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. I use these as replacements for the continental 4000s tires when the weather gets cooler and wetter. The immensely popular gp4000s tyre was unveiled in 2007 and has now been updated to include the blackchili compound a cuttingedge rubber compound to help you go. Having put a couple of hundred miles on my gp4000s, i am certain that they are not as grippy as the michelin prorace 3s in the wet.
Continental grand prix 4000s vs grand prix 4 season tires. Continental gatorskin vs continental grand prix 4000s ii. Continental grand prix 4000 s ii road tyre reflex without the logo. The continental grand prix 4season tyre hasnt lost any of its shine. 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. Nov 08, 2018 with the arrival of the gp5000, itll be interesting to see if continental also revamp their 4 season range as well. Thanks smacl, that tyre looks like it would slip and slide all over the. Continental grand prix 5000 vs 4000 comparison irwin cycling. When i got my wabi special, i decided to try them out. Its the continental grand prix 4000s ii vs 4 season. I will likely ride through the english winter here.
I have used these tyres in spain in the mountains and the grip and rolling resistant was excellent and iu0019m a big rider. Continental grand prix 4000s ii vs continental grand prix 4 season vs continental ultra sport ii. Superb puncture protection, safe to say it no thorns or autumnal debris would stop this tyre in its tracks. Conti grand prix vs grand prix 4000sii vs grand prix 4.
Toughness and wet weather performance make it ideal for fast audax and all year round road racing a double vectran breaker belt under the tread raises the puncture and cut protection to the highest level available on the market. Continental gp 5000 clincher tyres at probikekit for. Race proven, and road race tyre of choice for professional road cycling teams bmc racing team, orica green edge, lampre merida and lotto belisol. I dont have conti gp4000s ii in 28 but i do in 25 and they are 28 on a 18mm rim. Until recently id only ever used 23mm gatorskins and swear by them in terms of puncture resistance maybe 3 punctures a year while racing and also commuting 32km every day 5 times a week in all weather. Continental grand prix 4000s ii vs continental grand prix. Continental grand prix 5000 road bike tyres the new. Continental grand prix 4000s ii road tyre chain reaction. Grand prix 4 season vs continental gp4000s posted on may 27, 2017 by manager road bike clincher tyre continental 4 season vs continental gp4000 s. Continental grand prix 4000s vs grand prix 4season tires. Cubierta continental grand prix 4000s ii carretera. Continental gatorskin vs continental grand prix 4000s ii vs continental grand prix 4 season. The continental grand prix 4000 s ii comes in 20, 23, 25 and 28mm widths.
The 25mm tires, at least, measure wider than listed. Racing model the grand prix 4000s ii is the evolution of continental s flagship race tire. Needless to say, when my current gp4000s iis wear out, ill be replacing them with a pair of gp5000 tyres for sure or perhaps ill stock up on runout price 4000s first. The gp4000s ii was and is regarded as the gold standard in many tyre tests, with other tyres being compared to it. Mar 20, 2020 the latest announcement from continental was the release of more tubelessready tyres, with two offerings for the burgeoning gravel scene, the terra trail and the terra speed. Conti gatorskin vs gator hardshell vs gp4000s singletrack. Made the move to michelin pro endurance and so far its been great km no flats tire still looks great. Not only is it fast and super grippy, thanks to its state of the art blackchili rubber compound, but it is also tough with a healthy tread layer and of course continentals vectran anti puncture breaker layer underneath. Gp 4season top level racing tire with exceptional winter and wet conditon performance. Continental gp 5000 is probably the most tested tire out there in 2019, but that. But at only 230g claimed for the 25mm option we tested, it is only 5 grams heavier that its racebred younger brother, the gp4000s ii and shares some of its race pedigree. In their clincher application guide continental tyres position the continental grand prix 4 season firmly as a winter training and sportive tyre. Continental launched the gp 5000 just over a week ago and made some impressive claims for the new tyre in all key aspects of its performance compared to the previous gp.
However the reflex version is not branded and is just a plain tyre and could be any cheaper branded tyre. Gp5000, gp5000 tl, gp4000sii, gp4000s, gp4000, gp attackforce, gptt, grand prix, grand prix gt, gp 4season, gator hardshell, gatorskin, grand prix classic, grand sport race, grand sport extra. Continental grand prix 4000s ii vs continental grand prix 4. I have seen a good deal for the 4 season tyres, but are these better for me. Fitted a gator hardshell on the back last summer to replace a gp 4 seasons. If you look at the conti website the gp4 is more of an all weather race tyre whereas the gatorskin is. Ive tried loads of tyres on my commuter and settled on the continental grand prix 4 season as the best. I have just purchased my fourth consecutive 25mm gp 4 season vectran for the back wheel. I dont think i am going to get a definitive answer on this, but here goes. The gp 4 season has more road feel than the gatorskin smoother but livelier at same time, and maybe an increased feeling of security, although this bike doesnt get pushed in corners. It has duraskin in the casing, just like the gatorskin, but the casing itself is the higher 110 threadcount. The second generation of this popular tire has a new rubber compound for low rolling resistance, high durability and great grip in the wet. Ill be examining the continental grand prix 4000s ii vs 4 seasons and letting you know which is best for you.
Gp 4000s is a good tire been using them for about 3 years on 2 bikes but sidewalls tend to crack at least lately that has been my experience. Handmade in germanycontinental has been hand making their tires since 1871, maintaining the integrity of tradition, while evolving with the most advanced technology. Mr mammone i first tried continental gp 4000s 11 2 years ago, i ride approximately 300 plus kilometres per week having tried other brands. These tyres are highly rated great grip and puncture resistant. Continental gp4000s ii folding tyres with 2 free inner tubes. Dec, 2017 if the continental grand prix clincher tyres were once the reliable best mate to every cyclist, then the newest continental gp 4000 s ii tyres are its younger, hotter sibling. So, the gatorskin gets the job done, but the gp4 season is more fun to ride. Conti gp 4 seasons vs gatorskin singletrack magazine forum.
Thanks smacl, that tyre looks like it would slip and slide all over the place. Continental grand prix gp 4000 s2 700c clincher folding. With the arrival of the gp5000, itll be interesting to see if continental also revamp their 4 season range as well. Ill be examining the continental grand prix 4000s ii vs 4 seasons and letting you know which is best for you if youre in a hurry, my quick summary is if youre a commuter id go with the 4 seasons. To make the 4 season an all season tire, continental designed this tire with a double layer of vectran breaker under the.
Past gp 4000 tires have lasted 20003000 miles treadwear with few flats and no sidewall problems, with ride quality noticeably more supple than the all season or gatorskin. Continental grand prix 4 season vs continental grand prix 5000. Continental, the undisputed king of tyre manufacturing, can offer some assistance via its riderfavourite grand prix 4000s ii model. Continentals grand prix is an allseason allrounder its one of those. Note that there is a newer version of this tyre, the continental gp4000s ii. Race proven, and road race tyre of choice for professional road cycling teams bmc racing team, orica. Dec 12, 2019 in short, with both elements considered, the gp 5000 clincher comes out top 4. When asking my bike riding buddies about tyres, continental gp4000s tyres are always popular.
Continental 4 seasons first ride thoughts duration. Rated 5 out of 5 by willhonda from excellent all year round tyre the gp 4 season is a fantastic all year round tyre, always fir this tyre in the autumn for the thorns falling from the trees. Alpakurt i feel quite reliably self assured of an absolutely perfect tire. Wiggle continental grand prix 4 season folding road tyre. Continental grand prix 4000s ii vs continental grand prix 4 season. Originally posted by typetwelve rode on a set of funky 2009 specialized roubaix tires all last year. Styled on the gp4000 s ii, but with extra protection layers for harsh. I prefer the noticeably faster gp4000 but found them insufficiently resistant to nicks. Continental grand prix 4000s vs vittoria rubino pro which. Recently got some foldable 25mm gp4000s ii tyres and im not sure if its just bad luck but ive had two punctures in the. The last pair still has plenty of tread after about 2500km, but the rear one has a nasty cut in the sidewall from some sharp gravel. As the names suggest, the terra trail is a knobbly for primarily offroad use, while the terra speed is an allrounder with a lighter tread so itll be quick on the road too.
Continental grand prix 4000 s ii 700c road tire at. Rides a bit more comfortable and offers absurd amounts of traction on snow and ice. It achieved by far the best result in offering fantastic grip and. The 4 seasons is too soft for the best aero results or to be very durable in the hot summer months. The continental grand prix 4000 s road tyre has been developed and refined over the years, and is known around the world as one of the best race tyres on the market. The 4seasons is too soft for the best aero results or to be very durable in the hot summer months. A lot of people on here seem to rate the gp 4 season as a much nicer tyre than the gatorskins are they comparably puncture resistant posted 3 years ago.
Continental grand prix 4000 s ii clincher road tire. In short, with both elements considered, the gp 5000 clincher comes out top 4. The continental gp4000s are almost silent in comparison to the vittoria rubino pros. It achieved by far the best result in offering fantastic grip and puncture protection, even in the wet and cold. The grand prix 4000s ii boasts global appeal as the best all round race bike tyre on the market. If the continental grand prix clincher tyres were once the reliable best mate to every cyclist, then the newest continental gp 4000 s ii tyres are its younger, hotter sibling. I prefer the conti 4 season grand prix because they take a little more punishment, but the gp4000s is a faster roll. My rear gp 4 seasons exploded after 3000 miles, sidewall completely split along the bead.
If you look at the conti website the gp4 is more of an all weather race tyre whereas the gatorskin is more of a tough training tyre heavier. Nov 21, 2018 aero specialists aerocoach have tested the brand new continental gp 5000 tyre at the boardman performance centre and found it to provide a 4. I prefer the noticeably faster gp4000 but found them insufficiently resistant to nicks and cuts so now i only run the gp4000 on the front. The continental grand prix 4 season is the allweather tyre against which all. The continental grand prix 4 season is a top of the line, all season road bike tire. May 27, 2017 grand prix 4 season vs continental gp4000s posted on may 27, 2017 by manager road bike clincher tyre continental 4 season vs continental gp4000 s. The graph below shows you the rolling resistance compared to the 4000 s ii.
A bit heavier than gp4000s or gp 4 season 150g extra per tyre, but thats a trade off you make. Continental grand prix 4 season folding road tyre 700c. Get to know the full 2020 range of continental tyres for training and racing. Anyhoo dont know quite how it happened i think maybe a bit of indecision but i ended up with a 25mm gp4000s on the front and 28mm gp 4 seasons on the back seems to work well. Still, the german tyre manufacturer is not quite satisfied. I just bought a new pair of gp4000s from for about 25 each. Apr 12, 2018 the continental grand prix 4000 s ii comes in 20, 23, 25 and 28mm widths. Racing model the grand prix 4000s ii is the evolution of continentals flagship race tire. The rubber is softer than that of the wellknown grand prix 4000s tyre. The topic conti gatorskin vs gator hardshell vs gp4000s. Continental grand prix 4season folding tire 622 bike24. If youre in a hurry, my quick summary is if youre a commuter id go with the 4 seasons.
As this is a phasein feature, some customers may find that they have identical tyres without this feature. I love pro race 3s, the only downside i find is that they have a high wear rate particularly on lower quality roads country lanes i rarely get more than a 2,500 km out of a set. This page includes all data collected by our tests including all size measurements and rolling resistance and puncture resistance test results. Actually they size up about the same with the gp4000s coming in a bit wider than they say and the. The region of the page containing this list is called the compare products region and can be. Aero specialists aerocoach have tested the brand new continental gp 5000 tyre at the boardman performance centre and found it to provide a 4. Continental grand prix 4000s vs vittoria rubino pro. This page includes all data collected by our tests. Excellent value for tyres and the cheapest online at merlin cycles. Continental launched the gp 5000 just over a week ago and made some impressive claims for the new tyre in all key aspects of its performance. The latest announcement from continental was the release of more tubelessready tyres, with two offerings for the burgeoning gravel scene, the terra trail and the terra speed. Continental grand prix 4 season vectran vs continental gatorskin tyres.
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