Continental GP 4000s
05-16-09 | 08:40 PM
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Continental GP 4000s
I just replaced a set of Continental Sport with Continental GP 4000S and rode them for the first time this morning. What a difference. The Sport were harsh, almost twitchy, the 4000S are very smooth and fast, much more stable and seem to have better grip. Downhills are much easier. I don't know about wear but so far I like them a lot. I was a little surprised how much difference there was between a low end and better quality tire. I guess I shouldn't be, as there us a difference in car and motorcycle tires as well.
05-16-09 | 09:26 PM
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ka maté ka maté ka ora
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From: wessex
Bikes: breezer venturi - red novo bosberg - red, pedal force cg1 - red, neuvation f-100 - da, devinci phantom - xt, miele piste - miche/campy, bianchi reparto corse sbx, concorde squadra tsx - da, miele team issue sl - ultegra
there are quite a few good higher end clinchers. ride lots and you'll get to try them out.
05-16-09 | 10:36 PM
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05-17-09 | 07:22 AM
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The best thing about the GP4000's is that they don't flat. I have had 1 flat in the last 15,000 miles (probably just jinxed myself). I get about 4000 miles per tire and then use them on my indoor trainer for another 1000-2000 miles right down to the threads.
05-17-09 | 08:52 AM
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From: Point Loma, CA
Bikes: Bill Holland (Road-Ti), Fuji Roubaix Pro (back-up), Bike Friday (folder), Co-Motion (tandem) & Trek 750 (hybrid)
And the conti sports are their cheapo tyres.
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