This Continental Giro Tubular Tyre is fast and hassle-free to fit, enabling you to get on the road and experience smoother rolling performance compared to traditional clincher tyres. This tyre features a removable valve core, which enables you to fit an extension valve, required for deep section rims.
Continental Grand Prix 650c Road Bike TyreContinental’s rider-favourite model for many years now, this 650c-sized version of the Grand Prix road tyre is an ideal choice for cyclists looking for a versatile tyre for all year use. Handmade in Germany, it brings superior levels of grip and handling for smaller bikes that use the 650c wheel size.BlackChili CompoundOne of Continentals premium technologies, they are now bringing into their entire range. The technology is built into their use of refining synthetic rubbers with natural rubber to create a combination that results in a superior tread compound. The tyre therefore uses rubbers with specific nanometric carbon soot particles which help create the ultimate shape and surface properties making the shape of the Grand Prix tyre more perfected than ever before.PolyX BreakerThe Grand Prix tyres come with a finishing layer of polyester for maximum protection against punctures. Polyester has been tried and tested and is now found in most car tyres. This allows you to cycle without fear with the extreme resistance of the polyester fibres.Features Tyre Type: Clincher Bead Type: Folding Compund: Integrated Blackchili compound Casing: 3/180tpi Puncture Resistant: Yes, PolyXBreaker anti puncture layer technology Maximum Pressure: 120 psi Tubeless Compatible: No ETRTO: 23-571 Updated version of the popular road bike clincherHandmade in Germany Not compaptibile with 700c wheels Weight: 280g Technologies BlackChili Compound: This tyre compound sits at the highest level of rubber tyre compounds from Continental. Featuring the perfect balance between speed, grip and lifespan while far exceeding what other brands and models on the market can offer in terms of performance PolyX Breaker: This breaker consists of an extremely resistant polyester fibre, which is woven tightly in a crosswire formation to create a very high fabric density to exceptional resistance to sharp objects and resistant to punctures. Rolling resistance is not affected by the PolyX Breaker and is very lightweightBuy Continental Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Continental Grand Prix Classic Road Bike TyreDesigned for road cyclying, the Grand Prix Classic Road Bike Tyre from Continental is ready for whatever challenge you meet on the tarmac. Featuring a lightweight construction and benefiting from Continental's renowned BlackChili compound that protects against wear and tear, it gives you a faster race ready ride combined with a lower tyre profile for exceptional agility. Features:Size: 700 x 22Compound: BlackChiliType: ClincherBead: FoldingPSI- Recomended Inflation: 110PSI- Maximum Inflation: 120PLY/TPI: 3/330Tubeless Compatible: NoWeight: 175gTechnologies:PolyX Breaker Technology: With their PolyX Breaker, Continental bring PKW know-how to the bike tyre arena – Polyester has been used successfully for years in car tyres and been tried and tested many times. The extremely resistant polyester fibre is woven tightly crosswire making a very high fabric density which not only makes the Breaker more resistant to foreign objects but is also resistant to punctures. The rolling resistance is not affected either by the PolyX Breaker.BlackChili Compound: Continental refine newly developed synthetic rubbers with natural rubber with the proven high-performance tread compound. They use these rubbers with special nanometric carbon soot particles, which are optimized in shape and surface properties for best uses for the intended tyre. BlackChili Compound reaches an unprecedented of performance. Tyres with BlackChili Compound reach an unprecedented level of performance. Compared to the previous best Activated Silica Compound, BlackChili tyres have 26% less rolling resistance, a 30 % higher friction value (grip) and a 5 % increase in mileage.Buy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Continental Grand Prix GT Road Bike TyreThis Road Bike Tyre from Continental is ideal for distance cycling on the tarmac. Benefiting from both a high-quality BlackChili compound construction and reliable Gatorskin technology, this dependable tyre is one you can count on. Ideally suited to sportive riders, the secret is in the design: An extra-wide PolyX Breaker protects against thorns, glass and other sharp objects whilst a continuous 3 ply casing gives 50% more sidewall thickness without adding much weight. These features earn the endorsement GT (Grand Tour), earmarking the tyre for sportives, marathons and multi-day events. Black Chili compound and the tried and tested GrandPrix profile offer outstanding grip and handling characteristics.Features:Size/Width: 700x25Tyre Type: ClincherBead Type: FoldingCompound: BlackChiliRecommended Inflation: PSI 110Maximum Inflation: PSI 120Ply/TPI Casing: 3/180Weight: 250gBuy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Continental Grand Prix Road Bike TyreA tyre that covers all bases, the Grand Prix Road Bike Tyre from Continental is ready to tackle whatever challenge you meet on the tarmac. Influenced by the GP4000 SII model it benefits from Poly-X anti-puncture technology, 180 TPI casing and a durable BlackChili compound that helps protect you against wear and tear. This hard-wearing tyre offers superb grip and control in all-weather conditions and is the ideal option for any road cyclist looking to upgrade. Features:Material: Natural Rubber CompoundUse: RoadTyre Bead: Wire and Fold BeadTyre Type: ClincherMax. Inflation Pressure (psi): 120Threads Per Inch: 3/180Fine casing weave for good, responsive handlingGreat grip in the wetWeight:700x23: 280g (Wire and Fold)700x25: 250g (Fold)700x25: 300g (Wire)700x28: 275g (Fold)700x28: 340g (Wire)Buy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Continental Grand Prix Road Bike TyreA tyre that covers all bases, the Grand Prix Road Bike Tyre from Continental is ready to tackle whatever challenge you meet on the tarmac. Influenced by the GP4000 SII model it benefits from Poly-X anti-puncture technology, 180 TPI casing and a durable BlackChili compound that helps protect you against wear and tear. This hard-wearing tyre offers superb grip and control in all-weather conditions and is the ideal option for any road cyclist looking to upgrade. Features:Material: Natural Rubber CompoundUse: RoadTyre Bead: Wire and Fold BeadTyre Type: ClincherMax. Inflation Pressure (psi): 120Threads Per Inch: 3/180Fine casing weave for good, responsive handlingGreat grip in the wetWeight:700x23: 280g (Wire and Fold)700x25: 250g (Fold)700x25: 300g (Wire)700x28: 275g (Fold)700x28: 340g (Wire)Buy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Continental Grand Sport Extra Road Bike TyreThe Continental Grand Sport Extra Road Bike Tyre is a high performance tyre designed for heavy-duty use. A supple 180 tpi casing provides great rolling, handling and grip with new NyTech breaker technology to offer additional puncture resistance, and all at a great price. The Grand Sport Extra features a double NyTech breaker and a 3ply sidewall making it a real option for long, hard training miles or epic spring & autumn sportive rides.Features:Size: 700Recommended PSI 110Max PSI120Ply/TPI: 3/180Compound: PureGripPuncture Protection: NyTech x 2Bead: FoldingWeight: 280g (23c)Buy Continental Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Continental Grand Sport Race Road Bike TyreWith its supple 3x180 TPI casing and NyTech breaker puncture protection technology, the Continental Grand Sport Extra Road Bike Tyre is perfect for sportive riders. Bringing you excellent handling, grip and a low rolling resistance this high performance road tyre is an ideal option for taking on epic spring and autumn sportive rides and long, hard training miles.Features: Tyre Type: Clincher Bead Type: Multiple options available to select Size: 700c Ply/TPI: 3/180 Compound: PureGrip Puncture Protection: NyTech Recommended PSI: 110 Max PSI: 120 Tubeless Compatible: No Weight: 230g (23c)Buy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Continental Grand Sport Race Road Bike TyreWith its supple 3x180 TPI casing and NyTech breaker puncture protection technology, the Continental Grand Sport Extra Road Bike Tyre is perfect for sportive riders. Bringing you excellent handling, grip and a low rolling resistance this high performance road tyre is an ideal option for taking on epic spring and autumn sportive rides and long, hard training miles.Features: Tyre Type: Clincher Bead Type: Multiple options available to select Size: 700c Ply/TPI: 3/180 Compound: PureGrip Puncture Protection: NyTech Recommended PSI: 110 Max PSI: 120 Tubeless Compatible: No Weight: 230g (23c)Buy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
With its supple 3x180 TPI casing and NyTech breaker puncture protection technology, the Continental Grand Sport Extra Road Bike Tyre is perfect for sportive riders. Bringing you excellent handling, grip and a low rolling resistance this high-performance road tyre is an ideal option for taking on epic spring and autumn sportive rides and long, hard training miles.
Continental Sprinter Tubular Road Bike TyreThe Sprinter Road Bike Tyre from Continental has been designed especially for short race day tracks like criteriums. With a nylon puncture protection breaker, it is now even more reliable without losing its terrific rolling qualities. Its flexible casing and the extremely adhesive BlackChili Compound keeps contact with the road even in fast 90° bends. With its low weight and good acceleration, it is most definitely the fastest tyre in the last 400 metres.Features:Size/Width: 28"x22mmTyre Type: TubularTyre Bead: FoldingCompound: BlackChiliPly/TPI Casing: 3/180Recommended Inflation: PSI 115Maximum Inflation: PSI 170Weight: 275gBuy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Lennard Zinn is the world's leading expert on bike maintenance and repair. His friendly step-by-step guide explains the tools you'll need and how to know you've done the job right. The book's two-colour interior is easy to read - even in a dimly lit garage or workshop. Hundreds of hand drawn illustrations and exploded parts diagrams show just the right level of detail to lead you through every bicycle repair task. This smartly organised guide shows how to repair new and old bicycles from top to bottom. In 500 pages, Zinn's guide includes simple instructions for hundreds of bike maintenance and repair jobs. * Basics: how to fix a flat tire, lube a bicycle chain, adjust the brakes. * Emergency repairs: how to fix a broken chain, tighten loose spokes, repair a bent derailleur. * Easy shifting: how to adjust shifters, derailleurs, and cables for clean and smooth shifting. * Wheels: how to true a wheel, install a new tyre, change a cassette, replace broken spokes, build your own wheels. * Overhauls: how to service and replace pedals, chains and chainrings, saddles, handlebars, stems, headsets, forks, bottom brackets. * New tech: how to maintain 11-speed systems, electronic and wireless shifters, disc brakes. * Cyclocross: how to set up a 'cross bike for racing, select the right components, and make quick repairs. * Troubleshooting: how to figure out what's wrong with any bike and fix it. In this updated 5th edition there's new information on disc brakes, through-axle forks, SRAM eTap wireless shifting, second generation Shimano and Campagnolo electronic shifting, direct-mount sidepull brakes, SRAM X-Sync 1x11 cyclocross systems, tubular tyre gluing tapes, press-fit bottom brackets, wheelbuilding for all bikes including cyclocross and disc-brake wheels, torque tables plus much more. Lennard Zinn is the world's leading expert on bike maintenance and repair. He was a member of the U.S. national racing team and has been riding and fixing bikes for nearly 50 years. A professional frame builder and bike designer, Lennard is also a technical writer for VeloNews magazine and hosts the popular Tech Q&A on VeloNews.com.