What is the difference between Continental 4000 and 5000?

Continental launched the GP 5000 just over a week ago and made some impressive claims for the new tyre in all key aspects of its performance compared to the previous GP 4000. It claimed the new tyre offers 12% lower rolling resistance, 20% improved puncture resistance, more grip, comfort and less weight.

How much faster are GP5000?

Despite the existing GP5000 TL being widely considered as one of the best road bike tyres currently available, and certainly one of the best tubeless tyres, Continental is boldly claiming a 700x25c GP5000 S TR is “20 per cent faster and 50g lighter” than its predecessor.

How long do continental GP5000 last?

From its looks, it should last about 6200 miles / 10000 km, depending on how the rest of the tire holds up. Rolling resistance is very much the same as it was the last time.

Are latex inner tubes faster?

Latex inner tubes are faster-rolling than the regular butyl tubes used by most riders and are much more supple. This enables them to absorb the bumps in the road and flex around them better. As a consequence, the tyre is kept on the ground more than being bumped into the air with a butyl tube.

How long do Continental Gatorskins last?

Continental Gatorskin rear tire lasts 5,400 miles.

How long do Continental GP4000s last?

Very few flats By ~2,500 miles my GP4000s’ are always so cut up from road debris that I change them on principle. But they seem to pretty consistently & reliably get to 2,500 miles.

Can Continental 5000 be used tubeless?

Continental’s Grand Prix 5000 tubeless tyre – or GP5000 TL – takes everything that is improved with this latest generation tyre and adds tubeless compatibility for improved puncture resistance.

Are Continental tires tubeless?

All mountain bike tires from Continental are Tubeless Ready in the ProTection and Performance formats. Tubeless Ready tires can be ridden with a lower operating pressure. The risk of punctures is much lower because there is no inner tube that can be punctured.

How many watts does latex tubes save?

The result was that latex tubes were five to 5.5 watts faster per tyre using this methodology. The results were consistent with Vittoria’s claims and suggest that by using latex inner tubes you do indeed have lower rolling resistance, allowing you to travel faster for the same effort.

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