The Cyclingnews tech team has tested nearly every road bike tyre available, and Continental GP5000S TR is our overall choice as the best road bike tyre. Our industry-leading testing at the Silverstone pedalling efficiency lab proved that the Continental GP5000S TR consistently outperformed its road tyre rivals and established itself as the gold standard in road bike tyres.
Black Friday is technically over, but the Black Friday Weekend sales are in full swing, and as we roll into Cyber Monday, I’ve spotted a massive discount on the GP5000S TR at Competitive Cyclist. Right now, you can get this Tour de France stage-winning rubber for just $87.16, a massive 24% off the MSRP of $114.95.
It’s one of the lowest prices I’ve ever seen on these, and if you want to see for yourself why this tyre is so popular, and has been the choice of the all-conquering Tadej Pogačar, then there is no better time to grab a pair.
Below, I’ve added the US Competitive Cyclist deal, and also a UK deal at Merlin Cycles with a massive 42% off. And, if you really, really want to ride the same rubber as Pogačar, then his limited edition Continental Archetype tyre is discounted to $91.96 on Amazon, a small 20% discount on the usual $115, but still worthy of a mention.
Continental says the Grand Prix 5000S TR sets the standard in road tubeless-ready tyre technology. The brand also claims it’s the lightest, fastest version to date and comes with increased puncture protection. The carcass of the Grand Prix 5000S TR features a robust construction that is designed to be impervious to damage and penetration from foreign objects.
The German tyre manufacturer also adds that it makes the GP5000S TR tyre a versatile offering; its BlackChili Compound is aimed to deliver the best balance of grip and rolling resistance in a road cycling tyre.
Our Cyclingnews Labs series testing of the best road tyres pretty much confirmed all the Continental claims, and we concluded that the Continental GP5000S TR was the all-road tyre that performed the best over various speeds. It might not have been the fastest in the tests – that went to the Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed. However, the performance of the Continental meant we were confident in labelling it as the best all-around race tyre.
There’s also the small matter of the pro stamp of approval, and GP5000S TR has the joint title for the most stage wins in the Tour de France, used by more teams…
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