NEW Continental GP 5000 Tyres | GCN Tech's First Ride

[@gcntech]

Let us know what you think of the new GP 5000 from Continental, would you like a set on your bike? 👇

[@pawebiernacki8967]

GCN Tech actually Im right before changing my tires. Right now Im on Conti 4000 and dont know if I should go with 5000 or try Vittoria tires.

[@fuddle128260394]

I just wrap lots and lots of string around my rim. No need for tyres

[@seanr5332]

yes, send them round.

[@GT-cx8vd]

I have had huge issues with the S4000s so far (mostly grip and roundness which sucks). I have also had huge issues with competition tubulars (roundness and ease of installation). Dunno if I would try this brand again, I would go for the expensive lines of Vittoria.

[@someguy9520]

Depends on the price. Had the gp4000 for almost 6000km and still about a third in the front and 2/5 in the rear tread. Now they are quite squared off, so cornering is a bit weird At 35€/tire thats quite some mileage/€. Hope that they still have a 23mm version. Can't stand it when tires are way too wide for the rim

[@joshmagrum3552]

Best thing about the GP5000? The 4000 sii will be cheaper now!

[@MidtownSkyport]

Yeah, my first thought was to stock up on clearance 4000s's

[@someguy9520]

Not sure why that would be such a plus, considering that at 35€ per tire they are quite cheap compared to most other tires in the same class. Most start at 40€

[@yangguan4070]

So true!

[@aitoraltuna]

The bad thing is that the gp 4000 will dissapear and that we won't have one of the best tyres out there for 30-35 euros/pounds...

[@someguy9520]

@@aitoraltuna I'm not so sure. Conti will surely produce them for some years, since it' the golden standard and therefore hard to simply get off peoples minds. Also, after some time, the gp 5000 will probably drop down to 35€/£ and be similar to the gp4000

[@pmckeown38]

The most bling GCN bike????

[@AlFrash84]

That Trek Madone with 858 NSWs though.

[@angstanon]

Yea. I paused it at 0:33, superimposed my face over Ollie's, and fantasized for about 10 minutes.

[@reginaldscot165]

And Fizik R1 knit shoes.

[@AlFrash84]

But... MISMATCHED BOTTLES!

[@thelmaviaduct]

Perfectionism is a weakness not a strength.

[@Agent-vj3ns]

And now it is obsolete :/

[@matprlz]

Track Standing segment?! Proper good presenting skillz that Oli.

[@DanielWinterAt]

first time actually presenting on the bike and then even track standing if i saw that right.

[@secretagent86]

when i learned to do track stands, i found after like 30 minutes, and riding backwards in a circle on my track bike, and doing no hands track stands... there is just one thing i could not do... pour a proper cup of coffee and present it like Manon. even now in my 60s i still track stand at lights (unless downhill). a skill you don't forget, even if you did not do it for 20 years.

[@zrsgamboa]

Ollie's totally killing it at GCN! Lively, enthusiastic and funny. Loved the review too.

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

...but what is vectran 5:32 ?

[@SsockMonster]

Any video with Ollie in gets an instant like

[@pittviper6320]

I'm ordering a pair of these continental GP 5000 this week! Can't wait for them!

[@sfdint]

Just got mine in the mail today. No issues with installation and I'm not an experienced bike mech. Just needed a plastic lever to get that last bit over. Can't give any real review cause I just rode them around the neighborhood, but one immediate first impression, they ride so much smoother than my stock Bontrager tires.

[@chrism5433]

Ohh nice I have Bontrager r1 .my mate says it'll ride like a new bike and it is new lol 🍺🍺🚲😁

[@treegrasss]

I am more excited about a legendary bike tire being renewed than any new bike releases.

[@YouTube.Notiflcation]

That fuckin profile picture...

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

0:55 that's one sexy box

[@alexfulton375]

Loved the chemistry part. I was pleased to understand it!

[@NoxiousNoodles]

Well I'm looking forward to the 4000s going on sale.

[@markblack7284]

Don't worry Olly, I was embarrassingly enthusiastic about it too.

[@alzibaba]

After years on GP4000 2s I switched to the 5000s (25mm clinchers) and love 'em. An even smoother ride, great grip and they seem to roll faster. No punctures to date either. The only areas I still have a question mark are wear and compound deterioration in hot sun. In the sun the compound does start to change, seeming to shrivel a bit on the surface, which the 4000s also did. But they're still riding great.

[@alzibaba]

@@cc-000 I haven't been riding the past couple of years now 🙁 so no update on the above I'm afraid. I'd choose them again for sure.

[@KermitFrogThe]

Got these on my bike. I'm ancient so very used to thinner tyres and have 23s. They are really confidence inspiring and because they are now a few years old I was able to get them on sale. I think the thing I notice which most surprised me is the deform really well whne encountering things you would expect to give pinch punctures without doing so.

[@pascalbocherel7785]

Ollie, with your detailed reviews you are the greatest addition to the world cycling community right after Continental GP 5000!

[@mdettman1]

Great presentation Ollie! Smooth, just a bit cheeky and super informative!!

[@marinho4810]

Very good video. Congrats!!!

[@JohnBatty]

Fascinating detail on the composition and manufacturers stated gains. But Ollie, you're riding them - can you feel any difference?

[@MannequinOngaku]

Perfect timing! I just blew a 1/2cm hole in my GP4000’s running over glass an hour ago!

[@jesusenriqueriveratellez531]

Can Ollie make a video, how to make a track stand?

[@secretagent86]

it is not hard to learn, but don't clip in, use runners... point tire in one direction... slightly on an uphill is best. it's all in the feel

[@HenryAshman]

As much as I was interested in the tyre, that burnished bronze effect with the paint job looks unbelievable, and not something that comes across in the still photos I've seen. What an absolute weapon of a bike.

[@paulflory3532]

Explicating the lower rolling resistance of the new 5000's vs the previous 4000's, at 1:40 Ollie says "and a higher 330tpi - that's threads per inch - carcass". The set of new GP4000SII's in my closet came in Conti boxes which display a diagram of the carcass indicating "330 tpi". Ditto for a set of Attack/Force Contis I have. So the 330tpi (actually three 110tpi plies I believe) is not "new" to the 5000's.

[@valelantin1991]

Finally, tubeless tire from conti!

[@rahulkalra8989]

I love the comprehensive research done:) Keep up the excellent work!

[@danmathis4046]

Ollie is starting to 'rock'! Excellent video. Conti 5000's in my future.

[@thomlarson681]

I have a pair of 32 mm GP5000 on my bike and really like them. Glad they make them in a 32! While Ollie’s track stand was impressive, I was more impressed by his explanation of the chemistry of the fiber used for the Vectran Breaker 😉

[@bobferguson1696]

Love Ollies enthusiasm for the new tyres.......... I'm feeling the same way about them actually!!!

[@nildex34]

GCN is the Top Gear of bicycle shows. I could listen to Ollie narrate the dictionary! Great Stuff :)

[@samdavies675]

Can we have a video on Ollie’s bike🔥

[@gcntech]

It's coming soon 👍

[@bartkoper1985]

Thats good! wow i love that bike! @@gcntech

[@gillesrattink1776]

Yes what a beauty!

[@targetpace2680]

Ollie's talking about the rubber and I'm looking at that amazing Madone paint.

[@dreamer6345]

Let’s not forgot those shoes Ollie is wearing

[@Drzhounder]

Look at Ollie's grin at 6:00. Hell yeah I want these tires! Now what to do with he 2 pair of 4000sII I have on the shelf...

[@davidramirez199]

Had Gatorbacks, waited 6 months for the GP 5000 s but only one made to this side of the pond. I put it on my front wheel.

[@jshepard5840]

I missed a lot of what you were saying because I was drooling over that Trek Madone. That is, by far, the sexiest bike I've ever seen. Especially with that paint job. Lucky man.

[@beakerbiker3033]

Very TOP GEARish. Enjoyed this review.

[@garyk0]

Classic Ollie with just a pinch of Clarkson. Love it!

[@jeffsmithsolo]

More than a pinch, at least a dash, maybe a gravy. It's a lot of Clarkson. (And I'm not complaining.)

[@MrForbessurf]

Love that paint job! Super nice bike!

[@jimtruscott4823]

I'll be getting a pair for sure. It's about time Continental stepped up to the tubeless game.

[@TheRedduck1]

I have the GP 4000s II on my 3 bikes and love them. Can't wait to try the 5000's. Great vid.

[@rhyswilliams695]

Great vid Oli. Big fan of the gp4000. The 5000s sound even better. Glad to hear conti now make a tubeless road tyre too.

[@jeffsmithsolo]

You do the best Jeremy Clarkson! Thank you!

[@RobertKnight001]

I put 5000km on a set of GP5000s (with tubes) this past year riding all over B.C Canada. Not a single puncture or flat.

[@SIvers-or2ke]

Phew, almost pulled the trigger on a new set of tyres today. Thanks Ollie, you saved the day! Am now leaving stick it notes randomly around the house with “gp 5000 “ and Dad, Xmas on them.

[@gcntech]

🤣

[@nickjohnston635]

Your presenting skills remind me of Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear. Great work, keep it up.

[@thebluejersey4030]

I've been using the GP5000's pretty much since they came out, done countless miles on them, I think they're a great durable fast tyre, I even went to length of putting a pair on a hire bike on holiday last year, sad but true! I'm a fan of the Conti GP 4 seasons too which I run on my winterbike, they give me good confidence in naff conditions and have yet to let me down.

[@daanprins6730]

Do you know how big is the difference in the wet/cold between the 5000 and 4 season ?

[@roadyeti3697]

Had no prob with this vid. Looks like he was just presenting technical facts. It was cool to see how they're made. I've been running Conti's exclusively for years now, after having tried other brands, and have been very pleased with their performace all around. Between Gatorskin, 4 Season, and Grand Prix I've been pretty well covered. Three things you never skimp on: Shoes, mattresses, and tires Sweet ride Ollie, and the track stand was a nice touch Cheers

[@Davepool_TF-69]

GOOD LORD, OLLIE... THAT BIKE IS GORGEOUS

[@coolercooler642]

Great information and thanks again for your help

[@Dennis4523]

That bike is the real show , forget the tires give me the bike

[@electricsky7194]

Surprised to see so many of you love disc brake bicycles.

[@AJSpinDrift]

Best get out there and wear out my stash of GP4000s ;D Great to see Continental innovating and helping us with out marginal gains. Interested to see if they price it the same, there were always nice deals to be had for the 4000s.

[@roadglide]

Indeed Olly, these new GP5000 Chili’s in tubeless look refreshingly delicious! Now if you please, I’ll have a spot of tea whilst I wait.

[@robertbocking2720]

29 June 2019 I started cycling LEJOG and got a pair of the new GP5000 I am on day nine 2 days left, no punctures and the tyres are fast and roll beautifully. But I admit I must be lucky so far great tyre

[@robertbocking2720]

Yep at moment using conti 4 season, doing the LEJOG 29th June 2019 going to give these tyres ago thanks GCN good review

[@jalbertob77]

Finally!!! Tubeless from Continental... Christmas is on!!! :)

[@terbennett]

This is the best news in the bicycling industry for 2019, plus the added bonus of offering tubeless?! Conti has outdone themselves!

[@anibaljesusdelgadillo2091]

Bro, that bike is ridiculously sick.

[@edwardvanwormer6993]

I will definitely have to try these next spring!

[@abcdefg8134]

That Madone looks fantastic

[@jonathanzappala]

It’s about time it went tubeless, that’s what I’ve been waiting for.

[@worbed]

I don't love Treks but I love that bike!

[@electricsky7194]

Surprised to see so many of you love disc brake bicycles.

[@worbed]

I didn't want to but they work better and have cleaned up frames and altered designs in interesting ways.

[@blaireasdon]

6:00 Ollie looks like he's so proud of himself for knowing about the Vectran compound being used in Mars Rovers haha

[@commando25101]

That bike is amazeballs

[@PilsburyLJ]

Really excited by this. I’ve held off going tubeless until Conti got in the game. I hope conti make the 4 Season in tubeless too

[@petinka721]

Ollie is a great in the tec and fun too! Sure I will try GP 5000 after seen this video.

[@gcntech]

Let us know how you find them!

[@D.Eldon_]

I've been using the GP 4000s II and am delighted that Conti was able to increase the puncture resistance while still improving the tyre in all other respects, too. That was no small feat! I'll definitely consider the GP 5000 once my stock of 4000s II has been used. As for the tubeless version -- I'm glad Conti is going to provide it, but it's a non-starter for me because of the sealant. The sealant makes tyre changes messy, has a limited lifespan and must be regularly removed and replaced, adds weight to the wheel, and can ruin your kit if you puncture and it sprays on you while your wheel is spinning (it can take a few revolutions before a puncture seals). For mountain or gravel, tubeless makes a lot of sense. For smoothly paved and clean roads, tubes are still the best.

[@electricsky7194]

@@Bungle2010 get the tubeless road tires and your puncture resistance increase by 900% and more speed by 5%

[@markp353]

It would be nice for you to do a head to head comparison of the 4000 & 5000s. Over a course that was flat, up down and twisty wet and dry. For the wet bit, squirt the road down with a fire hose. To validate if you can notice the improvements. Only over time will you be able to testify to their durability and pucnture resistance.

[@kennethwise7108]

Thanks for your GREAT review! I just ordered 2 ea. 700x25 tubeless ones for my Cannondale System six with Knot 64 wheels. I ride daily to work and really rely upon my tires. I'm a big fella (230lbs) and run 120psi (rear) & 100 in the front. I also use "finish line" tire sealant.

[@secretagent86]

i bought a pair recently and LOVE them. i compared them with my specialized roubaix tires. GP 5000 ARE faster, feel better cornering, the grip is definitely there even in rain (which surprised me). Mind you i used laytex tubes. but in conclusion, i have my specialized on backup wheelset, and will only buy continentals from now on. the price difference is not that big either.

[@63018488]

Does it mapper in which direction they are fitted

[@kayserWB]

Nice video! The music, the video cutting ... I had to remember the old Top Gear videos during the Clarkson/Hammond/May era. :)

[@itsdave92]

#1.) My only criticism of Continental tires are their sidewalls. These tires better not have the sidewall failure of the 4000 sii. Also #1.) I want to marry that bike.

[@jonathancarlyon6234]

Totally agree, 4000sII sidewalls are super fragile. Very good point.

[@sugashack74]

@@jonathancarlyon6234 Facts. I blew out both my 4000II and it was not fun. One blew out going down a hill and I totally crashed. Scraped up my leg pretty bad. I swore them off ever since. I hope the 5000 addressed this problem

[@saleemwaheed9956]

That bike is sick Ollie!

[@lmankj]

Awesome, now I know what my new tubeless will be!

[@SIvers-or2ke]

I don’t care if it sounded like an infomercial. I’m now informed. Thank you Ollie and I hope Continental let you keep that now used pair of 5000s.

[@Couly]

I have the tubeless ones and absolutely love them

[@ethicworld9552]

The BIKE !!! 😛🤩

[@playandteach]

Can you give some advice about teaming up tyres with rims - how do you measure the rim widths, how do you know which tyres sizes will be safe. Just for your info, I've just fitted some 105 brake (28mm compatible) callipers, but had too many stones caught between the very, very small clearance. Today it stopped me dead in my tracks. I have Continental 4000s ii which I gather run big for their nominal dimensions. Wiggle told me that Vittoria run closer to 28 - will they work better? Etc. etc.

[@markknight5480]

Great video Ollie I to am worried that I get excited about a new tyre and just want to have them on my bike and see how they feel out on the road. Words can’t describe the bike...

[@rikkiola]

Does Paid Promotion mean GCN can't offer subjective advice? This was pretty much just an infomercial. Great that GCN are transparent about this but if it's nothing more than reading a spec sheet you could see that elsewhere. Would be nice to have some proper subjective feedback about products but I guess candid reviews are difficult when you're promoting a product!?

[@Shredice7]

GCN is basically a KZbin channel with nothing other than paid adverts. Sad but gotta pay all travel bills

[@Einhander49]

Can you STFU and understand that this is what PAYS the bills. Without these infomercials the content's quality would diminish exponentially. Besides, don;t pretend like you dont own conti 4k 2s - Everyone and their grandmothers have these tires slapped on to their wheels.

[@pureeschaap]

@@Shredice7 Very true... I'd prefer less blinking videos and more in-depth reviews. Fun to watch though, but think for yourself when watching it.

[@rikkiola]

@@Einhander49 "the content's quality would diminish exponentially" I would argue personally that this is not necessarily the case. I feel the quality of GCN videos has been diluted at the expense of quantity (and also quantity of presenters). Realise this is all subjective but I find myself watching less GCN videos these days than I did a couple of years ago before the continuous infomercials. I also think there was a valuable chemistry between the original core presenters (think Top Gear etc) which has been lost over recent months.

[@dbibah]

​@@rikkiola This. I understand that to keep a channel with good content going there needs to be sponsors but this is too much. I really enjoyed watching their older videos. Hope they can get back on track..

[@waveandsoundchannel]

What a beautiful bike mate

[@stevenshaw6766]

Got my 5000's fitted a few weeks back but, still have 4000's on my other bike and the difference is quite noticeable. More grip on the corners and faster. It might be just because they are new but, they feel good to me!

[@MikeFelding]

OMG!! That bike is so f...ing gorgeous!!! So both Ollie and Si got a brand new Trek Madone😜

[@tommy911t]

SOOO GOOOD!

[@CEK0549]

I am jealous of your bike Ollie

[@yangguan4070]

What a bike!!

[@killerash13]

So its only for perfect asphalt and this is a perfect asphalt for me. What should i pick for city ride but for a bad contitiin and a little bumpy road?

[@DCRUZ547]

I've used the Continental 4000SII religiously until a good friend got me hooked on the SWorks Turbo tire. Conti definitely has my attention!! Looking forward to more reviews. Looking at the 700x25

[@coconutlens]

awesome, thank u cant wait for it to be in the consumer mkt.

[@williamm3435]

Love the track stand and would love a new pair of 5000’s

[@scottyb385]

Ordering now

[@RC-yv9dz]

Love Ollie style

[@frankswildy]

Superb bike. Ollie is a great presenter - good steal from CW.

[@JasCar1967]

Would love to know what the tubeless version is like. Then try to decide whether the extra cost over the Schwalbe Pro One is worth it

[@e.c.g7188]

Are continental gp 5000 good for winter ?

[@Sir-Prizse]

I have been using my Schwalbe Durano Plus for ... always. Are the Continental GP 4000s better when it comes to puncture resistance?

[@na-dk9vm]

Is the general feel of these tires better when riding ?? I've just bought a basic bike - trek domane Al2. With basic stock tires. Will these tires feel better when riding compared to the stock factory ones??

[@downbad9066]

100% especially with latex tubes

[@asisqueezylovediary6474]

He today is the day I got my giant contend tires changed to continental 5000 with continental thin tubes,. Feel the difference imidiately and for me is all about endurance so hopefully the viber will last me protection. Bc having the inner racing thin inner tires makes me bit afraid:) today I had an incredible ride with those tires.. Totally recommended

[@liltaedong]

that Trek though 😍😍😍

[@sjmclean0]

Just fitted these new from my bike, the feel very glossy and have more excess rubber in the middle of the tyre than any other i have ever used. Should I do anything to break them in for riding?

[@JogBird]

cool but i just bought 6 of the 4000s2 on sale, so might try these in a few years

[@janandersson8795]

😂

[@backpacker3421]

Geeking out right along with you. Unfortunately the season is pretty much over here. No matter how good they are, they won't seem much better when my bikes up on the trainer. But I'll definitely be picking up a pair for my carbon climber before the spring... I've been a die hard of the 4000s for my carbon and the Gatorskins for my Ti touring bike. Conti is amazing - better performance and fewer punctures is a great combination!

[@gcntech]

Enjoy them when they arrive Christopher 👍

[@THEoldgreydude]

OK it's official I'm a sad nerdy geek Just got excited about a new tyre & watched a 6min video about it which I have to say I really enjoyed