{"product_id":"continental-tyre-grand-sport-race-700x28c-folding","title":"Continental Tyre Grand Sport Race 700x28c Folding","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"226\" data-section-id=\"1d1u59d\" data-start=\"210\"\u003e???? What it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"319\" data-start=\"228\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"264\" data-start=\"232\"\u003eContinental Grand Sport Race\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"305\" data-start=\"270\"\u003emid-range performance road tyre\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"400\" data-start=\"320\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"338\" data-section-id=\"6iezs1\" data-start=\"320\"\u003eTraining rides\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"369\" data-section-id=\"z4oboh\" data-start=\"339\"\u003eLong-distance road cycling\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"400\" data-section-id=\"1ebnho7\" data-start=\"370\"\u003eSporty recreational riding\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"464\" data-start=\"402\"\u003eIt sits just below Continental’s race-level tyres like GP5000.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"469\" data-start=\"466\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"499\" data-section-id=\"1x36lvp\" data-start=\"471\"\u003e⚙️ Key features explained\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"528\" data-section-id=\"1m9k75f\" data-start=\"501\"\u003e???? 3-ply 180 TPI casing\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"707\" data-start=\"529\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"588\" data-section-id=\"1wjl6or\" data-start=\"529\"\u003eTPI = threads per inch (higher = more flexible ride feel)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"707\" data-section-id=\"1iye553\" data-start=\"589\"\u003e180 TPI (combined layers) means:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"707\" data-start=\"626\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"646\" data-section-id=\"3p5y2i\" data-start=\"626\"\u003eSmooth ride feel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"683\" data-section-id=\"1t7zqps\" data-start=\"649\"\u003eGood road vibration absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"707\" data-section-id=\"uaz8c4\" data-start=\"686\"\u003eDecent durability\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"709\"\u003e???? Not ultra-light race casing, but a good balance of comfort + strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"787\" data-start=\"784\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"831\" data-section-id=\"1l45n0t\" data-start=\"789\"\u003e????️ NyTech Breaker puncture protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"966\" data-start=\"832\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"877\" data-section-id=\"1s3a45t\" data-start=\"832\"\u003eNylon reinforcement layer inside the tyre\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"966\" data-section-id=\"1frz1gu\" data-start=\"878\"\u003ePurpose:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"966\" data-start=\"891\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"932\" data-section-id=\"176o54d\" data-start=\"891\"\u003eStops glass, thorns, and sharp debris\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"966\" data-section-id=\"1omgybz\" data-start=\"935\"\u003eReduces flats significantly\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1047\" data-start=\"968\"\u003e???? Less protection than top-tier PolyX Breaker, but lighter and faster rolling.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1052\" data-start=\"1049\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1078\" data-section-id=\"1cz2iml\" data-start=\"1054\"\u003e???? PureGrip Compound\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1079\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1123\" data-section-id=\"1sskzxz\" data-start=\"1079\"\u003eContinental’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"1123\" data-start=\"1095\"\u003emid-tier rubber compound\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1215\" data-section-id=\"67a9dp\" data-start=\"1124\"\u003eCharacteristics:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1145\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1172\" data-section-id=\"pw59ic\" data-start=\"1145\"\u003eGood grip (wet and dry)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1192\" data-section-id=\"19ema7c\" data-start=\"1175\"\u003eLong lifespan\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1215\" data-section-id=\"106uqci\" data-start=\"1195\"\u003eStable cornering\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1283\" data-start=\"1217\"\u003e???? Not as fast or sticky as BlackChili compound, but more durable.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1288\" data-start=\"1285\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1309\" data-section-id=\"11u8v1m\" data-start=\"1290\"\u003e???? Folding tyre\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1441\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1354\" data-section-id=\"10urjue\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003eUses \u003cstrong data-end=\"1354\" data-start=\"1317\"\u003eKevlar bead instead of steel wire\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1441\" data-section-id=\"1frxvas\" data-start=\"1355\"\u003eBenefits:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1441\" data-start=\"1369\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1380\" data-section-id=\"1pgofq9\" data-start=\"1369\"\u003eLighter\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1411\" data-section-id=\"1auorfq\" data-start=\"1383\"\u003eEasier to carry as spare\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1441\" data-section-id=\"jc91e2\" data-start=\"1414\"\u003eSlightly more expensive\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1446\" data-start=\"1443\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1476\" data-section-id=\"38f332\" data-start=\"1448\"\u003e???? Size: 700x28C (28-622)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1518\" data-start=\"1478\"\u003eThis is a very popular modern road size:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1632\" data-start=\"1519\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1560\" data-section-id=\"1z0gag8\" data-start=\"1519\"\u003eComfortable compared to 23–25mm tyres\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1590\" data-section-id=\"z20716\" data-start=\"1561\"\u003eBetter grip and stability\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1632\" data-section-id=\"1yrextn\" data-start=\"1591\"\u003eLower puncture risk than narrow tyres\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1634\"\u003e???? Good choice for real-world road conditions, especially uneven tar.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1708\" data-start=\"1705\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1737\" data-section-id=\"1pmwdvm\" data-start=\"1710\"\u003e⚙️ Pressure range (28mm)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1816\" data-start=\"1739\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1762\" data-section-id=\"paom33\" data-start=\"1739\"\u003eMax: ~115 psi (8 bar)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1816\" data-section-id=\"1y1cvyq\" data-start=\"1763\"\u003eTypical riding: 70–95 psi depending on rider weight\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1818\"\u003e???? Wider tyre = lower pressure = more comfort + grip\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1875\" data-start=\"1872\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1892\" data-section-id=\"qz95oj\" data-start=\"1877\"\u003e???? Strengths\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2089\" data-start=\"1894\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1941\" data-section-id=\"zcv2ht\" data-start=\"1894\"\u003eVery good puncture resistance for the price\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1980\" data-section-id=\"3yq0b0\" data-start=\"1942\"\u003eComfortable ride (especially 28mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2013\" data-section-id=\"1xd9644\" data-start=\"1981\"\u003eDurable for training mileage\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2043\" data-section-id=\"1aah8z3\" data-start=\"2014\"\u003eReliable wet-weather grip\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2089\" data-section-id=\"nyh2qi\" data-start=\"2044\"\u003eFolding design = lightweight + convenient\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2094\" data-start=\"2091\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2113\" data-section-id=\"u1usel\" data-start=\"2096\"\u003e???? Limitations\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2292\" data-start=\"2115\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2162\" data-section-id=\"vo450\" data-start=\"2115\"\u003eNot a pure racing tyre (slower than GP5000)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2217\" data-section-id=\"1tl6hvj\" data-start=\"2163\"\u003eHeavier rolling resistance than top-tier compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2245\" data-section-id=\"wj2pzo\" data-start=\"2218\"\u003eNot tubeless compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2292\" data-section-id=\"1u7rki4\" data-start=\"2246\"\u003eSlightly less responsive for sprint racing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2297\" data-start=\"2294\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2323\" data-section-id=\"12mtvg5\" data-start=\"2299\"\u003e???? Real-world verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2338\" data-start=\"2325\"\u003eThis tyre is:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"2438\" data-start=\"2339\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2438\" data-start=\"2341\"\u003e???? A durable, comfortable training tyre designed for long road mileage rather than maximum speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2469\" data-start=\"2440\"\u003eIt’s ideal if you care about:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2542\" data-start=\"2470\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2489\" data-section-id=\"107t1gm\" data-start=\"2470\"\u003eFewer punctures\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2510\" data-section-id=\"1kzg2cp\" data-start=\"2490\"\u003eLonger tyre life\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2542\" data-section-id=\"14pdby4\" data-start=\"2511\"\u003eStable everyday performance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2547\" data-start=\"2544\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2566\" data-section-id=\"3ajuo3\" data-start=\"2549\"\u003e???? Bottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2604\" data-start=\"2568\"\u003eThe Continental Grand Sport Race is:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2745\" data-start=\"2605\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2633\" data-section-id=\"1p7tef2\" data-start=\"2605\"\u003e✔ Reliable training tyre\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2664\" data-section-id=\"tr3bfd\" data-start=\"2634\"\u003e✔ Good grip and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2696\" data-section-id=\"xtqour\" data-start=\"2665\"\u003e✔ Comfortable in 28mm width\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2745\" data-section-id=\"g3k04s\" data-start=\"2697\"\u003e❗ Not a top-tier race tyre, but very practical\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n","brand":"Continental","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43845515313212,"sku":"150118","price":880.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2261\/8940\/files\/22961_Grandsportcontinental700x28foldable.webp?v=1776342657","url":"https:\/\/www.olympiccycles.co.za\/products\/continental-tyre-grand-sport-race-700x28c-folding","provider":"Olympic Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}