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Continental Podium Tyre (09) | $39.75
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Continental Podium Tyre

BikeRadar verdict

35 out of 5 stars

"Economical tubular that’s durable but not especially fast"

By Dan Joyce, Cycling Plus

Besides price, the benefit of time trialling on a more durable tubular like the Podium compared to a faster, more fragile one like the Continental Tempo is that it’s risk-free: you probably will finish. It’s better if you cycle out to events too.

But how fast is it? We compared it in races and roll-down tests to our benchmark clincher, Continental’s Supersonic (latex tubes, similar wheels), and it was slower.

If you want a longer lasting tub for your road bike or second-best time trial wheels it’s not a bad choice, but there’s little point in using tubs instead of clinchers if they’re not faster.

Manufacturers description

The Podium is a dedicated time trial / triathlon tyre which is aimed to provide low rolling resistance whilst maintaining durability at a low price. With a retail price of £24.95, a slick 19mm tread and tough ASC compound providing a long service life, the Podium gives the best characteristics for those riding individual events. The 700c version weighs 250g providing durability and good puncture protection as well as low rolling resistance. A 650 version is also available, again with a 19mm slick tread.

* Durable Time Trial / Triathlon 19mm tubular
* 12 bar (170 psi) pressure capacity
* The best choice for week in, week out testing
* As used by five professional ProTour racing teams as their time trialling tyre option


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Specification

Name:
Podium Tyre (09)
Built by:
Continental
Price:
$39.75

Weight (g):
250 g
Max PSI:
170 psi
Rear Tyre Size:
700x19c

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