Here's a tire pairing built around one specific idea: the front tire and the rear tire don't have to be the same thing. Continental's Aero 111 / GP5000 S TR Race Set is the 2026 Tour de France limited edition bundle, pairing a 29mm Aero 111 up front with a 30mm Grand Prix 5000 S TR out back, both finished with transparent (tan) sidewalls and Tour de France branding you won't find on either tire sold individually. If you've been curious about the Aero 111 but didn't want to commit a separate rear tire purchase to round out the setup, this bundle solves that — and the transparent-sidewall Aero 111 isn't available any other way.

The Aero 111 is the front-specific tire Continental developed with DT Swiss and Swiss Side over roughly four years of wind tunnel work. The tread carries 48 precision-formed cavities that act as vortex generators, controlling turbulence at the leading edge of the wheel so airflow stays attached to the rim profile longer. The practical result is reduced drag in crosswinds and a more stable front end at higher yaw angles — less of that "stalling" sensation deep-section wheels can give you when the wind picks up sideways. Continental's testing claims meaningful watt savings over a standard GP5000 S TR front at 20-degree yaw, with the biggest gains showing up exactly where deep wheels usually punish you.

Out back, the GP5000 S TR needs no introduction for anyone who's spent time on Continental's road tires. It's the all-rounder Continental's sponsored WorldTour teams race on, balancing low rolling resistance, grip in wet and dry, and the puncture protection the Grand Prix line built its reputation on. Pairing it with the more aero-focused front tire is the practical move — you get the drag savings where they matter most (the front wheel sees the wind first) without giving up rear-tire durability for everyday riding.... Read More