Conti 5000 TL - what pressure?
09-06-19, 09:23 AM
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Conti 5000 TL - what pressure?
I've been riding Conti's 5000 TL tires (tubeless) in the 25mm size for about 1200 miles now. I like the tires. I weigh about 180 and they roll smooth and fast for me at 70 psi. They seem to roll a little faster -- but with a harsher ride -- at 80 psi. Although I have no way to measure whether they are faster or slower at 80 psi, I still feel the tires are a little "draggy" or "heavy" feeling even at the higher pressure. I'm tempted to raise the pressures a little more, so I'm asking the question.
For those who are riding Conti 5000 TL (tubeless) tires, what size are you riding? What do you weigh? What pressures have you tried for that size? And what have your experiences been? (If you answer all four questions, your answer will be the most beneficial.) Is anyone pumping these up to 100+ psi?
(Now the disclaimer: I've seen ENVE's pressure recommendations, but those recommendations don't take into account the specific tire or road surfaces. I've seen the bicyclerollingresistance.com tests, but they obviously don't adjust for rider weight or road surface -- always the higher the pressure, the better. The opinions here will, by necessity, be opinions. Anecdotal evidence. And that's what we're looking for, science wizards, educated opinion based on experience.)
For those who are riding Conti 5000 TL (tubeless) tires, what size are you riding? What do you weigh? What pressures have you tried for that size? And what have your experiences been? (If you answer all four questions, your answer will be the most beneficial.) Is anyone pumping these up to 100+ psi?
(Now the disclaimer: I've seen ENVE's pressure recommendations, but those recommendations don't take into account the specific tire or road surfaces. I've seen the bicyclerollingresistance.com tests, but they obviously don't adjust for rider weight or road surface -- always the higher the pressure, the better. The opinions here will, by necessity, be opinions. Anecdotal evidence. And that's what we're looking for, science wizards, educated opinion based on experience.)
09-06-19, 01:04 PM
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I have 5K TLs on Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3 wheels, 700x28 and I ride them at 80psi. The TCR does a good job of absorbing road vibration (it's super comfortable even when I have my Black Inc Thirties w/ Mavic Yksion Pro tubeless on it) so I don't feel the need to run a lower pressure for comfort, I feel at 80 it's a great combo of comfort and speed/rolling resistance. I'd tested as low as 65 and as high as 90.
09-07-19, 07:12 AM
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25mm 100psi, 28mm rear 90psi. I weigh 200 +. I have only ridden twice, but I find them more comfortable and better rolling than my other tires. I love tubeless.
09-07-19, 12:22 PM
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28mm at 65 psi front, 75 psi rear. I weigh 165 lbs. The ride quality is smooth and fast, like flying at low altitude.
