Can you tell me the difference between Continental GP4000s and Grand Prix 4000s?
08-26-13, 06:37 PM
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Can you tell me the difference between Continental GP4000s and Grand Prix 4000s?
So what's the difference between these 2 Continental tires?
Continental GP4000s
Continental Grand Prix 4000s
I see the Grand Prix is a few dollars more.
I've been running Michelin's for many sets - Pro3s and a couple sets of Pro4's but want to switch now after getting a weird cut on a new one.
Thanks.
Continental GP4000s
Continental Grand Prix 4000s
I see the Grand Prix is a few dollars more.
I've been running Michelin's for many sets - Pro3s and a couple sets of Pro4's but want to switch now after getting a weird cut on a new one.
Thanks.
08-26-13, 06:44 PM
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I dunno, what does the "GP" in GP4000s stand for? I'm cudgeling my brains here, and I can't figure it out.
At some point not too long ago, Continental changed the label on the tire and started spelling out the "Grand Prix". I think the "GP4000s" you're looking at might be an older model. that's all I can come up with.
At some point not too long ago, Continental changed the label on the tire and started spelling out the "Grand Prix". I think the "GP4000s" you're looking at might be an older model. that's all I can come up with.
08-26-13, 06:49 PM
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Yeah I never knew to differentiate them either and thought like you. But now I see them listed on probikekit.com and merlincycles.com separately, and apparently the Grand Prix are a few bucks more.
08-26-13, 06:51 PM
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GP4000s: https://www.probikekit.com/bicycle-ty.../10780063.html
Twin pack: https://www.probikekit.com/bicycle-ty.../10779986.html
And Grand Prix 4000s Twin Pack: https://www.probikekit.com/cycling-ac.../10838844.html
Lastly - a tire being called both GP4000s and Grand Prix 4000s in the description: https://www.merlincycles.com/bike-sho...e-gp4000s.html
I don't get it. But PBK seems to differentiate with pictures, description and a couple more dollars. But I still don't get it!
08-26-13, 07:04 PM
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Just saw these guys: https://www.merlincycles.com/bike-sho...yres-pair.html
Maybe I'll keep it simpler and get them!
Maybe I'll keep it simpler and get them!
08-26-13, 07:04 PM
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The S is the important part. I have no idea what's up with their site, but just get the second one on your list. The [SUP]s[/SUP] on the otherwise all-black sidewall is what you want.
08-26-13, 07:11 PM
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https://www.probikekit.com/bicycle-ty...n=AffiliateWin
Just do it and thank us.
Again, I have no idea what's going on over there. Maybe an intern got confused. Trust me, those are right.
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+1 there is no difference, just that buying a set gives you a few bucks discount
08-27-13, 06:18 AM
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Hi,
The GP4000s is a folding tyre, the Grand Prix 4000s isn't.
Folding tyres, kevlar bead, are usually a little more
than a non-folding wired bead and a little lighter.
rgds, sreten.
The Force Attacks don't look like folding tyres.
The GP4000s is a folding tyre, the Grand Prix 4000s isn't.
Folding tyres, kevlar bead, are usually a little more
than a non-folding wired bead and a little lighter.
rgds, sreten.
The Force Attacks don't look like folding tyres.
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https://www.conti-online.com/www/bicy...kforce_en.html
https://www.conti-online.com/www/bicy...dp4000_en.html
https://www.conti-online.com/www/bicy...p4000S_en.html
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As others have said, they're the same, that's just PBK being stupid.
Most likely, the twin pack is shipped from the vendor as a different SKU/UPC than the singles. Most likely 23mm x2 was done in house by PBK with two singles. The descriptions were written by two different people. When the markdowns happen, they're most likely affected differently because of the different SKUs and no one has caught it yet because it's a sweeping discount across several items.
Most likely, the twin pack is shipped from the vendor as a different SKU/UPC than the singles. Most likely 23mm x2 was done in house by PBK with two singles. The descriptions were written by two different people. When the markdowns happen, they're most likely affected differently because of the different SKUs and no one has caught it yet because it's a sweeping discount across several items.
08-27-13, 11:08 AM
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As others have said, they're the same, that's just PBK being stupid.
Most likely, the twin pack is shipped from the vendor as a different SKU/UPC than the singles. Most likely 23mm x2 was done in house by PBK with two singles. The descriptions were written by two different people. When the markdowns happen, they're most likely affected differently because of the different SKUs and no one has caught it yet because it's a sweeping discount across several items.
Most likely, the twin pack is shipped from the vendor as a different SKU/UPC than the singles. Most likely 23mm x2 was done in house by PBK with two singles. The descriptions were written by two different people. When the markdowns happen, they're most likely affected differently because of the different SKUs and no one has caught it yet because it's a sweeping discount across several items.
Yeah that's definitely it. I also noticed on PBK that you can buy the GP4000S for $39.99, but if you look at all tires by brand / Continental, you'll also find GP4000S + free inner tube for $39.99! This thread serves as a lesson!
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