Super light and easy to install
The only tires I will use on my bike. Gets an occasional puncture but prevents a lot more.
It was bad luck and a bad omen to have a flat just 46 miles into the first ride. (A staple! Two holes 12 apart.) Today, at 500 miles, my rear tire suffered 58 long cut across the middle. But looking closely, the carcasses have lots of scars and cuts. They're simply done. My conclusion the compound just isn't tough enough for Portland Oregon's debris-strewn roads.
Two bonus complaints
(1) Since 4000 SII's run large, size 28 don't work nicely on the first bike I put them on, my lovely Bridgestone RB-1. At 80psi they were fine, but with much more pressure they rubbed on the brake calipers. Other size 28 tires work fine on that bike.
(2) I'm very irritated with Continental for offering 4000 SII's with reflective sidewalls but NOT offering similar reflective sidewalls on Grand Prix 4-season or Gatorskin tires. Those are what folks use in the darker, winter months!
I'm switching to Grand Prix 4-season tires, but I'm unhappy they're not reflective.
I've ridden Conti 4000's for 20 years. The older product used to dry rot quite quickly. The new tire holds 10X better thanks to their newer compound. I've ridden just about every tire on the market and find Conti's to be the most comfortable ride compared to rolling resistance. I ride over 10,000 miles per year and know a good product when I use it.
Love using this tire for all around road use. One drawback is that sidewall gets cut easily from either road debris.
Continental tires are fantastic. They are long wearing, reliable and the company stands behind their products hundred % and more.
These tires are great for road biking. Fast yet stable, flat resistant. I seem better at climbing hills since I put them on my bike. Love them!
I used to race on these and I now use them for my everyday rides. They have great grip and last a long time.
Less flats
Awesome rolling resistance
Corner like you are on rails
Long lifespan
Comfortable ride
What more needs to be said?
Been using Grand Prix tires since the mid 80s, remember them? They never let me down, used them to ride across states, triathalons, wish theyd bring back the 700x18.
I have been riding on continental tires for many years. This is my first time with the 4000 II tires, size 25. They ride smooth, corner great and no flats after 1200 miles. I highly recommend these tires, especially when they are on sale!
No more flats! I switched to these 5 years ago on mine and my wifes bike. I done run them till you see wind, but 2500 plus, depending on when a big race falls and on issues. Probably not the lightest but Im not the fastest either.
We use these tires on all of our road and tri bikes. They perform great in dry or wet conditions and live up to their reputation for handling, tread life and puncture resistance.
Great tire. Been riding them for years. Only problem has been a few sidewall cuts. Now that the 5000 is out, there should be some good sales on the 4000. Stock up.
I now use this tire exclusively. I really like the grip and durability. The only downside in my opinion is the thin walls. You need to be careful when riding off road, even fro brief stretches. Sharp rocks will cutdamge the sidewall.
These are the tires I use for both my bikes. Easily get 2000 miles on each tire. Last long , good grip and a great value
Switching from a completely smooth road tire to a grippier one was the best switch. Massively versatile for a road tire.
I ride 12 months a year in the messy northeast, putting on about 3,000 miles per year. Have had one flat in four years. The tires are tough but roll better than anything I've ever ridden. They handle so well that I find myself unconsciously going faster on turns. Great tires.
The tires have much better grip than the stock tires and the bike feels more stable.
Very smooth riding tire. Have been using since 2016. Have gotten between 2000 and 5000 miles per tire.
