Continental Grand Prix 4-Season Price has skyrocketed
04-01-24, 01:09 PM
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Continental Grand Prix 4-Season Price has skyrocketed
These are my go to tyres...used to get them at Chair Reaction for about 50-55 pounds or so... for a bundled pair.
Now one tyre is 70 pounds and no bundle deals....anywhere in the UK.
They are 100% made in Germany which is going through some sort of manufacturing crisis for reasons well publicised.
Could this be the reason why they are so pricey? Or am I the only one who is complaining?
Now one tyre is 70 pounds and no bundle deals....anywhere in the UK.
They are 100% made in Germany which is going through some sort of manufacturing crisis for reasons well publicised.
Could this be the reason why they are so pricey? Or am I the only one who is complaining?
04-01-24, 01:36 PM
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I can say with certainty that you are not the only complainer. From my experience, the increase in cost involves most bike tires. I do still see sales on occasion on some brands and different websites. I am in the USA, cannot comment on purchasing from Europe. I used to purchase a lot from CRC and PBK, they are no longer relevant on this side of the Atlantic.Also, when it comes to bike stuff, I hardly ever buy anything that is not on sale, only when I need an item quickly.
04-01-24, 04:39 PM
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CRC and PBK have gone down the pan. But I got the latest and greatest GP5000 AS TR for £69 each last week. From Sigma Sports in the UK. I think they ship to the US, but could be wrong.
04-01-24, 05:21 PM
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It’s not your imagination and you are not the only one complaining.
Shop around, but expect to pay more. You could look at other brands if the cost is prohibitive, but for me at least I am willing to cough up a bit more for good tires/tyres.
Shop around, but expect to pay more. You could look at other brands if the cost is prohibitive, but for me at least I am willing to cough up a bit more for good tires/tyres.
04-01-24, 11:46 PM
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Ok, just wanted to confirm I wasn't dreaming. Because I did a search and normally ****** would be whinging about it non-stop
but there's not a peep from anyone. Guess this is what they mean by the new normal.
but there's not a peep from anyone. Guess this is what they mean by the new normal.
04-02-24, 05:23 AM
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https://www.lordgun.com/continental-...re?color=Black
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^ this. Was about to post the same thing.
$47 per tire delivered across the ocean and to my door in the middle of the US.
Based on the OP saying 'tyre' and 'pounds', the 32mm tire costs 42pounds delivered to the UK. Other sizes are similarly priced. So it looks like the tires are actually 20% cheaper than you usually pay.
$47 per tire delivered across the ocean and to my door in the middle of the US.
Based on the OP saying 'tyre' and 'pounds', the 32mm tire costs 42pounds delivered to the UK. Other sizes are similarly priced. So it looks like the tires are actually 20% cheaper than you usually pay.
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^ this. Was about to post the same thing.
$47 per tire delivered across the ocean and to my door in the middle of the US.
Based on the OP saying 'tyre' and 'pounds', the 32mm tire costs 42pounds delivered to the UK. Other sizes are similarly priced. So it looks like the tires are actually 20% cheaper than you usually pay.
$47 per tire delivered across the ocean and to my door in the middle of the US.
Based on the OP saying 'tyre' and 'pounds', the 32mm tire costs 42pounds delivered to the UK. Other sizes are similarly priced. So it looks like the tires are actually 20% cheaper than you usually pay.
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There is no import duty cost for the purchase of 2 tires from Lordgun, nor do I have to pay the courier more than what they are already paid.
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These are my go to tyres...used to get them at Chair Reaction for about 50-55 pounds or so... for a bundled pair.
Now one tyre is 70 pounds and no bundle deals....anywhere in the UK.
They are 100% made in Germany which is going through some sort of manufacturing crisis for reasons well publicised.
Could this be the reason why they are so pricey? Or am I the only one who is complaining?
Now one tyre is 70 pounds and no bundle deals....anywhere in the UK.
They are 100% made in Germany which is going through some sort of manufacturing crisis for reasons well publicised.
Could this be the reason why they are so pricey? Or am I the only one who is complaining?
Tire prices are like the TSLA stock, they always go up and down. I buy a few of them whenever they get on sale to avoid needing to pay big bucks when I actually need a new one.
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^ this. Was about to post the same thing.
$47 per tire delivered across the ocean and to my door in the middle of the US.
Based on the OP saying 'tyre' and 'pounds', the 32mm tire costs 42pounds delivered to the UK. Other sizes are similarly priced. So it looks like the tires are actually 20% cheaper than you usually pay.
$47 per tire delivered across the ocean and to my door in the middle of the US.
Based on the OP saying 'tyre' and 'pounds', the 32mm tire costs 42pounds delivered to the UK. Other sizes are similarly priced. So it looks like the tires are actually 20% cheaper than you usually pay.
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I always purchased mine at bike 24 and never saw a price increase.
04-05-24, 08:29 PM
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For that tire, $41 per tire delivered to my door simply doesn't seem expensive. The thread is about how expensive that tire is and I view the cost I cited as an a non-issue.
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Don't know what pricing would show for you in the UK, but about $39USD here, plus a bunch of shipping I assume though.
https://www.lordgun.com/continental-...re?color=Black
https://www.lordgun.com/continental-...re?color=Black
Even with international shipping, worked out a lot cheaper than other options.
Can't say I like how they put a surcharge on PayPal transactions...but I'd rather pay it because some
people have reported transactions with them that have gone bad.
