Replaced older 4000 model and went from 25 to 28c. Rode is sublime and grip is as expected with new tires.
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 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.)
I've ridden GP 5000s since they came out. I routinely ride 5000 miles every year. I have never had an issue.
good quality, decent mileage, good traction on wet or dry roads
Got a great price on these. Went with 700 x 30
Great tires, smooth, ride and sticky
Although this tire is expensive, I got it on sale and I stocked up. It's a great road tire....good road feel and very durable. I highly recommend this tire
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.
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 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!!
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 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.
Good price really good service
