Bicycles Asked by Valentin Gazzola on March 2, 2021
I’m asking specifically about Continental GP5000 tubeless vs. non-tubeless comparison.
Context: I would like to convert to tubeless on my road bike, and my current clincher GP5000 feel great, but fit my rims just barely (i.e. are pretty hard to fit). I’m reticent to buy ‘tubeless’ to find out I can’t mount them, or with much pain.
I haven’t found anything specific to this tire on the web.
Question: is the "tubeless" version of the GP5000 any tighter than the non-tubeless?
They are marginally harder to mount (slightly tighter fit).
If you struggle with the non-TL, you will struggle with the TL more, whether this extra struggle means you won't be able to mount it, depends on you and your rim.
If you get enough practice you will learn little tips and tricks for mounting tubless tyres.
Such as:
There are many more, but we can't really comment on whether you would struggle or not as we don't know you experience on this.
Correct answer by abdnChap on March 2, 2021
Tech support at HED Wheels told me that the GP5000 TL is difficult to fit across almost all wheel manufacturers. Some such as BOYD Wheels have posted notices that they do not recommend the current GP5000 TL as mounting could cause damage to the rim, etc. It basically is just too small for most wheels.
I have tried for 2 days to mount these tires on my HED Jet Plus 6 wheels. I finally gave up. They just won't fit.
Shwalbe Pro 1 tires were recommended as a great replacement at a slight weight savings also.
Answered by Ron Dawson on March 2, 2021
Yes, they are very difficult to fit compared to non TL. YOU NEED AT LEAST 3 HANDS. Lost the skin on many fingers, but worth the pain.
Answered by Alan Dale on March 2, 2021
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