Grand Prix TT vs CONTACT Plus City review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Continental Grand Prix TT vs Continental CONTACT Plus City tyres. Both manufactured by the same brand Continental, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Continental Grand Prix TT is better for Race Tires activities, Continental CONTACT Plus City is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to Urban/Tour activities.

Grand Prix TT

CONTACT Plus City

Super fast semi-slick tread pattern for racing against the clock on TT's and in triathlon.! Optimized-rolling-resistance competition tire with reduced mileage and puncture protection.

on E-Bikes and rental bikes, exactly the right type of tire to comfortably explore the city without mishaphighest puncture protection and efficient rolling characteristicseconomical and energy conserving tireECE-R75 certified

Time Trial: Challenge the clock

Out and about in town

Super fast semi-slick tread pattern for racing against the clock on TT's and in triathlon.! Optimized-rolling-resistance competition tire with reduced mileage and puncture protection.

on E-Bikes and rental bikes, exactly the right type of tire to comfortably explore the city without mishaphighest puncture protection and efficient rolling characteristicseconomical and energy conserving tireECE-R75 certified

Features

Vectran
The benchmark in puncture protection
Vectran™ is a synthetically manufactured high-tech fibre from a natural model. Like spider silk, Vectran™ is a liquid-crystalline polymer (LCP). Vectran™ is spun from the melted liquid polymer Vectra and processed further to a multi-strand thread. Spider silk like Vectran™ has an enormous tear resistance at a very low weight: Exactly the right properties to process into a premium Continental bicycle tire as a puncture protection insert. A Vectran™ Breaker is lighter, more flexible and protects more effectively against cuts than the comparable nylon breaker. Vectran™ Breaker does not adversely affect the rolling resistance.
BlackChili
It’s all about how you mix it
With our unique tread compound, which is produced only in Germany, we have revolutionised the sport of cycling. With the legendary BlackChili Compound we have answered the eternal question of the best balance of grip and rolling resistance for cycling.
Regular test wins confirm the measureable and noticeable advantages for the cyclist, established in the laboratory and on the road. The latest polymers as well as specially developed carbon black particles and filler materials guarantee unique performance
Further details

Features

E50
Suitable for E-Bikes
For our E-Bike tire we fall back on over 100 years’ experience with moped and motorcycle tires. All of our city/trekking tires are rated to a standard speed of at least 25 km/h. Those tires marked e50 are also certified for S-Pedelecs. With their high quality structure, puncture protection is high and the rolling resistance is low offering protection from premature wear brought about by the additional driving force.
SafetyPlus
The specialist tire for fast e-bikes and rental bikes
For E-bikes, we have combined the SafetySystem Breaker with a highly elastic material. The result is an extremely puncture and cut resistant casing which, thanks to its high elasticity, gives especially low rolling resistance, saving battery power and the environment. The breaker also meets the demands of the higher speed e-bikes, of up to 50 km/h. The breaker is also adapted for the higher acceleration torque of e-bikes as well as the faster cornering speeds. The specialist tire for fast e-bikes and rental bikes.

Usage

Technologies

Specifications

"28"

Article: 0101343
ETRTO: 47 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.75 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1130 PSI: 58

Article: 0101340
ETRTO: 42 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.60 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 990 PSI: 73

Article: 0101336
ETRTO: 37 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 3/8 X 1 5/8 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 900 PSI: 87

"27.5"

Article: 0101335
ETRTO: 55 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.20 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1270 PSI: 58

"26"

Article: 0101334
ETRTO: 55 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.20 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1230 PSI: 58

Article: 0101331
ETRTO: 47 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.75 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1000 PSI: 58

Grand Prix TT vs CONTACT Plus City review

Features

Vectran

BlackChili

Features

E50

SafetyPlus

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"28"

"27.5"

"26"