ContinentalGrand Prix 5000 Performance Bike Tire, Set of 2 (700x23)

I recently purchased the Continental GP5000 tyre for my road bike, and I am blown away by the quality and performance of this tyre. The GP5000 is hands down the best road tyre I have ever used.Firstly, the installation process was seamless - I was able to fit the tyre onto my rim without any issues. The tyre feels incredibly durable and well-made, which gives me the confidence that it will last for many miles to come.But what really sets this tyre apart is its performance on the road. The grip is outstanding, both in wet and dry conditions. I feel much more confident when cornering at high speeds with this tyre, as it provides excellent traction and stability. Additionally, the tyre rolls very smoothly and efficiently, which has helped to improve my overall speed and performance on the bike.Overall, I cannot recommend the Continental GP5000 tyre highly enough. It is a top-quality product that offers unbeatable performance and durability. If you're looking for a new road tyre, this is the one to get!

Good quality, very good grip easy to install and good durability

I am a loyal Conti 5000 user. I go through 3 or 4 of them a year. They provide great traction in the curves with minimal rolling resistance. They also provide a good deal of puncture resistance. I like the fact that they include a couple of wear dots in the tread to help you determine when they should be replaced. I usually get about 2500 to 3000 miles out of this tire before needing replacement. It's a good durable performance tire.

For those still running 23c tires on 17mm internal width or smaller rims, these tires are lightweight, offer great traction and feedback and handle amazing in dry weather. For dry weather training rides on narrow aluminum clincher wheels, these are my go-to tires. They roll very well without the dull feeling I've gotten from other brand tires. They don't slip or spin-out as much when out of the saddle climbing steep hills or uneven surfaces. I'm able to hold speed on long downhills without feeling like I need to pedal. Over the years since these replaced the Conti 4000s2, I've been through many sets of tires and ridden many thousands of miles on training rides as well as organized events and local charity rides. I follow Reginald Scot and tend to agree with many of his opinions including that very wide tires on road bikes don't always make sense (an image of monster truck tires on a sports car comes to mind). In summary, these GP 5000 clincher tires in 23mm give more road feedback, slightly less comfort, offer lighter spinning weight for getting up climbs easier and roll just as well (at 82-78 psi) as my aired-down (75-71 psi) 25mm GP 5000s.

Okay to the nitty gritty on these. First off, I have ridden most every major road bike tire there is in the 23 sizing which is my preferred size. For the past several years the Continental tires have been my chosen. These being the newest top end road tire while expensive I chose to mount up on a new old ride I bought. I as usual inspected the unmounted tires for issues and none were obvious so no points away there. My next goal was fit on the wheelset which was as expected in a roadie tire......tight initial fit but seated perfectly. To the road we go to give initial impressions where rubber meets asphalt. So far they track well, grip in a straight line is on par to what one expects, cornering is nice with no noticeable slipping in both leading tire and trailing tire. This test was even on asphalt with sand near the coast. No apparent sidewall issues or even middle of tire where more than 95% road contact is. So far very happy. The reason for 4 out of 5 stars for (value) is that these are pricey. If the price point were like $75 a pair then a perfect 5 all around. All in all a great road tire capable if racing and for the avid amateur cyclist like myself. I recommend them and if found cheaper than $100 a pair in the range I stated then pony up and buy the set.

I was excited to get these given my past experience with the 4000s and I received them on 7/11/2020. I took them out for a 30-mile ride on 7/14 and a 25-mile ride on 7/17 (today). I always inspect my tires after a ride and in doing so I was very troubled to discover that these had already incurred damage and that the rubber seemed to be degrading - see pictures. I ride a triathlon bike and never take it on gravel, crushed stone, or dirt and I did not hit any potholes during my two rides.I've always been loyal to Continental and this is the first time I have ever had an issue with one of their products - not sure what went wrong for them with the 5000s. Needless to say, I am returning these tires and will be going back to the 4000s.UPDATE 7/22/2020: I decided to purchase another set of the 5000s due to my loyalty to Continental and trust in the quality of their products. I'll update again on the quality and performance of these tires once I have 500+ miles on them.UPDATE 8/12/2020: I’ve put 800+ miles on these since my second purchase. I’m pleased that this set has lived up to my expectations. They roll fast and smooth and I have yet to get a flat (knock on wood). I’ve upgraded my rating from a one star to a four star. I would give these a full five stars if it were not for my experience with the first set. Overall, I would absolutely recommend these.

Arrived on time, as described.

I have relied on these tires since forever. They never disappoint. Mounting a tire is not an easy task but patience wins out. I have ridden on the last for what seems like forever. There are cheaper tires but, for the quality and durability, these tires can't be beat.