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TECH NEWS
Grand Prix 5000 AS TR frontContinental unveils the "strongest" and "fastest" ever Grand Prix 5000 tyre models
Continental has launched two new versions of their popular GP5000 road bike tyre, calling the Grand Prix 5000 AS TR the strongest and the Grand Prix 5000 TT TR the fastest in their lineup. While the TT TR is aimed at racers, especially time-trialists, the AS TR model offers more versatility to everyday riders who like the performance benefits of the GP5000 tyres. Let’s look at what these tyres with Kanye West lyric-like claims are made of, then…
Continental Grand Prix 5000 AS TR tyre
Grand Prix 5000 AS TR is a new all-season GP5000, adding some extra protection, grip and longevity to the fast GP5000 road tyre lineup. Even though this is the heavier of the two new GP5000 tyres, it is perhaps more exciting for those who enjoy a little speed boost in everyday conditions and not while racing.
With the AS TR, Continental has paired the speed of the Grand Prix 5000 and the longevity and protection of the Grand Prix 4 Season. The new tyre has a boosted tread pattern, multi-layer overlapping ply construction and additional sidewall protection - although from afar it looks very much like a "regular" GP5000.
Continental use a BlackChili compound which is said to offer a balance of rolling resistance and grip. Conti says it is infused with Vectran Breaker liquid crystal polymers for puncture protection and tear resistance and there is also a Lazer Grip expanding profile structure designed for precise cornering and Active Comfort Technology for vibration absorption built into the rubber.
This model is tubeless-ready and hookless compatible, and Continental says the weights start at 300g per tyre. The tyre is available in widths from 25mm up to 35mm - so plenty of widths even for a commuter bike, and you can choose from black or cream sidewall colour options. One Continental GP 5000 AS TR tyre will set you back 95.99€ (we're waiting to confirm UK pricing).
Continental Grand Prix 5000 TT TR tyre
Continental claims that the new Grand Prix 5000 TT TR tyre is the fastest. This is the very same tyre that Filippo Ganna used when he broke the hour cycling record last year, and with that performance in mind, it is for sure going to appeal to crit, TT and triathlon racers around the globe.
This tyre was already released last year as a limited edition 25mm option to celebrate the 2022 Tour de France, but it's now also available in plusher 28mm width. With the 28mm tyre weighing in at 235g, this is a lightweight race tyre designed with speed in mind (the 25mm version is 35g lighter than the equivalently sized Continental’s Grand Prix 5000 S TR).
The tread thickness and construction are intended to reduce the tyre's material deformation, offering a lower rolling resistance. Continental says the fastest times on the GP5000 TT TR tyres are achieved when you pair the 25mm at the front with the 28mm at the back.
> How to choose the best width road tyres for your riding
Similarly to the AS TR, the GP5000 TT TR features a BlackChili compound and other Continental tyre technologies to make the tyre durable and grippy in all conditions.
The Grand Prix 5000 TT TR is hookless-compatible with up to 21 TSS and tubeless-ready. The tyre is available exclusively in the black sidewall colourway, with an RRP of 108.95€ per tyre.
Both of the new tyres should be available now and you can check all the further details on the Continental website.
Suvi joined F-At in 2022, first writing for off-road.cc. She's since joined the tech hub, and contributes to all of the sites covering tech news, features, reviews and women's cycling content. Lover of long-distance cycling, Suvi is easily convinced to join any rides and events that cover over 100km, and ideally, plenty of cake and coffee stops.
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28c tyres are favoured by those on less than perfectly smooth roads who understand that a smoother/more comfortable ride equals a faster/easier ride.
As for tubeless being a scam, plenty of evidence to say otherwise. Are the prices of tubeless tyres a scam? Maybe the manufacturers are taking the piss a bit with the RRPs, but I'd suggest that it's mainly the power of supply and demand, as evidanced by the fact that 28c versions are in higher demand that 25c versions, so the shop prices of 28c versions are higher. No conspiracy, just plain economics.
I've been running GP 5000 Tubeless since launch in 25, 28 and recently 30mm. I've NEVER had a puncture (that didn't self seal) on them despite riding 4 seasons on them from Mallorcan perfection to the debris strewn winter roads, nay farmtracks of my local area. I'm not overweight and indeed win bicycle races in my age category. I'd say 28 on wide carbon rims is the summer sweetspot and 30mm for winter are excellent for speed and grip on crap wet roads. Tubeless wider tyres are faster, grippier, more comfortable and more reliable, after many years of experience on both systems it's an easy conclusion for me personally.
Could you evidence where you can buy them at that price? Otherwise it would seem like you are spreading fake news?
Sure you can just buy them at Amazon Germany for euro 33.99 (approx £30) - https://www.amazon.de/Continental-Grand-Performance-Racing-tyre/dp/B07K9...
You're welcome, and I look forward to your thank you note.
£34 including delivery, despite being an Amazon Prime member... and it's only the 25mm version.
That is not £30 per tyre
Sometimes they are on offer in the UK Amazon too (just not at the moment). So if you can't stretch to the 4 quid delivery, last pair I bought were 55 quid back in August.
I'm not going to carry on doing your homework for you, I passed the challenge with flying colours
You really didn't, but I'll take your word for it and keep an eye out as £55 is a very good price and I'm in no rush as I have way more tyres than I actually need.
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Sir. I doth my cap to you.
Pure bloody click bait.
Oh. And I prefer to wear 25 upfront and 28 rear. How would you type me?
Pear shaped?
Some piece of work you. I sort of know your type....someone who never responds to a polite nod or "morning". The look you give as if you have just stepped in dog shit as you look down your entitled nose at those of us who are not racing cyclists and just out trying to keep fit and for the pleasure of riding a bike. The fool you are that you refuse to acknowledge improvements in tech and your arrogance prevents you from embracing the benefits whilst you rattle your fillings on your rock hard 23s. Move with the times mate and try to be nice.
One might argue if typres aren't sold at RRP then they don't cost that amount to the customer. Where as now, a £70 tyre actually does cost £70 due to lack of supply and high demand.
It was the joint UK/EU closure of a VAT avoidance loophole that did most to eliminate the cheaper prices.
Prior to that anything under £135(IIRC) coming from the EU could avoid VAT making their outlets 20% cheaper automatically for things like tyres.
I imagine the 'street' price will be lower... the GP5000 25mm is £34 on Wiggle.
I've been really impressed with Michelin Pro 4 Endurance tyres - a pair of which are currently just £55 at Decathlon.
Seconded - they are an awesome tyre, use them on my winter bike.
Not sure if they are still in active production now though, thought they were replaced by "power endurance"?
Ah, that may explain why Decathlon are selling them off cheap then!
They had really good reviews and do ride nicely but I my experience was that they weren't very puncture-resistant.
They were my tyre of choice for some years but, as the Accountant says, were superseded long ago. Any 'new' ones will be old stock and, depending how they have been stored, may be deteriorating.
Michelin's nearest current model is the Krylion but it's as rare as an honest politician.
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