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Continental Grand Prix 5000 Road Tire

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Review by Ferengii

Reviewed 1/20/2025
by Ferengii
Cycling Enthusiast
Colorado, USA
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent Al-round tire!

After trying multiple tires (I ride about 18,000 miles/year), I've settled on the Conti GP5000 for its smooth ride, low rolling resistance and relatively good puncture proof tires. It's a bit pricier, but worth it overall given that I get about 6000 miles out of each tire. They're a bit difficult to put on, but fortunately I've not had to take them off regularly for any reason (especially punctures). They're grippy and you feel confident after a good bit of usage.

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Review by Cory Molloy

Reviewed 1/14/2025
by Cory Molloy
Competitive Racer
Safford Arizona
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
I think this is the single best performance upgrade I've made in 20 years.

I recently bought 4 Continental Grand Prix 5000 tires with 6 Pirelli P Zero TPU tubes and I wish I made the switch sooner. Put them on your bike - I'm sure you'll be impressed.

I've been riding since the 1970s and got into cycle racing in 2005 in the Salt Lake City area. (We left Utah because of the shutdowns, even though I love riding up the mountains)

These tires have excellent grip (much more than other tires I've run) and the TPU tubes make riding on the rough roads in the Safford Arizona area noticeably more comfortable.

I think this is the single best performance upgrade I've made in 20 years!

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Review by NickSlyness

Reviewed 12/19/2024
by NickSlyness
Daily Commuter
St Paul
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Consistently solid tire, no surprises

I've been using Continental Grand Prix tires for decades, and they continue to impress. The performance and road feel are exceptional, striking a perfect balance between speed and comfort. For lightweight tires, they are surprisingly durable, handling a variety of conditions with ease. On most of my rims (Hunt, Mavic), mounting and dismounting is not too difficult, which is always a bonus. These tires have long been my go-to choice, and I run them on all my road bikes. Highly recommended for anyone looking to elevate their ride.

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Review by LJ

Reviewed 11/11/2024
by LJ
Cycling Enthusiast
Greenville, SC
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent Tire

The Grand Prix 5000 tube-type tire in size 700x30 on a 19mm internal rim measure 30mm width and 27mm height, The 700x28 measures 27.7mm width and about 25mm high on similar rims, so the 30mm tire is true. The tires were within 10 to 15 grams of claimed weight. They mounted easily to tubeless ready rims with Pirelli Smart (thermoplasitc) tubes. Changed to these from Veloflex, which are equally nice hand-made tires because I wanted a larger tire without going up to 32mm, which just seem to be overkill for a pavement-only racing tire. 30mm is appreciated on the rougher sections but for most roads with alligator cracks or better pavement, 28mm still seems more appropriate for me (168 pounds). The 30mm provides a very plush ride at the expense of weight and aerodynamics (if you care).

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Review by sbolan

Reviewed 10/28/2024
by sbolan
Cycling Enthusiast
Omaha, NE
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5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
My Go To Tire!

For years I ran the Conti Gatorskin tires as I was convinced that I needed the extra puncture protection. After hearing so many good things about the Conti GP 5000s I decided to try them a few seasons ago. The GP 5000s are now my go to tire.

I run the GP 5000s with either latex or TPU tubes and I inflate according to the SILCA tire pressure calculator. The roads that I ride on are typically either smooth bike paths or pavement/asphault roads and highways that I would consider to be average to good condition (live in Nebraska, so we get our share of pavement break-up).

Over the 3-4 seasons that I have run the GP5000s I have not experienced any more punctures with these tires that I had with any other tire...they are extremely durable and reliable. With the miles that I ride, I will generally get 1 full season out of the tires, sometimes I can extend the front tire farther as it gets less wear. Besides the same durability as other tires, these tires are incredibly smooth and roll extremely well. I don't see any reason to consider changing to any other tires.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 1/24/2025
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Dallas-Ft Worth
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Tough tire/Great grip

Ridden over 6,000 miles on all aspects of road surfaces and some unpaved with and without debris and not single flat. Stable at wide range of pressures from 60 to 90 psi. A little tough to mount the first time, better subsequent times (done for inspection after sharp debris and when converting ubes)

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 1/23/2025
by Anonymous
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Excellent tires!

Excellent tires once you have them on! If it's cold while you're installing, a good tip is to either leave them in the sun for a bit to warm up and let the rubber expand, or run a hair dryer over them to warm them up! I was getting frustrated until I read the hairdryer tip, then it was so easy!

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 10/25/2024
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
La Porte,TX
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Good ride, supple,

Placed these on a Giant Revolt Advanced 2 gravel bike to ride long distance on pavement on alloy factory wheels. Replacing tubeless 40mm gravel tires to a road tire 700c 32 black sidewalls. Got them for long charity ride Bike around the Bay 177 mi weekend ride, Florida rail trail vacations. Daily training rides consist of 20-30 mi rides. Wide enough to soak up sidewalk cracks, and anything else flat I want to ride across in comfort. Paired with Conti race tubes. Total system weight rider and bike 250 lbs, pressures front 65 psi rear 68 psi. No flats during the training and charity ride avoiding broken glass on my rides as I see it in the path as well as I can. I ride mostly concrete bike paths, and asphalt. Do not take these on a small gravel walking paths or off the road they will tear up the side walls. Rubber is slightly tacky I only use in dry conditions good traction. There are two tread wear dimples near the logo find their location so you know where to look for them when your tire wears out for replacement, if similar wear to tubeless S TR I'd expect about 3400 mi. before replacement in my environment hot n humid. Been using Conti products for 25 years haven't diverted to other tire makers because they have not given me a reason to. Pricey, catch them on sale, use your points.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 1/16/2025
by Anonymous
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Just great tires

These tires are highly reviewed for a reason. They roll fast and give better than average puncture protection. You can't go wrong with them.

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Review by Brian G

Reviewed 8/29/2024
by Brian G
Michigan
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3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Defective Tire?

I bought a set of these for my road bike about six weeks ago. Size 28mm with translucent side walls. A couple weeks ago the rear tire developed a slit in the sidewall. This allowed the tube to protrude through causing a sudden blowout. I could not find anything in the tire that could've caused this. Nor was I aware of hitting or running over anything that could have damaged the sidewall. Therefore, I suspect it was a defective tire. I sent a message to continental tire online a couple weeks ago, but have not heard back from them.

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Review by Matthew

Reviewed 12/29/2024
by Matthew
Cycling Enthusiast
Southern California, CA
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The 28s Can Not Be Beat

I run the Conti tan side walls on my BMC SLR-01 and could not be happier. I run them with tubes at 78 psi F/ and 80 psi rear. The tires are absolutely the best I have ridden: I have ridden Vredesteins, Vittoria, Michelin Power Cup, Schwalbe, but these are by far the best. The grip, the excellent average speeds I have been posting, the durability, and the lack of punctures over the same courses have been exceptional.

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Review by bkgerm

Reviewed 8/19/2024
by bkgerm
Cycling Enthusiast
Otsego, Michigan
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Sidewall Crack & Blowout

Bought a set of Conti GP5000 clincher tires, transparent sidewall, about 5 weeks ago. A couple days ago I had a blowout on the rear tire. Upon inspection I found a crack in the tire sidewall that allowed to tube to blow out and go flat instantly. There is no explanation for the tire damage other than a defective or weak sidewall. The tire only had a few hundred miles on it, and is 99% ridden on paved roads. I have contacted Continental to see if they will provide a replacement tire under warranty.

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Review by Germanrazor

Reviewed 8/1/2024
by Germanrazor
Cycling Enthusiast
Asheboro, NC
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
700x28

Comparatively, to other tires, the Conti for the price is a steal when on sale. Now to the 28mm tire I upped to from a 25mm. Not only is it a bit more plush, I lost no overall speed average. In fact, may have gained a bit but will need to at my speed metric from my last new install of the 25mm size. Is there a better race tire and all-around tire in existence? Maybe, but as long as my Conti's keep providing exceptional ride and performance, I will never know! Try a set today!

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Review by Audie Conrad

Reviewed 6/20/2024
by Audie Conrad
Auburn, Maine
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12 of 13 customers found this review helpful.
Gr8 tire

I've been riding on Conti's for 2 decades and the newer 5000's for the 3rd year. Terrific tire all-round. They hold pressure, handle and roll rrally well - top shelf.

However, when new they can be a bear to mount!

A few pointers on this that will definitely help. If possible place them in direct warm sunlight for an hour or so to soften it /make a "bit" pliable. Rub the edge of the rim with lightly diluted dish soap. And [oddly] I've worn rubber dipped yard gloves while mounting the tire. Along with a solid mounting lever - all in all these work well and will illiminate the near impossibility if you don't!??

I recently had a rear tire pinch-flat with about 500 miles on the tire - the tube swap was a snap. No problems at all removing/remounting the tire.

Gr8 bike tire! Try 'em!

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Review by mistyowl

Reviewed 4/12/2024
by mistyowl
Cycling Enthusiast
Tennessee
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5 of 40 customers found this review helpful.
Size is off

I bought the 25mm size from BikeTIresDirect on 6/3/2023. Just now (April 2024) installing them for the new season. However, they are not 25mm wide, despite clearly stating so on the sidewall. When properly mounted and fully inflated, they measure 23mm. Too late to return them and shouldn't have to pay return shipping anyway. Though I'm a long-time customer, I will not likely buy any more tires from your store. And though I've used Conti tires for years, I will likely switch to another brand. They had an outstanding tire in the GP4000; and the GP 4-Season is good too. But I will find another brand.

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Review by DanTA

Reviewed 7/8/2024
by DanTA
Cycling Enthusiast
Forest Grove, Oregon
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3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
High performing and durable. Very comfortable ride for a thin tire! Reallyl feel the grip on fast corners.

I use these tires on a vintage 80's high end road bike. At correct inflation they give a smooth, fast ride on my light weight, aluminum frame bike, and enhance its quickness and nimbleness around corners with their great grip on the road. I ride 50-100 miles a week in spring to fall; last version of these tires lasted me two seasons. There is nothing I do not like about these tires in my application; they are a perfect fit for my '84 Schwinn Mangusta 5000. Even the number matches and it feels like they were made with a bike like mine in mind.

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Review by NJBiker

Reviewed 12/5/2024
by NJBiker
Cycling Enthusiast
metro NYC area
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Great handling, long lasting, and puncture resistant.

These tires last and last, about twice as long as the Goodyear tires that came with my bike. The handling is great in temperatures from 25'F up to the mid 90's'F. So far no punctures, so they must be tough as well. All for a reasonable price at BTD!

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Review by SM

Reviewed 1/23/2025
by SM
SFV
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Great tire!

Best gripping tire I have had in 8 years.

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Review by Nancy R.

Reviewed 1/23/2025
by Nancy R.
Cycling Enthusiast
San Rafael, CA
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Great tires that ride and wear well in all weather conditions.

I use the clincher tires and have no problem changing tires, although some cyclists in the club have had difficulty changing TR ready ones.

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Review by Two Wheel

Reviewed 1/23/2025
by Two Wheel
Salt Lake
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A great classic tire

A classic tire that wears well and handles even better. Consistent edge to edge roll improves handling and confidence.

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