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The new Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR (tubeless ready) tire offers superior speed, performance, and sidewall protection compared to the Grand Prix 5000 TL tire, with easier mounting and brand-new hookless rim compatibility, for a lighter weight.
Source: Press Release
The new Grand Prix 5000 S TR is 20% faster and 50g lighter than the Grand Prix 5000 TL thanks to its 2-ply structure, with 28% more sidewall protection. Available in black or black with transparent (brown) sidewalls, the Grand Prix 5000 S TR features Continental’s BlackChili compound for the ultimate balance of rolling resistance, grip, and longevity, Vectran Breaker for puncture protection and tear resistance, and Lazer Grip for grip.Rather than simply updating the Grand Prix 5000 TL, Continental has reinvented its approach to tubeless ready road tires. The Grand Prix 5000 S TR is compatible with hookless rims and ready for standard tubeless mounting, thanks to a new user-optimized tubeless system and robust construction. The new construction makes mounting easier.
The Grand Prix 5000 S TR has been tested in the lab, in training, and in races by several teams in the professional peloton in 2021. This season, it has been used by Grand Tour stage winners and world champions, including Filippo Ganna (INEOS-Grenadiers) at the World Time Trial Championship, and Sonny Colbrelli (Bahrain-Victorious) at Paris-Roubaix. This high-performance tire comes to market as Continental celebrates its 150th anniversary, demonstrating the brand’s ongoing commitment to staying at the forefront of mobility innovation. This new tire has been under development since 2019, with over 18 months of testing and trials.
Oliver Anhuth, Head of Marketing for the Two-Wheel Tires department at Continental, states: “Following the success of the Grand Prix 5000 – which has arguably become one of the most popular performance road tires in the world – we are delighted to announce the launch of the Grand Prix 5000 S TR. We have created this new tire to combine maximum performance, ease of use, and reliability, whether the cyclist chooses to race, spend long days exploring roads, ride in summer, or all year round. All the new features brought by hookless and tubeless compatibility will place uncompromising convenience at the heart of every cyclist’s practice.“
Key features of the Grand Prix 5000 S TR compared to the GP 5000 TL
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