Continental Grand Prix 5000 Performance Bike Tire, Set of 2 (700x23)

Super good and durable. I recommend them.

For those still running 23c tires on 17mm internal width or smaller rims, these tires are lightweight, offer great traction and feedback and handle amazing in dry weather. For dry weather training rides on narrow aluminum clincher wheels, these are my go-to tires. They roll very well without the dull feeling I've gotten from other brand tires. They don't slip or spin-out as much when out of the saddle climbing steep hills or uneven surfaces. I'm able to hold speed on long downhills without feeling like I need to pedal. Over the years since these replaced the Conti 4000s2, I've been through many sets of tires and ridden many thousands of miles on training rides as well as organized events and local charity rides. I follow Reginald Scot and tend to agree with many of his opinions including that very wide tires on road bikes don't always make sense (an image of monster truck tires on a sports car comes to mind). In summary, these GP 5000 clincher tires in 23mm give more road feedback, slightly less comfort, offer lighter spinning weight for getting up climbs easier and roll just as well (at 82-78 psi) as my aired-down (75-71 psi) 25mm GP 5000s.

Arrived on time, as described.

Good quality, very good grip easy to install and good durability

I am a loyal Conti 5000 user. I go through 3 or 4 of them a year. They provide great traction in the curves with minimal rolling resistance. They also provide a good deal of puncture resistance. I like the fact that they include a couple of wear dots in the tread to help you determine when they should be replaced. I usually get about 2500 to 3000 miles out of this tire before needing replacement. It's a good durable performance tire.

I’m having trouble mounting them as I write this. Fantastic tires once they’re on there though. I only write this to warn someone who would maybe not want to have to bring in to their lbs.

I recently purchased the Continental GP5000 tyre for my road bike, and I am blown away by the quality and performance of this tyre. The GP5000 is hands down the best road tyre I have ever used.Firstly, the installation process was seamless - I was able to fit the tyre onto my rim without any issues. The tyre feels incredibly durable and well-made, which gives me the confidence that it will last for many miles to come.But what really sets this tyre apart is its performance on the road. The grip is outstanding, both in wet and dry conditions. I feel much more confident when cornering at high speeds with this tyre, as it provides excellent traction and stability. Additionally, the tyre rolls very smoothly and efficiently, which has helped to improve my overall speed and performance on the bike.Overall, I cannot recommend the Continental GP5000 tyre highly enough. It is a top-quality product that offers unbeatable performance and durability. If you're looking for a new road tyre, this is the one to get!

Okay to the nitty gritty on these. First off, I have ridden most every major road bike tire there is in the 23 sizing which is my preferred size. For the past several years the Continental tires have been my chosen. These being the newest top end road tire while expensive I chose to mount up on a new old ride I bought. I as usual inspected the unmounted tires for issues and none were obvious so no points away there. My next goal was fit on the wheelset which was as expected in a roadie tire......tight initial fit but seated perfectly. To the road we go to give initial impressions where rubber meets asphalt. So far they track well, grip in a straight line is on par to what one expects, cornering is nice with no noticeable slipping in both leading tire and trailing tire. This test was even on asphalt with sand near the coast. No apparent sidewall issues or even middle of tire where more than 95% road contact is. So far very happy. The reason for 4 out of 5 stars for (value) is that these are pricey. If the price point were like $75 a pair then a perfect 5 all around. All in all a great road tire capable if racing and for the avid amateur cyclist like myself. I recommend them and if found cheaper than $100 a pair in the range I stated then pony up and buy the set.