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’s GP5000 brings improvements to the very successful and popular GP4000S II, a road bike tyre one of the best all-round cycling tyres ever made. Improving on such a widely respected tyre might have seemed like a daunting task. But the tyre-making giants stayed true to their reputation of continually innovating, and have produced a lighter, grippier, quicker tyre which also offers better puncture resistance than its predecessor. Note, this is an individual tyre, we also sell the GP5000 in a twin pack. The Hot Compound Continental are famed for their Black Chili rubber compound, which can be manipulated to suit the needs of a specific tyre. Compared to the Grand Prix 5000's predecessor, the tyre makers have been able lower weight by 10 grams in a 25 mm width, reduce rolling resistance by 12%, and increase puncture protection and durability by 20%. Cornering ability has also been improved thanks to the brand's proprietary Laser Grip Technology. This bit of tech creates a micro tread pattern over the shoulder of the tyre, meaning the GP5000 allows you to confidently nail any corner. Faster, Smoother, More Comfort Gone are the days in which it was thought that rattling around on a rock-hard 18 mm tyre was fast; it's now known that a more comfortable tyre can be a faster tyre. That's why Continental offers the GP5000 up to 32 mm in width. It's also constructed with Active Comfort Technology which helps to iron out those bumps and shocks you'll inevitably encounter on the roads. Lining the tyre is an ultra-lightweight and tear-resistant fibre called Vectran. With these fancy fibres the GP5000 offers incredible puncture protection, not only for race-oriented tyre but for a tyre regardless. So, whether you exclusively train on silky smooth tarmac in Majorca or race the cobbles of Belgium, you can be confident you have a tyre that will out-perform the competition whatever the condition. Product Features Handmade clincher tyre Proprietary Black Chili compound for added grip, higher durability and 12% lower rolling resistance Active comfort technology for vibration damping and increased rider comfort Vectran protection shield for higher puncture protection and a 20% increase in durability Laser grip technology, expands tread over the shoulder of the tyre for added grip Weight: 650b x 28mm - 205 grams 700 x 23mm - 205 grams 700 x 25mm - 220 grams 700 x 28mm - 250 grams 700 x 30mm - 255 grams 700 x 32mm - 295 grams
Improving on the GP4000S II, a tyre considered by many to be the best all-round road tyre ever made, might have seemed like an impossible task. However, true to their renowned reputation of continuous innovation, Continental has delivered an even lighter, faster tyre which offers more grip and puncture protection than any other to date. Designed with the latest iteration of Continental’s legendary Black Chili rubber compound, the Grand Prix 5000 boasts a 10-gram weight reduction in a 25c width, a 12% reduction in rolling resistance and a 20% increase in durability compared with its predecessor. Thanks to the proprietary Laser Grip Technology which creates a micro tread pattern that expands over the shoulder of the tyre, the GP5000 also offers increased all-weather grip, giving you the ability to take even the most technical corners at speed. Continental believes a comfortable tyre is a fast tyre – which is why the GP5000 now comes in a 32c width and is constructed with Active Comfort Technology to help smooth the sharpest shocks from the roughest roads. Lined with the tear-resistant but ultra-lightweight Vectran fibres, the GP5000 sets new standards for puncture protection in road race tyres. So, whether you’re training in the sunshine or racing in a downpour, you’ll have complete confidence that your tyre out-performs the competition in every category and in all possible conditions. Handmade clincher tyre Proprietary Black Chili compound for added grip, higher durability and 12% lower rolling resistance Active comfort technology for vibration damping and increased rider comfort Vectren protection shield for higher puncture protection and a 20% increase in durability Laser grip technology, expands tread over the shoulder of the tyre for added grip Weight: 205 grams – 650b x 28mm // 205 grams – 700 x 23mm // 220 grams – 700 x 25mm // 250 grams – 700 x 28mm // 255 grams – 700 x 30mm // 295 grams – 700 x 32mm
Continental Attack & Force III Clincher Tyre (Pair)The tyre combination choice of many of the pro-riders on the WorldTour, the Attack & Force III pair offers you the ideal performance-orientated package. With the Attack front tyre coming in a 23c size and the rear Force tyre coming in a 25c size, these Continental tyres do unique, front and rear-specific jobs. The front gives you excellent steering precision and the rear helps to provide comfort by soaking up vibrations from the road. These race-ready road bike tyres will have you attacking the peloton and setting the race pace.Race with ConfidenceFeaturing a 30% increase in grip in wet condition, a 26% reduction in rolling resistance, and a 5% increase in mileage, the Grand Prix Attack & Force III Tyre offers the complete package to racing cyclists. Enjoy the tyre that is embraced by many professionals and ride in comfort and confidence.Features: Tyre Type: Both Clincher Bead Type: Both Folding Compound: Both BlackChili Rubber Casing: Vectran breaker for unsurpassed puncture protectionLower rolling resistanceComfortableAgile Tubeless Compatible: No Recommended Pressure: 110-120psi (each) Weight: 190g (Front: 23c); 210g (Rear: 25c)TechnologiesBlackChili Compound: Continental refines 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 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.Buy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
The pinnacle of road cycling has always been the climb – climbing a mountain gracefully, beating your competition up the slope. The mountains are where cycling legends are formed. Max Leonard goes in-depth to explore this obsessional relationship. He asks why road cyclists have turned Europe’s mountains into the Colosseum of the cycling world. He explores the pilgrimages that amateur cyclists have created of these high, remote roads and what they see and feel when they do. Higher Calling explores the central place of mountains in the folklore of road cycling. Leonard beautifully combines adventure and travel writing with the narrative of pro racing – taking readers from the battles that created the Alpine roads in the first place, to the shepherds tending their flocks on the peaks, to a Grand Tour climax on the highest road in Europe. Through this journey, Leonard brings together stories of courage and sacrifice, war and love, and obsession.
The Craghoppers Women's Kiwi Pro Thermo Leggings are ideal for all kinds of everyday adventures. Made with a flattering high-waist cut and stretch fabric, they offer a great range of motion and comfort, while the water-repellent Ecoshield technology keeps you dry. SolarShield fabric technology also provides UPF40+ protection from harmful UV rays, and two pockets (one of which is zipped) allows you to keep valuables within easy reach. Plus, they have been made using some recycled material, thus reducing carbon emissions and landfill waste.
The Craghoppers Women's Kiwi Thermo Leggings are ideal for all kinds of everyday adventures. Made with a flattering high-waist cut and stretch fabric, they offer a great range of motion and comfort, while the water-repellent Ecoshield technology keeps you dry. SolarShield fabric technology also provides UPF40+ protection from harmful UV rays, and two pockets allow you to keep valuables within easy reach. Plus, approximately 30 bottles were recycled to make them, thus reducing carbon emissions and landfill waste.
The Craghoppers Steall II Thermo Waterproof Trousers are ideal for adventuring in cooler temperatures. Made with a lightweight fabric and waterproof-breathable AquaDry membrane, they will keep you protected from un-predictable downpours, as well as regulate your body temperature. The fabric is also windproof and the trousers include a brushed lining, thus reducing the effects of wind chill too, while built-in stretch adds a great range of motion. Additionally, adjustable hems make it easy for you to keep every ounce of the cold out, and three pockets ensure ample space for need-to-reach trail essentials.
The ultimate pedal for enduro racing and riding. The mallet E was developed with the help some well known enduro athletes. 12% smaller than the Mallet DH pedals but with many of its well loved features. There are 2 different axle lengths available 52mm or 57mm (the 57mm pedal is only available in a half black/half blue colour option). The 52mm will provide an engagement point and Q factor similar to other brands of pedals. If you have been previously using the Mallet DH pedal you may benefit from using the longer axle version. Riders who prefer a wider Q factor / have less crankarm / pedal clearance may also benefit from the longer axle pedals. Concave pedal platform for secure foothold. Like it’s DH equivalent you get that flat pedal feel whilst running clipless. 49g lighter and 12% smaller pedal body than the crankbrothers Mallet DH pedal with a 52mm Q-Factor compared to 57mm on the DH equivalent. Ribbed body allows for better traction when unclipped Chamfered edges for reduction in rock strikes Excellent mud-shedding: the design is very open. 4-sided entry: clip in on all 4 sides of the pedal by pushing forward or pulling backwards on the pedal. Increased float: 6° of side-to-side rotational play. The float of the pedal allows for the rider to shift positions on the bike while keeping their feet clipped into the pedal. This allows for improved rider control and bike handling. Fit adjustment: crankbrothers premium cleats can be adjusted for either 15° or 20° release angle. Zero-float cleats can be purchased separately (link to these). Customise the fit between your shoe/pedal interface by using integrated traction pads. The pedals come with the 1mm tread pads fitted and include set of 2mm pads in the box. Outer enduro cartridge bearing is designed specifically for pedals. Enduro use superior materials grease and sealing on their bearings which are designed especially for use on a bike. Inner igus LL-glide bearing has been exclusively formulated for crankbrothers. It performs in even the most adverse conditions out on the trails. Double seal system combines a double lip internal seal and a new external seal to keep water and debris from entering the pedal. crankbrothers pedals are fully re-buildable for simple maintenance. There is a consistency in parts across all pedal models which allows for ease of servicing this is easily done using the pedal refresh kit (CRB-16051). Specification Weight (per pair): 419g Spindle: Forged scm 435 chromoly steel Body: 6061-T6 aluminium Wings: 17-4PH stainless Spring: 300 series stainless steel Inner bearing: Igus LL-glide bearing Outer bearing: Enduro cartridge bearing Pins: 12 pins per pedal Cleats: Premium brass cleats included Release angle: 15° or 20° Warranty: 5 years
The crankbrothers candy is an iconic pedal designed by Carl and Frank the original founders of crankbrothers they were tired of getting stuck in mud-covered pedals with no way in or out. They realised that existing pedals were too complicated….It started with a simple question: what is the best way to attach a shoe to a crank? To answer this question Carl and Frank created a system with only two moving parts hinging on a spring. This system became known as the eggbeater pedal and later it was adapted into the candy pedal. The Candy is really diverse and is used by a wide range of riders. We have seen them out on the trail at cyclocross races and even on commuter bikes. The cage around the 4 point engagement system inspires confidence and offers a great alternative to the eggbeater pedal if you want more of a pedal body surface area. Cleat: Premium brass cleats included Shims: Included Release Angle: 15° to 20° Warranty: 2 years Weight: 272g per pair Spindle: Forged scm435 chromoly steel Body: one piece composite Wings: Stamped steel Spring: 300 series stainless steel Inner bearing: Bushing Outer bearing: Cartridge Maximum rider weight: No restrictions Colours: Black Blue Red or Neon Green As with the rest of the crankbrothers range the pedals are fully serviceable with a level 1 / 2 service kit (product code CRB-11729). Servicing is simple and does not require any specialist tools just a flat head screwdriver socket wrench and 8mm allen key to hold the pedal by the axle. We recommend that the pedal is cleaned and greased every 30 hours of riding and the bearings are inspected for wear.
The design for the original crankbrothers pedal began out of frustration. The founders of crankbrothers Carl and Frank were tired of getting stuck in mud-covered pedals with no way in or out. They realised that existing pedals were too complicated…. It started with a simple question: what is the best way to attach a shoe to a crank? To answer this question Carl and Frank created a system with only two moving parts hinging on a spring. This system became known as the eggbeater pedal and later it was adapted into the candy pedal. The candy 7 pedal is a clipless pedal with a platform offering improved stability across a wide range of disciplines from all mountain / trail to cyclo-cross. The pedal body is 10% larger than the level 1 2 and 3 pedal bodies. The chamfered edges help to minimise rock strikes. There is an ongoing debate amongst many riders about which is best candy or eggbeater. The candy pedal provides an additional platform which is confidence inspiring and also gives some support or those moments when you’ve unclipped but are unsure if you need to get your foot down for a dab jump off the bike or quickly get clipped in again and put the power down. Excellent mud-shedding: the design is very open. Ribbed body for extra traction when unclipped 4-sided entry: clip in on all 4 sides of the pedal by pushing forward or pulling backwards on the pedal. Increased float: 6° of side-to-side rotational play. The float of the pedal allows for the rider to shift positions on the bike while keeping their feet clipped into the pedal. This allows for improved rider control and bike handling. Fit adjustment: crankbrothers premium cleats can be adjusted for either 15° or 20° release angle. Zero-float cleats can be purchased separately (link to these). Customise the fit between your shoe/pedal interface by using integrated traction pads. The pedals come with the 1mm tread pads fitted and include set of 2mm pads in the box. Chamfered edges help reduce rock strikes Outer enduro cartridge bearing is designed specifically for pedals. Enduro use superior materials grease and sealing on their bearings which are designed especially for use on a bike. Inner igus LL-glide bearing has been exclusively formulated for crankbrothers. It performs in even the most adverse conditions out on the trails. Double seal system combines a double lip internal seal and a new external seal to keep water and debris from entering the pedal. crankbrothers pedals are fully re-buildable for simple maintenance. There is a consistency in parts across all pedal models which allows for ease of servicing this is easily done using the pedal refresh kit (CRB-16051). candy 7 Weight (per pair) 320g Spindle Forged scm 435 chromoly steel Body 6061-T6 aluminium Wings 17-4PH stainless Spring 300 series stainless steel inner bearing Igus LL-glide bearing outer bearing Enduro cartridge bearing Cleats premium brass cleats included release angle 15° or 20° Warranty 5 years
The crankbrothers candy is an iconic pedal designed by Carl and Frank the original founders of crankbrothers they were tired of getting stuck in mud-covered pedals with no way in or out. They realised that existing pedals were too complicated….It started with a simple question: what is the best way to attach a shoe to a crank? To answer this question Carl and Frank created a system with only two moving parts hinging on a spring. This system became known as the eggbeater pedal and later it was adapted into the candy pedal. The Candy is really diverse and is used by a wide range of riders. We have seen them out on the trail at cyclocross races and even on commuter bikes. The cage around the 4 point engagement system inspires confidence and offers a great alternative to the eggbeater pedal if you want more of a pedal body surface area. The trade up from level 1 pedals is the 2 piece machined aluminium pedal body and increased warranty to 5 years. Cleat: Premium brass cleats included Shims: Included Release Angle: 15° to 20° Warranty: 5 years Weight: 324g per pair Spindle: Forged scm435 chromoly steel Body: 2 piece machined aluminium Wings: Stamped steel Spring: 300 series stainless steel Inner bearing: Bushing Outer bearing: Cartridge Maximum rider weight: No restrictions Colours: Orange/Silver or Silver You can customise the fit and feel of your pedal using crankbrothers tread contact sleeves (CRB-13282). These shims come with 3 different thicknesses enabling the rider to ensure good contact between their shoes and the pedal axle (as the tread wears down the contact can move away from the axle and onto the wings of the pedal). As with the rest of the crankbrothers range the pedals are fully serviceable with a level 1 / 2 service kit (product code CRB-11729). Servicing is simple and does not require any specialist tools just a flat head screwdriver socket wrench and 8mm allen key to hold the pedal by the axle. We recommend that the pedal is cleaned and greased every 30 hours of riding and the bearings are inspected for wear.