making its debut at the Sea Otter gravel race this weekend.