Continental GRAND PRIX 5000

The Continental Grand Prix 5000, a completely new tire.  Ride faster, with more comfort and with increased puncture protection. Evolved from the legendary Continental Grand Prix 4000IIS, the best all rounder in the field, brought to a new performance level.

BLACK CHILI COMPOUND

The rolling properties of the rubber compound of a tire are primarily determined by three interacting factors – stiction [grip], rolling resistance and mileage [longevity] . The dilemma: If you improve any of these factors it can have a detrimental effect on at least one of the others. A tire with maximum grip wears quicker and rolls more slowly. If you then make a tire roll faster and more durable, grip, in turn, is reduced.

With our Black Chili compound, a tread compound which is always based on the latest knowledge of polymers and raw material research, we have supplied the cycling industry with an enduring solution. 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.

How does that work? For Black Chili we refine special synthetic rubbers with proven natural rubber to high-performance tread mixtures. To these mixtures we then add soot particles, which in turn are optimised in shape and surface properties.

Looking for the tubeless version of this tire? Find it here

The new 330tpi, 3-ply construction of the clincher version improves stability in cornering,  while reducing rolling resistance. The tire also features an elastomeric layer, this improves vibration damping for a smoother ride and improves comfort without affecting speed. Also included is an updated version of Continental’s Vectran anti-puncture strip, with the new tires 20 percent less prone to punctures than the GP 4000 S II. The new GP 5000 also features an updated version of Continental’s signature Black Chilli high performance compound. 12%% less rolling resistance/ 20% more puncture resistant/ 10g lighter

As with all of Continental’s high-end tires, the new GP 5000 is handmade in Germany.