Grand Prix vs Speed King CX review

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

Grand Prix

Speed King CX

A reliable all-round tire with solid constrcution, made for sportive tours in demanding terrain.Made to last for many miles. Available in many sizes.

The tire designed for racing over solid, dry or frozen terrain.A fast, scaly central tread design. Suitable for the heat of competition and as a commuter/tourer.The carcass width of 32 mm complies with UCI rules.

A comfortable all-rounder that has been written into cycling history

The tuning Cyclocross tire

A reliable all-round tire with solid constrcution, made for sportive tours in demanding terrain.Made to last for many miles. Available in many sizes.

The tire designed for racing over solid, dry or frozen terrain.A fast, scaly central tread design. Suitable for the heat of competition and as a commuter/tourer.The carcass width of 32 mm complies with UCI rules.

Features

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
PolyX Breaker
Puncture-defence
With our PolyX Breaker®, we bring our car expertise to the bicycle tire segment: Polyester has been used successfully for years in car tires and been tried and tested many times. The extremely resistant polyester fibre is woven tightly crosswise. In this way, a very high fabric density is reached which not only makes the Breaker more resistant to foreign objects but is also especially resistant to punctures. The rolling resistance is also not negatively affected by the PolyX Breaker®.

Features

NyTechBreaker
Nylon fabric in the performance sector
Our new NyTech Puncture Protection has been developed based on the proven Continental SafetySystem Breaker. Its nylon fabric makes it resistant to punctures and cuts like Kevlar reinforced high strength fibres, but offers lower rolling resistance and reduced weight. The NyTech breaker sits between the SafetySystem and the PolyX Breaker® as a more effective puncture protection casing in the performance sector.
Performance
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PureGrip Compound
The advanced new compound
Based on activated silica compounds, this technology was originally intended as an performance level compound, but after intensive development at our Korbach Research and Development Department Facility, an advanced new compound with outstanding grip and cross-country properties was developed. This new rubber mix, given the self explanatory name “PureGrip”, is ranked just behind our BlackChili Compound and is being used in our performance products both in the road and mountain bike sectors. Whilst providing great grip, it is also long lasting and highly durable – both characteristics of Continental tires, which are exclusively manufactured in the factory in Hefei (Asia).

Usage

Technologies

Specifications

"28"

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ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 28C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 340 PSI: 115

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ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 28C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 270 PSI: 115

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ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 230 PSI: 120

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ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 315 PSI: 120

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ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 305 PSI: 120

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ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 230 PSI: 120

"26"

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ETRTO: 23 - 571 Dimension: 650 X 23C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 275 PSI: 120

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ETRTO: 28 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1 1/8 Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 310 PSI: 115

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ETRTO: 28 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1 1/8 Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 245 PSI: 115

Grand Prix vs Speed King CX review

Features

BlackChili

PolyX Breaker

Features

NyTechBreaker

Performance

PureGrip Compound

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

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"28"

"26"