The Grand Sport Race is Continental’s premier "all-rounder" tire, designed to perform equally well in a high-intensity race as it does during long training miles. It sits just below the top-tier GP5000 in terms of performance but offers better value for everyday riders.
PureGrip Compound: Provides exceptional grip and high mileage, making it a reliable choice for technical corners and long-distance endurance.
NyTech Breaker: A nylon fabric puncture protection layer that is lightweight and highly resistant to cuts—crucial for Nairobi roads that might have debris.
180 TPI Casing: Offers a supple ride feel with low rolling resistance.
Ideal Use: Training, sports, and club racing.
Note: The 28c is slightly heavier (330g) than the 25c variant (which is ~270g), but the extra volume provides much better comfort and lower rolling resistance on rougher tarmac.
The 32c is about 65g (at approx. 400g) heavier than the 28c version. While you feel that extra weight on steep climbs, the trade-off is much better vibration damping and a lower risk of pinch flats.
