The Continental Grand Prix 5000 is a worthy successor to the beloved Grand Prix 4000 S II road tire, which reigned over the road-clincher bicycle tire market for over ten years. As you can imagine, creating a better version than the GP4000 was not a simple task, but Conti did it.
The new Grand Prix 5000s are high-performing all-rounders featuring even better versions of Black Chili tread compound and tear-resistant Vectran Breaker technology, as well as two new technologies: Lazer Grip and Active Comfort.
The German tire manufacturer focused specifically on the two problematic areas of the GP4000s — cornering grip and puncture protection. With their added tech in both these departments, the GP5000 rises above all other comparable clinchers.
The Vectran Breaker puncture protection is lighter, is more flexible, and protects more effectively against cuts than the comparable nylon breaker used in previous models. Like spider silk, Vectran is an extremely strong and lightweight synthetic material, woven tightly into a multi-strand barrier.
The GP5000's Lazer Grip technology delivers more cornering traction from day one — no break-in time is required thanks to its micro profile structure that reaches over the shoulder of the tire.
Integrated into the 3-ply/330tpi casing of the Grand Prix 5000, Active Comfort technology provides stiffness in the sidewall and flexibility under the tread for greater vibration dampening and excellent ride comfort.
The standard GP5K is only the beginning of the possibilities. If you want a tubeless version, or need hookless compatibility, check out the S TR or AS TR for all-season grip and durability. If you're after pure speed, only the TT TR will do.
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Threads Per Inch: 330 | |
Tire Type: Clincher-Folding | |
Compound: Black Chili Compound | |
Protection: Vectran Breaker | |
700 x 23mm - Black | Weight: 205 grams |
Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) | |
Tire Width: 23mm (0.9in) | |
Mfg PartNum: 0101623 | |
700 x 25mm - Black | Weight: 220 grams |
Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) | |
Tire Width: 25mm (1.0in) | |
Mfg PartNum: 101624 | |
700 x 28mm - Black | Weight: 250 grams |
Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) | |
Tire Width: 28mm (1.1in) | |
Mfg PartNum: 101625 | |
700 x 30mm - Black | Weight: 255 grams |
Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) | |
Tire Width: 30mm (1.2in) | |
Mfg PartNum: 0101813 | |
700 x 32mm - Black | Weight: 295 grams |
Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) | |
Tire Width: 32mm (1.3in) | |
Mfg PartNum: 101626 | |
700 x 25mm - Cream/Black | Weight: 220 grams |
Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) | |
Tire Width: 25mm (1.0in) | |
Mfg PartNum: 101947 | |
700 x 28mm - Cream/Black | Weight: 250 grams |
Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) | |
Tire Width: 28mm (1.1in) | |
Mfg PartNum: 101948 | |
700 x 25mm - Transparent/Black | Weight: 220 grams |
Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) | |
Tire Width: 25mm (1.0in) | |
Mfg PartNum: 0101895 | |
700 x 28mm - Transparent/Black | Weight: 250 grams |
Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) | |
Tire Width: 28mm (1.1in) | |
Mfg PartNum: 0101896 |
I bought a set of these for my road bike about six weeks ago. Size 28mm with translucent side walls. A couple weeks ago the rear tire developed a slit in the sidewall. This allowed the tube to protrude through causing a sudden blowout. I could not find anything in the tire that could�ve caused this. Nor was I aware of hitting or running over anything that could have damaged the sidewall. Therefore, I suspect it was a defective tire. I sent a message to continental tire online a couple weeks ago, but have not heard back from them.
I've been riding on Conti's for 2 decades and the newer 5000's for the 3rd year. Terrific tire all-round. They hold pressure, handle and roll rrally well - top shelf.
However, when new they can be a bear to mount!
A few pointers on this that will definitely help. If possible place them in direct warm sunlight for an hour or so to soften it /make a "bit" pliable. Rub the edge of the rim with lightly diluted dish soap. And [oddly] I've worn rubber dipped yard gloves while mounting the tire. Along with a solid mounting lever - all in all these work well and will illiminate the near impossibility if you don't!??
I recently had a rear tire pinch-flat with about 500 miles on the tire - the tube swap was a snap. No problems at all removing/remounting the tire.
Gr8 bike tire! Try 'em!
People will tell you these tires are hard to put on, and they are, until you know the trick. Once you get to the stage where you can�t get the bead over the rim, go around the rest of the wheel, pinching the tire and shaking it like a Polaroid picture. This will debead and give enough slack for you to get the tire on without tools. You wouldn�t believe how many tire levers and inner tubes I broke before I figured this out. Skill issue.
Bought a set of Conti GP5000 clincher tires, transparent sidewall, about 5 weeks ago. A couple days ago I had a blowout on the rear tire. Upon inspection I found a crack in the tire sidewall that allowed to tube to blow out and go flat instantly. There is no explanation for the tire damage other than a defective or weak sidewall. The tire only had a few hundred miles on it, and is 99% ridden on paved roads. I have contacted Continental to see if they will provide a replacement tire under warranty.
Comparatively, to other tires, the Conti for the price is a steal when on sale. Now to the 28mm tire I upped to from a 25mm. Not only is it a bit more plush, I lost no overall speed average. In fact, may have gained a bit but will need to at my speed metric from my last new install of the 25mm size. Is there a better race tire and all-around tire in existence? Maybe, but as long as my Conti's keep providing exceptional ride and performance, I will never know! Try a set today!
This is my third pair of Continentals. The first were GP4000 and the others GP5000. The prior two pair lasted a few thousand miles each. They are, however, difficult to install. Heating the tire with a hair dryer helps a lot. Having said that I think that the snug fit helps the tire hold inflation better. It is like having a tubeless setup with a tube inside.
This is my third pair of Continentals. The first were GP4000 and the others GP5000. The prior two pair lasted a few thousand miles each. They are, however, difficult to install. Heating the tire with a hair dryer helps a lot. Having said that I think that the snug fit helps the tire hold inflation better. It is like having a tubeless setup with a tube inside.
The Continental Grand Prix is an excellent road tire for many reasons. It rides smoothly, has low rolling resistance, corners precisely, and rides for miles. This may not be the least expensive road tire, however, given all of its attributes it�s worth the price. I have ridden these tires for thousands of miles on paved and unpaved roads and they continue to stand up.
I use these tires on a vintage 80's high end road bike. At correct inflation they give a smooth, fast ride on my light weight, aluminum frame bike, and enhance its quickness and nimbleness around corners with their great grip on the road. I ride 50-100 miles a week in spring to fall; last version of these tires lasted me two seasons. There is nothing I do not like about these tires in my application; they are a perfect fit for my '84 Schwinn Mangusta 5000. Even the number matches and it feels like they were made with a bike like mine in mind.
I still use tube type tires and run TPU tubes and the conti gp 5000 pair very well and are easy to mount with the tpu tubes. They last about 1500 miles before needing the rear tire replaced. I run 700x32 and take them on some gravel roads and so far they do ok on lighter gravel.
Really wanted to be able to use these as have had excellent results with Conti over the years but the extreme difficulty at home in mounting these to new DT Swiss 1800 tubeless ready rims made this impossible so returned the tires. Used all the tricks on youtube to ease mounting to no avail. This is clearly rim dependent so YMMV.
Absolutely the best brand and model Conti has for road bikes. I have run a variation of the GP for about two decades! They should tell you something. The bad reviews for flats and sidewall issues have me perplexed a bit. I am not saying there can't be a few bad ones that get by, but I really wonder if it is a road quality issue or improperly mounted by the rider. I ride some junk roads on daily routes too, and knock on wood, no issues like I had with Michelin tires I use to run. These 5000's are truly a race tire and very durable. I even have a daily section of over a football field length of gravel to reach the black top and no issues. Go get yourself a set and those who think the tire is bad that have used them.....check what your roads are like or get them mounted professionally then reassess. If you do in fact have rough roads you may need a gravel bike instead!