I use these everyday. They mount up easy with my old hands only. Inflate easily and hold air like no other tire I've owned. They roll and corner very fast. I had another set from a major tire company and when I mounted and rode with these, I immediately felt I could corner better and roll faster. They were just a tad harsher which I think maybe because once mounted they were exactly 32 mm as the other set measured 34 even though they were both 32 mm tires.
Really love the feel of these, they're light and fast. Unlike the schwalbes and the enves they seem to retain their speed after the first hundred miles.
Very susceptible to small punctures- definitely not as durable as the schwalbes. Probably equivalent to the enves.
I got these in 28mm and mounted them on HED Ardennes LT+ TR rim brake rims (21mm interior width). Replaced a set of tubed GP4000s. Like other commenters note, the 28mm tubeless look like my former 25mm tubed tires, but I haven't measured them. I didn't have any trouble mounting these, though I used tire levers to mount them. They're a pleasure to ride; tubeless is always a little plusher than tubed, but these are a bit silkier than other tubeless I've ridden. It may be my imagination but they seem a little faster than my previous GPs. I've ridden about 300 miles on them over all kinds of surface, including milled asphalt, crappy NYC streets, and dirt, and I've had no flats and no premature wear. Expensive but I expect to get every penny out of them.
Was looking forward to try out this brand, but so far not impressed with the look and quality of the transparent tires. The transparent brown lines are not straight, looks like the paint bled and making the wheels look, Meh. Does not look as good as the Schwalbe Pro one. I wish I could upload pictures.
Hoping it's as good The Schwalbe Pros that I had on which did a pretty good job for puncture resistance and sealing
Tubeless wheels and tires have come a long way and I am a convert. I am running much lower psi and the rides are much more comfortable. These tires are light and roll fast. So far so good on the durability. Just need to remember to top up with sealant every couple of months.
This tire is my gold standard that I haven't been able to replicate onto my gravel bike. This thing is tough, lasts forever, and looks great. This tire is my standard I measure all other road tires off of.
I was wary of using the GP5000 because I've had issues with Conti tires in the past. This time I got them on my DT Swiss rims with very little hassle and they seated using an air compressor with no sealant inside. They roll extremely well and so far I've had no issues.
I just made the transition to tubeless and really like these tires! They were one of the lighter options I looked at and I enjoy the ride with them! They feel super compliant and have great grip, they roll really well and have been very durable so far. I had read that some folks have difficulty mounting them them but I fortunately did not. Once they were on the rims I was able to inflate them using a standard floor pump! They are a super sweet tire!
The previous generation was an excellent tire; the latest generation is even better. It is more supple and grippier, and the overall ride quality is improved. They are still difficult to mount on tubeless rims, but that's largely true of all road tubeless tires in narrow widths like 25mm. I got about 3,400 miles out of my previous set with no flats before they started looking dry and stiff. I suspect I will get even more longevity out of these.
I love the normal version of the GP5000. With my new hookless rim, I had to go to the TR version. It seems like a lot of money for a bike tire. So I tried the Pirelli P-Zero and a Michelin Power Cup TR. The Pzero lasted one 25 mile ride, then got a 1 inch slice all the way through the tire after running over some glass the next day. I have never seen any of my GP5000's do that. The Michelin lasted a bit longer, but still did not seem as puncture resistant as the GP5000 TR. I'm done testing other brands, and will just stick with my tried and true GP5000. They are worth the cost, and get less flats than most all of my riding buddies. Worth a little extra money for the peace of mind.
I've been using these on the road in 32mm, 30 mm and 28 mm. These used to be great tires but puncture resistance is now abysmal. Pinhole punctures that seal on other tires just don't on these and they can't be inflated to the right pressure.
This is not a single experience. It's happened for a few years in multiple sizes. Meanwhile, I've ridden a pair of Strade Bianca handmade clinchers on my gravel bike for over 2 years and they're covered with pinhole punctures that sealed.
I've been riding Continentals for 15 years, but I'm done. There are faster tires with better road feel, if you don't care about puncture resistance. They GP 5000 ASs may be more reliable, but I just don't feel like supporting this brand anymore.
Can't say much more about the conti 5000 S TR other than they're comfortable at lower pressures, don't seem to have any issues with them. Have had a couple of flats most likely due to all the garbage, glass, metal shards etc on the roads from winter, but when riding a clean road the tires do what they're supposed to.
I've been using Continental GP5000's for about a year and a half now, first 28mm and now 32mm.
These tires are great due to their excellent rolling resistance properties, have bettered my lap times just by changing to these tires. They can handle some form of compact, easy gravel but most of the time I ride on road.
Seating them on the rim is always the hardest part but I've put on and taken off about 8 pairs now for myself, and for 5 different rims and for other people. They inflate up easily all the time.
Love them and will continue riding them all year round (including wet springs and cold winters).
The road feel is great. They're comfortable, feel fast and have good grip. However, the puncture protection is not great. I get too many punctures, it was never a problem with the regular GP5000 with latex tubes.
According to BRR, the transparent version performs worse than the black one. Maybe that's the case. I'll give it a try with the black ones, but I'd probably be switching to another tire or brand.
Bought a set as spares/future tires after the second set of Challenge PRO Strada's wore off. My bike came with the Challenges and I loved them! Absolutely the supplest tire I have EVER ridden. Got 1,000-ish miles on them before all the fibers started fraying on the sidewalls. I had bought a spare set of those despite all the reviews of the impossible difficulty in mounting them simply because of the ride quality; after spending a little over an hour to mount each tire(!) and that after trying all the tricks, I was rewarded with the sublime ride and a tread cut ON THE FIRST RIDE. So I ordered a set of Conti 5000S TRs. Put them on this last weekend and rode them for the first time today (27 July). Impressions below:
1. EASY to mount; 700x30 tire on Astral Radiant wheels; a little less than an hour to install BOTH tires
2. Lose a little air overnight; same as the Challenge tires
3. Maximum pressure is 73 psi vice the 65 psi on the Challenge; a little more room to try higher pressures for the big/fat rider
4. At 66 psi front and rear, the ride is very very good. It is not sublime like the Challenges. It is compliant and solid, but nowhere near as supple (that was expected)
5. (Hopefully) longer wearing; I am used to getting anywhere between 3K and 5K miles out of the Gatorskins with the tubes inside; rotate the tires=get more miles
6. Price is a virtual tie
I think I may give the Schwalbe Pro ONE TLEs a try, too
Great wear, no punctures, used for training/everyday.
It's the World Tour tire of choice!
The Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR Road Tire is on my list as the best tires for my club racing. At pressures I run 73/69 psi, the feel is very responsive without a harsh ride. I use them with a Zipp 303 FC rims and they have a smooth profile. Don't know the science, but love the ride.
It's hard to say something new about the GP 5000 that has not been said a thousand times. It is fast, reliable, and has awesome grip. It's still among the best, years after it came out.
I am riding on the 32mm wide version of this tire on Zipp Firecrest 303 wheels (25mm inner diameter) at 50/52 psi F/R. I weigh 185 lbs. They are both wearing well after 1500 miles use. The front tire still shows a trace of the casting seam in the middle of the contact surface, but not the back. Wear dimples are still visible on both tires. I have only found two tiny nicks from road trash in the contact patch of the rear tire. Sidewalls are in pristine condition. They roll very well and are extremely comfortable. I thought I was on a new bike after replacing 28mm tubed Conti GP5000 S tires on Mavic rims with 17mm ID. I expect the front tire to last for over 6,000 miles, perhaps much more. One of my Conti GP5000 S tubed 28mm tires lasted 10,000 miles before I replaced it. I have front and back ones still rolling with 8400 miles. I hope to get similar life out of these tubeless ready tires.
