MTB racing puts special stress on racer and material. The typical Continental advantages become very important: extremly lightweight, exceptional handling in a big variety of conditons and high puncture resistance.

These MTB teams rely on Conti rubber: Reevax Team (BEL), Team Cannondale (USA), Team Focus (GER).

Many famous former pros use Continental mountainbike tires. For example Greg Herbold, better known as "H-Ball". He is known to every reader of any magazine. His favourites are GravityPro and DieselPro.