Continental Grand Prix 5000 road bike tyre

A unique blend for better performance

The Continental Grand Prix GP 5000 700x25 tyre is designed with Black Chili technology, which significantly improves three essential factors for a bicycle tyre: grip, rolling resistance and durability. Thanks to this technology, the tyre offers an excellent balance between these three elements, without sacrificing any of them. The Black Chili rubber compound is specially designed to adapt to different cycling disciplines, offering optimal performance for each discipline.Increased comfort with Active Comfort technology. In addition to performance, the Continental GP5000 700x25 road tyre is also extremely comfortable thanks to the Active Comfort technology integrated into the tyre carcass. This technology absorbs vibrations and significantly reduces the shocks felt by the cyclist when riding on uneven ground. So even on the roughest roads, you can ride with confidence and enjoy your cycling experience even more.

Puncture protection with Vectran strip. Lighter than nylon. Superior cut resistance to aramid. Guaranteed toughness and flexibility.Cut resistance superior to aramid¤

The Continental Grand Prix 5000 700x25 tyre features a Vectran puncture protection strip, an innovative material that offers optimal resistance to cuts and tears. This strip is also lighter and more flexible than traditional nylon protection strips, giving you better handling and increased tyre longevity. A laser design for structural uniformityThe Continental GP 5000 tyre also features a unique laser design for improved uniformity and even pressure distribution. This helps to improve the overall balance of the tyre and ensures consistent handling in all weather conditions.GP 5000 features¤

Our test of the GP5000

After the theory comes the practice. The first outing will be on varied terrain, with alternating wet and dry roads, some very clean and others much more damaged. The inflation pressure is 8 bar at the rear and 7.5 at the front. The performance is easily noticeable from the start. Even without measuring instruments, the performance is very smooth and there is no doubt that the power consumption is minimal. The first bends are taken without hesitation, and the bike is very easy to swing from one bend to the next. You feel that you can get stuck in and throw yourself into a steep descent without holding back.It is especially in curves that we see a difference. As the weather is changeable, rain also makes an appearance. On flat ground, the difference in behaviour is not obvious. It is especially in curves that we see a difference. It's not quite at the level of a tyre designed for rain and cold weather, but the GP 5000 inspires confidence. You won't be left behind by other users, and you'll have no problem keeping up. It's the same on descents, even on moderately cold roads (5°C). It is undoubtedly on this type of terrain that users will notice a difference. To increase grip in these conditions (if they are constant), it is best to lower the pressure by about 0.5 bar. In terms of resistance to damage, there was no impact on the rubber. And yet we are not necessarily on perfect roads. The habit of resurfacing sections of road by spraying gravel is widespread in our region!

Cold weather does not intimidate it.

Sub-zero temperatures also highlight the safe behaviour of the GP 5000. For the past few days, the thermometer has not risen above 0°. The road is therefore very cold and, for once, dry. We maintain the usual pressure. The feel is not exactly the same as at higher temperatures. The grip remains acceptable, but we prefer to lower the pressure by 0.5 bar at the front and rear. From there on, it's the same tyre we had at the start of the test. The conclusion is therefore as follows: below 2°C, it is preferable to use lower pressure (as in the rain) to benefit from the qualities of the GP 5000.

Cyclists' opinions on the GP 5000¤

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• Rear tyre showing +7100 km, wear indicator not reached and should still be able to do 2000 km without any problems. No punctures to report. (Eric C. - 09/01/2024)¤
• Excellent value for money, grips well in corners on wet roads and very good puncture resistance (Marc D. - 12/12/2023)¤li;Bought for use in circuit racing, I took it for a test run and its reputation is well deserved. Coupled with latex inner tubes, the performance is top notch. (Sandro S. - 10/12/2023)¤li>Strong and durable, 6,000 km without any problems and very few punctures. (Benjamin B. - 01/12/2023)¤li;Excellent product, very comfortable and perfectly suited to both wet and dry conditions... So I'm totally satisfied. (Jean Paul B. - 28/11/2023)¤li;I recommend this tyre, which I have just fitted to the rear to replace a previous generation Continental Grand Prix 4000 II...the feel is even better in terms of comfort and road holding....longevity and endurance to be seen... (Alain D. - 25/08/2023)¤/ul¤pIn conclusion, the Continental Grand Prix 5000 700x25 road tyre offers an excellent balance between performance, comfort and durability. With its Black Chili technology, Active Comfort and Vectran puncture protection, it is the ideal choice for demanding cyclists who want a high-performance, comfortable tyre in all conditions.