These tires ride very smoothly and with excellent grip. Also very durable...have not punctured even riding on winter roads with tons of debris. Why can't the street sweeper sweep the bike lanes? I got a great sale price on them and bought a set of 25 and 28 mm and one set of tubeless. They are currently the workhorse tires for me and the 25s are light enough to race too.
Great grip of the road; resists glass and other sharps items that can cause flats;
A beast to change/put on.
As a long term user of the Grand Prix 4000, the 5000 seem to be a slight upgrade. The tire handles and performs well. The 5000 series tire definitely wears much faster than the older 4000. The maximum mileage is in the 3000 mile range.
I was a fan of Continental tires (routinely purchasing Gatorskins in the past).
However, when I got my first flat with this tire, I broke a tire lever removing it, and I could not remount the tire without another set of hands to assist me.
I bought two tires and returned one of them after my experience fixing the flat with the first one. I don't want to be stranded if I get a flat and no one is around to help me removing and remounting the tire.
Smooth, great grip, high quality tires.
great tire for the price considering the performance it offers
these tires are really easy to install compared to other tires too
These feel very smooth and fast, and mounted without drama. I use them on a Trek Emonda that I reserve for long rides or intense workouts, not daily commuting. They feel better than the OEM Bontragers that were on the bike, which I replaced because I could feel and see were already losing their shape after only 3,000 miles.
Although expensive, this is an exceptionally good tire. While I liked the Continental 4000 for its light weight and good handling, I experienced problems with having sidewall cuts. The 5000 seems to have solved this problem and it is now far more reliable. Fast, light, exceptional handling and good wear characteristics, it is my tire of choice.
I run clinchers. What else is there to say about the Conti 5000's? Excellent rolling resistance is the best feature imo. As for punctures, etc I have experienced some, but they were from obvious incidents such as hard hits through holes or thorns for example. No random small punctures of any kind.
Great tires and long-lasting but a bit pricy
Installed these before heading out on a week-long ride. Perfomed well in all conditions - wet, dry, steep and curvy downhills and even some gravel.
Very smooth and fast tires. Confidence inspiring .
I've tried many of the brands and keep coming back to Contis! They are durable: 1) I get the most mileage out of them. 2) Fewest punctures 3) The ride is comfortable. I've got a pair of 28m on backorder - worth the wait!
I loved this tire at first and marveled at its performance. I got about 500 miles out of them before catastrophic failure of the sidewall happened. The center tread held up great and the tire rolled very fast but the sidewall is not durable. Hopefully the new version fixes the sidewall problem. I had great faith in this tire until the sidewall issue. Unfortunately its short lifespan made me seek out other tires to try.
Low rolling resistance, light and tough. Just a great tire for everyday use and training. One down side is they are very, very tight to get on and off, at least on my wheels.
Excellent rolling resistance very good corner gripping
Ran 4000s for years. Was concerned about the 5000s due to slightly thinner sidewalls vs the chip & tar roads we have here in TN. The 5000s have had no problems at all, usually good for 3500 miles+. No blowouts. Good puncture protection.
The GP5000 is a really nice tire. Supple and fast. Problem is that it seems to have very limited sidewall protection. I've had more punctures in the last few months with these than I've had with all other tires combined, and all have been sidewall punctures. For now at least, I've switched to the 4 Seasons, which seem to have a bit more protection and are almost as fast.
As always a great tire, grippy and fast with decent puncture protection. 1500 miles in and no issues.
The 32mm tires are buttery smooth and fast.
