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10.3.2020

Seems like a pretty good tire. I've done a fair amount of research and this seems like a good fit for my flat bar road bike. I'm still playing with air pressure to optimize ride comfort and speed.Installation was definitely a challenge. 1st off they are foldable and even after a day of hanging they still had definite folds which made it kind of a pain to get the first side on the rim with the tube. Then to get the other side of the tube on, I had to use my KoolStop tire jack (one of the best tools to have if you do your own tires). I'm afraid if I would've tried to pry it over the edge of the rim just using the regular tire tool, it would have broken the tool or the rim.Also the sidewalls seem to be very thin compared to other tires I've used. But I would imagine that that is due to the design. Will try to get back after a thousand miles or so and provide some info on how well they are holding up.Initial rating 4 due to reputation and construction.Update 4/10/2020 : 300 miles. Wearing very well. The decrease in rolling resistance from my Armadillo All Season is amazing. These give me a much better roll and the 700x32 at 95psi are very comfortable on the asphalt back streets down here in SW Florida. Very glad I bought these and will put on my other bike when those tires are worn out. Good grip but haven't ridden in rain.Update 5/31/2020: 1000 miles. Had a staple give me a flat this past week. Both prongs fully embedded into the tire. Probably no way to avoid flat in that case. Only one i've had though and that's after 1000 miles. I really like riding my bike with these tires on it as the rolling resistance is so much less than my Conti 700x25 Grand Prix 4 Season on my other bike. Once those go, I'll replace with the 5000s.
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19.6.2020

I have only been running the tires for couple of weeks now and I love the ride! I converted my Weinmann Aquila 21 rims on my KHS (a local Los Angeles bike company) Grit 220 to tubeless ready, it was nail biting but I did it! I highly recommend getting actually tubeless rim tape (I use DT Swiss) and the MilKit valves (which are self sealing if you need to remove the valve core). Getting Grand Prix on the rim was intense, it’s a SUPER tight fit but this tight clincher tire combined with good rim tape and the right valves made converting to tubeless trouble free!The ride is super smooth, I run them at 45 & 50 PSI, front and rear respectively, so the ride is smooth yet responsive.I usually ride it on paved bike paths (it’s a fast tire on pavement, and I like going fast) though I have gone off road on to gravel several times and the tire continued to have good grip and response.There were questions raised about the accuracy of the size. I bought 700x 32c and when I measured the width of the tire with digital calipers it was 31.5 mm so .5 mm less than expected. That said, the top PSI for this tire is 87, being that I am running the tires at 40 & 45 psi, that’s only half the max pressure so that could account for the .5 mm lose.I will post a new review in a few months to properly rate the durability and longevity as well as how it responds to punctures, being tubeless (using Mariposa’s Caffélatex sealant w/ground pepper added). For the first time I am actually looking forward to a puncture! ;-)
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8.10.2019

I was looking my TT bike over closely for my upcoming Races and decided I needed to change my rear tire it was just barely starting to show a flat spot in the center. So in the TT everything matters I just can't live with that little flat spot in the race where everything matters. I read some reviews on line about the new continental 5000 lower rolling resistance. And decided to replace my 23mm Grand Prix 4000s II with the 23mm Grand Prix 5000.There's a difference. I measure my tires with calipers to make sure I get the right width at pressure. After a short wrestling match. The 5000 measured 23.95mm @ 115 psi. Bummer! Because the 23mm 4000s measured 25.6mm @ 115psi. Which is the perfect size for my rims.Which measure 26.2mm on the brake track the 23mm 4000s gives me a great aerodynamic profile. That's why I use 23mm tires if I where to use a 25mm 4000s when inflated it exceeds the width of the rim and creates drag. So I couldn't live with a wider and taller front tire. I took the 5000 off the rear and put it on front since it's a lower profile narrower tire. And put 4000s on the rear. I can live with that and I am excited about my upcoming race 40k TT on 10/9/19. I'm going to buy a 25mm Grand Prix 5000 and see what width it inflates to @ 115psi. I hope this helps people who are trying to find marginal gain's in speed.
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27.4.2020

Simple suggestion: Schwalbe tire levers. You get those with these tires and you're all set. Without those, it's virtually impossible to install these on tubeless wheelsets from most manufacturers. I wish they tell you these need special, low profile tools and a way to lock the tire on the rim in order to install. Life would have been so much easier.I wish I had known this before taking close to two weeks on this install (granted the COVID-19 lockdowns didn't help) with different tools and immense frustration. Trust me, those tire levers are insanely helpful.For the full install details: I used Gorilla Tape (the travel sized rolls) to seal the wheel, Stan's tubeless valves (55mm)and Stan's tubeless tire sealant and I got these on with ease, perfect seals and they look great. Another helpful tip - install with a tube to help press in the tubless tape (no matter what brand you use). It helps really cute the tape to the rim and you can easily see any issues before mounting the tire without a tube.I have not taken these out these yet as this is a new bike build and a bit more work remains. The tires I've installed on my previous bike were the clincher 4000S II - which I loved. So more to come on performance from these. Hopefully the reviews mentioning quick punctures were ridden without sealant...doubtful, but likely.
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24.6.2019

The only thing better than riding on GP4000 is riding on a new set of GP4000s. I was in the process of moving to sew ups until I got wind of the new GP 5000. Order a pair and week later they arrived. Mounting wasn't too hard with an understated look once inflated to 80 psi. On the 1st ride I realized they don't feel like brand new GP4k, its a different less sticky feel that had me thinking I needed more air. Downhill curves are slightly better with more control and assurance. Dumps are noticable less jarring and composed, they give a better smoother ride than the 4ks. Half way through my 4 hour ride the rear tire gets a puncture... I guess I was having a little too much fun..will replace old rim tape and old tubes 4 next ride.. #ADOSUpdate :2nd ride 3days later convinced me that GP 5000s are the real deal. Increasing to 95psi really brought out its qualities., In a favorite down hill section Ive normally took with caution, I now take at full speed without a thought of using the brake. Corners have increased speeds with more lean and attack. The 28C 5ks don't look as big as the 28c 4k they replaced, will consider 32C whenever these see the grave. All in all I'm satisfied wt the new GP 5000s, they are indeed better than the gp 4ks. Long live Conti...#Ados
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23.9.2019

I'm writing this review after only 2 rides, so had to be neutral on durability, longevity, and value. However, if I had not done the install and could rate the ride quality, comfort and rolling resistance they would be 5 stars. I used Goldylocks sealant with no problems, but do not try to put more than 2 oz. In these tires. I found some tricks for installation. The hook bead is very thick, which is good. That high quality bead presents significant install challenges. I.E. on some hooked TL rims, after getting about a 2 thirds of the bead on the rim, the bead will start slipping off on the opposite side. It can become a never ending battle.After getting the tire to about 2 thirds I placed 2 very tight zip ties around the rim and tire where the bead was in the rim. Then using a flat-ended tire tool start working the opposite side onto the rim no more than an inch at a time until the entire bead is in the rim. If you use a tire tool with a point you will probably damage the tape and get leaks. You also might want to protect and decals on the rim with painter tape. My advice...never use more than 80 psi on hooked rims. The rims can cut through the bead at high pressure.
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22.7.2019

First impressions; Installation was much easier on my ENVE 3.4's carbon tubeless wheels. I did need to use levers on the 5000 TL's but they went on very easily. I use an air compressor to get the tire up on the rim beads. The Pro One's took so much pressure on the tire levers I thought I might break the levers or carbon rims getting the tire on the rim. Both the old Pro One tire and the Cont. 5000 TL are 28mm tires. Both the width and height, the 5000 TL's are much smaller than the Pro Ones. In fact I have a Pro One 25mm on the front wheel and it is bigger than the Cont. 5000 TL on the rear. So, the Pro One's are larger in size and weight much less than the Cont. 5000 TL's.I do wonder if this will affect ride comfort and rolling resistance with the Cont's having less tire volume for the same size tire as the Pro One's. I have ridden the Pro One's for about 6,000 miles (this was my second pair of Pro One's) and I have no complaints other than being a little hard to install. I just installed the Cont. 5000 TL's on the rear and have yet to ride them. I will come back after a few hundred miles and let you know how they ride and hold up out on the road.
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6.3.2020

These feel like if there were an ultra-lightweight version of 28mm Paselas... except they’re 23mm. I guess this is what “supple casing” is?I’ve got them cranked up to 120lbs and am using them as slush slicers on my winter commuter on cracked and holey city streets (dumb. I know.) and they ride way less awful than I expected. Really they ride pretty great. So much softer than expected and THE GRIP! 10 degrees Fahrenheit, sleet, slush, and I’m not even slightly spooked into unclipping unless some JA in front of me pulls some genius move.I’m very seriously thinking about getting the 28mm version for the summer and getting a big enough saddle bag for three spare tubes,a cleaning kit and a small c-clamp for setting patches on the tire itself.That’s the trade-off. Durability. These have none. I’ve never ever found glass shards this big before. Twice now I’ve gotten one that cuts nearly the whole contact area. Bit of a bummer, but to be fair- most people use these as a race tire only and don’t even train on them, let alone commute through a city with them.I plan on buying more.
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5.2.2021

Durability? Don't know, comfort and smoothness I do. I've been riding road bikes just about 4 years. I have a gravel bike that I changed from a 40mm to a 44mm knobby and noticed a difference. My road bikes have had Conti 4000, Gatorskin, Schwalbe and honestly I didn't notice much difference, because I don't know much or can tell the minor differences. However I can definitely notice a huge difference on the 700 x 32. I weigh 150 pd 17 pd bike on 40mm rims. I started with 70 psi and WOW. The bike felt extra smooth on the usual bumps and groves we encounter without getting off the saddle. Every ride so far ,3, has felt the same. Smoothness. As far as speed... I can't tell if slower or faster,but they don't feel sluggish. So far I love them for my style of riding. 50 plus mile rides that aren't hammer fests. Will update on next group ridesFeb 8/ did a group ride with a max pace of 21. 1/2 ride felt like it was a bit easier than usual. The way back ended up being more spirited,25/27 mph stretches and the tires didn't slow me down or loose comfort. Overall I recommend them 100%.
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13.10.2020

On its standard packaging, it was excellent. at 90 psi, width measures at 24cm.I've been using the same conti gp 4000s on my rb for the past 6 years but when it was time to replace it, most stores ran out stock. I tried a gatorskin for almost a year it was the mounting on the rim that discouraged me. It was simply tough and hard.And so I tried this gp 5000 with the 4000s in mind.It did not disappoint. I understand it takes a little while to get the feel of the comparison but at 90 psi and on a 60 km mix cemented and asphalted road, the rolling was superb and I did not feel the discomfort of the bumps. Going on a 4 km 10% slope, the ascent felt like I was using the same old 4000s and not as hard as the gatorskin.But it was on the downhill that I can say it was way smoother than the gatorskin because i did not feel the imperfection of its roundness, in other words, the rolling was better.This is still a new set of tires so I can't have any idea on its durability or longevity but if it is better than the 4000s I presume it will last longer than 6 years with me.
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7.10.2019

After getting a gash in my gp4000s I had replaced with these. They are definitely a better looking tire, with less obtrusive logos on the side and a more modern styling. As far as performance is concerned, I'll admit I can't tell much of a difference between the two (but maybe that's me and the gp4000 was quite a good tire)Note however, the sizing is much more true than the original 4000s. I currently run a 21mm wide internal rim and historically, running a 23mm gp4000 resulted in around a 26-27mm inflated width. The gp5000 run more true to size and on the same rim, a 25mm tire runs around the same width. So, long and short, if you are upgrading from the 4000,buy a size up as they are now true to size.In terms of puncture protection, running clincher, I've gotten one flat in the last few weeks of relatively frequent riding, but again, probably only marginally different than the 4000sOverally happy with the tires and a good upgrade from conti.
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25.10.2020

I have used 4 sets of Grand Prix tires on 2 different bikes (some were the 4000's, others the 5000's). I am not a racer; I'm 61 years old and ride 100 - 120 miles a week on roads of various conditions; my Specialized bikes use 700x28 tires. I've found the Grand Prix tires to be quiet and with low rolling resistance. They have outstanding grip in dry conditions and good grip in wet conditions, although I try not to ride when the roads are wet. I think they also are very puncture-resistant -- I have to deal with gravel on some of my rides and have not had a flat due to gravel, only sharp pieces of metal (and in most of those situations, I got a slow leak, not a flat). My only issue,which I've learned to deal with, is the Grand Prix are somewhat more difficult to mount on my wheels than other tires I have used. Overall, I think this is an outstanding tire and well worth the price.
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8.9.2019

I got tired of fixing lots of flats, so decided to go tubeless on my road bike.Having ridden on them for a few hundred miles, they're great! Zero flats, more comfortable, and faster than the previous GP4000 SII's I had before.However, getting them mounted was a freaking nightmare. Different rims can all be 'tubeless compatible' but have pretty different dimensions, leading to a guessing game of if your combo will be normal or impossible to get mounted.In my case, it took nearly breaking my tire irons + a lot of cursing to get them on. Use soapy water + all the tricks in the book, or have a local shop do the install for you, because they are not nearly as stretchy as the non-tubeless version.It makes sense, they are more heavily reinforced to keep their seal, but it was incredibly frustrating nonetheless.tl;dr - pay someone else to mount them, then they're great.
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14.7.2019

I use this tire primarily for the road and have approximately 1000 miles on it. It is the first tubeless I have owned and is mounted on a tubeless ready Bontrager wheelset. I have used it on a gravel surface on about 100 miles of the Cowboy Trail in northern Nebraska with good results. Biking with others on the same trail with tubes resulted in the average of at least one flat for most of the group and none for me.Physical wear on sharp rocks appears good but an average day of riding will generate about 10 psi loss. After a week of no riding is about 20 psi loss. I am not sure if the psi loss is the fault of the tire or wheelset or perhaps needs more sealant once seated but I will continue to monitor this.I run the tires at 80 psi and the max rating on the tire is 87. A good tire and one that I would recommend.
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27.5.2020

I bought a 25c 5000 tire to replace a 25c 4000S II that had develop a bad bump in the tread within the first hundred miles of riding it. The 25c 5000 tire is 3 millimeters narrower than the 25c 4000 tire. So basically, I should have bought a 28c 5000 tire to be the same size as the old 25c 4000S II. That is frustrating as a consumer. Makes me consider buying different brands in the future. Anyone buying a 5000 tire may want to keep this in mind when buying. It is frustrating that Continental doesn’t make their tires with consistent sizing. Treadwear, and traction are all great with these tires. Contacted Continental's customer service about my GP 4000S II and my 5000's. They wouldn't respond.After 20 years of riding Continental tires, it's time to move on to a different brand. They have lost a loyal customer.
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