Conti GP5000 tire life-span: how many miles did you get?
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Glad to see so many users have shared their experiences.
Has anyone else also found that the cream version weigh slightly more due to the extra layer of colored rubber? I'm undecided whether they roll slightly slower due to the thicker sidewalls. Jarno, of BicycleRollingResistance dot com, told me they haven't tested this version yet but it is certainly plausible that they may be slightly slower (if only just a few watts) than the black or transparent models. OTOH, that extra layer might offer greater sidewall flat protection... not to say that sidewall cuts are problematic with regular GP5000s.
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Has anyone else also found that the cream version weigh slightly more due to the extra layer of colored rubber? I'm undecided whether they roll slightly slower due to the thicker sidewalls. Jarno, of BicycleRollingResistance dot com, told me they haven't tested this version yet but it is certainly plausible that they may be slightly slower (if only just a few watts) than the black or transparent models. OTOH, that extra layer might offer greater sidewall flat protection... not to say that sidewall cuts are problematic with regular GP5000s.
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i don't know how much the cream version would gum up the watts, but I'd not consider it an issue if I were going for a certain look. The penalty is likely very minimal anyway.
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Depending on who's using them, they may very well be. 4000kms seems to be ''the norm'' for high end race tires, however. That's what I got out of my Schwalbe Pro Ones last year. They would have lasted another 1000kms if I wasn't a heavy cyclist.
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this is my latest rear GP5000 TR-S 28mm, "transparent" sidewall, run tubeless at 45-65psi depending on conditions. 1,750 miles. dimples still visible but only by a sliver. the 30mm version of the same tire seemed to be at the same level of wear at 2,100 miles.
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Sailcloth is fabric made to handle abuse very similar to bike tires. Racing; made to be light, strong and stiff.
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Glad to see so many users have shared their experiences.
Has anyone else also found that the cream version weigh slightly more due to the extra layer of colored rubber? I'm undecided whether they roll slightly slower due to the thicker sidewalls. Jarno, of BicycleRollingResistance dot com, told me they haven't tested this version yet but it is certainly plausible that they may be slightly slower (if only just a few watts) than the black or transparent models. OTOH, that extra layer might offer greater sidewall flat protection... not to say that sidewall cuts are problematic with regular GP5000s.
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/produc...nge-afterwards
Has anyone else also found that the cream version weigh slightly more due to the extra layer of colored rubber? I'm undecided whether they roll slightly slower due to the thicker sidewalls. Jarno, of BicycleRollingResistance dot com, told me they haven't tested this version yet but it is certainly plausible that they may be slightly slower (if only just a few watts) than the black or transparent models. OTOH, that extra layer might offer greater sidewall flat protection... not to say that sidewall cuts are problematic with regular GP5000s.
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sorta / kinda on the hefty side - especially when they measure close to 23 mm (mounted on Campy Omega 19 rims)
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I was just moseying my way through the early pages of this thread and saw this. Yes, 2 years old, but - the perfect place for a repair with sailcloth and contact cement. Real sailcloth from a sailmaker. Dinghy racing fabric works perfect. Real contact cement. The stuff contractors use. The stuff with bad fumes. A patch 2-3" long glued properly will last as long as the tire and that cut will never open further. (In fact, I'll bet it could be closed up manually before the patch is applied and it would stay about half that degree open.) I've saved tires with much bigger cuts (debris slashes I had to improvise boots for to get home - thank you, US Treasury for your boot material of excellent fabric.)
Sailcloth is fabric made to handle abuse very similar to bike tires. Racing; made to be light, strong and stiff.
Sailcloth is fabric made to handle abuse very similar to bike tires. Racing; made to be light, strong and stiff.
As soon as I have a tire that's ready to patch, I plan to give this stuff a try. I'm using quick-drying cyanoacrylate (which bonds very well to rubber) instead of contact cement. This is intended as a roadside repair kit that's also a permanent patch (not a temporary tire boot), so hanging around while the contact cement dries would less than ideal. It should also be good for tubeless. I'll find out soon.
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Funny you say that, because I actually put the new one in the back. The front one usually last as long as the 2 rear ones.
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I used GP4000 and 5000 rear tires at least 9000 km. I use to change due to the signs of old rubber, even if they work perfect, well before touching the wear indicators.
About the front tire - I'm not sure that I can fully wear one. After a few thousands km, they hardly lose the mold burr on the ridge.
About the front tire - I'm not sure that I can fully wear one. After a few thousands km, they hardly lose the mold burr on the ridge.
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I used GP4000 and 5000 rear tires at least 9000 km. I use to change due to the signs of old rubber, even if they work perfect, well before touching the wear indicators.
About the front tire - I'm not sure that I can fully wear one. After a few thousands km, they hardly lose the mold burr on the ridge.
About the front tire - I'm not sure that I can fully wear one. After a few thousands km, they hardly lose the mold burr on the ridge.
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Wow! Same weight, but mine will last between 3500 to 4000kms with luck. Running tubeless / hookless at 65PSI. The roads that I use are clean.
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The roads I ride are pretty clean, so I think I can reduce pressure close to 65 PSI and get the same tire lifespan as you get.
Does it solve the problem?
Does it solve the problem?
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I use 32mm tubeful GP5000s that I run at 75 psi - I weigh 225 and ride on typical suburban roads with lots of crud.
I don't push tire mileage anymore - I'd rather avoid roadside flat repairs than get a few hundred more miles. On 3 rear tires I'm getting around 3,000 - 3,500 miles before the wear dimples nearly disappear.
I don't push tire mileage anymore - I'd rather avoid roadside flat repairs than get a few hundred more miles. On 3 rear tires I'm getting around 3,000 - 3,500 miles before the wear dimples nearly disappear.
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About 1900 miles on my current oldest rear mounted GP5000. Some glass cut up a portion of the tread last fall, down to the casing, but as it didn't puncture the casing, I kept it on. It's been over 1k miles and still good, with wear dimples both visible (though shallow).
The matching front tire just got a big sidewall puncture last week. I used a glueless patch to prevent the replacement tube from bursting out, but by the time I made it home (only about 6mi on level ground), the tube was peaking out (glueless patches being a bit stretchy and all). Probably could've figured out a way to save the tire with a better patch, but figured I'd trust the spare tire more. A shame really, the front tire's wear dimples were still quite well defined.
On the other bike, just took off an entry level Conti Ultra Sport 2 from the front wheel at 5,400 miles. Very visible wear dimples, just wanted to put a GP5k on the front of the nice bike, and put the Ultra Sport on the in-town bike. Figure it ought to be a bit faster than the gravel tire.
The matching front tire just got a big sidewall puncture last week. I used a glueless patch to prevent the replacement tube from bursting out, but by the time I made it home (only about 6mi on level ground), the tube was peaking out (glueless patches being a bit stretchy and all). Probably could've figured out a way to save the tire with a better patch, but figured I'd trust the spare tire more. A shame really, the front tire's wear dimples were still quite well defined.
On the other bike, just took off an entry level Conti Ultra Sport 2 from the front wheel at 5,400 miles. Very visible wear dimples, just wanted to put a GP5k on the front of the nice bike, and put the Ultra Sport on the in-town bike. Figure it ought to be a bit faster than the gravel tire.
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75kg and I ride on typical Canada ****** roads. From the time snow melts and there is all sorts of crap on the shoulders to when I cant feel my fingers in the fall.
I have the cream GP5000 S TR 30mm setup to hookless with 60psi and I put 13000km on them last year, set up tubeless. Zero punctures and I see NO need to replace them yet.
How you guys kill yours after 5000km or so is mindblowing.
On the other hand, my wife and the same tires, lasted about 60km. Deep cuts in the side wall on the very first ride.
I have the cream GP5000 S TR 30mm setup to hookless with 60psi and I put 13000km on them last year, set up tubeless. Zero punctures and I see NO need to replace them yet.
How you guys kill yours after 5000km or so is mindblowing.
On the other hand, my wife and the same tires, lasted about 60km. Deep cuts in the side wall on the very first ride.
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I've got 3,000+ miles on some 28 mm GP 5000 S TR and it looks like another 1.000 miles. I'm trying to wear the things out so I can try some 32 mm I have ready to go. But the ride on my Trek Domane is more than comfortable enough I'm not going to throw out tires with life in them just to try something that will be more comfortable.
I know I've seen comments online about the GP 5000 wearing fast, but I don't think I've gotten 3,000 miles out of any rear tire I've used. So, I'm very please. I'm also not a lightweight rider at around 190+ lbs. I run tubeless and also have yet to have to plug these. That of course could just be down to chance.
But for tires that have some of the best, if not the best rolling resistance in their class, have plenty good enough puncture resistance, are wearing really well, and have good grip (though I'm no racer and don't push that limit), these seems to be damn near perfect tires. Pricy at $80-$90 each. But, well worth it as far as I'm concerned.
Also, I've found them easy to mount on the two sets of rims I've used them on.
I know I've seen comments online about the GP 5000 wearing fast, but I don't think I've gotten 3,000 miles out of any rear tire I've used. So, I'm very please. I'm also not a lightweight rider at around 190+ lbs. I run tubeless and also have yet to have to plug these. That of course could just be down to chance.
But for tires that have some of the best, if not the best rolling resistance in their class, have plenty good enough puncture resistance, are wearing really well, and have good grip (though I'm no racer and don't push that limit), these seems to be damn near perfect tires. Pricy at $80-$90 each. But, well worth it as far as I'm concerned.
Also, I've found them easy to mount on the two sets of rims I've used them on.
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75kg and I ride on typical Canada ****** roads. From the time snow melts and there is all sorts of crap on the shoulders to when I cant feel my fingers in the fall.
I have the cream GP5000 S TR 30mm setup to hookless with 60psi and I put 13000km on them last year, set up tubeless. Zero punctures and I see NO need to replace them yet.
How you guys kill yours after 5000km or so is mindblowing.
On the other hand, my wife and the same tires, lasted about 60km. Deep cuts in the side wall on the very first ride.
I have the cream GP5000 S TR 30mm setup to hookless with 60psi and I put 13000km on them last year, set up tubeless. Zero punctures and I see NO need to replace them yet.
How you guys kill yours after 5000km or so is mindblowing.
On the other hand, my wife and the same tires, lasted about 60km. Deep cuts in the side wall on the very first ride.