Ok - we ALL know mounting depends upon the wheelset. I only use Zipps. Non-issue after the tires are "broken in. Just use soapy water around the bead when mounting. No punctures as yet with You or sealant.
This tire is OK, but I didn't love it. It is heavy and to me feels squishy when cornering. I am not sure what the exact deal is, but I didn't feel as confident on it as I do with the GP 5000 TR. I switched to the TT TR, which runs the same tread pattern as the GP 5K, and it's much lighter. Yes, it doesn't have as much flat protection, but I'm running it tubeless, so I'm figuring I have a little extra protection anyway.
Promoted as faster due to tread which creates wind vortices...per wind tunnel testing, and the faster you go (or the higher the windspeed), the greater the effect. Hard to say as I'm a 73 yo "never was," but it sure feels that way (possibly placebo effect). The 26 mm measures 26, narrower than I'm accustomed to, so higher pressure and a bit harsher on crappy chip-seal. Only complain was they were hard to mount tubeless on my Roval Rapide CLX II (21mm internal); couldn't seat beads even with compressor. Had to put in a tube for several days, and lost a lot of sealant around the edges before they finally sealed...to the point I didn't have enough to seal a tiny puncture on my 4th or 5th ride with it. My bad, but after first check, it was still hard to seat beads (and lost more sealant), so afraid to take core out again. Since then, all seems well.
Seems to hit that sweet spot between 28 mm being not enough and 30mm being too much.
Been riding it for about 500 miles now and it does seem better than a regular 5000, just a little better.
Seems to hit that sweet spot between 28 mm being not enough and 30mm being too much.
Been riding it for about 500 miles now and it does seem better than a regular 5000, just a little better.
The Continental Aero 111 Road Tire has a lot of technology as its bio, but for me it feels like a truly fast, supple tire. Lots of grip and a cool look. I need more tire time to evaluate the tech.
