Bought these for a 200mi, 2-day charity grand fondo as an upgrade from an all-condition tire I was training on. I'm 186lb so run these 32mm at 65-68psi. Comfortable yet firm and secure in the turns. Only one flat in the ~800mi I have on them.
Had previously owed and was very satisfied with the Continental 5000. I was looking for this tire with yellowish looking side walls to compliment the Rage Red on my Trek Damone and found it with a creme side wall, very satisfied and happy with looks and performance.
I've been using these since they came a few years ago. I've had great luck with very few flats and lots of miles out of them. They are light, grip well and are holding up well. Excellent all around tire.
These have performed well in all conditions and are noticably smoother than other tires I've ridden in this price range. Haven't tested in wet conditions. I ride debris ridden urban and suburban roads, and the only flat in 1K miles this far was a saw blade that slashed the tire sidewall to sidewall.
Wanted to change to a wider tire for a better ride. The 5000 is a tough tire with excellent rolling resistance and traction.
Strong material excellent engineering technology I personally run 600 miles no flats always check my PSI most be at 120 no issues every 600 miles I replaced them not a single flat outstanding performance cero rolling resistance.
GP 5ks are my favorite overall tire. The tan sidewalls seem to go on easier than all black. Fast, durable, feel good, and corner well. Other tires might gain a few more watts or have more durability but these are the workhorse do-it-all. Especially if you're still playing with tubes.
I swapped these GP5000s on my bike as my group rides got into the 17+ mph range. I find them faster and they corner better while seeming to handle training volume on mediocre roads pretty well. I opted to go up to 32s to maximize my coverage on chip seal roads and they work well.
Use these for everything on my road bike - training, racing, KOM hunting, etc. They have a good combination of high puncture resistance (I only get a couple per year) and low rolling resistance (according to those who test). I always use mine with latex tubes for a springy, light feel. I've tried other tires with even lower rolling resistance, but typically come back to Contis for almost all of my annual mileage.
I ran the 4000 for 15 years without any problems. The 5000 has suffered a few catastrophic failures for me. A couple 1/4 inch tears which I was unable to repair on the road and had to call for rides. After a ton of flats I will no longer be using. Nice tire when it is not flat! Too fragile for the road.
These are not the tires I would advise running ad a training tire, but I wouldn't run anything other than these on the track or during a crit. Honestly, the security that you feel cornering on these babies is worth the price of admission.
This tire is a great balance between light weight and puncture protection. I use it on my Cannondale hybrid bike, and get excellent millage also.
Quick and light. After approximately 300 miles of road riding, the tire developed a hole in the sidewall and the tube began bubbling out, ruining the tire. The Continental GP 5000 is undoubtedly a fast tire. However, I can't recommend them because of this durability issue.
We got tired of air leakage with GP5000 tubeless, plus having to clean inside on a schedule. Went back to clincher GP5000 with great results. On ordinary suburban rides (i.e. not inner city or such with glass everywhere), have never gotten a flat with these. Love them.
I think the size 28mm tire is about the perfect size for the road after many years of riding a size 23mm. It also allows you to go a few more places than a thinner tire. I got the transparent version which looks retro and the performance is that they feel fast, sturdy and perfect for the chip and seal roads where I ride. I would recommend to anyone who wants a fast, durable, stable tire.
Smooth rolling and tough as nails
I've been riding on this tire from its beginning, it meets all the needs of experienced riders. It's trusted, reliable and comfortable.
The tire rim is very rigid and as a result, it is hard to break the bead. This becomes a challenge when you have a flat on the road. I am told that Continental are changing to a 2 ply as they have had a lot of complaints.
I also had a split in the tire wall after 500 KMs (300 miles) of riding. Not sure if that was a road hazard or a tire issue.
I've always loved Continental tires for my bike. They are great tires and last a long time. When I decided to build my new bike I wanted to really make it "pop" so I decided to put GP5000 tan walls on it and they look incredible!!! The S-Works Tarmac SL7 is an incredible bike and these tires take it to the next level.
Smooth ride, great handling. I get over 4000 miles on them but I rotate at 2k to even out the wear. A very high quality tire but a little on the expensive side. However, well worth the price. I use the 700x32 because it has better ride & handling.
