I had previously been riding the Maxxis Rambler 40 gravel bike tires. I was preparing for the Unbound Gravel in Emporia Kansas the end of May and wanted to go with a wider tire and read several reviews on the Panaracer GravelKing X1 Plus tire and ordered a pair of the 45mm. After getting the put on my rims, I did several gravel rides locally and immeditely could tell the difference in ride feel, cornering, and most of all how much faster these tires were than the 40mm Maxxis I'd been riding. Rode the Unbound Gravel 50 mile race with my youngest son (his first gravel or even bike event) and had a set of the X1's put on his bike as well. These tires were incredible on Unbound. Not a single flat, rolling resistance was outstanding and super ride feel. I'm a believer in these tires and highly recommend!
Okay, I am not saying that Orange Seal endurance is the best tubeless sealant on the market because I actually haven't had a puncture to experience how the sealant works. But I am confident that the majority of tire cuts I experienced on either clincher tires or Tubular tires were not so large that Orange Seal endurance sealant wouldn't work.
I like it because I can inject through the tubeless valve. That just makes it cleaner when traveling and easier when pumping up the tires.
What more do you need to know in order to purchase Continental GP5000 STR tires yourself ?
By far the best tires on the market.
25 years ago I raced on Vittoria and Veloflex tubular tires. Then I transferred to a Specialized sponsored team which means I had the opportunity to race on custom made Specialized tubular tires and S works clincher tires. I can tell you that after a long break from being on the bike, I chose Continental GP 5000 STR tires to get a tubular like ride, But a more durable tire. Not to mention that the tire pressure is unbelievably low comparitivly speaking.
I just installed the 28mm tires on my girlfriend's road bike, followed by my road bike, and it was as if I was in a dream ' all four tires seated in the rim and inflated on the first try with a floor pump. No blasting air. No huffing and puffing. No eff bombs. Obviously, the Conti tires are going to perform on the road at a high level. I've been riding tubeless for 10 years, tried all the top brands and have been through hell (at times) getting them to set up. By now, I know all the tricks. But the installation experience with these just might be the thing that keeps me from trying any more tires.
