Continentals have always been my go-to for clincher tires. I�ve never had. Conti flat, ever.
They wear well, I get thousands of miles from a set.
Having praised them (which they deserve) I hate having to mount new ones onto Campagnolo wheels.
The first thing that I noticed was that the two little wear markers in the tread are about one half of the depth on the GP 5000 as compared to the GP 4000, so I'm not quite sure if that means that there is only one half of the tread or not. I cycle 12,000 mile per year for fitness, and don't race because I don't like broken bones and road rash, although I have weekly group rides with racers. I have never actually worn out a rear GP 4000 tire because they always gashed out first from striking rocks or debris. On the front I do wear out a GP 4000. I get about 2,000 miles per tire on the GP 5000.
The Continental Grand Prix 5000 Road tire is a light, durable tire. I have bought three (3) sets to shod my fastest wheel sets. The rolling resistance seems very low and the weight puts it as my lightest clincher tire. Well done Continental!
I still haven't gone tubeless for road tires and GP5000s have been my go-to tires for years. I've occasionally tried something else only to be disappointed in durability and/or cut resistance.
Love these tires. Comparing really to the continental TT. These have amazing rolling resistance. Very similar to the TT but the 5000s feel stronger and stickier.
I'm running this tire (700X30) at 60lb psi front and 65psi in the rear on the road with tubes and I have no issues with fit or flats ... great confidence builder on tight twisty descents with excellent ride feel and traction ! These tires did come in 2mm smaller than claimed but is not an issue for me. They measure at 28.5mm after 1/2 dozen rides and are 100 grams lighter per pair than the next size up at 700X32 ... My set up for these wheels is to have the lightest weight for all the steeps in my zone and would not hesitate to roll out on some mild gravel with the flat protection they have. So far ... the best road tire I've put on.
Recently puchased and mounted a pair of the Continental 5000's. My first go-round with the 5000's as I've ridden on the 4000-S for the past decade. I have just 200 miles on them but can definitely tell there's a difference from what I felt was a pretty awesome tire with the 4000's.
They feel superior in all aspects, sticky, rolling resistance, cornering, ride, etc.. I ride a 10 year old Ridley Noah RS that is in excellent condition. The 5000's along with a very recent tune-up makes the bike feel literally brand new. Good on you Conti!
Oh...and ya - they're not easy to mount but...contrary to what I'd read, they are no more difficult than the 4000's were...meh.
Ride safely people!????
I have the 700x32. I have them on an old Surly Pacer (Fatties Fit Fine). It is funny that back then this was a HUGE tire. I dont have much experience on wet roads but really nice on dry roads, I am getting the same tire on me new bike (tubeless). I have not tried a lot of different tires so it is hard for me to compare to others.
These tires I use on my tri-bike and have for years...excellent overall for handling and wear.
I am conflicted. I think the Conti-5000 is as good a clincher as you can get. It is a good compromise between ride quality, rolling resistance, durability and puncture resistance. It is not the best in any category, but it excel is all of them.
My only trouble with it is mounting it on a wide tubules compatible rim (Hed Jet Black, rim brake). I can literally mount it without a tube (latex tube) with my fingers, however, with a tube it is a much harder task. I end up seating the beed on one side (using tubeless valve and CO2 or compressor) before trying to get a tube in. Keeping everything wet, and having a bag full of swearing can help. It is comparatively harder to mount than the Vitorria Corsa.
With all the hassle of mounting tires with tubes, I am switching to tubeless. For me it is far easier to mount, I can run lower pressure for comfort and grip, and there is better puncture protection.
Great road-holding ability, even in wet conditions. I ride typical suburban and rural roads, often in less than perfect condition (read potholes, cracks, etc). Superior conrnering in wet and dry conditions. These tires let me ride without worrying about traction and focus on where I want to go. The final benefit, I think the "5000" in the model name comes from the expected tread life. Over 5000 miles is typical for me. And I usually replace them before the tread life marks are completely gone. I'm a happy customer!
I have used Continental GP 4000s II and GP 5000 tires since they came on the market. They ride well and are better than the competition for wear and performance. The GP 5000 however will not fit on a Mavic Ksyrium Elite rim and will not fit on a DT Swiss RR465. I use the GP 5000 on several wheelsets with Mavic Open Pro rims with no problems and they fit the Roval rims on my Specialized Roubaix as well. Perhaps what is needed is a rim standard for all manufacturers. If the GP 5000 would fit my Mavic Ksyrium Elite rims, I would rate them as a perfect tire. The GP 5000 is true to size and as round as your rim. If cut, they do not distort like some others used for fast riding. I ride the 23 mm and 25 mm sizes with the 28 mm size on the Roubaix.
Been riding the 5000s (regular version) for a couple weeks now and have a few hundred miles on them. 23mm in front, 25mm in rear, latex tubes. I'm 145lbs. I've gotten to do a lot of varied riding on them, including a very wet and rainy crit and gravel. IMO they are excellent tires.
I used to be a die hard Veloflex fan. I rode them for many years for the ride quality. I switched over to GP4000s because they wore better and rolled fast. I could tell they weren't as supple as the Veloflex but I was tired of how easily they cut. I was really excited to try the Michelin Power Competitions, but those were a failure for me. They roll fast and feel good but I got bad sidewall cuts that ruined the tires and made them unrepairable. Bad luck I suppose. I also tried some Vittoria Corsa G for a time, because I got a deal on them. They are okay. They are pretty durable for a supple tire, but they don't really ride that great for me. Not sure why. They definitely don't ride as nicely as the Veloflex. In any case, the 5000s are undeniably fast and IMO feel better than the 4000s, and better than any of the other tires I've mentioned above save for the Veloflex. I haven't ridden them for a few years now so can't really do a direct comparison but the 5000s feel close.
I've been using these tires for training and racing, and I've had excellent results in various situations - from chip to asphalt to cement, very straight or technical courses. They feel secure in the turns, and are extremely comfortable even in long rides >100mi.
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GP 5000 tires are my go to tire.
Lately my purchases are 30 and 32 mm both used for road riding.
They seem to me no different in speed vs a 25mm tire. Granted nothing to prove this.
On really poor surfaces the 32mm at lower pressure allow you to hold your speed better.
I find my rear tire wears a little faster so I buy in 3s vs by the pair.
I have used Continental Grand Prix 4000 tires on all my bikes since they were first released and I did not think a better road tire could be produced. When I saw that the Grand Prix 5000 was being released, I ordered a pair the same day. The new tire is incredible and has lived up the the claims of faster, more comfortable, and more grip. I am impressed with the improvements.
I'd always read good things about these tires but hadn't tried a pair yet. Once there was a Deal of the Day and they came down to a price that was lower than the tires I'd have bought instead, it was an obvious choice to give them a try. Right away I noticed they gave less rolling resistance than the old tires and felt great on the road. I went up a size from 23mm to 25mm. These actually sit a bit better on the rim than the 23s I had before and don't balloon at the side too much. I can see now why these are so highly regarded and am very grateful for the chance to buy them at a reasonable price.
Maybe slightly biased (since I've only tested two other brands in the last 13 years, counting the 4000 series) but I believe I've had great results with the Continental GP 5000 series tires. Since switching to 28c from 25c (and just changed to 30c), I've been getting 3500 to 4600 miles per tire. These are not "wear-thru" miles but replacements as the tires become heat-hardened and thin enough to start picking up punctures. The tires seem to become more puncture-prone after 14 to 18 months of southern Arizona heat, with traction dropping off a bit around the same time.
I've been a fan of Continental GP since a couple generations ago. Seems like I remember 3000's, then 4000's before the 5000's? I'm routinely getting 4000 miles out of each set and that's over a lot of rough chip-seal. They have the best grip I've found. I suspect the Black Chili compound is the secret, along with the high thread count. I may be putting them to greater wear because I'm on a recumbent that precludes "bunny-hops" over holes and edges. No negatives I've found.
