Continental GP5000 700x25mm Folding TyresThe best all-rounder in the field brought to a whole new performance level. Constructed from Continental's iconic Black Chili compound, the rolling resistance and grip offered by this race-winning tyre are beyond compare.Immeasurable lab results have consistently displayed that the GP5000 offers noticeable advantages to the performance road cyclist who places a premium on speed.But GP5000 isn't simply a tyre for race day, far from it. Embedded within its construction are features that make it one of the most popular tyres for everyday use. Active Comfort Technology takes a revolutionary approach to cycling by absorbing the vibrations from rough road surfaces to smooth out the ride and enhance your riding comfort.Puncture protection is taken care of thanks to Continental's trademarked Vectran belt. This high-tech fibre is formed from a liquid polymer with enormous tear resistance at a very low weight. The Vectran Breaker is lighter and more flexible than comparable nylon breakers yet offers more cut and puncture protection whilst having no detrimental effect on rolling resistance.Product DetailsBlack Chili compound offers the best balance of grip and rolling resistanceLazer Grip micro profile provides outstanding corneringActive Comfort Technology absorbs vibrationsVectran belt for benchmark puncture protectionWeight: 225gMax. Pressure: 123psi
Continental Gatorskin Folding TyreGatorskin is renowned as a hard-wearing, highly puncture-resistant tyre for fast riding and commuting. Ride how and wherever you want - it's the global number one for fixed, messenger and urban cyclists who value its fit and forget reliability and durability. With its cut-resistant Duraskin and Kevlar-reinforced layers, plus a smooth-rolling tread that offers exceptional wet and dry grip, Gatorskin is your all-in-one winter and all-season training tyre. Duraskin protective shieldTyres with Duraskin® sidewall protection have to be able to roll with the punches. They are subjected to the harshest treatment - skidding along curbs on messenger bikes or crossing entire continents without wearing out. The high-quality polyamide fabric protects the casing against the worst conditions and gives the Gatorskin its distinctive brown sidewalls.PolyX Breaker protectionWith PolyX Breaker, Continental bring all of its car expertise to the cycling sector. Polyester has successfully been used in the manufacture of car tyres for years. This extremely resistant fibre is woven tightly crosswise to create a densely-woven barrier that provides unrivalled protection against cuts and foreign object penetration.Key FeaturesHigh mileage, durable and fast rolling tyre.Exceptional grip in wet and dry conditionsDuraskin® cut-resistant layer from bead to bead.Highly puncture-resistant construction.180 thread per inch casing with Kevlar-reinforced layer directly under the tread.Four widths for all requirements.Quality German-made natural rubber tread.SpecificationsWidth: 25mmTPI (Threads per inch): 3/180Max Pressure: 120 psiWeight: 245gAbout the Continental brandContinental supplies tyres to a large percentage of the UCI World Tour teams and several UK-based UCI Continental teams. Continental is the only bicycle tyre manufacturer in Germany and one of the last major bicycle tyre manufacturers in Europe. Over 100 years of experience in the manufacturing of bicycle tyres has made Continental the unique, outstanding company that it is today.
Continental Grand Prix 4 Season Folding TyreThanks to its DuraSkin™ anti-tear fabric and two Vectran anti puncture strips, the Grand Prix 4-Season holds up under extreme conditions. In the Paris- Roubaix race, the Hell of the North, cyclists equipped with DuraSkin™ enhanced tyres have the fewest tyre related problems during the race. Incorporating our special wear resistant carbon compound, the tyre is characterized by very good mileage performance as well as excellent adhesion on wet roads and at low temperatures.Duraskin protective shieldThe Duraskin® external mesh forms a protective shield over the entire casing to help prevent cuts, punctures and abrasions. It’s a lightweight cut-resistant layer which gives the Gatorskin its distinctive brown sidewalls.Vectran is a synthetically manufactured high-tech fibre from a natural model. Vectran has an enormous tear resistance at a very low weight: Exactly the right properties to process into a premium Continental bicycle tyre, such as the Grand Prix 5000 as a puncture protection insert. A Vectran Breaker is lighter, more flexible and protects more effectively against cuts than the comparable nylon breaker. Vectran Breaker does not adversely affect the rolling resistance.Key FeaturesHigh mileage, durable and fast rolling tyre.Exceptional grip in wet and dry conditionsDuraskin® cut-resistant layer from bead to bead plus 2 extra Vectran Breakers.Black Max Grip Silica compound optimised for wet weather adhesion, low temperatures and extended tread life.Tyre Sizes and Weights700x25 240g.700x28 280g.700x32 320g.About the Continental brandContinental supplies tyres to a large percentage of the UCI World Tour teams as well as several UK-based UCI Continental teams. Continental is the only bicycle tyre manufacturer in Germany and one of the last major bicycle tyre manufacturers in Europe. Over 100 years of experience in the manufacturing of bicycle tyres has made Continental into the unique, outstanding company that it is today.