(Hanover, Germany) Continental has unveiled a first look at its expansion into the 32-inch wheel size with the preview of the 32” Dubnital. Designed as a fast-rolling all-rounder, the Dubnital bridges cross-country mountain biking and gravel applications, bringing Continental’s proven performance technologies to the emerging 32” wheel category.

By scaling its tread design to the larger dimension, the new tire maximizes momentum retention, improves obstacle rollover, and increases overall traction and stability.

Available in Continental’s lightweight Race Casing and fast-rolling Rapid Compound, the Dubnital is engineered to boost rolling efficiency, while reducing rider fatigue on longer rides and rough terrain.

Alexander Haenke, Product Manager for MTB & Gravel at Continental Tires, said: “The growing interest in 32” wheels is clear, and our priority is ensuring riders have immediate access to Continental’s flagship tire technologies as new wheel sizes emerge. Choosing the Dubnital as our first 32” release allows us to support evolving setup preferences and frame designs right out of the gate.”

“As frame geometry and rider demands shift, we’re dedicated to building out specialized tire options that allow riders to get the absolute most out of this new, and increasingly upcoming format.”

The 32” Dubnital Race Rapid will be available globally in April 2027.

Continental Bicycle Tires
Continental is a worldwide leader in bicycle tire innovation with over 150 years of experience in the industry. Continental’s rigorous testing and their revolutionary technologies, such as the unbeatable Black Chili compound, have produced some of the most highly respected products on the market today. The Continental product family includes the flagship road tire Grand Prix 5000, the gravel-specific tire range Terra, and its range of MTB tires developed using Gripology, the science of grip, in collaboration with top pro-athletes.

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer and smarter. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental’s tire division employs more than 53,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.