Continental X Pivot Factory Racing: DH and EWS hard charging

2022 saw Continental partner with Pivot Factory Race Team, with the brands Gravity Range officially launching following 3 year’s development by Continental’s category-leading R&D team.

Tested by athletes including those at Pivot Factory Racing team, the German Tyre manufacturer developed and launched a wide-ranging tyre portfolio, engineered from the ground up to meet every rider’s demands, with the Gravity Range designed to instil maximum confidence on all trails, in any conditions.

This close relationship between athlete and engineering was proven with Pivot Factory Racing enjoying an exceptional 2022 season. Highlights came thick and fast for Pivot’s riders in races taking in all possible course conditions, with multiple podiums and a rainbow jersey to celebrate at the close of World Cup racing in September.

With the 2023 season getting underway a new film celebrates Pivot’s first year with Continental, and lifts the lid on preparations for 2023, as the team takes aim at UCI Enduro and Downhill World Cup glory.

“2022 was an absolute dream year for Continental and Pivot. The team put down some unbelievable race runs and demonstrated exactly what we’ve been working so hard to deliver with our tyres,” says Kelsey Rollet, Marketing Manager Bicycle Tyres, Continental.  “Looking ahead to 2023 and it’s clear there’s even more good news to come. There’s great new talent coming on board in the form of Jakob Jewett, plus last year’s results are an incredible baseline for the rest of the team to solidify and build upon. We’re super stoked to continue to work alongside Pivot’s racers and can’t wait to see them pushing their limits on the Gravity Range and our prototype tyres in the season ahead”

Bernard Kerr, Team Manager, Pivot Factory Racing, said: “Conti was a new partner for us in 2022 and what an awesome year it was for the team.”

“The crew has grown and we can’t wait to take what we learned and charge even harder for 2023.”

For UK retailers, Cambrian Tyres distribute Continental Tyres, whilst Pivot is distributed by Saddleback.