Fresh off a win at the 2021 Paris Roubaix under Sonny Colbrelli comes the release of the Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR – the latest performance-focussed tubeless ready bicycle tire to join their award-winning Grand Prix 5000 range. Lighter, faster, stronger and easier to mount as tubeless than the Grand Prix 5000 TL, the new Grand Prix 5000 S TR is designed to be the ultimate performance-focused road tire – whichever form of road riding a cyclist chooses.
The new Grand Prix 5000 S TR is 20% faster and 50grams lighter than the Grand Prix 5000 TL thanks to its 2-ply structure, with 28% more sidewall protection. Available in black or black and transparent sidewall colourways, the Grand Prix 5000 S TR utilises 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 outstanding cornering.
Rather than simply update the Grand Prix 5000 TL, Continental have reinvented their approach to tubeless ready road tires. The Grand Prix 5000 S TR is hookless compatible and tubeless ready as standard, thanks to a new user-optimised tubeless system and robust construction.* The new construction makes tire mounting easier while providing increased support on the road for confident and dynamic handling.
The Grand Prix 5000 S TR has been tested in training, racing, and performance laboratories by multiple teams across the professional peloton in 2021. This season it has been ridden by Grand Tour stage winners and world champions alike – including Filippo Ganna’s (INEOS-Grenadiers) World Championship time trial victory in September as well as Sonny Colbrelli’s win (Bahrain-Victorious) at Paris-Roubaix. Download images of Colbrelli’s winning bike here (Copyright: Merida Europe).
This latest performance tire comes to market as Continental celebrates its 150th anniversary, demonstrating the brand’s ongoing commitment to remain at the forefront of innovation in the field of mobility. This new tire has been under development since 2019, with more than 18-months of product testing and trials completed.
Oliver Anhuth, Head of Marketing TwoWheel Tires, Continental, said: “Following on from the success of the Grand Prix 5000 – which has arguably become one of the most well-loved performance road tires in the world – we are delighted to announce the launch of Grand Prix 5000 S TR. We created this new tire to combine maximum performance with ease of use and reliability, regardless of whether a cyclist chooses to race, to spend long days out exploring the roads, to ride through summer or all year round. All new hookless compatibility and tubeless capabilities will put convenience without compromise at the heart of every cyclist’s ride.”
Key features of the Grand Prix 5000 S TR**
20% faster
28% more sidewall protection
50g lighter
Improved mounting
Black sidewall tires
Weight – 250g / 280g / 300g / 320g
Dimensions – 25-622 / 28-622 / 30-622 / 32-622
Technology – Black Chili compound, Vectran Breaker, LazerGrip
Transparent sidewall tires
Weight – 250g / 280g / 300g / 320g / 280g / 300g
Dimensions – 25-622 / 28-622 / 30-622 / 32-622 / 30-584 / 32-584
Technology – Black Chili compound, Vectran Breaker, LazerGrip
Pricing and availability
Available to purchase from 4th October worldwide, RRP 79,90€ per tire.
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