{"id":46822,"date":"2023-03-03T09:00:37","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T08:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=718369"},"modified":"2023-03-03T10:34:29","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T09:34:29","slug":"new-continental-gp5000-as-tr-is-the-grippiest-and-longest-lasting-tyre-in-widening-tubeless-range","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/new-continental-gp5000-as-tr-is-the-grippiest-and-longest-lasting-tyre-in-widening-tubeless-range\/","title":{"rendered":"New Continental GP5000 AS TR is the grippiest and longest-lasting tyre in widening tubeless range"},"content":{"rendered":"

German brand also releases 700 x 28c version of its fast-rolling GP5000 TT TR <\/p>

By Jack Evans\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 03 March 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Continental has added the all-season AS TR, alongside a 700 x 28c option for the speed-focused TT TR, to its growing GP5000 tubeless tyre family.<\/p>\n

The German brand says the AS TR has better grip in the wet, sidewall protection and durability than any other GP5000 tyre, including the excellent S TR<\/a>. Therefore, Continental is aiming it at cyclists who want to go fast outdoors, all-year round.<\/p>\n

Continental claims the GP5000 TT TR is lightweight and rolls fast, while resisting tears and punctures. It\u2019s meant primarily for criterium, time trial and triathlon racers.<\/p>\n

The wider version joins the 700 x 25c GP5000 TT TR, released at the 2022 Tour de France<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Continental GP5000 AS TR spec and pricing<\/h2>\n
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Available in either cream or black, the sidewalls are reinforced, says Conti.<\/span><\/figcaption> Continental <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Continental says the AS TR pairs GP5000 speed with the longevity and puncture-protection of the Grand Prix 4 Season tyre<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Although technically superseding it in terms of performance on paper, the brand will continue to produce the stalwart clincher winter road bike tyre<\/a> for the time being.<\/p>\n

The AS TR uses the GP5000 Black Chili compound. Continental says it has added a boosted tread pattern, sturdier multi-layer ply construction and more resistant sidewalls.<\/p>\n

Like the GP5000 S TR, the AS TR and the TT TR tyres share a 110 TPI (threads-per-inch) casing. The AS TR has four layers of ply construction, compared to the S TR\u2019s three, according to Continental.<\/p>\n

Continental product manager Alexander H\u00e4nke says the AS TR has a thicker tread than the GP5000 S TR, which should make it last longer than the lighter tyre.<\/p>\n

Available in 25mm to 35mm widths, the GP5000 AS TR is tubeless-ready and compatible with hookless rims<\/a>.<\/p>\n

All sizes come with cream or black sidewalls, but \u2018transparent\u2019 tan sidewalls <\/a>aren\u2019t in the mix.<\/p>\n

The black version uses Black-Reflex technology \u2013 an incognito reflective band \u2013 to increase the rider\u2019s visibility in the dark without showing up in daylight.<\/p>\n

Continental says a 700 x 25c AS TR tyre weighs 300g, but our 28c samples tip the scales at 340g for the black-sidewalled version and 342g for the cream variety.<\/p>\n