Continental GP Triathlon Tyre – test

Continental GP Triathlon Tyre – test: Great new triathlon or time trial tyre from the tyremeisters Continental. Available in 700c & 650c to cover both wheel sizes, the GP Triathlon is a 23mm race tyre which will offer you the fast ride you'd expect from a race tyre, whilst also offering a long service life and high puncture protection, thanks to the new materials and compounds used by Continental. As one of only two bicycle tyre manufacturers who also manufacture car and other automotive tyres, we are able to develop the stickiest, most durable and fastest rubber compounds using our vast R&D facilities in Hannover, Germany. The GP Triathlon has been developed to get you through the Ironman without any fuss, or to reach that personal best at the short course triathlon or at your local club time trial. The 700c version come in two colour options, all black or the famous Continental yellow. 330 tpi (threads per inch) – 3ply + VectranTriathlon specific race tyre As recommended by 2005 Ironman Hawaii winner Faris al Sultan Vectran puncture protection, lighter and stronger than aramid belts Based on the same construction as the GP4000 road race tyre Slick ASC tread, developed by our automotive inductry engineers For reliable performance in short and long distance multi-sports & time trials

Price: £27.37

Continental GP Triathlon Tyre Set – test

Continental GP Triathlon Tyre Set – test: Great new triathlon or time trial tyre from the tyremeisters Continental. Buy now as this exclusive Wiggle set of 2 tyres at a great price. Available in 700c & 650c to cover both wheel sizes, the GP Triathlon is a 23mm race tyre which will offer you the fast ride you'd expect from a race tyre, whilst also offering a long service life and high puncture protection, thanks to the new materials and compounds used by Continental. As one of only two bicycle tyre manufacturers who also manufacture car and other automotive tyres, we are able to develop the stickiest, most durable and fastest rubber compounds using our vast R&D facilities in Hannover, Germany. The GP Triathlon has been developed to get you through the Ironman without any fuss, or to reach that personal best at the short course triathlon or at your local club time trial. 330 tpi (threads per inch) – 3ply + VectranTriathlon specific race tyre As recommended by 2005 Ironman Hawaii winner Faris al Sultan Vectran puncture protection, lighter and stronger than aramid belts Based on the same construction as the GP4000 road race tyre Slick ASC tread, developed by our automotive inductry engineers For reliable performance in short and long distance multi-sports & time trials

Price: £68.41

Continental Grand Prix Tyre

Continental Grand Prix Tyre: New and updated tread pattern for 2009 The classic racer The name is legendary, the reputation equally so. The first tyre from the famous GP series from Continental is still going strong. Its carbon compound, specifically designed with mileage and wet grip in mind, makes the Grand Prix an ideal racing and training partner. The lightweight skinwall and high tpi (threads per inch) carcass give the cyclist a very responsive, positive handling experience and the double nylon breaker under the tread helps fight against road debris from penetrating the casing. New and updated tread pattern for 2009 The classic Continental road tyre Used by racers & distance riders Fine casing weave means good handling & responsiveness Carbon black, natural rubber compound gives great grip in the wet.

Price: £21.56

Vittoria Open Corsa Evo KS Tyre

Vittoria Open Corsa Evo KS Tyre: The slick racing tyre with differential grip. An innovative slick design from Vittoria's constant R&D initiatives: New composite Corespun K 290 TPI casing, with mixed Polycotton (cotton and polyester) and Kevlar threads. High thread density of 290 TPI (equivalent to over 1,100 threads per decimetre!) ensures maximum comfort even at high inflation pressures. 15% roughness centrally, for minimum rolling resistance. 30% roughness at the sides for safer cornering. New Kevlar SiO 2 3D compound with added silica, for reduced rolling resistance and better grip in the wet. Added Kevlar means even better cut resistancePRB puncture protectionPressure: 8/10 bar, 115/145 psiPRB puncture protection

Price: £29.80

Vittoria Rubino Pro Tech Tyre

Vittoria Rubino Pro Tech Tyre: When road conditions are not ideal… sidewall-reinforced Rubino Pro Tech is! "Mithril" sidewall protection against sharp debris found on roads in wet conditions, nylon 120 TPI casing which is the market-standard for high performance. New 'Kevlar Endura 3D Compound' with high duration and exciting road behaviour. PRB puncture protection incorporated into a new updated tread pattern with "dot C.O.M. Vector" design. Pressure: 7/10 bar, 100/145 psi (700×23)Twin tread

Price: £22.95

Vittoria Open Corsa Evo KX Tyre

Vittoria Open Corsa Evo KX Tyre: All year round racing tyre incorporating Vittoria's proven PRB puncture protection system. Corespun K 290 TPI casing, with mixed polycotton (cotton and polyester) and Kevlar treads. Hand made for superior racing performance and comfort, special latex inner tube for significantly better elasticity and puncture resistance, designed for all year round use, with excellent racing characteristics even in the rain. New tread pattern elongated in the direction of rotation for better ground contact: "Diamond" tread pattern elongated in the direction of rotation for better ground contact, Curved side ribbing for excellent flex-free grip even in the wet. Kevlar SiO2 3D compound with added Silica, for reduced rolling resistance and better grip in the wet. Pressure: 8/10 bar, 115/145 psi

Price: £29.80

Vittoria Rubino Tech Tyre

Vittoria Rubino Tech Tyre: A reinforced clincher training tyre loaded with technology. Value priced performance tyres that incorporate 60tpi nylon casing cord offer a high level of performance while maintaining the durability and the usual comfortable ride you expect for Vittoria. 7/10 bar (100/145 psi)Mithril sidewall protection against sharp debris found on roads in wet conditionsNew Kevlar Endura 3D Compound, with high duration and exciting road-behaviourUpdated tread pattern, with Dot C.O.M. Vector Design Grommet rigid bead (4 wires) for an easier fittingTwin Tread Technology

Price: £10.76

Vittoria Rubino Slick Tyre

Vittoria Rubino Slick Tyre: Road racing clincher tyre with PRB puncture protection. All new Rubino features available with a slick tread pattern! Value priced performance tyres that incorporate 60tpi nylon casing cord offer a high level of performance while maintaining the durability and the usual comfortable ride you expect for Vittoria. 7/10 bar (100/145 psi)New Kevlar Endura 3D Compound with high duration and exciting road-behaviourGrommet rigid bead (4 wires) for easier fittingTwin tread technology

Price: £10.76

Vittoria Rubino Tyre

Vittoria Rubino Tyre: Great quality rigid road racing/training tyre with PRB puncture protection and Kevlar Endura 3D compound. The Rubino Pro rigid version, updated with all the new features including: Nylon 60 TPI casing synonimous of good performance. A new 'Kevlar Endura 3D Compound', with high duration and exciting road-behaviour. New updated tread pattern with "dot C.O.M. Vector" design. Pressure: 7/10 bar, 100/145 psigrommet rigid bead (4 wires) for an easier fitting.

Price: £9.89

Michelin Pro3 Race Folding Tyre

Michelin Pro3 Race Folding Tyre: The Pro³ Race has one of the lowest rolling resistances of any commercial racing tyre. By incorporating the puncture resistant HDPP layer within the casing and minimising rubber thickness, the Pro³ Race has around a 9% weight saving over its predecessor. The Pro³ Race utilises Silica rubber technology to maximise grip – around 20% better wet grip than the Pro² Race – whilst maintaining durability. Positioning the most effient rubber exactly where its requiredGrip compound rubber on shoulders for maximum grip at unprecedented lean anglesRace compound rubber in centre of tread for maximum durability and minimal rolling resistance127tpi casingWeighs only 200g (700×23c) Weighs only 185g (700×20c) Weighs only 245g (700×25c) Folding bead

Price: £30.82