Conti Grand Prix 700x20 tyres

[wisecrack]

 

I have two sets of wheels I use on my bike. On my Vista SL's which I use for training I have Conti Gatorskins 700X23C which are superb although a bit on the heavy side.

 

I am looking to put some Continental Grand Prix's 700x20C on my semi racing wheels Easton EA90 Aero's which comes also in a bit lighter than the Gatorskins.

 

Will the narrower profile of the 700X20C Grand Prix have a negative impact on my riding experience in any way and does someone else which race on these have any feedback on them as a racing tyre?

 

wisecrack2008-08-22 03:57:54

[turtlek]

you will be a bit shocked when looking down at them for a while but when you go back to your gatorskins it will feel like you on a mountain bike tyre thats the only difference i have when going from my track bike to my road bike

[wisecrack]

lol...so no real advantage or disadvantage it's just they are thinner?

[turtlek]

advantage would be less rolling resistance with them being thinner but really the only difference i find is the fright i get when going back onto the thin tyres after not riding them for a while

[Azonic]

I got them on my wife's track bike. Very hard tyres, if that makes sense. Not allot of cushioning. You'll probably find the ride a little harder.

 

[wisecrack]

Thanks I think I will stick to the 23C's then.

 

Maybe save a bit more and get a set of the Conti GP4000S or Force attack in 700X23C.

 

[turtlek]

Rather go for force and attack better value that GP4000

[wisecrack]

TA for the advice.