Grand Sport Race is a fantastic all-rounder ready for any challenge. It ranks just above Continentals own Ultra Sport entry level line and featutres a proven racing tire contour for responsive handling. It makes for an ideal general purpose road tyre with low rolling resistance and better than passable grip. This tyre combines just the right amount of technology to make it a jack of all trades when it comes to road cycling performance. The perfect choice for those who want a durable fit and forget option to take their bike through a full seasons riding with ease.
The NyTech breaker offers an effective barrier to road detritous while not quite as impervious to sharp objects as the advanced PolyX breaker found in tyres designed for the ultimate in puncture protection such as the Gatorskin. Similarly those looking for a more race orientated tyre would be better served by the Grand Prix range featuring Continentals Black Chili compound for lower rolling resitance and greater grip, albeit at the expense of increased wear rates.
This tyre features Continental Pure Grip, a proprietary compound based on activated silica, whilst providing great grip it is also long lasting and highly durable. Originally intended as a performance level compound after intensive development an advanced new mix with outstanding grip and cross-country properties was developed. This rubber mix is used in performance products both in the road and mountain bike sectors. Pure Grip tyres are exclusively manufactured in a factory in Hefei (Asia).