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Prior to testing the AS TR, I’d been using the S TR (also in a 28c size) as part of another test, and found the two remarkably similar. After 14 years and multiple different remakes, the popular GP 4000 has finally evolved into the next generation. I emerged with two significant cuts (one to each tyre), with one requiring the removal of some embedded flint. As a result, those wanting the toughest resilience to punctures and other hazards may be happier opting for something designed to meet those demands.

In the autumn of 2021, the GP5000S TR was the winning tyre at both the men’s Paris-Roubaix and World Time Trial Championships, showing its versatility across these very different races with their very different demands on equipment. Total Puncture Score: This score consists of Puncture Force Sharp Needle, Puncture Force Blunt Needle, and Total Tire Thickness. Fitted to Tarmac SL6 Disc on Roval CLX32 rims with 21mm internals, the tyres measured up at exactly 32mm!

BlackChili compound: It’s all about how you mix it With Continental’s unique tread compound, which is produced only in Germany. Greg I swapped to Continental GP 4000 II's a few years ago and was very happy with them so when these were announced while I had doubts they'd be much better I certainly wanted to try them out. The latest polymers as well as specially developed carbon black particles and filler materials guarantee unique performance. A Vectran breaker ensures the highest levels of puncture resistance, while Active Comfort Technology softens the impacts of the road. These for Conti would be an ongoing operational cost and unless a completely new product which requires additional human resource and or new testing equiptment or machinery.Lined with the tear-resistant but ultra-lightweight Vectran fibres, the GP5000 sets new standards for puncture protection in road race tyres. Continental Grand Prix 5000 AS TR details and specifications The tread pattern and compound are said to be more effective in wet weather. Vectran is spun from the melted liquid polymer Vectra and processed further to a multi-strand thread. Please note that if you reject them, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site.

After testing the 5000 AllSeason TR, we're now 100% sure different specifications of the Black Chili compound exist. The Continental Grand Prix 5000 AS TR tyre launched in early 2023, promising improved wet-weather grip and overall longevity versus the brand’s GP5000 S TR tyre. 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. We're really impressed by the performance of the Grand Prix 5000 AllSeason TR, as it offers extreme wet grip while only rolling marginally slower. However, if racy behaviour and excellent cornering confidence is what you prioritise in a tubeless tyre, then the AS TR is a strong option for year-round riding.And the puncture gremlin is being kept at bay, despite some rides being on roads covered in glass and debris. They feel fast too, I don't maintain the 45kph that they are rated at, but believe the claims they offer less rolling resistance. Continental GP5000 Road TyreThe best allrounder in the field, brought to a whole new performance level.

Duologi is a trading name of Specialist Lending Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (register number 774712 ). The new era in cycling - the best allrounder in the field, brought to a whole new performance level. On some tires with weakly bonded casing wires, the sharp needle can split the casing wires resulting in a lower score. I hope this is either an isolated incident, or one that will be remedied with improved quality control or application with future manufacturing runs. Depending on the application of a tire, we adjust the compound formulation for the specific discipline – for road or mountain biking, time trialling or downhill racing.She's since joined the tech hub, and contributes to all of the sites covering tech news, features, reviews and women's cycling content. As a reference, my 25mm 5000 measures just over 27mm on my 19mm internal rims (whereas the 4000 measured nearly 29).