I use the clincher tires and have no problem changing tires, although some cyclists in the club have had difficulty changing TR ready ones.
A classic tire that wears well and handles even better. Consistent edge to edge roll improves handling and confidence.
I find two things annoying about these tires compared to the older GP4000s. First, there isn't much rubber there to start with, which helps explain the low rolling resistance. But I wonder how long they will last. Second, the tires are narrower than the older GP4000s. This is to compensate for the wider rims in use today. But I liked the width of the GP4000 700x25s. The new GP5000 700x25s are too narrow, but the 700x28s are two wide.
Got this when it was on sale, otherwise I would rate it 4 stars because they are a pricey tire, but you get what you pay for and this is all around a great tire.
I ride about 40 to 50 miles per week, I'm clearly not a hardened workout enthusiast but then I'm 65. I have ridden on multiple tire brands for over 45 plus years of riding and I have to say I'm very, very impressed with these Continental Grand Prix 5000 Road Tires. I have not had a flat yet and I have been riding on them for 18 months through rough roads, dry and wet conditions and they have performed superbly. I would highly recommend this tire!
Been using the various generation of Grand Prix. Conti keeps improving with each model. Yes, prices to match but these go on sale occasionally. Only downside is its difficulty to mount.
5000's are my full time tire of choice. Reasonably flat resistant, long wearing.
Cons? Fairly tight fitting, not the easiest to mount or remove.
Great tires always buy them when they're on sale. Nice to have a stock when you get a cut.
Got these tires on sale. Even when they aren't on sale you can't go wrong with gp5000's
Bought these as an upgrade tire with less weight on my new set of carbon wheels. No flats. Grips well on corners.
On my "definitely buy again" list when needed!
Cycling on bad New Hampshire roads. Love the Vittoria Corsa Next 2.0 also, but they just don't last like these.
32mm on front and back of Giant Defy. A few tires I've tried are close, but none are better!
Best road tire I've found (on good pavement) I use them year round. Only downside is some vulnerability to sidewall cuts but I haven't had that problem with the latest generation. Watch for sales.
These are the only tires I ride, a bit pricey but worth it. Great road feel and low rolling resistance and puncture resistant. They grip well in the wet as well, I never have to think about my tires once I put these on my bike.
I've had three pairs of these. Each one last 4-5,000 miles. Arizona roads.
Fast. Comfortable. Puncture resistant.
Love these tires! I have been using Continental Grand Prix ever since the 4000S model.Long life, puncture resistance and wear indicators on the tread make it easy to know when to replace them.Even after that, I put them on my trainer for many more miles.
After years of riding Conti 4000's with infrequent flats, I was excited to upgrade to the 5000's. But after less than 200 miles on the 5000, what started as a small sidewall puncture turned into a 3" long tear in the sidewall, separating the bead from the sidewall and making the tire unrideable, even with a section of old tire placed beneath it. Resulted in a very long walk to a nearby bike shop. Happened on a pretty clean country road, probably caused by a goathead, with the puncture hissing slightly for several revolutions before failing catastrophically before I could come to a stop. A failure like this should never happen with a top of the line $60 tire. Very disappointed.
Just mounted them up on my bike. Been riding the 4000 series for the last two years. The firs thing I noticed is the tire, 28mm version, is skinnier than the previous versions sidewall size. With a calipers, I've measure the 4000 series 28-622 tires at 32mm, and the newer 5000 series is indeed what the sidewall says, 28mm. Time will tell if I get the same mileage, great wear, by the way, as what I used to get, and performance. Stay tuned for updatews!
My review is short and sweet. I have ridden a bicycle for over 50 years and that includes, road bikes, mountain bikes and hybrid bikes. I have ridden a variety of tires over decades of change and development. My current bicycle is a hybrid (road and mountain). I put on about 7 to 10 miles a day over smooth and rough terrain (sidewalk with some nasty big roots punching through). I have never ridden on a better tire ever!
