Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR (transparent)

£85.00 GBP

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The Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR is a benchmark premium tubeless road bike tyre built for riders who want race-level speed, confident grip, strong puncture protection and a smoother ride on Brisbane, Queensland and Australian road surfaces.

GP5000 S TR Features

Premium tubeless-ready road tyre used by performance cyclists and racers worldwide
BlackChili compound balances fast rolling speed, grip and tread durability
Vectran Breaker adds lightweight puncture and cut protection
Lazer Grip shoulder profile improves cornering confidence

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Technical Specifications

Product Name: Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR
Product Type: High-performance tubeless road bike tyre
Tyre Type: Tubeless Ready folding road tyre
Tube Compatible: Yes, can be used with an inner tube where rim and tyre compatibility allows
Hookless Compatible: Yes, when used with approved hookless rims and correct pressure limits
Compound: Continental BlackChili compound
Puncture Protection: Vectran Breaker
Grip Technology: Lazer Grip
Comfort Technology: Active Comfort Technology
Casing: 2/220 TPI
Bead: Folding bead
Construction: Handmade in Germany
Available Colours: Black / Black and Black / Transparent, depending on size and availability
Common 700C Sizes: 25mm, 28mm, 30mm, 32mm and 35mm
Selected 650B Sizes: 650 x 30B and 650 x 32B
Approximate Weights:700x25c: approximately 250g700x28c: approximately 280g700x30c: approximately 300g700x32c: approximately 320g700x35c: approximately 350g650x30B: approximately 285g650x32B: approximately 305g
Recommended Sealant Volume: At least 30ml per tyre for initial tubeless setup
Recommended Use: Road racing, fast training, endurance riding, Gran Fondo events, triathlon training and bunch rides
Compatible Bike Type: Road bikes, aero road bikes, endurance road bikes and lightweight race bikes

BlackChili Compound

Continental’s BlackChili compound is designed to deliver the difficult balance of low rolling resistance, strong grip and long tread life. This makes the GP5000 S TR fast enough for racing but durable enough for regular training.

Vectran Breaker

The Vectran Breaker layer provides lightweight protection against cuts, glass, road debris and sharp stones. It improves puncture resistance without making the tyre feel heavy or sluggish.

Lazer Grip

Lazer Grip uses a micro-profiled shoulder texture to improve cornering feel and confidence. This is especially useful during fast descents, criterium racing, wet corners and technical road sections.

Active Comfort Technology

Active Comfort Technology is built into the tyre casing to help absorb road vibration. This improves comfort on coarse chip-seal roads, rough bitumen and longer endurance rides.

Tubeless Ready Construction

The tubeless-ready casing allows the tyre to be used with sealant for improved puncture sealing, reduced pinch-flat risk and improved comfort at lower pressures.

Handmade in Germany

The GP5000 S TR is built as a premium performance tyre with high-quality casing construction, advanced tread compound and precise manufacturing standards.

Size Recommendations

700x25c

Best for riders prioritising low weight and traditional race-bike feel
Suits smoother roads and narrower rims

700x28c

Best all-round size for modern road racing and fast bunch rides
Excellent balance of speed, grip and comfort
Strong choice for Brisbane and Queensland road riding

700x30c

Great for riders wanting extra comfort without losing speed
Well suited to rough Australian chip-seal roads
Works particularly well on modern wider carbon rims

700x32c

Best for endurance road bikes and long-distance riders
More comfort, grip and confidence over rough surfaces

700x35c

Ideal for all-road endurance setups where frame clearance allows
Best for riders wanting maximum road comfort and vibration control

Fit Recommendation

For most Australian road cyclists, 28mm or 30mm is the sweet spot. Riders prioritising endurance comfort or rough-road confidence may prefer 32mm, provided the frame and fork have enough clearance.

Before installation, check:

Frame and fork clearance
Rim internal width compatibility
Hookless or hooked rim requirements
Tubeless tape condition
Valve length suitability
Maximum tyre pressure limits

The Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR is ideal for riders who want a fast, premium and dependable tubeless road tyre for racing, training and endurance cycling.

Best Suited For

Road racers
Endurance road riders
Triathletes using road bike setups
Riders upgrading from stock tyres

Gran Fondo recognised the Grand Prix 5000 S TR as a Best in Test tyre in 2025, reinforcing its reputation as one of the leading modern performance tubeless road tyres.

Common professional feedback includes:

Very fast rolling performance
Strong puncture protection for a race tyre
Excellent grip in dry and damp conditions
Improved tubeless compatibility compared with older road tubeless models
Comfortable ride quality in wider sizes
Excellent balance between race performance and everyday usability

Rider Feedback & Community Sentiment

Rider feedback is overwhelmingly positive, particularly from cyclists using 28mm, 30mm and 32mm sizes.

Common positive comments include:

Fast and smooth road feel
Excellent cornering confidence
Noticeably more comfort than narrower tyres
Strong tubeless puncture sealing with quality sealant
Premium feel on carbon wheels
Good tread life for a high-performance tyre
Reliable performance across racing and daily training

Some riders mention that fitting can be tight on certain rims, which is common with premium tubeless road tyres. A professional tubeless setup can help ensure correct bead seating, sealant volume and pressure optimisation.

Why We Love It at Pedal Passion

We love the Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR because it makes a bike feel faster, smoother and more planted through corners, while the tubeless construction adds real-world puncture protection for Australian roads.