I have been riding these tires for over 10 years, let me say the grip is second to none, the wear (life of the tire) is second to none and my puncture rate has dropped to almost zero from one every 2 weeks or so. These do everything from Pro Tour race level tire too long distance, long life commuted duty. I have yet to try the next version the GP5000 but at this price point, I run them on all 5 of my bikes.
The comfort is great, and with the newer 25 mm and 28 you can now run lower pressure. Caution on the 28's as they don't fit a lot of frames.
Great for races, climbing, and descending. Probably a little soft for commuting.
Great tires. They are my go to tire for training and racing
I have been using Michelin Pro race 3, 4 services course tires for quite a while. I was riding on Conti's before and they were just too damn hard to get on the Mavic wheels. Anyway, I recently switched Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II 700c Road Tirebecause the roads I am riding on now are not really smooth at all. They are very rough and the Michelins were wearing out very fast. I Have put about 1000 miles on these guys and I am sold! They show barely any wear and the ride is smoother than the Michelins. I suggest that you invest a couple of bucks and buy the Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II 700c Road Tires you will be satisfied for many miles. Happy cycling
I have used these tires for both recreational riding, racing and race training. They have been good performers with reasonable wear and are solid in the corners for both criteriums and high speed descents.
I purchased a used rode bike with Continental Grand Prix 4000 S Tires. I like them so much I put them on my commuting bike. They give me good traction, wear resistance and a comfortable ride. In addition to standing up to the dirty streets of Denver during my daily commute they have been to the top of Mount Evans at over 14,000 feet multiple times. The ride down from Mount Evans is a punishing test on tires, bikes and rider due to the rough pavement. I did have one small side wall cut that allowed the tube to fail. I hope to get the side wall patched. Due to performance of this tire I have stocked enough of them to last me for a couple of years.
These a long lasting, durable road tires that perform great and live up to the hype. The longevity of these tires also make them a great value. I use them on a daily basis for training rides in all conditions. Because of geographic considerations where I ride and live, I typically climb 3000 ft. on any given ride. These tires provide light weight for climbing and great stability when descending Highly recommended.
I ride a Trek Emonda with Zipp 202s. Ive been running the 25s for 2 years and have covered close to 10k miles on them . While the tire is susceptible to goathead stickers, more than say a Gatorskin they are faster and smoother, with better grip . I find them a great match for my Zipp 202s. Im 225 lbs and not particularly fast uphill . But coming out of the mountains where I ride , Im going straight at 50 mph and cornering in the high 30s . I counter stear and brake hard , And I find these tires predicable and consistent . I never patch tubes, just replace using Bontrager tubes . A pair of Zipp brake pads lasts me about 4K miles and I run ceramic bearings . I run 20-24 on flat road and they are smooth as glass . My only complaint is they shed threads that migrate to my hubs and crank , necessitating regular inspection . At Bike Direct prices , I feel they offer great value . Happy Riding .
Running 28s on a Specialized Roubaix (2014 carbon frame) they rubbed. When calipered at 100psi they read 32mm. Changed to the 25s and had perfect clearance. The 25s measured 27mm at 100psi.
1400 miles in 6 months (40-100 F) on smooth to chipped surfaces with occasional pot holes
No issues and minimal visual wear
This is very predictable tire. I performs great on the dry and on the wet.
I really value the wear like predictability. I typically get about 1500 miles from
a pair of these tires. I weight about 175lbs and I i climb about 100K ft a year.
After abandoning other brands since they were very unpredictable as to there
wear out cycle, these are the only tires I will run. I ride about 1500 miles a year.
Road riding 4-6K year x 16 years...this is my favorite tire for all around performance. Good handling, long wearing, puncture resistant. Almost a race tire but lasts longer. I always come back to these tires.
Continental is still the gold standard in cycling tires. I use them on all 4 of my bikes. Gatorskins on my commuter bike, 4 Seasons on my winter road bike and these on my race bikes. The ride quality is superb. The handling is excellent. These won't last as long as the Gatorskins or 4 Seasons but that would be true of any premium tire. Get them on sale and they become a good value.
These really are great tires, I now use these with latex tubes and my average speed has definitely increased - I'm still slow of course but I'll take any improvement I can get. The reflective strip is a nice touch too, now cars can undoubtedly see me from any angle. I have at least a few hundred miles on them and no flats even after accidentally riding through broken glass, there are small cuts on the tread but no flats so the puncture protection is good as well.
This is my go-to tire. It's a fast tire and they feel stable when I'm screaming down a descent. I've tried other tires that are more puncture resistance but I find that the Conti 4000S tires are faster. I ride in the SF Bay Area where the roads (and bike lanes) are in terrible condition with a lot of debris. I've had a run of bad luck lately with this tire though. In the past 2 months, I experienced 12 flats, mostly from broken glass and one flat from a goathead.
I researched tires before I bought these and they were the highest rated. They did not disappoint. Roll smooth and quick and are surprisingly durable.
This tire has become the go-to tire of all my cycling friends. It is fast and comfortable, lasts longer than most performance tires, and is relatively flat-resistant. Of course, this is a race tire, so it's not going to be as bullet proof as a beefy commuter tire. But as an all-around performer, it's hard to beat.
This is the third or fourth season using GP4000 versions of clinchers . They give a smooth roll, hold up to all road conditions, tread is durable. I have them on two different wheel sets. One for training on my tri bike and another climbing wheel set for hilly rides on my road bike.
Still in break in mode with these tyres, but I noticed the difference after just one ride!
Mounted and inflated, these tyres have a rounder profile than the Tendrils and that seems to make a world of difference. It is almost like riding on a tubular. They corner great, rolling resistance seems less I had previously, acceleration is measurably improved, and because of the rounder profile, shock transmission is lessened. They have not been on the bike long enough to really say if they are more flat resistant, but no problems . . . so far.
The folding bead fits mt Vision rims securely, yet I can could mount the tyre without and mechanical assist. I presume taking the tire off the rim will be just as simple. While classed as a racing tyre, I have no hesitation using these on a daily basis.
All around excellent choice and money well spent.
Our rough roads have eaten every tire I have tried (Michelin, Panaracer, including previous Continentals and a list of others). These were on sale and decided to give them a try, they are holding up better than expected with the use of kevlar liners and puncture resistant tubes-I spend time riding not repairing. I have been very impressed with the road feel of these tires and after a long ride I usually have slight cuts in the outer tire casing and so far no cuts.
I switched from gatorskins a year ago and immediately felt the difference. They rolled much easier and felt lighter. Had a puncture cause I fell off my trainer so I had to go back to the gatorskin for a short time. I could really feel the difference. Not as smooth and didn't roll as well. Gatorskin is a great tire but the 4000 is far and above in my opinion. The price was great for the value. If you want a great rolling tire without breaking the bank buy these, you will love them.
