Jewishcowboy

Curious if anyone has tried out the new Continental 5000's and how they are. Very strongly considering getting a set when the weather breaks

Thanks

Tycho Brahe 

I was super excited when I heard about the 5000s because I thought they finally fixed with weak sidewall issues, but then I saw the review on bicyclerollingresistance.com and noticed they now have worse performance in that area. No thank you.

Sojodave

I got the Continental 5000 clinchers. I got 25mm width, they are more narrow than the 4000 IIs. They roll fast and feel great. One problem I have with them is that the "5000" logo is not even on both sides. It won't bother a lot of people, but every time I look at my bike, that dang 5000 decal is off center on the non-drive side. We'll see how long they last or how flat proof they are. So far, I like them better than Michelins Power Competition they replaced. I had a lot of side wall blow outs on the 4000 IIs', I hope I don't have that problem.

WhyFi

I'd be interested in hearing impressions on the tubeless (TL) version. I'll probably pick some up in the spring if I can find a decent price on them. Kinda disappointed to see that the TLs are 80g - 100g heavier (each) vs the regular versions, but oh well.

Rides4Beer

What size rim do you have them on, and what's the measured width? I have a set on the way to run on a new set of wheels, looking forward to trying them out. I've been really happy with the 4K2s.

Sojodave

I have them on Reynolds Assault Carbon wheels which are 25mm wide and 17mm internal. My 42k's that were 25mm measured out to 29mm. The new 5000 measured out to 26mm.

Rides4Beer

Thanks! Hopefully they won't be too wide on the 21c rims I ordered. If they are, I'll run the 25's on the back and get a 23 for the front.

Paul Barnard

I have always like this site for bike tire information.

https://www.bicyclerollingresistance...prix-5000-2018

WhyFi

Huh. The tubeless version is coming in at a little lower RR even though it's thicker and heavier than the regular version.

mstateglfr 

Arent tubeless usually heavier? Ive seen that in my very limited perusal of tubeless gravel tires.

WhyFi

Typically, but by how much depends. In a 25mm, the Pro One is about ~30g heavier than a 4kII, whereas the 5k TL is 100g heavier.

NoWhammies

Same here. I'm looking forward to reading and hearing about some real world experiences with the tubeless ones. I was never on the conti bandwagon for their regular tyres, but maybe that will change with the tubeless ones.

Tycho Brahe 

Strange, I posted the same site and my post was deleted.

Paul Barnard

I slip the mods a little cash under the table every now and then. They take care of me!

Rides4Beer

Mine arrived yesterday, now I just need my wheels to get here!!

TimothyH

So how much do the 25mm non tubeless weigh?

Anyone have an actual, real world weight from a scale?


-Tim-

Sy Reene

221 grams per BicycleRollingResistance

FlashBazbo

That's pretty normal for tubeless tires. After all, tubeless just means the "tube" (airtight layer) is built into the tire itself. A Conti Race Light tube is about 76 grams.

As usual, tubeless is somewhat heavier than tubed (with tube) -- once you factor in tire weight, valve weight, heavier rim tape (if applicable) and goop weight.

WhyFi

Again, as I mentioned, it's mildly disappointing when the Schwalbe Pro One, one of the more popular performance road tubeless tires, and therefor an immediate and direct competitor to the GP5k TL, comes in only ~25g heavier than the GP4kSII.

Rides4Beer

Jewishcowboy

Thanks for the feedback

Kimmo

BITD, I was getting chronic sidewall fraying on my rear GP in the 90s. After a while I realised it was from leaning the bike against brick walls.

biketube guy

100% correct. Tire makers don't want this publicized, though. It's takes about 80 grams to make a 25mm tubeless tire properly air tight. It's a coating that goes bead to bead. If the weight difference is less, they are likely changing the carcass (durability, puncture resistance, etc.). Also you can expect the tubeless version's bead to be more difficult to get on and off the rim.

jpescatore

I'm still waiting for my order of 32mm GP5000s (not tubeless) to ship - seems like they have been pushed back to mid-February.

radroad

The tire's exactly the same only they charge 3x as much lol.