Continental has finally developed a tubeless road tyre — GP 5000 TL first look
14 November 2018 11:42
This article first appeared on BikeRadar. Continental has launched the Grand Prix 5000 — the successor to the legendary GP4000 — in both a tubeless (GP 5000 TL) and clincher (GP 5000) version. The new all-rounder will replace the GP 4000 S II, one of our favourite road tyres. The new tyre is notable not only for the technology contained within it, but also for the lateness of its arrival, with a road tubeless option from Continental conspicuous by its absence as competitors have capitalised on the growing market in recent years.ADVERTISEMENT How to set up road tubeless tyres BikeRadar Bargains: Continental GP4000 S II tyre deals Updates all round Presentations at launches for new products are usually filled to the brim with hyperbolic guff, but one claim we can actually believe from Continental was that that the GP 4000 S II was a genuine class leader — the tyre has consistently scored well, including in our own tests just last year. Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II review However, it’s 14 years since the original GP 4000 was launched and the market has been waiting for an update to the tyre and, in particular, a tubeless road option from Continental. The tubeless tyre you’ve all been waiting for A blacker Black Chilli An updated carcass What tubeless wheels will the GP 5000 work with? Will the pros be riding tubeless tyres? Pricing and availability Continental GP 5000 specs GP5000 specs Available in 23, 25, 28 and 32mm widths for 700c Also available in 25 and 23mm widths for 650b 215g for a 25mm tyre 330tpi 3 ply construction 10g (claimed) lighter than the outgoing GP 4000 S II €60.99 GP5000 TL specs Available in 25, 28 and 32mm widths for 700c Also available in 25 and 28mm widths for 650b 300g claimed for tubeless 25mm tyre 180tpi 3 ply construction with additional airtight liner Claimed to have 5 percent less rolling resistance compared to clincher version €74.99 Continental GP 5000 ride impressions
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