CONTINENTIAL Grand Prix 5000 S TR TdF

BLACK CHILI COMPOUND

The rolling properties of the rubber compound of a tire are primarily determined by three interacting factors – stiction [grip], rolling resistance and mileage [longevity] . The dilemma: If you improve any of these factors it can have a detrimental effect on at least one of the others. A tire with maximum grip wears quicker and rolls more slowly. If you then make a tire roll faster and more durable, grip, in turn, is reduced.

With Continental's Black Chili compound, a tread compound which is always based on the latest knowledge of polymers and raw material research, they have supplied the cycling industry with an enduring solution. Depending on the application of a tire, they adjust the compound formulation for the specific discipline – for road or mountain biking, time trialling or downhill racing.

How does that work? For Black Chili Continental refines special synthetic rubbers with proven natural rubber to high-performance tread mixtures. To these mixtures they then add soot particles, which in turn are optimised in shape and surface properties.

VECTRAN BREAKER

Vectran™ is spun from liquid crystal-polymer. This way a thermoplastic, multiple-thread yarn is created. As a comparison: This partially crystalline fabric is more cut-resistant than aramide and its tensile strength is five times higher than that of steel. A Vectran™ Breaker is lighter, more flexible and effective against cuts than a comparable nylon breaker. Without affecting rolling resistance.

LAZER GRIP

Lazer Grip, to make you one with the road. The lazered micro profile structure expands over the Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR TdF Tire’s shoulder and provides outstanding cornering.

ACTIVE COMFORT TECHNOLOGY

The revolutionary approach in cycling. Embedded in the Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR TdF Tire construction the Active Comfort Technology absorbs vibrations and smoothens your ride.

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