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2012-08-14 8:41 AM

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Subject: Continental GP4000S twin pack sale
http://www.probikekit.com/us/continental-gp4000s-road-tyre-twinpack...

$87.69

Just a head's up. Looking for tires? These are worthwhile to train and race on.
Don't like it? Don't get 'em



2012-08-14 8:44 AM
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a good search can get you another 10% off as well.

 

Picked up a couple myself last week. Great Deal.

2012-08-14 8:52 AM
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Subject: RE: Continental GP4000S twin pack sale

if you weren't picking on price what tire would you buy? (i get conti tires cheap thanks to working for them)



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2012-08-14 9:04 AM
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Subject: RE: Continental GP4000S twin pack sale
mehaner - 2012-08-14 9:52 AM

if you weren't picking on price what tire would you buy? (i get conti tires cheap thanks to working for them)

for what?

I spend probably 98% of my time on a bike on 4000s' - they are an awesome training tire, and perfectly fine to race on if you want a durable yet fast (just not fastEST) race tire.

Racing... I run a Bonty Aerowing (19mm) on my H3, Bonty R4 Aero on my Jet9, and a Conti SuperSonic on the rear. (Although a Vittoria Evo is nice too)

2012-08-14 9:07 AM
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Leegoocrap - 2012-08-14 7:44 AM

a good search can get you another 10% off as well.

 

Picked up a couple myself last week. Great Deal.

Go ahead and share the 10% code. What is the 23mm and 25mm referring to? The 25mm is out of stock.



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2012-08-14 9:10 AM
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Subject: RE: Continental GP4000S twin pack sale
The Continental GP4000S has been my go-to tire for years now... very durable (getting about 5k miles on the rear and double that for the front, and never had a single flat with them!), great grip and feel.

I switched to tubeless last year, so when Continental jumps on the bandwagon, I'll switch back to them, but until then I use my Michelin Atom's.


2012-08-14 9:11 AM
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Subject: RE: Continental GP4000S twin pack sale
Leegoocrap - 2012-08-14 10:04 AM
mehaner - 2012-08-14 9:52 AM

if you weren't picking on price what tire would you buy? (i get conti tires cheap thanks to working for them)

for what?

I spend probably 98% of my time on a bike on 4000s' - they are an awesome training tire, and perfectly fine to race on if you want a durable yet fast (just not fastEST) race tire.

Racing... I run a Bonty Aerowing (19mm) on my H3, Bonty R4 Aero on my Jet9, and a Conti SuperSonic on the rear. (Although a Vittoria Evo is nice too)

i am not fast, and not close to it.  soooo....sounds like i have a tire order to place :-P

2012-08-14 9:14 AM
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mehaner - 2012-08-14 9:52 AM

if you weren't picking on price what tire would you buy? (i get conti tires cheap thanks to working for them)



I pick these (4000s) up whenever they're on sale. I think I have 8 or so hanging around, that'll last me a couple years. I ride standard "Hey, lets have a bottle breaking contest every weekend" type shoulders of roads and haven't had an issue other than once where the side of the tire was sliced about 3" long.




2012-08-14 9:17 AM
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Picked up a 10 pack of them a couple of weeks ago... some for me and my wife and some for friends.
2012-08-14 9:29 AM
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Subject: RE: Continental GP4000S twin pack sale
xatefrogg - 2012-08-14 10:07 AM
Leegoocrap - 2012-08-14 7:44 AM

a good search can get you another 10% off as well.

 

Picked up a couple myself last week. Great Deal.

Go ahead and share the 10% code. What is the 23mm and 25mm referring to? The 25mm is out of stock.

23 / 25mm refers to the width of the tire. Wider is generally more comfortable, but may cause some trouble with brake adjustment (and is usually a bit slower)

The code i used was off one of the big "coupon code" websites... not even sure which one. Just google Probikekit coupon.

2012-08-14 9:41 AM
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Subject: RE: Continental GP4000S twin pack sale
Leegoocrap - 2012-08-14 10:04 AM
mehaner - 2012-08-14 9:52 AM

if you weren't picking on price what tire would you buy? (i get conti tires cheap thanks to working for them)

for what?

I spend probably 98% of my time on a bike on 4000s' - they are an awesome training tire, and perfectly fine to race on if you want a durable yet fast (just not fastEST) race tire.

Racing... I run a Bonty Aerowing (19mm) on my H3, Bonty R4 Aero on my Jet9, and a Conti SuperSonic on the rear. (Although a Vittoria Evo is nice too)

I see that the Gatorskins are also on sale for $77 shipped with the coupon code.  I was going to pick up the Gators since I just bought some Michelin Pro3 race tires, but your post makes me wonder if I should just pick up the 4000S for training instead of the Gators.  Are Gators worth getting if the 4000S tires are so durable?

Thanks,

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2012-08-14 9:53 AM
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ehh, Gatorskins are fine tires and possibly(probably) better in certain scenario's for training, but I've never had any issue with punctures on my 4000's (although I'm under 150#'s and keep a good eye out for road debris)
2012-08-14 11:05 AM
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The difference between being fast and slow care be as simple as picking the right tires and tubes.  This is especially important the slower you are because at slower speeds a greater percentage of your effort goes to overcoming rolling resistance instead of aerodynamic drag.   The GP4000s tire is ok but you would be much better off going with the Attack / Force combo and you don't give anything up.  You can roll like the other poster said with a SuperSonic but that tire has no breaker and is less durable and longevity is shorter.  I don't know if you work at Conti or the US Distributor but if you want to set it and forget it go with the Attack / Force.  If you want the speed go with the SuperSonic.  I wrote up a little bit on race tires a while back to help explain why you want the Attack / Force: http://www.thomasgerlach.com/2012/06/best-triathlon-road-bike-tt-race-tires.html
2012-08-14 11:30 AM
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ehh to each their own... I'd rather have a black chili SuSo than the attack/force combo. As you said, the little things matter and durability (for the most part) shouldn't be a factor on your race tyres.

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2012-08-14 11:37 AM
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audiojan - 2012-08-14 4:17 AM Picked up a 10 pack of them a couple of weeks ago... some for me and my wife and some for friends.

x2.  I ordered with a couple of friends and we got 10 tires at a price of $33.50 each after shipping.

2012-08-14 11:50 AM
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Leegoocrap - 2012-08-14 11:30 AM ehh to each their own... I'd rather have a black chili SuSo than the attack/force combo. As you said, the little things matter and durability (for the most part) shouldn't be a factor on your race tyres.

I'm with you on this one.  Love my GP4000s's. 23's on my training wheels for the tri bike, 25's on the road wheels for my cyclocross bike.  For race tires I'm still using Specialized Mondo Open Tubulars. 



2012-08-14 12:04 PM
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Leegoocrap - 2012-08-14 11:30 AM ehh to each their own... I'd rather have a black chili SuSo than the attack/force combo. As you said, the little things matter and durability (for the most part) shouldn't be a factor on your race tyres.

I hear you on that the SuSo are fast, but I do like that the Force comes in 24mm.  I would like it even more if they made a 25mm or made the SuperSonic in 25mm as well.  Like I said if you want the absolute in speed go with SuSo.  If you want a little piece of mind on race day knowing that the Force is as durable as a race tire gets, then that can be worth something too.

2012-08-14 12:09 PM
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ThomasGerlach ProTri - 2012-08-14 1:04 PM I would like it even more if they made a 25mm or made the SuperSonic in 25mm as well. 

 

We probably won't have to wait long, with the FC (and wider rims in general) being the hot thing. Especially after the Zipp "FC" disc comes out.

2012-08-14 2:21 PM
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Subject: RE: Continental GP4000S twin pack sale
ThomasGerlach ProTri - 2012-08-14 12:04 PM

Leegoocrap - 2012-08-14 11:30 AM ehh to each their own... I'd rather have a black chili SuSo than the attack/force combo. As you said, the little things matter and durability (for the most part) shouldn't be a factor on your race tyres.

I hear you on that the SuSo are fast, but I do like that the Force comes in 24mm.  I would like it even more if they made a 25mm or made the SuperSonic in 25mm as well.  Like I said if you want the absolute in speed go with SuSo.  If you want a little piece of mind on race day knowing that the Force is as durable as a race tire gets, then that can be worth something too.

I still have to check the Attack/Force after the Dells race (Thomas, that was me confirming the swim direction just before the anthem), but so far so good in two races with them. I would not have felt ok going up Bluff Rd (Devil's Head) in the Specialized Open Tubulars (clinchers), and they've only seen one other race. Especially not with the several 40+ mph descents afterward. They have some cuts in them, and not sure how well the protection inside will hold as I've seen enough in there to question my pair for future use. They were awesome for that race.

I know many say their roads are bad, but when comparing anything nearby to the ones I've traveled to, the nearby ones have had worse road conditions. One travel race was close, and that area was under a good deal of construction. My priority for the race is still speed, but I do want to be a little more sure of getting around than what the absolute fastest can offer. That's just where I'm at in balancing things out.

Is there rolling resistance data on the A/F combo to show where they are compared to the others being discussed? I know they're rather new.

2012-08-14 2:35 PM
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thanks Dan...good tip.
2012-08-14 3:27 PM
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LONDON20  is 20% off


2012-08-14 4:18 PM
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Thanks. Picked up a set $77 out the door with the coupon. Hopefully they will get here before next Saturday for my HIM.
2012-08-14 11:04 PM
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brigby1 - 2012-08-14 2:21 PM
ThomasGerlach ProTri - 2012-08-14 12:04 PM

Leegoocrap - 2012-08-14 11:30 AM ehh to each their own... I'd rather have a black chili SuSo than the attack/force combo. As you said, the little things matter and durability (for the most part) shouldn't be a factor on your race tyres.

I hear you on that the SuSo are fast, but I do like that the Force comes in 24mm.  I would like it even more if they made a 25mm or made the SuperSonic in 25mm as well.  Like I said if you want the absolute in speed go with SuSo.  If you want a little piece of mind on race day knowing that the Force is as durable as a race tire gets, then that can be worth something too.

I still have to check the Attack/Force after the Dells race (Thomas, that was me confirming the swim direction just before the anthem), but so far so good in two races with them. I would not have felt ok going up Bluff Rd (Devil's Head) in the Specialized Open Tubulars (clinchers), and they've only seen one other race. Especially not with the several 40+ mph descents afterward. They have some cuts in them, and not sure how well the protection inside will hold as I've seen enough in there to question my pair for future use. They were awesome for that race.

I know many say their roads are bad, but when comparing anything nearby to the ones I've traveled to, the nearby ones have had worse road conditions. One travel race was close, and that area was under a good deal of construction. My priority for the race is still speed, but I do want to be a little more sure of getting around than what the absolute fastest can offer. That's just where I'm at in balancing things out.

Is there rolling resistance data on the A/F combo to show where they are compared to the others being discussed? I know they're rather new.

AFM - the gold standard - has not tested this tire as far as I know, however it was tested in the German Tour Mag this year.  I had that data but unfortunately I had a SSD failure last week and lost a bunch of files including that info.  From what I recall it performed very well, however I believe the data was blended between the Attack / Force.  Since the front tire is narrower it would arguably perform worse in RR than the Force, however it likely more aerodynamic on the latest iteration of race wheels than the 24mm force would be.  With all the being said, I did run a Supersonic at Dells.  I have run it at many races w/o problem, but I must say I am always leery of it flatting, and you never want to flat as you are traveling 50mph down the backside of Bluff Road.  -TG

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