The best allrounder in the field, brought to a whole new performance level
We're simply spoiled with using tubeless tires in all of our cycling disciplines and have come to enjoy the ability to run lower pressures for improved grip, comfort, and less rolling resistance. So, when we heard Continental was revamping its GP4000, a tire so universally loved as a competition worthy tire in terms of weight, grip, and rolling resistance, but durable enough to fend off debris and with the ability to rack up some miles before it began to square off, we wondered if a tubeless version would launch. Thankfully, it did and the Grand Prix 5000 TL Tire gives you the ability to ride faster, with more comfort, and with increased puncture protection compared to its standard clincher version. As one of the world's largest tire manufactures, Continental has a host of technologies and compounds it can lean on, giving it the ability to build the highest quality tires. As a testament to its quality, the majority of the pro peloton is riding them, and while we weren’t quite sure how Conti is able to create a road tire that's significantly faster, more comfortable, and less prone to flats than its previous version, somehow it did.
SPECIFICATIONS:
COMPOUND: BLACK CHILLI
SIZE: 700C X 25MM, 700C X 28MM, 700C X32MM
CASING: VECTRAN BREAKER
TYPE: TUBELESS CLINCHER
TPI: 180
BEAD: FOLDABLE
WEIGHT: 301 GRAMS, 325 GRAMS, 379 GRAMS,
RECOMMENDED USE: ROAD CYCLING, TRIATHLON
WARRANTY: LIMITED