Continental Grand Prix 5000 Road Tyre

Continental Grand Prix 5000 Road Tyre (Transparent)Building upon the success of its rider-favourite Grand Prix 4 model, Continental has managed to push the performance level even further with its Grand Prix 5000 Tyre. They have reduced the rolling resistance by 12% and improved the puncture resistance by 20%, resulting in a fast, race-ready road bike tyre that’s as reliable as your training tyre. Active Comfort TechnologyCreated by Continental's technicians and continually developed by professional athletes, this tyre ensures riders can benefit from a dependable performance as they clock up the miles on the road. Also embedded in this model's tyre construction is Active Comfort technology, which absorbs vibrations and smoothens out your ride. This means the tyre can deform more efficiently which also improves grip, puncture protection and speed.Vectran Puncture ProtectionComing equipped with Vectran puncture protection, this high-quality tyre features an enormous tear resistance at a very low weight. Its Vectran Breaker is lighter, more flexible and protects more effectively against cuts than the comparable nylon breaker. Vectran Breaker also does not adversely affect the rolling resistance. Continental has also kitted out this road-ready model with Lazer Grip technology, which uses a lasered micro profile structure to expand over the tyre's shoulder and deliver outstanding cornering grip. This makes it a great choice of upgrade for road riders who want to ride faster, more comfortable and with increased puncture protection, wherever the next ride takes them.Features: Compound: Black Chili Tyre Type: Clincher Bead Type: Folding Casing: 3/330 tpi Puncture Protection: Yes, Vectran Breaker Use: Road, Triathlon Recommended Pressure: 95 psi Maximum Pressure: 25c: 120 psi; 28c: 115 psi Tubeless Compatible: No ETRTO: 25c: 25-622; 28c: 28-622 Single or Pair: Single Weight: 25c: 215g; 28c: 235gManufacturer's Part Numbers: 700x25c: 1018950000 700x28c: 1018960000Technologies: BlackChili Compound: It's all about how you mix it with Continental's unique tread compound, which is produced only in Germany, the brand 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 measureable 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 Active Comfort: The revolutionary approach in cycling. Embedded in the tyre construction the Active Comfort Technology absorbs vibrations and smoothens your ride Lazer Grip: To make you one with the road. The lasered micro profile structure expands over the tyre's shoulder and provides outstanding cornering Vectran: The benchmark in puncture protection, 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 the 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 bicycle tire 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 resistanceBuy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.