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Continental GP5000 All Season TR Tubeless Black Tyre $109.99 Delivered @ Bikebug AU

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Continental GP5000 All Season TR Tubeless Black Tyre $109.99 Delivered @ Bikebug AU
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JSONBourne on 11/01/2024 - 17:36 bikebug.com (392 clicks)
Last edited 11/01/2024 - 18:02 by 1 other user

The GP5000’s were probably the bees knees of road bike tires, and this year they released a more hardy ‘All Season, AS’ variant that I have been hanging out for for some months. Starting at $160/tire and selling for $140 at most other places this was a steal for $110.

This version has similar rolling resistance to the TR model but with slightly better puncture and blowout resistance making it a fantastic all round tire.

Make sure to sign up to the welcome newsletter for an additional $10 off with ‘WELCOME10’ code. Also note this is the tubeless variant!

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/continental-gp5000-as-tr

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  • Sturt on 11/01/2024 - 17:40

    Just got back onto the road bike, what is a good tube equivalent tyre?

    • juns on 11/01/2024 - 17:41

      Do you want speed or endurance? Are you commuting?

      • Sturt on 11/01/2024 - 17:42

        Starting with total daily commute of about 15km

      • Sturt on 11/01/2024 - 17:44

        Both ideally, but id like them to last 2 year riding 15 km weekdays

        • juns on 11/01/2024 - 17:50
          +7

          I have gatorskin on my rear wheel, it lasted about 8000km (ended by a wood puncture).

          It's probably the slowest tyre and people said it can be slippery in wet. But I had no problem using it in winter and riding in a group ride that averages 32km/h

          I commute 32km (return) daily and sometimes taking longer route (70km return). It's my go to tyre.

          When on discount, you can get as cheap as $42.

          • peter05 on 11/01/2024 - 18:47

            @juns: Continental Contact Urban Hybrid Tyre is my go to commuter, fares better in the wet compared to gatorskins and also are fairly fast (for a commuter). It's wire though and not foldable if its a consideration

          • G-rig on 12/01/2024 - 06:28

            @juns: Agree, gators aren't grippy enough in the wet and don't consider them safe.

        • brotherfranciz on 11/01/2024 - 23:37

          Just to offer an alternative to other suggestions here - I commute on my gravel bike, which has Panaracer Gravel King 32c tyres.

          I find the knobbly tread means I don't get any punctures. It's probably a few kph slower than my road bike but it's a commute and not a race… The much lower psi also makes it a much more comfortable ride.

          You can also check out https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/road-bike-reviews?o…

        • LurkingLurker on 12/01/2024 - 21:44

          Highly recommend schwalbe marathon plus for commuting.

          Mine have at least 3000km on them for the past 3 years on my hybrid commuter, abused them quite a bit on gravel, curbs and dodgy roads and I only got a single puncture. Never had issues with grip wet or dry but the ride is a bit harsher compared to road bike tyres. They also have reflective sides which is a bonus since I commute in the dark quite a lot.

    • JSONBourne on 11/01/2024 - 17:41
      +3

      This but in the tubed version ;)

      Or if you’re after something that’s less racy and more everyday then I’ve enjoyed the Continental 4 Seasons as another great tire. They’re usually around $75/tire.

    • incipient on 11/01/2024 - 17:47
      +2

      If it's to commute, stick on a pair of gatorskins. Especially if you're on roads, really helps with random glass etc. Nothing worse than getting a puncture half way to work.

      • juns on 11/01/2024 - 17:57
        +1

        Ditto gatorskin.

        Though I wasn't too fussed about puncture as long as you carry spare tube.

        I would also place a spare tyre and tube at work in case the puncture happens when going to work, so you have a fresh tyre back.

      • Snoovey on 11/01/2024 - 19:01
        +2

        Or two punctures on the way back from work to pick up your sick kid from school. New life-pro tip: Carry 2 tubes

        • Donakebab on 11/01/2024 - 21:50
          -1

          Alternate life-pro tip: Don't have kids

        • drycleanonly on 12/01/2024 - 08:21
          +1

          This happened to me, I didn't completely remove the puncture (metal sliver) and ended up blowing my spare tube. A very generous rider gave me his tube with a pay it forward message. Carried two spare tubes since then.

          • peter05 on 12/01/2024 - 09:30
            +2

            @drycleanonly: carry patch kits, they're very cheap compared to buying new tubes and the inconvenience/minimum order to get them in, plus weight of carrying them around.

            there are patch kits that are pre-glued and you end up with a patch that's stronger than the rest of the tube. I personally use the Lezyne ones and they can be ordered from any 99bikes stores

            • drycleanonly on 12/01/2024 - 10:26
              +1

              @peter05: I had a bad patch kit experience (it blew right after spending a lengthy time putting it on), which was likely my poor usage rather than a defective product… Only carried tubes since then. Perhaps it's time to carry one of each (tube and patch kit).

              • G-rig on 12/01/2024 - 10:34
                +1

                @drycleanonly: May have been a dud the stick on patches are pretty good, there are a few different types but most have to rough up the surface, and glue on both sides.

            • Snoovey on 12/01/2024 - 10:29
              +1

              @peter05: Not much use in the rain

    • G-rig on 11/01/2024 - 18:20
      +3

      Gp5000 Gp4000 can't go wrong.
      Gatorskins are heavy and just feel slow.
      Better off watching where you ride in keeping the pressure inflated enough.

      Grab those puncture repair kits with the stick on patches for $6 as well.

      • Phoebus on 11/01/2024 - 19:14

        If commuting get the GP5/4000x32mm. Just make sure your forks and seat stays are wide enough if you have a road bike.

        • G-rig on 11/01/2024 - 19:18
          +1

          Good point, I've got 32mm on a defy but plenty of clearance on most new disc endurance bikes etc.

          25mm good standard for road/rim bikes, older ones can barely clear the front fork as I found out, but fine when they wear a tiny bit of tread.

        • Snoovey on 12/01/2024 - 10:31
          +1

          and your rims are wide enough. Not always the case on older road bikes

  • barge-in hunter on 11/01/2024 - 17:46

    Saw the price and went “hmm, that’s a narrow car tyre”

    • Mentok on 11/01/2024 - 17:54

      Well they do have the 32mm in stock if you want something wide 🤔

  • Drakesy on 11/01/2024 - 18:09
    +7

    I remember when the GP4000's could be had for like $35 a tyre. How times have changed.

    • anthem29 on 11/01/2024 - 18:21
      +8

      Merlin vs CRC vs Wiggle vs Evans. The good old days

      • Drakesy on 11/01/2024 - 18:25

        When bikeshops pricematching them stood to make something like $1 after taxes and import duties. But they had to stock em because all the alternatives were sub par

    • Calvin27 on 11/01/2024 - 19:16
      +6

      This. $110 for a bicycle tyre is pretty insane pricing. Not to mention, the standards for production and quality are way lower for bike tyres than cars. I've had expensive bicycle tyres that have defects from the first km of riding!

      • JSONBourne on 12/01/2024 - 07:32
        +1

        Keep in mind you can buy bike tires for around $30-$40 if you really want to. This is a top top end tire and is priced accordingly.

        It’s not supposed to be an everyday tire.

        • joe8ss on 12/01/2024 - 08:47
          +1

          Sorry but $110 is just a rip off for a bicycle tyre

          • JSONBourne on 12/01/2024 - 08:48
            +1

            @joe8ss: If you have a $3k Carbon bike designed for speed, this is actually an appropriate tire to put on. Anything less would be wasting what your tires are attached to. This has 40-60% less rolling resistance than a $50 tire and is twice as quick.

            All a matter of perspective and sounds like it's not for you.

            • joe8ss on 12/01/2024 - 09:04

              @JSONBourne: I know what your saying but its still a rip off …. $110 u can buy car tyres cheaper than that.
              I have a 4.5k carbon bike and I bought the same original tyres and they only cost me $60 ea
              In my opinion top of the range bike tryes should only cost $80 max retail.

              • Sleeqb7 on 12/01/2024 - 09:57
                +1

                @joe8ss:

                $110 u can buy car tyres cheaper than that

                Yes, but you shouldn't.

              • JSONBourne on 12/01/2024 - 11:34

                @joe8ss: You have a $4500 bike but only put $60 tires on? That sounds like a very false economy.

                • joe8ss on 12/01/2024 - 21:07
                  -1

                  @JSONBourne: yep I replaced them with exactly the same tyres it came with from factory but I bought them on special …. I'm not paying $110 for a bicycle tyre …. never ever!

                  • JSONBourne on 12/01/2024 - 21:13
                    +1

                    @joe8ss: Factory tires are known for being terrible. But you do you :)

          • G-rig on 12/01/2024 - 09:35

            @joe8ss: The normal price is typically $60-70 each, $120 for a pair is what I'd want to pay.
            Never pay full price at the bike store lol.
            Having said that we will probably get slugged a lot more with online stores like wiggly closing down.

            Ps stock tyres are usually junk and the first thing to take off. Just get gp4/5000. It's the only thing between you and the road so depends how much you value your safety. You can put anything with tread on a metal box you sit in.

            • joe8ss on 12/01/2024 - 09:45

              @G-rig: I totally agree with you.
              I bought two tyres for 120 and to sweeten the deal I got two Lezyne Classic Tubeless Repair Kit for free

              • G-rig on 13/01/2024 - 03:12

                @joe8ss: I mean that's the price I would want to pay, Not saying to buy a cheaper rubbish tire.

                I haven't bought any for ages and still have some new GP 5000 sitting around. I got them cheap from Amazon US as they pictured four but the description said twin pack or something so They were pretty cheap.

  • Musiclover on 11/01/2024 - 18:36

    I think Schwalbe Pro One are better. And you can get them a lot cheaper too (usually from Germany).

    • nicholastyc on 11/01/2024 - 18:44

      Is the Pirelli P Zero Race TLR any better than this?

      • Musiclover on 11/01/2024 - 19:09

        I have not used them but wanted to try. I think Pirelli are very good too. The price, however, may be even higher than Conti.

    • Drakesy on 11/01/2024 - 19:23

      I've had the Pro Ones and Pirellis and both i felt were sub par in flat protection and just felt sluggish.

      • G-rig on 11/01/2024 - 19:39

        Pro One tubeless were the worst tires I ever had. Very easy to cut. Didn't hold pressure couldn't even get them seated easily or at all.

      • Musiclover on 12/01/2024 - 15:51

        Anecdotal evidence is not somthing I would rely on… Even then, how do you quantify "sluggish feeling"? There is a site called https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/ where they actually measure stuff. But generally speaking they thinner the tyre is the less rolling resistance you get, but thin walls negatively impact puncture protection.

        I can tell that I have not experienced much problems with Schwalbe tyres and had some serious problems with Continental. As I said above Schwalbe are cheaper.

        • G-rig on 12/01/2024 - 16:32

          Depends on your wheels well as far as what works best with what. Fair few variables.

    • willyroo on 15/01/2024 - 14:38

      The 700 x 25c version is currently $78.85 delivered at Amazon prime

      Seems like a decent price for a highly rated tyre…

      • G-rig on 15/01/2024 - 16:39

        I'd research what wheels you got, had nothing but trouble with giant slx tubeless ready wheels (28s).
        Do yourself a favour and get the gp5000 tubeless of you have to go that way for road.

  • terrywang on 12/01/2024 - 09:03

    Any recommendations for 700c x 38 hybrid bike?

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