Does this come with a pair of tires or are these sold individually?

alexander burgazzoli

32mm Road Tires for the Win

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

As a recreational sport rider, my main focus on road rides is going far and exploring new roads. Im in no way someone who's concern is all about speed. That said, first impressions, I was shocked at how fast the 32mm felt on the road. Coming from 28mm, this wasn't a huge shift but the added comfort on inconsistent New England roads was very welcome. Im 133 lbs and ran these with pretty low pressures (55 front/60back), they still felt a touch stiff so I might try less pressure on my next ride. I've got less than 50mi on these but id def buy these again.

Jinda Phommavongsa

Sticky

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

These tires are great, super tacky and roll well. Since they are very supple, they are heavily prone to getting nicks from small rocks/road debris if you ride in such areas. Overall flat protection is good.

musa

much truer to size than GP4000

It will be another month before the roads clear for riding (so my 4 star grading doesn't mean much), but I can comment on the width of these. I went with the 700x25 clinchers, and mounted them on my DTSwiss ERC 1100 rims with 19mm internal diameter. Using a micrometer, the GP 5000s at 90 psi measured out to 25.8 mm width. This compares to the 700x25 GP4000s which measured out to 27.45mm on the same rims.

David M.

Good tires / not very supple

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I use these for their good durability and grip. I do find them strangely 'hard' and often think I've run over something or am having a flat due to this harshness.. I normally ride on tubulars (Vittoria and Veloflex) so I'm spoiled for ride quality and road feel. But these are also not even as supple as Vittoria clinchers .. Still I like the no-flats and long-life factors, so continue to use them on daily training where performance isn't really the main issue. If you're looking for finesse and a true race-day tire, and feeling connected to the road, go with Vittis or Velos.

Bonnie K.

Great tires

These are low rolling resistance tires with great grip and puncture resistance. And they last long for a lightweight racing tire ihave used these for a couple years with excellent experience.

TIM R.

GP 5000

Seems to be a great tire. Rolls fast and smooth.

Stoney S.

My friend Loved Them

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I got this for a friend. He loves the Contis! He has tried other tires, but these are by far the most flat-resistant and longest lasting tires out there he says. The new 5000s provide a very, very good ride and should last for thousands of miles.

Kristopher King

Bring back the 4000

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fast tire, but otherwise a big step down from the 4000. Tire completely squared off after 500 miles. I used to get 3,000 miles out of the 4000’s. This has gone from a great all around road tire, to a race day only tire.

Christian S.

Great so far

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I run these or Vittoria Corsa G's. They seem better made than the Vittoria's where I literally peeled off the tread from the tube the other day.

1245

terrible sidewall strength

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

bought two sets a few months ago. Two tires have sidewall tears already, each less than 500mi. The tops are wearing quickly too. It could be shitty western PA roads, but still. I wanted to love these but I'll have to switch to something else.

MikeZ

Great Tire

Had to buy these in a jam (long story) when there were no GP 4000's available. I put them on my HED Jet 6 Plus wheels and rode them for a few days and they felt so good I raced them on the Salt Lake Downtown Crit which was a rough, technical course. They were supple and smooth and very stable. I weigh 185 lbs and ran / run them at 81 pounds rear and 79 pounds front. It has been a month since then and I have had no problems in 1000 miles. I am very confident on them and they do not seem to be as susceptible to side-wall cuts as the 4000s are.

Scott M.

Sidewall split... walk home event

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Excited to try the new 5000 (25mm) tires on my Rolf Prima wheel set. Great feel and fast... last 8 years I have been on the 4000/4000ii, and these were easy to install - my new fav tire... until they were not. Yesterday, 40 miles in, at the turn I had a front flat... smooth pavement (110 lbs, 205 rider weight). I changed the tube - hole was easy to find - no wire on the inside of the tire... odd, no pinch impact. Was about to start start back and saw the grape - sidewall failure. In 10 years of IM training I have had lots of flats... but never a sidewall failure. With a number of long/fast descents I called for a ride... sure, could have deflated and put a gu wrapper to the inside... but why risk it... it was a training ride. Disappointed <200 miles on the tire... I expected better.

Leo B.

New "Go To" Tire for Training & Racing

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I've been a Schwalbe fan for years and a Schwalbe One Clincher fan in particular in both 25C & 28C. After reading a lot of reviews I decided to give the Continental GP 5000's a go despite the fact that I had some bad experiences with some gravel kings a few years back. Back to back on the same bike, wheels, tubes, pressures the GP5000 28C's are marginally faster over my well traveled training routes and they do in fact feel more "supple" vs. the Schwalbe One. After about 2,000 km of training rides over my usual routes they are showing no more/less wear vs. typical for the Ones and the cut/nick resistance seems to be better. I typically wash my tires after every ride (seldom <70km) and inspect and superglue any nicks/cuts before my next ride so I'm pretty rigorous on inspection and I do think these are less damage prone. I have had one flat doing a 135km ride on Mt. St. Helens, puncture on a sharp bit of debris but this was simply bad luck and would have punctured most anything I believe. From a handling perspective they inspire confidence, every bit as good if not better in cornering and braking vs. the One. I'm an aggressive descender and at 190cm, 95kg I really push cornering/braking limits and find the GP5000 grippy and predictable. I've not done a lot of riding with them in the wet but what I have done has been "no drama". Very impressed with these really and have already bought another set in 25C for another set of wheels. Highly recommended.

Larry Hutchinson

1000 more

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I've ridden the conti 4000 series for quite a long time now. I've tried some other tires but have always come back, they are/were a great tire. I've only put a few hundred miles on the new 5000's and so far I do feel a difference, although very small. Very smooth ride for a clincher, as always, but super nice on the new version. Protection has been excellent but we'll see what a summer of riding brings. I'd expect them to be great, I expect a lot from conti now, they've set the bar high.

Kyle Br

The best got better

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

These are a nicer more supple road feel compared to the 4000's II's with more cut resistance. Ive logged about 400 miles here in NH so far this spring. The roads have debris everywhere. On my 4000 II's I would have had a couple small cuts or nicks here and there. Nothing of concern but I would find something. I just inspected both tires closely this morning on the new 5000's. After inspection I cannot find a single cut or nick after appx 500 miles. Better ride feel with more cut resistance is pretty cool. Not to mention they are slightly lighter to the previous gen tire. Really great tire as expected. I hope the long term wear is as good as the 4000's but obviously after 400 miles I cannot speak to that. Judging by the short term cut resistance I would expect them to wear at least as long, if not better as a 4000 II long term.

Evan W.

Active comfort actually works

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I've always admittedly been mostly a Conti tire rider on 4 seasons and 4000's. When the 5000 came out with the 'active comfort' claims I scoffed at a potentially gimmicky do-nothing technology. It works!!! The difference is immediately noticeable as you get that supple cotton tire feel. Logged over a 1000 miles on a set of 25's and bumped up to the 28's since they've become available just to try them. Even MORE comfortable! Still rolls crazy fast. Can't praise Conti enough for these. Can't wait to try the TL.

David

Bead failure

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I just put these on a week ago. My previous Michelin power competition clinchers lasted about 3500 miles. I ride enve 6/7 wheels. Less than 60 miles later and I had a bead failure where the tire came out of my rims and caught in my brakes. Pretty nasty fall. But the bike and my body is ok. I would caution anyone looking at these to take a second look at other tires. Maybe it was a defective tire, but I won’t be running these again.

Justin K.

Great tires

I use these for training and racing. Perform well.

Will S.