Road Bike Tire Comparison:
Continental Grand Prix 2014 vs
Continental Grand Prix 5000 Latex Tube 2018
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- Continental Grand Prix 5000 Latex Tube
Performance compared to all other road bike tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)
(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Continental | Continental |
| Model | Grand Prix | Grand Prix 5000 Latex Tube |
| Year | 2014 | 2018 |
| Tire Type | Tubetype (clincher) | Tubetype (clincher) |
| Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store |
| Full Review | Full Review | |
| New or Used | New | New |
| Mileage | 0 km | 0 km |
| Price Range | Med | High |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0100637 | 0101624 |
| EAN | 4019238007824 | |
| TPI | 3/180 | 3/330 |
| Compound | Black Chili | Black Chili |
| Bead | Folding | Folding |
| ETRTO | 25-622 | 25-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" | 28" |
| Width mm | 25 | 25 |
| Specified Weight | 245 grams | 215 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | 110 psi | psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 120 psi | 120 psi |
| Made In | Germany | Germany |
| Available Sizes | 23-622 (700x23C) 25-622 (700x25C) 28-622 (700x28C) 23-571 (650x23C) 28-559 (26x1 1/8) 28-406 (20x1.10) | 23-622 (700x23c) 25-622 (700x25c) 28-622 (700x28c) 32-622 (700x32c) 25-584 (650x28b) 28-584 (650x25b) |
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Size and Weight Measurements
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| Size and Weight Measurements (Bike Wheel: 622-17C, Pressure: 100 psi / 6.8 bar) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Grand Prix | Grand Prix 5000 Latex Tube |
| Specified Weight | 245 grams | 215 grams |
| Measured Weight | 239 grams | 221 grams |
| System Adjusted Weight | 339 grams (tire + inner tube) | 321 grams (tire + inner tube) |
| Measured Width | 26 mm | 26 mm |
| Measured Height | 24 mm | 24 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | No Data | 2.8 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | No Data | 0.55 mm |
| Unmounted Casing Width | No Data | 66 mm |
| Unmounted Tread Width | No Data | 28 mm |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results (Speed: 29 kmh / 18 mph, Load: 42.5 kg) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Grand Prix | Grand Prix 5000 Latex Tube |
| Inner Tube | Conti Race28 (100gr butyl) | Michelin Latex A1 (80 gr) |
| Rolling Resistance 140 psi | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| Rolling Resistance 120 psi | 14.0 Watts | 8.4 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 100 psi | 14.5 Watts | 8.9 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 80 psi | 15.9 Watts | 10.0 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 60 psi | 18.5 Watts | 11.8 Watts |
| CRR 140 psi / 9.7 Bar | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| CRR 120 psi / 8.1 Bar | 0.00420 | 0.00252 |
| CRR 100 psi / 6.8 Bar | 0.00435 | 0.00267 |
| CRR 80 psi / 5.5 Bar | 0.00477 | 0.00300 |
| CRR 60 psi / 4.1 Bar | 0.00555 | 0.00354 |
| Spin Up Video | No Video | No Video |
Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Grand Prix | Grand Prix 5000 Latex Tube |
| Puncture Resistance Tread | 13 Points | 10 Points |
| Puncture Resistance Sidewall | Not Tested | 4 Points |
Conclusion
| Conclusion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Grand Prix | Grand Prix 5000 Latex Tube |
| Full Review | Full Review | |
| Verdict | Recommended | Highly Recommended |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
- Continental Grand Prix 5000 Latex Tube
(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)