Continental Grand Prix 5000 Clincher Tire, 23mm, Black Chili

The all-new Grand Prix 5000 Tire from Continental is a worthy successor to its Grand Prix 4000 S II, a tire that stood atop its road clincher tire range for over a decade and was a favorite among cyclists worldwide. What made the GP4000 so universally loved was that it was truly a competition-worthy tire in terms of weight, grip, and rolling resistance, yet it was durable enough to withstand daily training on it, while also lasting quite a while before the threads began to show.

The key to the tire's performance lies in its rubber compound, which continues to employ Continental's Black Chili technology. The rubber compound is critical because it defines the tire's grip, rolling resistance, and longevity. Typically, altering one of these characteristics would affect the others, but Black Chili's complex compound technology allows Continental to optimize all three.

Using the latest knowledge of polymers and raw material research, Continental uses special synthetic rubbers along with proven natural rubber, creating a high-performance mixture. To this, they add super-tiny carbon black particles, optimized in shape and surface properties. This complex compound technology is so exclusive that Continental only manufactures tires using the Black Chili compound in its Korbach, Germany plant.

The tiny size of the Black Chili particles allows them to mold to variable road surfaces more readily, giving the tire greater ability to conform to imperfections in the road surface for excellent grip in demanding situations, such as high-speed cornering. Additionally, the small particle size means more particles can fit into the contact patch of the tire, reducing wear and increasing longevity.

In terms of size, the Grand Prix 5000 Tire is available in a 700c x 23mm configuration, providing a balance between low rolling resistance and confident handling. This size has proven to be a favorite among cyclists seeking a tire that can handle the demands of road racing and training alike.

You are getting a pair (02 count) of these impressive Grand Prix 5000 Tires, which are sure to provide a smooth, confident, and long-lasting ride for your cycling adventures.

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