I am conflicted. I think the Conti-5000 is as good a clincher as you can get. It is a good compromise between ride quality, rolling resistance, durability and puncture resistance. It is not the best in any category, but it excel is all of them.
My only trouble with it is mounting it on a wide tubules compatible rim (Hed Jet Black, rim brake). I can literally mount it without a tube (latex tube) with my fingers, however, with a tube it is a much harder task. I end up seating the beed on one side (using tubeless valve and CO2 or compressor) before trying to get a tube in. Keeping everything wet, and having a bag full of swearing can help. It is comparatively harder to mount than the Vitorria Corsa.
With all the hassle of mounting tires with tubes, I am switching to tubeless. For me it is far easier to mount, I can run lower pressure for comfort and grip, and there is better puncture protection.
Recently puchased and mounted a pair of the Continental 5000's. My first go-round with the 5000's as I've ridden on the 4000-S for the past decade. I have just 200 miles on them but can definitely tell there's a difference from what I felt was a pretty awesome tire with the 4000's.
They feel superior in all aspects, sticky, rolling resistance, cornering, ride, etc.. I ride a 10 year old Ridley Noah RS that is in excellent condition. The 5000's along with a very recent tune-up makes the bike feel literally brand new. Good on you Conti!
Oh...and ya - they're not easy to mount but...contrary to what I'd read, they are no more difficult than the 4000's were...meh.
Ride safely people!????
Great road-holding ability, even in wet conditions. I ride typical suburban and rural roads, often in less than perfect condition (read potholes, cracks, etc). Superior conrnering in wet and dry conditions. These tires let me ride without worrying about traction and focus on where I want to go. The final benefit, I think the "5000" in the model name comes from the expected tread life. Over 5000 miles is typical for me. And I usually replace them before the tread life marks are completely gone. I'm a happy customer!
I have used Continental GP 4000s II and GP 5000 tires since they came on the market. They ride well and are better than the competition for wear and performance. The GP 5000 however will not fit on a Mavic Ksyrium Elite rim and will not fit on a DT Swiss RR465. I use the GP 5000 on several wheelsets with Mavic Open Pro rims with no problems and they fit the Roval rims on my Specialized Roubaix as well. Perhaps what is needed is a rim standard for all manufacturers. If the GP 5000 would fit my Mavic Ksyrium Elite rims, I would rate them as a perfect tire. The GP 5000 is true to size and as round as your rim. If cut, they do not distort like some others used for fast riding. I ride the 23 mm and 25 mm sizes with the 28 mm size on the Roubaix.
holding up very well so far. No issues with traction yet - and a heck of a lot lighter than my Duranos that I had for a while.
Maybe slightly biased (since I've only tested two other brands in the last 13 years, counting the 4000 series) but I believe I've had great results with the Continental GP 5000 series tires. Since switching to 28c from 25c (and just changed to 30c), I've been getting 3500 to 4600 miles per tire. These are not "wear-thru" miles but replacements as the tires become heat-hardened and thin enough to start picking up punctures. The tires seem to become more puncture-prone after 14 to 18 months of southern Arizona heat, with traction dropping off a bit around the same time.
I'd always read good things about these tires but hadn't tried a pair yet. Once there was a Deal of the Day and they came down to a price that was lower than the tires I'd have bought instead, it was an obvious choice to give them a try. Right away I noticed they gave less rolling resistance than the old tires and felt great on the road. I went up a size from 23mm to 25mm. These actually sit a bit better on the rim than the 23s I had before and don't balloon at the side too much. I can see now why these are so highly regarded and am very grateful for the chance to buy them at a reasonable price.
I've been a fan of Continental GP since a couple generations ago. Seems like I remember 3000's, then 4000's before the 5000's? I'm routinely getting 4000 miles out of each set and that's over a lot of rough chip-seal. They have the best grip I've found. I suspect the Black Chili compound is the secret, along with the high thread count. I may be putting them to greater wear because I'm on a recumbent that precludes "bunny-hops" over holes and edges. No negatives I've found.
I got these for some Hed Jet wheels. In the channel, no luck, even with no base tape as an experiment. Barely got one onto a Mavic Aksium wheelset with tools; other tires fall onto these rims; I hope it will stretch some there. The other? Won't go on even the Mavics. I know Conti Gatorskins are tough to mount because they're stiff, but a supple race tire? I'd give it two thumbs down, but they're too tired.
I have read so many reviews on these GP 5000 Road Tires stating how hard they are to mount on rims. They are! I had two pinch flats (snake bites) over 4 rides despite using talc powder on the inner tubes. After those flats, everything seems to have worked out well.
The rolling resistance is about 50% less than the tires they are replacing (taken from published source). I do notice a slightly quicker response and I feel I am not exerting so much energy going up hills as with my old tires. Traction on dusty downhill curves is better also.
In my experience the Conti 5000 is the best all around cycling tire. I am a big guy @ 245lbs and avg group rides of 20 mph+. The ride quality, durability, and performance always hits the mark. I am running 30mm on a CAAD13 at 65-70 PSI, and the tire just delivers. With the tire quality, lower tire pressure with running 30mm, & the lower rolling resistance, the ride experience is top notch. I highly recommend. Ride safe!
People will tell you these tires are hard to put on, and they are, until you know the trick. Once you get to the stage where you can't get the bead over the rim, go around the rest of the wheel, pinching the tire and shaking it like a Polaroid picture. This will debead and give enough slack for you to get the tire on without tools. You wouldn't believe how many tire levers and inner tubes I broke before I figured this out. Skill issue.
Really like these tires. Have had these on one bike and Vittoria Corsa Pro Control on another. Totally different tires. Conti more durable and fast. Vittoria more plush. Hard to fault GP500.
This is my third pair of Continentals. The first were GP4000 and the others GP5000. The prior two pair lasted a few thousand miles each. They are, however, difficult to install. Heating the tire with a hair dryer helps a lot. Having said that I think that the snug fit helps the tire hold inflation better. It is like having a tubeless setup with a tube inside.
I have been a fan of Continental tires for many years. And to be fair, I have used others, and several expensive Italian brands, and also Schwalbe tires/tubes.
Continental GP 5000 tires are what I consider the best of the best - lightweight, resistant to punctures and flats, well built, and fast rolling, esp. in my preferred 25 mm size (on my Pinarello FP7 road bike) and 30 mm size (on my Cervelo Aspero gravel bike). Mated with Continental Race tubes, I shaved a full 1/2 lbs. (227 gms) switching from 32 mm Continental Gatorskins to Continental 30 mm GP 5000 on my Cervello. And wow! Talk about an far easier solution to saving wheel/tire weight and gaining speed and climbing ability - instead of going to expensive carbon wheels (hey, I might do that next, seeing what a reduction in weight does...).
I can really feel the reduction in rotational mass, with a gain in ave. speed of 1-2 mph all else considered, and more importantly, a VERY noticeable gain in more easily riding up steep grades - which we have plenty of here in Austin, TX. Easily 5 stars!
This is my third pair of Continentals. The first were GP4000 and the others GP5000. The prior two pair lasted a few thousand miles each. They are, however, difficult to install. Heating the tire with a hair dryer helps a lot. Having said that I think that the snug fit helps the tire hold inflation better. It is like having a tubeless setup with a tube inside.
The Continental Grand Prix is an excellent road tire for many reasons. It rides smoothly, has low rolling resistance, corners precisely, and rides for miles. This may not be the least expensive road tire, however, given all of its attributes it's worth the price. I have ridden these tires for thousands of miles on paved and unpaved roads and they continue to stand up.
I ride paved trails and roads in Tulsa. I've always trusted Conti GPs for durability and performance. Excellent tires. Installed on Specialized Creo SL Founder's Edition
I have been riding on these Continental GP5000s (25mm) since October 9th, 2022. I have enjoyed every mile, and have felt completely safe when bombing hills and trying to stay close to the fastest guys in our group (or not get dropped). These tires have been dependable and problem free. After 1,625 miles over 3 months, my tires were finally tested by Mother Nature when a Goat's Head (those pesky enemies of the MTB crowd) pierced the area where the sidewall meets the tread. It wasn't all the glass and debris of Pacific Coast Highway that I am amazed I was able to navigate without so much as the smallest problem - it was a Goat's Head on a paved road. I am still amazed by these tires and they will continue to be my "go to" tire until something better comes along.
I average about 3,500mi yearly on Indiana roads with these tires before replacing them. Some lighter riders have gotten over 5,000mi. The 700x28mm give a cushioned ride at 75psi and grip the road well even in wet weather. I've only had one pinch flat crossing some railroad tracks to fast, the 4 years I've been using these.
