Originally Posted by maartendc

I second this. Switched from Continental GP4000SII to Michelin Pro4 Endurance. (I cannot speak to the GP5000, but I hear puncture resistance is not bettter, even worse)

Pro 4 Endurance is waaaaaay more puncture resistant / better sidewalls. Way less flats (I dont think I've had a single puncture on these tires in about 1.5 years riding them). Continentals I had a puncture every other ride towards the end.

Sure the continentals might be a few watts faster (like 2-2.5 watts per tire, not even noticeable) but standing on the side of the road changing a tire DEFINITELY is slower than just riding along...

https://www.bicyclerollingresistance...urance-v2-2015

By the way: the real successor to the Pro4 Endurance is the Krylion Endurance, not the Power Endurance. Even though both have same rolling resistance, the Krylion has reinforced sidewalls and the Power does not! Perhaps the Power endurance rides a bit smoother, not sure. But rolling resistance is the same, so I would go for the Krylion Endurance. Krylion is cheaper too, so great all round tire!
https://www.bicyclerollingresistance...endurance-2016

The Continental 5000GP are definitely a "race" tire. Very fast, but not very durable. I don't know why you would choose this tire for recreation or even club rides... sure it is nice to go fast, but way too "weak" for everyday use in my opinion.