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What more do you need to know in order to purchase Continental GP5000 STR tires yourself ?

By far the best tires on the market.

25 years ago I raced on Vittoria and Veloflex tubular tires. Then I transferred to a Specialized sponsored team which means I had the opportunity to race on custom made Specialized tubular tires and S works clincher tires. I can tell you that after a long break from being on the bike, I chose Continental GP 5000 STR tires to get a tubular like ride, But a more durable tire. Not to mention that the tire pressure is unbelievably low comparitivly speaking.

I just installed the 28mm tires on my girlfriend's road bike, followed by my road bike, and it was as if I was in a dream ' all four tires seated in the rim and inflated on the first try with a floor pump. No blasting air. No huffing and puffing. No eff bombs. Obviously, the Conti tires are going to perform on the road at a high level. I've been riding tubeless for 10 years, tried all the top brands and have been through hell (at times) getting them to set up. By now, I know all the tricks. But the installation experience with these just might be the thing that keeps me from trying any more tires.

I only have 500 miles on this set of tires. No issues great tire.I have only ridden on dry hard pavement with light moisture. Grip is great. Rolling resistance was minimal. Not any more difficulr than any other tire to put on. Matter of fact easier than some. These replaced some Schwalbe marathons. The Terra Speeds are much lighter and faster. The schwabbe served their purpose of zero flats in 2500 miles. I bought them to replace some gravel kings that I had five flats on the rear tire in 3000 miles. I would buy the Continental Terra Speeds again. Jury is still out on durability, but I think they are keepers.

I have been asking every Contintental rep for the past 5 years about a RaceKing in 2.4. While this doesn't carry the RaceKing name, it most definitely is exactly that. I have been using the Trail/Grip combination and it's everything I had hoped it would be. The handling is predictable like the RaceKing and carries with it a suppleness that other tires from the likes of Specialized and Maxxis don't have. I ride in the harsh Las Vegas desert and have yet to have an issue with these. I will be putting the Race/Rapid on my race wheels as soon as its' available.