Grand Sport Race vs Speed Terrane review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Continental Grand Sport Race vs Maxxis Speed Terrane tyres. Both manufactured by different brands, Continental and Maxxis respectively, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Continental Grand Sport Race is better for Race Tires activities, Maxxis Speed Terrane is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to gravel activities.

Grand Sport Race

Speed Terrane

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

Race performance in tours and competitions

Semi-slick cyclocross tire for dry race conditions

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

The Maxxis Speed Terrane is a semi-slick cyclocross tire perfect for those dry early season races that feature lots of grass.

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).

Features

Dual compound
60 TPI or 120 TPI casing options
EXO sidewall protection
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below

Usage

Hard pack

Loose over hard

Technologies

EXO An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tires. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tire remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky, treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high.
Tubeless Ready Tubeless tires provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tire; and less chance of flatting because there is no tube. Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tires: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tire will void the warranty.

Specifications

700

Part #: TB88998100
Size: 700X33C Etrto: 33-622 Tpi: 120 Bead: CARBON Weight (g): 377 Compound: Dual Max Psi: 75 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: CYCLOCROSS

Grand Sport Race vs Speed Terrane review

Features

NyTechBreaker

PureGrip Compound

Features

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

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