Continental Grand Prix 5000 Performance Road Bike Tire

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Maybe these new 5000 AS tyres are a spiritual successor to the Grand Prix tyre which was more robust than the GP 4000/5000 tyres? Please note: Manufacturers can sometimes change the specification of the products from time to time. For comparison, this semi-crystalline fabric is more cut resistant than aramid and has five times the tensile strength of steel. I was a little sceptical of other anecdotal feedback, but having ridden then myself I am well impressed by the improvements when compared to the tried and trusted GP4000S II's!

Ilya Kuznetsov Perfect tyres, easy to mount, much higher speed and puncture resistance comparing to my previous maxxis dolomites.I put the AS TRs through a tough test on a recent 100km Audax in Devon, in the south west of England, on roads littered with potholes and no shortage of poor-weather debris. This semicristalline material is harder then aramid, has five times higher tensile strenght than steel and in addition, is also lighter than comparable nylon thread. BlackChili compound: Nano technology used to produce the carbon black particles that are used to reinforce the rubber compound. With Continental’s unique tread compound, which is produced only in Germany, they have revolutionised the sport of cycling.

And yes, our test results show grip is extremely good, making this the go-to tire for everyone unwilling to sacrifice grip for performance. In all, the AS TR is a success, effectively becoming Continental’s leading all-season road tyre, without markedly compromising overall performance versus its highly rated sibling.The new era in cycling - the best allrounder in the field, brought to a whole new performance level.

It offers more grip, puncture resistance, and better durability than the hugely popular Grand Prix 5000 S TR. We hand build wheels in the UK with meticulous attention to detail and when we are not doing that, we are out riding with you. Lover of long-distance cycling, Suvi is easily convinced to join any rides and events that cover over 100km, and ideally, plenty of cake and coffee stops.The AS TR tyre is designed to be used tubeless, although there’s nothing stopping you running it with a tube should you want (or need) to.