Fourteen years after the release of the GP4000, GP5000 takes over. 12% less rolling resistance, 20% increased puncture resistance, 3% lighter, and now available tubeless ready. The tyre we’ve all been waiting for is here.Key Features:Active Comfort: Elastomer damping layer for improved comfort,Lazer Grip: Laser engraved texture on shoulders for greater cornering traction and improved aerodynamic performance,Vectran Breaker: Liquidcrystalline polymer defense layer, for the ultimate puncture protection with no adverse affect on rolling resistance,Black Chili: The premium compound for grip, speed and durability.Improvements on the GP4000:Available now in both clincher & tubeless versions,12% better rolling resistance ,20% increased puncture protection,10g lighter (25mm).
Continental Grand Prix 5000 Road TyreTaking influence from their successful GP4000 model, the Grand Prix 5000 Tyre from Continental features the best technology Continental has to offer. Featuring a durable, race ready BlackChili compound for exceptional traction and control.Building on the success of its hugely popular GP4000 model, Continental has incorporated the very best of its technologies to produce its best road bike tyre so far. The GP5000 tyre retains the race proven BlackChili compound to ensure you enjoy outstanding levels of grip and balance. This is thanks to extensive road and laboratory testing, which have resulted in tangible benefits to modern road cyclists.High-Grip Road Bike TyreEquipped with other stunning advances including its impact-absorbing Active Comfort build, a Laser Grip micro profile along the outer edge for improved cornering grip and Vectran Breaker puncture protection, performance, rolling, and reliability is taken to new levels by this unrivalled update.Features: Tyre Type: Clincher Bead Type: Folding Compound: BlackChili Rubber Compound Casing: 3/330 TPI Sidewall: Skin Technology: Vectran Breaker, Laser Grip, Active Comfort Recommended Pressure: 700x23C: 110-123 psi; 700x25C: 95-123 psi; 700 x28C: 95-116 psi; 700x 32C: 85-102 psi; 650bx25c: 95-123 psi; 650bx28c: 95-116 psi Tubeless Compatible: No Size/Width: 700 x 23c; 700 x 25c; 700 x 28c; 700 x 32c; 650b x 25c; 65b x 28c Weight: 700x23C: 200g 700x25C: 240g; 700 x28C: 240g; 700x 32C: 290g; 650bx25c: 210g; 650bx28c: 230gTechnologies: BlackChili Compound: Continental refines its latest synthetic rubbers with natural rubber with the proven high-performance tread compound. The GP5000 uses these rubbers with special nanometric carbon soot particles, which are optimised in shape and surface properties for best uses for the intended tyre. 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. Vectran Breaker: Vectran is a synthetically manufactured high-tech fibre from a natural model. Like spider silk, Vectran is a liquid-crystalline polymer (LCP). Vectran is spun from melted liquid polymer Vectra and processed further to a multi-strand thread. Spider silk, like Vectran, has an enormous tear resistance at a very low weight – exactly the right properties to process into a premium Continental bike tyre 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. Active Comfort Technology: The revolutionary approach in cycling. Embedded in the tire construction the Active Comfort Technology absorbs vibrations and smoothens your ride. Laser Grip: Laser Grip, to make you one with the road. The lasered micro profile structure expands over the tyre’s shoulder and provides outstanding cornering.Buy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Continental Grand Prix 5000 Tubeless Road TyreA technologically advanced tyre for the aggressive racing cyclists, this take on Continental's Grand Prix range enhances durability, speed and control as you fight for the finish line. Tested to the highest standard, this tubeless-ready tyre is made using the renowned BlackChili compound. It comes equipped with a Lazer Grip micro-profile and an Active Comfort vibration for an impact damping effect. All of this results in a fast and high grip racing tyre for podium chasing riders.Reasons to Buy: For aggressive racing cyclists. Enhances durability, speed and control. Tested to the highest standard.Vibration damping.Features: Tyre Type: Clincher Bead Type: Folding Compound: BlackChili Casing: 3/180 tpi Tubeless Compatible: Yes Sidewall: Skin TPI: 3/180 Technology: Lazer Grip, Active Comfort Recommended Pressure: 700x25c: 80-109psi; 700x28c: 65-94psi; 700x32c: 65-87psi Can also be used in a standard clincher setup (ie with an inner tube) Weight: 700x25c: 295g; 700x28c: 315g; 700x32c: 375gTechnologies: BlackChili Compound: With Continental's unique tread compound, which is produced only in Germany, it has revolutionised the sport of cycling. With the legendary BlackChili Compound it has answered the eternal question of the best balance of grip and rolling resistance for cycling. Regular test wins confirm the measurable and noticeable advantages for the cyclist, established in the laboratory and on the road. The latest polymers, as well as specially developed carbon black particles and filler materials, guarantee unique performance User-Optimised Tubeless System: The TL technology is specifically designed to offer Tubeless for road cycling demands. Easy to install and reliable in use. Specifically developed, the Tubeless bead seals through its unique shape and provides stable fitting on the rim Active Comfort Technology: A revolutionary approach in cycling. Embedded in the tyre construction, the Active Comfort Technology absorbs vibrations and smoothens your ride Lazer Grip: Lazer Grip makes you one with the road. The lasered micro profile structure expands over the tyre’s shoulder and provides outstanding cornering gripBuy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
After all this new addition to the Continental range, with its brown sidewalls and Conti Sport tread profile from 1982, is actually based on the current Grand Prix tyre. 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 effected 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
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.
The Continental Grand Prix Clincher Road Tyre is a part of cycling history. In the late eighties it signalled the start of the modern racing bike clincher and is known for its outstanding quality and performance. This latest version includes a densely woven PolyX breaker layer in the casing for anti-puncture protection and the Black Chili compound for improved grip. It also features a modern profile design and TWI (wear indicator). - A.D.Key Features:Race standard road bike clincher tyreBlack Chili compound for enhanced grip and low rolling resistanceDensely woven PolyX breaker layer for anti-puncture protectionMade in GermanyFolding BeadPSI: 110-120Available in racing dimension 23-622 and many other sizesClick Size Guide To Enlarge
Continental Grand Prix Folding Road Tyre (23c) The name Grand Prix has become a brand of its own in cycling circles worldwide. This is the original tyre from which the famous Continental GP4000 S II originated. The Grand Prix offers many of the benefits of the GP 4000 S II but at a lower price point, it stands for incredible value for money.It features a 180-TPI casing, Poly-X anti puncture technology and a BlackChili compound. All of these components ensure that cyclists using the Grand Prix can be sure of race winning technology.Features: German made Black Chili rubber - at a great price! Popular race-standard road bike clincher Poly-X densely woven anti puncture breaker Size: 23-622 ETRTO Tyre Bead: Multiple options available to select Max. Inflation Pressure (psi): 120 Threads Per Inch: 3/180 Use: Road Weight: 700x23 230g Buy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Vectran™ Breaker Vectran is a synthetically manufactured high-tech fibre from a natural model. Like spider silk, Vectran is a liquid-crystalline polymer (LCP). Vectran is spun from melted liquid polymer Vectra and processed further to a multi-strand thread. Spider silk, like Vectran, has an enormous tear resistance at a very low weight – exactly the right properties to process into a premium Continental bike tyre 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. 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.
The Black Chili compound and the tried and tested Grand Prix profile offer outstanding grip and handling characteristics. These features earn the endorsement GT earmarking the tyre for sportives, marathons and multiday events. 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 effected 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.
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 TyreA constant model in Continental's high quality road tyre line up, the Grand Prix model has been refined over the years since it pioneered the race-winning entry of the clincher design way back in the 1980's. It gives you the reliability and traction you need to take on the biggest rides with confidence.High Grip Puncture Resistant Road TyreThis particular model of this top selling road bike tyre stands out from the competition. This is thanks to its high grip BlackChiliCompound and PolyX Breaker layer, giving you an impressive combination of durability, grip, puncture resistance and a low rolling resistance. Rounding off this race ready tyre is Continental's TWI (wear indicator), which enables you to clearly see when it's time to replace it.Features Tyre Type: Clincher Bead Type: Folding or wire options Casing: PolyX Breaker Compound: BlackChili Tubeless Compatible: No Recommended Pressure: 95-116psi Handmade in Germany Weight: 250g (folding) 350g (wire bead) Specifications:ETRTOSizeWeightBeadTechnologyPSI - Rec. InflationPSI - Max InflationPly/TPI28-55926x1 1/8250gFoldingPolyX Breaker, BlackChili951163/18028-55926x1 1/8350gWirePolyX Breaker, BlackChili951163/180Buy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.