Continental gp 4 season 28mm on supersix evo clearance. Ive recently been using conti gp4000s in 23mm size. Inner tubes for conti grand prix 4 season 28mm forum. It is ideal for racing in unpredictable conditions, and its even better for training when the winter muck starts to thaw. The 4season with vectran is a lightweight, punctureresistant, versatile tire that performs great all year round.
The 4 season with vectran is a lightweight, punctureresistant, versatile tire that performs great all year round. Continental grand prix 4 season vectran road tyre chain. Interesting ive been using both conti sport contacts 28mm and vittoria voyager 37mm tyres tubeless at 85 and 70psi respectively for over 2. These tires replaced the specialized all condition that came on my bike, which were prone to puncture flats. Test continental gp 4season, actualite velo tests velo 101. On narrow rim the 28mm tyre comes up at 26mm and the 25 comes up at 24. Continental grand prix 4 season 28 folding tyre bike. Sep 10, 2006 i just purchased my first conti grand prix 4 season tires and reading the instructions it says that on the sidewall there is a mark for which way to rotate the tire. These also replaced the bontrager race allweather hardcase, which were heavy and had a decent amount of rolling resistance. Pneu continental grand prix 4season duraskin vectran breaker.
Conti gp 4 seasons vs gatorskin singletrack magazine forum. Continental grand prix 4season folding tyre 700c is rated 4. Conti gp4000s on narrow rims run ture to size for 25mm anyway. Continental offers the gp 4season tire in three sizes 700x23, 700x25, and 700x28mm. A great tyre for those who enjoy long rides in the winter and the summer.
Introduce yourself gallery please use metric weights. Continental grand prix 4 season folding tyre 700c is rated 4. Because i can find it on the 4000s but not on the 4 seasons. With the 23 mm, 25 mm and 28 mm versions, the grand prix 4season makes it possible to select the right tyre for various road qualities and comfort requirements. This article has been partially replaced by our continental grand prix 5000 23, 25, 28, 32 mm comparison. For those of you who has found the arrow was it on conti grand prix 4 season or the 4000s. Continental grand prix 4 season clincher road tire. Mrs cleere i swear by continental tubes done over 80000 miles on them and other than the odd puncture inevitable with the. Publie a lorigine sur pneu continental gp 4 saisons 28 mm. Continental grand prix 4000s ii 23 25 28 mm comparison. Rotational direction of conti grand prix 4season weight. Pair 2 continental grand prix gp 4000s ii 700 x 25c. I have ridden over junk with these that would have punctured most other tires.
The continental grand prix 4 season is a popular bike tire among consumers and professionals alike. The 28 mm tyre offers considerably more comfort, since the overall pressure is lower. Pneu continental grand prix 4 season 700x28c souple. Continental grand prix 4 season folding road tyre is rated 4. At 32 mm in width, these tyres are another 4 mm wider than the 28 mm tyres mentioned in the graph. Get the best deals on continental bicycle tires when you shop the largest online selection at. With its strong tread design providing confident grip in all types of weather and puncture resistant materials that really work, these tires always give me a great ride and peace of mind where ever i ride. At the parisroubaix race, or hell of the north, riders with continental duraskin tyres have the least amount of issues. Like spider silk, vectran is a liquidcrystalline polymer lcp. Nicola been using it for a couple of weeks, works well. Hi all, got myself a lovely gt grade tiagra dirt cheap from chain reaction, absolutely loving it for the commute. I have just purchased my fourth consecutive 25mm gp 4 season vectran for the back wheel. The best tire for all conditions around i have found.
Haven ridden on lots of tires over the last forty years these conti 4 seasons are my favorite. Continental grand prix 4season folding tire 28622 black. 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. 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. Oct 30, 2014 the 28mm 4 season feels quite similar to a 25mm grand prix 4000s, albeit a bit slower. Vectran is a synthetically manufactured hightech fibre from a natural model. Conti gp 4 seasons i am a big proponent of continental gatorskins for city riding but wanted something a little lighter in a 700x28 size since ive been increasing the miles to get home in the evening and have done a few local criterium races on my cross bike commuter. Continental grand prix 4season tire 700x28 black duraskin. Measures closer to 25 mm and i have never flatted on it. I know the 4 seasons come up a bit narrow so i am wondering whether 25 mm or 28 mm would be the closest in feel to my 25mm gp4000s. The ultimate combination of speed, lightweight, and allweather performance, combined with excellent puncture and sidewall protection. With the 23 mm, 25 mm and 28 mm versions, the grand prix 4 season makes it possible to select the right tyre for various road qualities and comfort requirements. In short, with both elements considered, the gp 5000 clincher comes out top 4. New continental gp 5000 tyres gcn techs first ride duration.
The narrow tyres have long, narrow contact patch on the road. Jul 04, 2015 new continental gp 5000 tyres gcn techs first ride duration. The grand prix 4 tire features a 330tpi threads per square inch double layer vectran belt under the tread. These tyres are highly rated great grip and puncture resistant. With the continental grand prix 4season tough just got tougher with the addition of the vectran antipuncture breaker. Continental grand prix 4season folding tire 622 bike24. The soft rubber grips well and was particularly impressive on wet surfaces. I buy a new set for the summer tours then ride them out in the wet falls and winters of the willamette valley. In reality, a 32 mm tyre feels like it has more rolling resistance than a 25 mm one, as the difference in width is significant. I have about 5 flats on a regular 25 mm gp4000 with about the same mileage even though i run the 4season on the rear exclusively and have usually run the gp4000 on the front. Continental grand prix 4season 32622mm thanks to its duraskin antitear fabric, the grand prix 4season holds up under extreme conditions.
Ive not had a puncture on either tyre, but id say that the gp4s feels nicer 28c. Continental grand prix 4 season tires clincher user. Its still got the 28mm conti ultra sports it came fitted with, the alex rims on the grade must be quite wide as they really stretch them out. Handmade in germany using highquality raw materials and industryleading technologies. Continental grand prix 4season with vectran at westernbikeworks.
Continental grand prix 4 season black edition road bike tire vectran puncture protection, duraskin sidewall protection, folding bike tire 700x23, 700x25, 700x28, 700x32. To make the 4 season an all season tire, continental designed this tire. Maxgrip silica tread compound is formulated to wear longer and offer improved traction in wet conditions and lower temperatures. Black casing with duraskin sidewall reinforcement for extra protection against cuts and abrasion. Incorporating conti s special wear resistant carbon compound, the tyre is characterised by. I want to go a even fatter though, to a 32mm tyre, and im aware the conti ultra sports have pretty much zero. The difference in rolling resistance between the 23, 25 and 28 mm tyres doesnt so much come from the amount of rubber on the road, but rather from the shape of that contact area. We combine our handson experience across more than 1,500 miles with thirdparty feedback so you can stay informed. Thanks to its duraskin antitear fabric, the grand prix 4 season holds up under extreme conditions. I have used these tyres in spain in the mountains and the grip and rolling resistant was excellent and iu0019m a big rider. 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 4season tires are something of a goldilocks, slotted between the companys raceoriented grand prix 4000s and. If anyone could shed some light on this for me i would be grateful.
After measuring the total thickness of the tire at the center of the tread, it turns out the 4 season is thinner than the gp4000s ii 2. Pneus continental grand prix 4 season folding road tyre. Im just wondering of a 28 will fit the rear in terms of clearance on a 2015 supersix evo with ultrgra di2. Continental grand prix 4 season folding road tyre 700c. Wiggle continental grand prix 4 season folding road tyre. A double vectran breaker belt under the tread raises the puncture and cut protection to the highest level available on the market. On wider rims the 4 seasons 25 ans 28mm tyres run true to size. 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. The continental grand prix 4 season is a top of the line, allseason road bike tire. Duraskin is continentals patented nylon mesh layer that significantly beefs up the sidewall for flat resistance without compromising a supple ride quality or adding.
Continental grand prix 4 season has been my go to year round tire for the past 10 years this is my 4th pair. A double vectran breaker belt under the tread raises the puncture and cut protection to the. Vectran is spun from the melted liquid polymer vectra and processed further to a multistrand thread. As durable as the conti gatorskin, but with greater performance.
Oct 21, 2014 here are the measurements of conti gp4000s ii 23c and 25c on my bora one 35 clinchers 17 mm internal, 24. Dec 12, 2019 in short, with both elements considered, the gp 5000 clincher comes out top 4. Highly punctureresistant casing with duraskin sidewall protection. Excellent value for tyres and the cheapest online at merlin cycles. Thomas i quality, reliable, and good value inner tubes. It has very high mileage and outstanding grip on wet streets and at low temperatures. The continental gp 4season tire takes the overall grippiness and performance inherent to the g. Continental grand prix 4season with vectran at biketiresdirect. I had gatorskins from 2006 to 20 on a series of 26.
Continental grand prix 4season folding tyre 700c halfords uk. 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. Excellent tyre but following 2 pnctures in 3 rides i decided to fit some gp 4 seasons in 23mm. Continental grand prix 4season special edition black at. Plus the continental tired habanero takes me on 2 or 3 tours of 300 to 400 miles each summer. Uses a double vectran fiber breaker which is extremely resistant to cuts and tears. Pneu continental gp 4 seasons 700x28 serge dutouron. To make the 4 season an allseason tire, continental designed this tire with a double layer of. The continental grand prix 4 season is a top of the line, all season road bike tire. I pack light 40 lbs and the 4 season 28 mm tires carry that total 225 lbs over country roads and hard packed gravel with ease. Continental grand prix 4 season tire clincher steep. Conti 4 seasons or conti 4000s 2 cyclechat cycling forum.
Continental grand prix 4 season tire clincher competitive. The continental grand prix 4season is the choice tire to keep you on the road all year round. The continental grand prix 4 season folding bike tyre is a brilliant quality tyre that aims to deliver time after time. The 28mm 4season feels quite similar to a 25mm grand prix 4000s, albeit a bit slower. These still ride nice especially the 28 mm ones i use on my winter bike.
The 32mm conti 4 season mounted on hed belgium plus hoops. Le continental grand prix 4 season resiste aux contraintes extremes grace a son tissu. The grand prix 4 season clincher tire is a step above the tried and true 4000 when it comes to durability and flat resistance. Two vectran anti punctures beneath the thread, for maximum protection. The continental grand prix 4season folding bike tyre is a brilliant quality tyre that aims to deliver time after time. Hi all, looking for the best allround puncture proofperformance equation and have settled on conti gp 4 season. Spider silk like vectran has an enormous tear resistance at a very low weight.
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