Korbach in Germany is Continental’s bicycle tyre development centre. A large proportion of the brand’s models are also made there by hand. Development and production therefore share a location for part of the range, without implying that every Continental bicycle tyre is made in Germany.
Korbach also produces tyres for Tour de France riders. The tyres used in that race are series-production products available through specialist retailers. Factory photographs reveal work that remains behind the sporting results tables.
For buyers, this offers a starting point for more precise questions: where is a particular model made, and what use is it designed for? A brand name alone cannot tell every tyre’s story. Production details help frame a component beyond its price and sidewall lettering.