Race King RaceSport vs Grand Sport Race review

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

Race King RaceSport

Grand Sport Race

Classic competition tire which feels at home at the Cross Country World Cup or at marathons.Low rolling resistance, good self-damping and low weight make it the right choice for all race bikes.

This all-rounder is ready for every challenge, even the biggest ones.Proven racing tire contour for responsive handling and secure grip.

First choice for racers

Race performance in tours and competitions

Classic competition tire which feels at home at the Cross Country World Cup or at marathons.Low rolling resistance, good self-damping and low weight make it the right choice for all race bikes.

This all-rounder is ready for every challenge, even the biggest ones.Proven racing tire contour for responsive handling and secure grip.

Features

RaceSport
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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
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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.
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

"29"

Article: 0101472
ETRTO: 55 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.20 Technology: RaceSport Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 520 PSI: 58

"27.5"

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ETRTO: 55 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.20 Technology: RaceSport Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 490 PSI: 58

"26"

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ETRTO: 55 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.20 Technology: RaceSport Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 465 PSI: 58

Race King RaceSport vs Grand Sport Race review

Features

RaceSport

BlackChili

Features

NyTechBreaker

PureGrip Compound

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"29"

"27.5"

"26"