ContinentalGrand Prix Urban 700c Tire(Return to Product Page)

I have four bikes and 3 are running gatorskins. I have been loyal to gatorskins for 10+ years as they are just the best. I recently put the urbans on one of my bikes and was very pleased on my daily ride. Tried it on the weekend rides that sometimes hit gravel roads and bumps. Apparently it is the new black chili tire compound that is the magic. These have the low rolling resistance of gatorskins at lower pressure, are wider and more comfortable and seem to handle the occasional gravel road better. The sidewalls seem thin and have hit some curbs and did not tear it. No punctures thus far and have probably 1000 miles on these. I put them on an older bike and the light weight and comfort brought that bike back into regular service. The most cost effective investment you can make in bicycle enjoyment.

Have about 100 miles on these tires after installing them on my endurance bike (with TPU tubes). Run a bit small - measure out to about 34mm on my 21mm ID rims. They seem like bigger, more durable Conti 5000's to me. Compliant ride, easy to mount, grippy, quiet - what's not to like? These tires should really be listed under "Road Training Clinchers" rather than "City" tires, as they are an ideal upgrade for an endurance or all-road bike.

I bought these tires to replace the heavy knobbed stock tires on my spouse's new hybrid bike. This cut nearly a pound off the bike's weight, and the tires' smooth tread with higher TPI casing greatly improved the ride quality. These tires are very much like GP5000s so I would't expect them to last long on gravel/dirt paths or roads with lots of debris. However, they are a nice upgrade for casual pavement riding and offer reasonable value if you buy them on discount.

Higher volume, lower price, one of the fastest compounds on the market, a reflective strip that works better than i thought it would, extra protection compared to the sport oriented road tires.

It's a higher priced tire, but it's at the low end of that bracket, and it really is just great. Haven't had any problems from punctures or tears with any set I've owned. Had one pair start to delaminate early and Conti replaced them.

These replaced my panaracer's for my increasingly regular fast jaunt through the french countryside. I will typically go 65-100 miles each day with a loaded frame and saddle bag, staying mostly on paved surfaces with the occasional dirt or gravel path. Really liked these tires in a 35c. Big step up from the panaracers (which I actually did like for many reasons) in terms of comfort and speed. Speed in particular was a very noticeable difference giving me a bump of 1.5-2.0 mph on average for this last trip. Great traction regardless of wet or dry. When not paved the terrain was far from knarly, so not much to say there. Easy to mount. No flats over my two week trip. Would absolutely buy again.

The compound used in these tires is very nice, making for a plush but responsive ride at the right PSI. They do wear quicker than gator skins but for the comfort and lateral stability, it's totally worth it.

I use my bike for commuting and transportation so the bike stays for long-ish periods of time in inclement weather/light conditions. I chalk up my hatred of conti sidewalls to this factor. The sidewalls get crispy or dried out in spots and are so damned sensitive that they look instantly threadbare in patches that scrape curb lips or edges of potholes. I've been told by mechanics that much of the stringy threading on conti sidewalls is cosmetic; as long as rubber walls are intact on the inner side of the tire, it's fine. I haven't had a catastrophic failure yet but fingers crossed.

I had 28 mm tires before these (relatively new, then came w the bike this June) but saw a YT video suggesting that wider, lower pressure tires would give a nicer ride. I tried these. The discounts on this site got the tires in a nice price range, and I bought a pair. They went on w/o any issues, and I'm enjoying the ride. The other thing I should add is that these appear to have little rolling resistance: I did a 12 mi ride yesterday through the foothills of the Wasatch Mtns and it was pretty effortless. Incredibly smooth ride.

I ordered and installed these tires 22 months ago. It is now getting close to replacement time, I don't know the mileage but I am satisfied with the wear. I didn't have any flat tires yet but I did rotate them months ago and the tires were easy to remove and install. I was concerned about the near-absence of tread but have found them to be sure footed.

I've had these Conti "GP Urban" tires on my e-bike (a Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0) for over 2,000 miles and no flats so far - which is great considering that much of the riding is on city streets with a lot of glass & debris. For an "urban" type tire they also have a nice ride quality - not a racing tire obviously but definitely better than most commuter tires. Highly recommended.

Nice compromise between speed, comfort and durability. Been using as a commuter and social rides around town. Went over plenty of debris and glass, and somehow resists sticking to the tire despite how soft it feels.

They are durable and ride great. Pretty tight getting on the DT Swiss wheels that I have, though.