Conti Grand Prix 5000 Tyre

The winner. The Continental Grand Prix 5000 for classic tube-and-tire fitting, featuring an advanced Black Chili compound and improved Vectran puncture protection. The new Black Chili rubber compound delivers 12 per cent lower rolling resistance, whilst the Vectran Braker provides 20 per cent more puncture protection.

Continental Grand Prix 5000 Road Tyre Technology and Dimensions:

• Road bike tyre 28 mm x 622, foldable
• Black Chili Compound
• Vectran puncture protection
• 3-ply nylon carcass, 330 tpi
• Foldable Kevlar core
• Weight approx. 235 grams

Conti Black Chili Compound:

This unique tread compound, manufactured exclusively in Germany, is revolutionising the bicycle tyre! The conflict between grip and rolling resistance has been resolved with Black Chili Compound to a level previously unmatched in the bicycle tyre sector. Countless test victories demonstrate the measurable and noticeable advantage in both laboratory and real-world conditions. The latest polymers, carbon black particles and fillers optimised down to the nanoscale guarantee unique performance. Black Chili Compound improves mileage by 5 per cent, rolling resistance by 12 per cent and puncture protection by 20 per cent.

Active Comfort Technology:

A revolutionary approach in road cycling. Integrated into the tyre construction, Active Comfort Technology absorbs vibrations and ensures a superb riding experience.

Lazer Grip

Continental is using Lazer Grip in a bicycle tyre for the first time. They’ve taken grip to the next level by equipping your tyre with a specially laser-treated shoulder section. This offers increased cornering grip and lets you become one with the road. What’s more, the dark sections look particularly stylish thanks to their velvety surface.

Conti Vectran Breaker:

is spun from the liquid crystal polymer Vectran. The patented Vectran Breaker resolves the conflict between low weight, low rolling resistance and maximum puncture and cut protection in a fascinating way. The liquid crystal fibre Vectran was developed for airbag systems in the automotive and aerospace industries. It is extremely tear- and cut-resistant, flexible and, unlike aramid, retains these properties even under sustained stress.

Herstellerinformation: Continental, Continental-Plaza 1, 30175 Hanover, Germany, https://www.continental-reifen.de/b2c/bicycle