Minion SS vs Grand Prix review

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

Minion SS

Grand Prix

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.

Semi-slick for aggressive riding

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

The Maxxis Minion SS (Semi Slick) takes the classic DHF tread design and shaves down the center knobs to vastly improve rolling speed. Use the Minion SS as a rear tire paired with a Dissector, Minion DHF, or Assegai front 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.

Features

60 TPI or DoubleDown (2×120 TPI) casing options
Dual compound
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below
Silkworm or EXO puncture protection options

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®.

Usage

Trail

Enduro

Usage

Technologies

Double Down (DD) DoubleDown (DD) is the next step in the evolution of the dual-ply tire casing for enduro racing. Two 120 TPI casing layers reinforced with a butyl insert provide the enduro racer with the support and protection of a downhill tire, but in a lighter package.
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.

Technologies

Specifications

27.5

Part #: TB91007000
Size: 27.5X2.30 ETRTO: 58-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 851 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

29

Part #: TB96778000
Size: 29X2.30 ETRTO: 58-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 916 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

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

Minion SS vs Grand Prix review

Features

Features

BlackChili

PolyX Breaker

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

27.5

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Specifications

"28"

"26"