Originally Posted by
Sy Reene
I don't see much mention, but I think they're relatively new, but has anyone ridden any of the Conti Grand Sport line? They come in Race or Extra versions
ie.
Conti GRAND SPORT RACE
Pure Grip compound, tread design ... sounds like the old Ultra Sport II with thinner rubber and the addition of a puncture shield, for slightly less weight than the US2.
And I see Conti has added a new Ultra Sport III, with few specs at the moment.
Conti has done that with several tires the past few years -- they'll rename some tires with minor modifications. Makes it difficult to compare results before anyone does any tests.
If the price is right I'll probably try both the Grand Sport Race and Ultra Sport III. So far I've found Conti's low and middle price range tires to be very satisfactory. I've ridden faster tires, but those didn't last long. The Ultra Sport II, Grand Prix Classic and Speed Ride have hit my sweet spot for price and performance, including excellent durability.