This is my go to road tire, 28mm for my road bike and 30mm for my gravel bike when it's not on gravel tires. The tire handles well, rides well, and can last over 2000 miles. Online prices are reasonable.
These tires seem to hold up just as well as gator skins that friends use. Good gripping, and easy to change tubes.
I had been searching for a tire that would not get punctures when I rode vaguely near some piece of detritus with an edge or a point. I had tried other highly rated tires but with no success. The Continental Grand Prix 4K & now 5K do the trick. I imagine they are heavier than some but I can live with that. They are a bit pricey, but since I have to replace them less often, I'm probably not actually spending more. I certainly get a lot fewer flats which makes riding far more fun. As long as Continental keeps up the quality, I'll keep buying them.
Like many, I used the 4000s II for years and loved them. This newer version has less tread thickness and costs more. I bought them based on my experience with the previous model, but cannot recommend them due to changes in manufacturing and the price. There are more 700C sizes available in this model and the graphics are smaller and more appealing to me. It is still a good tire but Continental has not advanced the model technologically as much as the introduction of Black Chili compound did years ago.
Have used this and the previous versions for over 10-15 years at least - roughly 35k miles. Average about 1 flat in 10k miles. I do rotate the tires when about 1/2 worn. Ridden in all kinds of weather- excellent grip and reasonable wear- usually around 5000 miles. As a heavier rider 220 pounds- very pleased
The Continental Grand Prix 5000 tires are great all around road bike tires. They are lightweight and highly puncture resistant. They roll nicely with very low rolling resistance. A very comfortable ride for a very reasonable price. You get what you pay for.
I got them on a the deal of the day so price was better than normal. I have been running these along with Schwalbe pro ones and I can't really tell any difference between them so I would say whichever is cheaper is what I will get when these or the schwalbes wear out. I do a lot of longer ie 70-100 mile rides at 19-20mph and they feel fine.
Installed 700C x 32 for smooth road riding on a gravel bike, using lightweight TPU tubes. Night and day difference vs. stock 40 mm gravel tires. Unless you are really riding gravel, these lightweights are a pleasure, but they also still handle the wet well.
Minimal wear. 3500 miles as of now and still going strong.
Conty's are my go to tire. Just a great tire gif training and racing.
I've taken 2 pretty good with this tire and I think they're really good. I will send more comments about them soon.
Great tire. Sidewalls only weak point and latest version is better. I use these year around.
I've been riding on Continental GP 5000 for five years. They are fast, durable, grippy in the turns and a great value for the price. The only issue I've had is getting them on the wheel. They take quite a bit of wrestling to get on.
Bought this tire to replace tire which came with endurance bike. Great all around tire. bike tire direct was the only site which carried 700x30 size. Was tough to put on, but tyre glider was very helpful
I am an old guy (74) and have been riding my Road Bike on these tires since they first came out. I ride 150 miles a week on the road here in Florida. The conditions of our roads here is proof we need a sensible infrastructure package. The roads go from really smooth (rare) to almost gravel pretending to be real pavement. Besides that, with the explosion of construction in Florida's fast growing population the bike paths are full of nuts, bolts, nails, and considerable amounts of plastic and glass. It is very difficult to keep from rolling over all that stuff because of the busy traffic at all times of day. All that to say that I seldom have a flat tire riding the 5000's and can say the ride is surprisingly comfortable. I also ride in the rain for a season and feel perfectly safe on the wet roads. I have tried many different tires over the last 25 years and no longer test out any other tires. You won't be disappointed with these tires.
I've tried "faster" tires, and they are great for race day or an epic ride, but I find I always end up with multiple flats over time. These Continentals, with standard tubes, last me an entire season of well over a thousand miles. I find them to be a great balance between fast and durable.
I purchased the Conti 5000 to meet my simple needs: durability and puncture resistant
I have used Conti 4000 and now the 5000 for over 10 years. Between the Vittoria, Schwalbe and Panaracer brands, the Contis meet my minimal needs. All other performance 'gains' are a bonus. Highly recommend!
These tires I use on my tri-bike and have for years...excellent overall for handling and wear.
I have used gp 4000 and now the gp 5000 since they first came out. The combination of the price and performance is hard to beat. Inthe last three years of riding rural roads I have had zero flats.
I am a daily fitness rider who rides at least 30 miles each morning. This is my second set of Continental Grand prix 5000's and I have been very happy with them. They are resistant to flats, corner well and are very dependable, lasting around 5000 miles even through a Boston winter. Bought them on sale for a good price and expect for them to last me the rest of this year and into next year as well.
