I'm a former evangelist of the Conti 4000s; the last several times I've purchased the 5000s within about 500 miles (~2 weeks for me) I've had sidewall blowouts on these tires. Quality control has either completely decreased, or the tires themselves have manufacturing issues. I've since moved to the Vittoria Rubino Pro Speed G2.0s and have had ZERO flats in 1,800+ miles. Will be staying away from the 5000s for the foreseeable future.
I've used GP5000s on my road bike as well as my wife's for a little over a year. They're my favorite road tire - nice smooth roll with plenty of speed and grip. Upgraded from Vittoria Rubino's and I would never go back (though I do hear great things about their Corsa tire).
Replaced older 4000 model and went from 25 to 28c. Rode is sublime and grip is as expected with new tires.
I rode the Continental 4000 for a couple of years as my go to tire. So I was sceptical about the Continental GP 5000 but these even better. (Lite, great grip on the road with a fast smooth roll.)
Great tires that ride very smoothly and wear evenly. Absolute confidence when going through tight corners. I've found the GP's to ride a little better than the Schwalbe One's, which were my go-to tire for years. With disc brakes, I can ride the 32mm width versions which are phenomenal on all terrain and even a bit of dirt and gravel. I typically get at least 1500 miles on a set when I rotate F and R at around 750 miles (I weigh 205 lbs). Could probably get another 500 but the rear tire starts to square off a bit.
Was a big fan of the GP4000 and that hasn't changed with the GP5000. I put these tires through the ringer. Do as much climbing as can be done in New England and with a dash of dirt roads thrown in the Conti's have held up great. Not sure of mileage(around 5000 miles) but I had three separate spots that were worn to the cords and no flats! Comfortable, good grip and mileage with durability. This is my go to tire, with latex tubes.
I've been riding contis for a couple of decades and always appreciate their dependability, resilience and technical features. The 5000 is no exception. This is the tire you want under you for club rides, solo outings or epics centuries (or more).
I have always used the Continental Grand Prix's on my wheels. I tried a competitor tire for a short period of time, was not as comfortable with the cornering ability and had a series of flats. Went back to the Grand Prix's and couldn't be happier.
I am a casual rider about 15 to 20 miles 4 or 5 times a week , always on the 4000s until I tried the 5000s . Great tire , a little smaller in size than the 4000s . Rode a little over 1000 miles but ran over piece of metal and cut one of them badly but still riding on it. Hoping it will last a little while longer.
really like the tread pattern on these tires and they are great in in wet weather, they can be a challenge to put on but if you leave them in the sun or in the a bucket of hot water it will make them easier to put on, make sure to put the on with arrow facing forward.
I have used this tire exclusively on all my bikes since it came out. It has a great road feel and feels fast. I rarely get punctures and the tire lasts a long time for having such grippy rubber.
Extremely pleased with performance and durability for this Clydesdale. Came to these after a long run with a now discontinued tire from a different manufacturer. After riding the new tires for several weeks I ordered several spares at Western's great prices!!
Switched to the 4000 a couple years ago and have used them since. Lighter faster tire. You'll notice the difference right off the bat. For your everyday recreatonal rider these will do the trick. We usually ride at least 3 times a week and about 30 to 40 miles per ride. No problems so far.
I have used many Contis over my near 40 yrs of racing. I have used the GP5000 clincher since they came out. However I have had so many fail I have had to stop using them. The problem is the sidewall splits radially, a short tear thru the sidewall about 1/8" long, They all look identical: not cut, but torn, convincing me there is an problem with the design of this tire. I don't recall having tire failures like this-I usually wear them out.
Only about 500 miles on a set of these but fantastic ride quality, and my perception is good rolling resistance as well. Too soon to judge wear/durability but no flats so far. Used almost daily on long distance recreational riding, and occasional commutes over decent quality roads. Hard to beat for overall performance.
I was a long time gatorskin rider and switched when I transitioned to carbon rims. They deliver the grip and speed I appreciate. The downside is I have noticed a large uptick in sidewall damage. The kind where your tube may poke thru. I think it is the performance trade off vs. the gatorskins.
I use on my Madone road bike.
I have these tires on my light weight vintage road bike; they are perfect for long rides in wine country. They provide a smooth ride and great traction on fast curves. My old bike feels like a sports car!
im new to road biking, and i had commuter tires because i was afraid of flats here in Chicago suburbs but they were slow! i tried these and all i can say is WOW! what a difference. they are fast and very supple ride. the only fly in the ointment is i had to replace a tire after 200 miles, but could have been bad luck, the front is still fine
Generally regarded as the best road clincher out there. I have used the GP4K for years and now rolling on GP5K. Awesome grip, no issues with durability or flats. I was at my excellent shop and asked them what tire to use when I converted to tubeless. This was top of their list.
