After several leaks, the Conti GP5000 is out

[bikinchris]

As you may have seen from a couple of leaked articles, the wait is over!

Continental has unveiled its new successor to the Grand Prix 4000 S II. The Grand Prix 5000 is now available in clincher and tubeless variants.

We will have these tires available in the following sizes;

Clincher: 700 x 23/25/28/32, 650 x 25/28
Tubeless: 700 x 25/28/32, 650 x 25


Some points:

• 12% less rolling resistance compared to GP 4000 S II
• 20% more puncture resistance compared to GP 4000 S II
• 10G lighter than (700 x 25) compared to GP 4000 S II
• Tubeless variant 5% less rolling resistance compared to GP 5000 Clincher
• Elastomeric casing utilizing Active Comfort Technology which dampens road vibrations without sacrificing speed
• Laser-etched shoulder tread for out-of-the-box peak grip performance

As far as availability is concerned, we have some initial very limited inventory of clincher 700 x 23 and 700 x 25 in the Olney DC.

Since initial quantities will be so limited please place your pre-order and I will fulfill as much as possible. These will also only ship in multiples of ten (case quantity) so that our warehouse can keep up with demand.
We should see the missing sizes and tubeless variants trickling in between now and the end of the year.

[pjm]

It’s predecessor was, by far, the longest lasting tire I’ve used. I hope they didn’t screw it up.

[saab2000]

I’ve got a pair of 4000s that came on a pair of wheels I bought a few years back and they’re still in use. They’ve been very durable and puncture resistant and ride way better than I expected they would. I’m much more open minded on Continental than I used to be. My memories of Continental from 30 years ago are of tires that rode like garden hoses and dry rotted as soon as they were installed. They seem to have upped their game.

Definitely will be interested in these going forward.

[Ken Robb]

This sounds like they will be excellent tires. I wonder what they will cost?

[Ken Robb]

BTW Chris your header cracked me up;"after several leaks" etc. :banana::)

[rnhood]

This sounds like they will be excellent tires. I wonder what they will cost?

$70 list. Certainly not cheap, but it will probably be discounted here and there. I hope their claims pan out, as it would raise the bar that the 4000 tire has set. Just an outstanding tire.

[bikinchris]

BTW Chris your header cracked me up;"after several leaks" etc. :banana::)

This is from an email I got announcing the tire. I didn't see the leaks myself, but I don't read every single bike website or message board. But I do get the leak joke.

[weisan]

Can someone please tell Continental to bring back the CG Pave 27mm?

[AngryScientist]

i know some people love them, but i've personally had really bad luck with conti tires, particularly sidewall issues. hopefully whatever new compound they have created addresses that a bit.

at face value the stats sound every good.

[fmradio516]

hmmmm so do I go with these or Compass....

[Seramount]

fwiw, the set of 4KIIs that I'm currently riding are setting some personal mileage records.

rear tire has 6,777 miles on it.

the front tire has...wait for it...drum roll, 12,843 miles.

the wear indicators are still visible on both tires.

will be interesting to see how a set of 5Ks fare...

[eddief]

my fave all around cruising tire. let's see some great pricing on the past tense version.

[Bob Ross]

let's see some great pricing on the past tense version.

Oh yeah! While I’m definitely intrigued by these new GP5Ks, and will almost certainly try a pair eventually (unless early reviews suck) I’m *really* looking forward to GP4K-SIIs getting blown out for $25 each!
:banana:

[zzy]

Curious to hear what a 32 weighs

[weisan]

I’m *really* looking forward to GP4K-SIIs getting blown out for $25 each!
:banana:

can we make it 20 even?...shipping included :p

[jtbadge]

Can someone please tell Continental to bring back the CG Pave 27mm?

Why would they start making one of Vittoria's old tires?

[R3awak3n]

I will probably try the 32mm tubeless soon... Love the gravel king that is on there right now but really want tubeless next on that wheelset.

Vittoria, when are corsa Gs tubeless coming?

[daker13]

i know some people love them, but i've personally had really bad luck with conti tires, particularly sidewall issues. hopefully whatever new compound they have created addresses that a bit.

at face value the stats sound every good.

Me too. Kind of interested in the tubeless, though.

[Blue Jays]

GP 4000s II is a great tire. Looking forward to these, too.

[kppolich]

Awesome news!

So a 25mm 700x25 GP4000S II vs a 700x25 GP5000 Tubeless has

• 17% less rolling resistance
• 20% more puncture resistance
• 10G lighter

Stoked!

[juanj]

Vittoria, when are corsa Gs tubeless coming?

https://www.probikekit.com/bicycle-tyres/vittoria-corsa-speed-g-tubeless-ready-road-tyre/11581847.html?variation=11581848

[adub]

With all the watts savings claims on tires, aero bikes, helmets, fancy chain coatings, etc I expect to not need to pedal in a few years..

[rustychisel]

With all the watts savings claims on tires, aero bikes, helmets, fancy chain coatings, etc I expect to not need to pedal in a few years..

Hope you've already bought a Cannondale.... their claimed 'test figures' showed a 400% increase in stiffness and 200% compliance over the years... :)

[Jef58]

I’ve got a pair of 4000s that came on a pair of wheels I bought a few years back and they’re still in use. They’ve been very durable and puncture resistant and ride way better than I expected they would. I’m much more open minded on Continental than I used to be. My memories of Continental from 30 years ago are of tires that rode like garden hoses and dry rotted as soon as they were installed. They seem to have upped their game.

Definitely will be interested in these going forward.

I agree. A set of Fulcrum wheels came with GP4000 25's and they ride a lot better than I thought. I ended up putting them on all 3 bikes. Even with different wheels, they did improve the ride of each. The tires run on the big side, so the LOOK is relegated to 23's where most 25's would fit.

[AngryScientist]

https://cdn-cyclingtips.pressidium.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Continental-Grand-Prix-5000-1.jpg

[oldpotatoe]

Can someone please tell Continental to bring back the CG Pave 27mm?

Ya mean Vittoria?:eek: Maybe some torn, leaky, crusty ones at the co-op...:)

[R3awak3n]

https://www.probikekit.com/bicycle-tyres/vittoria-corsa-speed-g-tubeless-ready-road-tyre/11581847.html?variation=11581848

non speed. The Corsa already fragile under me, the speeds would probably disintegrate upon first ride.

I now use a Corsa in the front and a Corsa control in the back. Extra supple in the front, a bit more protection in the back.



as far as the paves. They were great but the corsas are a better tire, maybe make the corsas in green as a special edition.

[Road Fan]

BTW Chris your header cracked me up;"after several leaks" etc. :banana::)

Yep, I was thinking "After several leaks, the Conti 5000 is ready to ride!"

[Tony]

The GP 5000 review, "sexy new box"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDASVXBAw8U

[Mark McM]

With all the watts savings claims on tires, aero bikes, helmets, fancy chain coatings, etc I expect to not need to pedal in a few years..

The industry already thought of this, which is why they are currently pushing e-bikes so hard.

[Joxster]

This sounds like they will be excellent tires. I wonder what they will cost?

Probably $25 from wiggle before they are even released :confused: due to the race to close all IBD's

[oldpotatoe]

Probably $25 from wiggle before they are even released :confused: due to the race to close all IBD's

No kidding..in the shop, we agreed to sell Micheln after the sales reptile gave us the 'pitch'..really good including about how the tires are price controlled..so..we ordered a bunch and the day after we received a pile of "brand new to this year", new model tires...Excel had them on deep sale discount..adios Michelin...:no:

[bikinchris]

Hey guys, thanks for the several people who have PM'd me about getting tires, but I don't sell tires online.
I just thought everyone wanted a heads up about soon to be shipped tires, so I leaked the already leaked tire announcement.

[velofinds]

You can have it in any (sidewall) color as long as it's black:

https://www.continental-tires.com/bicycle/tires/race-tires/grand-prix-5000

I guess it'll continue to be Vittoria Corsas for me.

[soulspinner]

If the price on 4000s drops...I will buy more of them as they seem to last under my 175 pound lard ass... (I am 5-10) and have had only one flat this year with them. The 25 mm tires make my Cervelo ride well over imperfect roads and seem to last a lot longer than Michelin Pros. YMMV.

[jpritchet74]

If the price on 4000s drops...I will buy more of them as they seem to last under my 175 pound lard ass... (I am 5-10) and have had only one flat this year with them. The 25 mm tires make my Cervelo ride well over imperfect roads and seem to last a lot longer than Michelin Pros. YMMV.

$34 here and 25mm in stock https://www.probikekit.com/bicycle-tyres/continental-grand-prix-4000-s-ii-clincher-road-tyre/10918169.html

I have been buying my tires from PBK almost exclusively for over 10 years.

[Joxster]

No kidding..in the shop, we agreed to sell Micheln after the sales reptile gave us the 'pitch'..really good including about how the tires are price controlled..so..we ordered a bunch and the day after we received a pile of "brand new to this year", new model tires...Excel had them on deep sale discount..adios Michelin...:no:


And they're shagged online already :confused::confused::confused: Brand new product, limited availability, lets slash the price. F**ktards

[bikinchris]

More info with links and reviews:

https://www.facebook.com/235588236540292/posts/1895256733906759/

[m4rk540]

Probably $25 from wiggle before they are even released :confused: due to the race to close all IBD's

A whopping 58USD from Merlin.

Continental handling their business?

[palincss]

as you may have seen from a couple of leaked articles, the wait is over!

Continental has unveiled its new successor to the grand prix 4000 s ii. The grand prix 5000 is now available in clincher and tubeless variants.

We will have these tires available in the following sizes;

clincher: 700 x 23/25/28/32, 650 x 25/28
tubeless: 700 x 25/28/32, 650 x 25


650c?

[David Benson]

650c?

Nope./ 650b

[zap]

650c?

650c appears to be done.

Canyon (maybe Ben Serotta too) is pushing proper road 650b for smaller cyclists.

[cageybee]

Bike Tires Direct has the Conti 4000s on sale for $29.95 today. I'll try the 5000s some day, but the 4000s are simply too cheap for me to resist.

[Blue Jays]

”...I'll try the 5000s someday, but the 4000s are simply too cheap for me to resist...”
Dang, that is the same boat in which I am similarly finding myself.
Continental 4000s II tires have given me such good performance I will need to “bite the bullet” to try their latest.
The feature that is nice about that factory is it has historically been a meaningful change when launching a new version.

[dem]

Lordgun has the 700x23 GP5000, $44.61 each + ~$15 shipping if somebody wants to try them and report back.

They have the TLR in stock too but quite a bit more expensive.

https://www.lordgunbicycles.co.uk/continental-grand-prix-5000-tyre

[Joxster]

Lordgun has the 700x23 GP5000, $44.61 each + ~$15 shipping if somebody wants to try them and report back.

They have the TLR in stock too but quite a bit more expensive.

https://www.lordgunbicycles.co.uk/continental-grand-prix-5000-tyre

Lord Gun is a PITA, he is actually based in Italy with a .co.uk web address and slashes every price he can, most of his product is a lower spec OE product with a nice label on it.

[dem]

I've bought a few things from Lordgun (and yes, italy) - no issues.

Including SMP saddles, which are quite difficult to fake.

I'd try the GP5000 but like others, I have a pile of GP4000 and they last forever (10,000 miles, 5000 on the front then rotating to the back for another 5000.)

[nobuseri]

What About Cicli Mattio?

https://en.ciclimattio.com/s/continental/grand-prix-5000-offert/?id=28817&m=46227

They have been pretty decent to me. About the same price, per tire.

[Tompho]

Hope the next will be the Tubular Version.

[Avispa]

Ok.... got a hold of a set of the GP5000 in 25mm. All I can say is WOW!!!

This tire really feels comfy and nice. In my opinion a huge improvement over the 4000. Now, too early to tell about durability and and such as I have only had them for a week or so.

But so far they have been super comfortable to ride on and I have (inadvertently) ridden over glass a couple of times.... no flats and no cuts so far. Will continue to report later...