Continental Tyre Gp5000 700x28C

What Is It?

The Continental Grand Prix 5000 700x28C Road Tyre is a premium high-performance folding road tyre designed for racing, endurance riding, and fast everyday road cycling. It is widely regarded as one of Continental’s benchmark road tyres, combining low rolling resistance, excellent grip, comfort, and puncture protection.

The GP5000 uses Continental’s advanced BlackChili Compound for improved rolling efficiency and cornering grip, Vectran Breaker puncture protection, Active Comfort Technology for vibration damping, and Lazer Grip micro-profile technology for confident cornering performance.

Key Benefits

• Fast Rolling Performance: Optimised tread compound reduces rolling resistance while maintaining grip.
• BlackChili Compound: Continental’s premium rubber compound balancing speed, durability, and traction.
• Vectran Breaker Protection: Lightweight high-strength fibre layer improves puncture resistance.
• Active Comfort Technology: Helps absorb road vibrations for improved ride comfort.
• Lazer Grip Cornering Technology: Provides enhanced grip when leaning through corners.
• 700x28C Comfort & Speed Balance: Wider 28 mm profile offers more comfort and control than traditional 23/25 mm race tyres.
• Folding Bead Design: Easier storage, transport, and installation compared with wire-bead tyres.
• Race Proven Performance: Suitable for competitive racing, training, and long-distance endurance riding.

Specifications

Compatible Components

The Continental GP5000 700x28C is compatible with:

• Standard 700C road wheels
• Clincher rims using inner tubes
• Tubes suitable for 700x25–32C tyres
• Road, endurance, and gravel-compatible wheelsets with suitable clearance

Recommended pairing:

• Continental Race Tube 700x25–32C
• Continental TPU or latex road tubes
• Compatible 700C rim widths designed for 28 mm tyres

Who Is This Best Suited For?

The Continental GP5000 700x28C is ideal for:

• Road racers
• Gran Fondo riders
• Endurance cyclists
• Club riders
• Fast commuters
• Long-distance cyclists
• Riders upgrading from standard training tyres
• Cyclists wanting a balance of speed, comfort, and durability

Why Choose 700x28C?

The 28 mm width has become a popular modern road tyre size because it provides:

• Lower rolling resistance on real-world roads
• Improved comfort over rough surfaces
• Better grip during cornering
• Reduced risk of pinch flats compared with narrower tyres
• Ability to run slightly lower pressures for longer rides

Compatibility Note: Check your frame, fork, and brake clearance before fitting. The actual inflated width of a 28C tyre can vary depending on rim width. The GP5000 700x28C is intended for road use and is not a tubeless tyre unless selecting a specific GP5000 S TR version.