CONTACT Spike 240 vs Grand Prix GT review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Continental CONTACT Spike 240 vs Continental Grand Prix GT tyres. Both manufactured by the same brand Continental, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Continental CONTACT Spike 240 is better for Urban/Tour activities, Continental Grand Prix GT is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to Race Tires activities.

CONTACT Spike 240	Grand Prix GT

Our recommendation for snow and icy roads	Training partner for the grand tour
Safety during cold and dark seasons: The spikes guarantee traction, the reflective stripes ensure visibility. Maintain full control of your bicycle even in turns and hard stops.Choose between 120 or 240 spikes.	Reliable tour and training partner for gran fondos and grand tours, even on the roughest roads.Solid handling in every situation.
Features eBike 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. SafetySystem Breaker Puncture protection with a system The SafetySystem Breaker is made up of Kevlarreinforced, high-strength nylon fabric. Puncture and cut-resistant but nevertheless light and flexible, the tire adjusts quickly to the surface below. Without raising the weight or rolling resistance noticeably, it protects the carcass against foreign objects and contributes to a longer lifespan of the tire. Tires with the SafetySystem Breaker also provide good comfort properties.	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®.
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CONTACT Spike 240 vs Grand Prix GT review

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