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Reddit mentions of Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II Tire 700x25 Black Folding Bead with Black Chili Rubber and Reflex Reflective Strip
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II Tire 700x25 Black Folding Bead with Black Chili Rubber and Reflex Reflective Strip. Here are the top ones.
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- Updated Black Chili rubber compound for low-rolling resistance and sensational grip and long life
- Vectran breaker belt under tread provides unsurpassed puncture protection
- Reflex tires have a reflective sidewall for increased visibility at night
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Black/Reflex |
| Height | 3 Inches |
| Length | 9 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 700x25 |
| Weight | 0.220462262 Pounds |
| Width | 3 Inches |
Thank you so much for your response! I believe I'll just order the second product you linked to me as they're within budget and look cool.
Would I be fine ordering two of these tires for that wheel as well? Thanks again for everything.
For the bike itself I recommend you get a used old roadbike. That will offer plenty of fun already (you might never feel the need to upgrade) and it will give you time to figure if and what else you might want.
In addition to that I recommend: (All amazon links)
A bicycle tool with a chainbreaker tool, this will allow you to fix anything and everything that can go wrong on a bicycle. Not that the one I linked is very pricy, there are cheaper versions but with tools I always prefer having good stuff.
You will likely need new tires if you get an old bike, this is one point where you can drastically enhance performance by buying good ones. Ever since I bought Continental GP4000SII I haven't even thought about trying others. A set of these will last you for several years on a 3 Mile distance so the cost is neglible. Note that tyre sizes differ somewhat, if you get something really old these won't fit. Get the bike first and then buy the right size tyres (should be listed on the rubber of the old tyre, most road bikes use 700x25c).
In addition to that I would normally recommend a book on bicycle repairs, but if you head over to BikeMan4U on youtube he's one of the best people to learn that stuff from, very down to earth guy.
You will also need some way to transport your stuff to work, I recommend getting a simple wire basket and putting your backpack into there. Note that most road bikes are not built to accomodate a rear rack, you might need something like this.
That is basically what you will need to get started, maybe grab a cheap rain jacket and -trousers if you plan to really bike every day. I myself am no friend of cycle clothing and commute either in jeans / tshirt or aforementioned rain gear, which works just fine for my ~6 miles one way.
Of course that's just my opinion and you might end up buying something completely different, but this will get you on the road to happiness for 500 or less and I think at that point you do nothing wrong.