I got em from chain reaction cycles in ireland a massive mailorder bizz 5 day delivery to canada. Fastest tire pressure for 28mm now we all know that wider tires are more comfortable, and can be faster at the same pressure as narrow tires. Wiggle continental grand prix 4 season folding road tyre. The continental grand prix 4 season is a top of the line, all season road bike tire. A double vectran breaker belt under the tread raises the puncture and cut protection to the highest level available on the market. This app is intended to give you a starting point to that for all tires. The ride is excellent and very similar between the tires but the 4 season rubber compound combined with the tread pattern seem to provide better traction on all types of pavement.
For all the talk of high pressures, lets not forget that low tyre pressures have their place, as ben blaurock of continental tyres explains. A great option for riders who want extra flat protection but wont make the jump to a thick, uncomfortable trainingspecific tire. To make the 4 season an all season tire, continental designed this tire with a double layer of vectran breaker under the. I loved the softness of the wider tire and lower air pressure, but i got 4 flats within 200 miles. The newer continental grand prix 5000 article is much more detailed and includes measurements with different inner tubes, measurements at 15% tire drop, and measurements at the same comfort level. Article, etrto, dimension, technology, color sidewallbead, tpi, g, psi. Having ridden on 23mm over the summer, i wanted to test the difference in comfort for autumn and winter riding. Thanks to its duraskin antitear fabric and two vectran anti puncture strips, the grand prix 4season holds up. I lost confidence in the ability of those tires to fend off a couple teeny tiny goatheads, so i went with these 4. Continental grand prix 4season special edition black at. A double vectran breaker belt under the tread raises the puncture and cut protection to the. Continental grand prix 4 season tires clincher user. The 4 season failure was on our second set of tires and the gatorskin was on a new rim after the first failure and crash. Oct 30, 2014 a great option for riders who want extra flat protection but wont make the jump to a thick, uncomfortable trainingspecific tire.
After many pinch flats and faffing about these pressures do the trick. I have used these tyres in spain in the mountains and the grip and rolling resistant was excellent and iu0019m a big rider. The grand prix 4 season clincher tire is a step above the tried and true 4000 when it comes to durability and flat resistance. Continental offers the gp 4 season tire in three sizes 700x23, 700x25, and 700x28mm. Ive got my new 28mm grand sport races at 6580psi, for me and wazoo total weight 90kg. Sep 09, 2016 im moving up from 25mm to 28mm wide tyres. Ive done thousands of kilometers over the past 2 years on them and they dont show much wear. Available in 23mm, 25mm and 28mm versions, the grand prix 4 season is a customisable choice for all types of riders. At the parisroubaix race, or hell of the north, riders with continental duraskin tyres have the least amount of issues. Continentals grand prix is an allseason allrounder its one of those rare creations that manages to be a jack of all trades whilst still. They inspected the tire but did not think that this was a manufacturing defect. I use them mostly in the winter, since they dont seem to flat easily. The continental grand prix 4 season is a top of the line, allseason road bike tire.
Dec 12, 2019 continentals grand prix is an allseason allrounder its one of those rare creations that manages to be a jack of all trades whilst still masterful enough across puncture resistance. Continental grand prix 4season with vectran at westernbikeworks. Continental grand prix 4season with vectran at trisports. Continental grand prix 4 season 28 folding tyre bike. The allnew grand prix 5000 tire from continental is a worthy successor to its grand prix 4000 s ii, a tire that stood atop its road clincher tire range for a dozen or so years and a favorite among cyclists worldwide.
The sidewall seems a little more beat up than usual, but i dont know if its me or the tire. This robust allseason tire features continentals vecture puncture protection inserts with their duraskin side protection for you guessed it, ultimate protection from punctures, abrasions and everything in between. Also, ride quality a secondary issue for a low pressure tire for gravel. Oct 30, 2014 the 28mm 4 season feels quite similar to a 25mm grand prix 4000s, albeit a bit slower. Continental grand prix 5000 tire clincher competitive. Continental 700x25 grand prix 4 season road bike tyre. I just put a set of 28mm 4000s ii on a set of enve 3.
I have about 2000 miles on the continental grand prix 4season special edition black and very little wear on the tread. The 28mm 4season feels quite similar to a 25mm grand prix 4000s, albeit a bit slower. With shopping and lock on my rucksack totalling 10kg extra this evening, the rear tyre was looking a bit squished and could probably have done with 90psi, but i got home with no dramas and an unexpected uphill kom. Continental offers the gp 4season tire in three sizes 700x23, 700x25, and 700x28mm.
I have fitted a pair of 28mm to some hunt aero wheels and were easy to get on the rim. However, most of the advice is to run these tires at lower pressure for comfort. I had always run continental gp 4000s iis 23s or 25s, and i saw they made 28s in that tire also, so i got those. Available in 23mm, 25mm and 28mm versions, the grand prix 4season is a customisable choice for all types of riders. To make the 4 season an all season tire, continental designed this tire. This article has been partially replaced by our continental grand prix 5000 23, 25, 28, 32 mm comparison. A great tyre for those who enjoy long rides in the winter and the summer. The 28mm 4 season feels quite similar to a 25mm grand prix 4000s, albeit a bit slower. Continental grand prix 4season with vectran at biketiresdirect.
The continental grand prix 4season tyre hasnt lost any of its shine. Spider silk like vectran has an enormous tear resistance at a very low weight. The continental grand prix 4 season folding bike tyre is a brilliant quality tyre that aims to deliver time after time. Be aware that the 28mm 4000s ii measures about 31mm on 17mm rims while the 28 mm 4 season will eventually loosen up to just below 28mm on the same rims. With 23mm, 25mm, and 28mm versions, the grand prix 4 season makes it possible to select the right tyre for various road conditions and comfort requirements the ultimate combination of speed, lightweight and wet weather performance, combined with excellent puncture and sidewall protection. Continental grand prix 4000s ii 23 25 28 mm comparison. Currently i run at 100psi front and just under 120psi rear.
Constructed with continentals duraskin technology, which is an antitear material, this version of the popular grand prix 4 season keeps performing consistently even in extreme riding conditions. Vectran is a synthetically manufactured hightech fibre from a natural model. So running those tires at 80psi in terms of efficiency is probably correct. Max inflation pressure 120120115 psi for 700c x 23252832mm size tires 622 iso. Continental gator hardshell tire competitive cyclist. Excellent value for tyres and the cheapest online at merlin cycles. Our test set of 28mm 4seasons came in at 281 and 282 grams per. Since we need to find a compromise between rolling resistance, comfort, and grip, there is such a thing as too wide for what we need on our road bikes. The ultimate combination of speed, lightweight, and allweather performance, combined with excellent puncture and sidewall protection. Continental grand prix 4season folding tyre 700c halfords uk. Continental grand prix 4season 28mm having ridden on 23mm over the summer, i wanted to test the difference in comfort for autumn and winter riding. It allows for lower tire pressure and encourages a bit of dirt road adventuring. The continental grand prix 4season folding bike tyre is a brilliant quality tyre that aims to deliver time after time.
Jun 02, 2015 the best road bike tyres for commuting, in my opinion continental grand prix 4 season and uk said these are a mix between continentals gp4000s race tyre and its. The 32mm conti 4 season mounted on hed belgium plus hoops and inflated to about 55psi they could be run lower, but im being overly protective of pinch flats because weve had some really crappy weather heavy deluges. Continental gator hardshell foldable tire has a recommended pressure of 95 psi 6. Vectran prevents flats while remaining supple and flexible for low rolling resistance, which means a faster, smoother, worryfree ride for you. Continental s grand prix 4 season tire, already a great allweather choice, is now even greater with the addition of vectran, their patented antipuncture material. Continental grand prix 4 season road bike tyre mantel uk. The soft rubber grips well and was particularly impressive on wet surfaces. To make the 4 season an allseason tire, continental designed this tire with a double layer of.
This invaluable safety feature also helps reduce fuel consumption and co2 emissions, and increases the length of your cars optimal performance lifespan. Vectran is spun from the melted liquid polymer vectra and processed further to a multistrand thread. Conti has manufactured the tyre with two vectran antipuncture strips and added a duraskin antitear fabric to boost its toughness and longevity, its a tyre for conquering the cobbles. Would anyone know how much i dare drop the pressure with 28s. Continentals grand prix 4season tire, already a great allweather choice, is now even greater with the addition of vectran, their patented antipuncture material. If you log more miles commuting to work and around town than some pros do in training, the continental gator hardshell road tire is the answer to the spare tubes, patch kits, and pumps youve been hauling around. Tire pressure is mostly a matter of personal preference, and i tend to run my 4 seasons at the lower end of the spectrum. The continental grand prix 4 season tyres are available in 23, 25 and 28mm widths with a folding bead. Continental gator hardshell foldable tire 700 x 23 700.
With the continental grand prix 4 season tough just got tougher with the addition of the vectran antipuncture breaker. Rain or shine, touring or training, the grand prix 4 season tire does it all. I bought a used bike that came with 28mm conti 4 season tires. Ideal tire pressure is subject to many variables such as road surface, weather conditions, bike materials and setup, riders weight and lastly, riding style. In our opinion, its a true jack of all trade and an absolute musthave for any rider who plans on riding on through the fall. Continental grand prix 4 season folding tyre 700c is rated 4. I use these as replacements for the continental 4000s tires when the weather gets cooler and wetter. With the 23 mm, 25 mm and 28 mm versions, the grand prix 4 season makes it possible to select the right tire for various road qualities and comfort requirements. Hopefully the new 32mm are closer to 32 than to 30.
Continental grand prix 5000 clincher tyres cycling weekly. Continental grand prix 4 season clincher road tire. With the 23 mm, 25 mm and 28 mm versions, the grand prix 4season makes it possible to select the right tire for various road qualities and comfort requirements. Continentals grand prix 5000 tubeless tyre or gp5000 tl takes everything that is improved with this latest generation tyre and adds tubeless compatibility for improved puncture resistance. Enough theory at this point continental grand prix 4.
The best way to fine tune ideal tire pressures is field testing it. The 28 mm tyre offers considerably more comfort, since the overall pressure is lower. Continental grand prix 4 season continental grand prix 5000 schwalbe one 2020. Continental grand prix 4season folding tyre 700c is rated 4. The best road bike tyres for commuting, in my opinion continental grand prix 4 season and uk said these are a mix between continentals gp4000s race tyre and its. Duraskin is continentals patented nylon mesh layer that significantly beefs up the sidewall for flat resistance without compromising a supple ride quality or adding significant weight. Continental grand prix 4 season tire clincher competitive. Mar 29, 2019 continentals grand prix 5000 tubeless tyre or gp5000 tl takes everything that is improved with this latest generation tyre and adds tubeless compatibility for improved puncture resistance. With the continental grand prix 4season tough just got tougher with the addition of the vectran antipuncture breaker. Theyre relatively painless to set up and provide excellent performance in all conditions with low rolling resistance, good grip and durability. Duraskin is continental s patented nylon mesh layer that significantly beefs up the sidewall for flat resistance without compromising a supple ride quality or adding significant weight.
Continental has developed a tire pressure monitoring system tpms that works with wheel sensors and brake systems to alert the driver to low tirepressure levels, via a dashboard warning light. What made the gp4000 so universally loved was that it was truly a competition worthy tire in terms of weight, grip, and rolling. I switched from by usual continental gator hardshell to these because they were on sale, and cant tell the difference. Outstanding puncture resistance is provided by vectran puncture protection. This robust all season tire features continental s vecture puncture protection inserts with their duraskin side protection for you guessed it, ultimate protection from punctures, abrasions and everything in between. These tyres are highly rated great grip and puncture resistant.
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