NEW GP5000S TR

[TobinHatesYou]

I wouldn't bother with TLs. They are a pain in the ass to mount on almost every rim I've tried.

[warthog101]

TLs are great.
If I could still get 'em I would.

[refthimos]

I wouldn't bother with TLs. They are a pain in the ass to mount on almost every rim I've tried.

Just mounted by second set of 28c TLs tubeless on Rapide CLX (v1 "non tubeless") wheels with the original pre-installed "tubeless but nor really tubeless" tape and in each instance the tires went on super easy and set up on the first try (with compressor). I have S TRs waiting to go on but the TLs just last forever so will be a while I think.

[openwheelracing]

Recently mounted TLs and S-TRs.

The new S-TR tires are so much easier to mount. They are almost as easy as GP5000 clinchers. No lever required in my case.

[qickslvr2]

Keen to get peoples thoughts on this: I had to use a ‘bacon strip’ out on a ride today after riding over a chunky bit of glass, the sealant wasn’t quite doing the trick. It worked well and I got through another 2 hours of riding happily.

Do I:

A) leave it as-is and just top up the sealant?

B) clean the tire and apply a tubeless tire repair ‘patch’?

C) bin it and buy a new one?


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[spdntrxi]

In my experience bacon strips work their way out eventually so if it's not too bad, I'd opt for "B"

[pdlpsher1]

Besides being easier to mount, the S TR also has no more 'strings' detaching from the bead. Those strings are annoying on the TLs.

[TobinHatesYou]

Keen to get peoples thoughts on this: I had to use a ‘bacon strip’ out on a ride today after riding over a chunky bit of glass, the sealant wasn’t quite doing the trick. It worked well and I got through another 2 hours of riding happily.

Do I:

A) leave it as-is and just top up the sealant?

B) clean the tire and apply a tubeless tire repair ‘patch’?

C) bin it and buy a new one?


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Bacon strips can eject at high pressures, though maybe if you ride at lower pressures for a while and allow the sealant to "cure" around the plug, it might become more permanent.

I have a DynaPlug in the side of my GP5K S TR right above the bead. I have ridden this tire at 105psi to test the security of the repair. It has held up for a few weeks without issue. The tip seems to do a good job of helping keep the plug from wiggling out.

[Sace]

Recently mounted TLs and S-TRs.

The new S-TR tires are so much easier to mount. They are almost as easy as GP5000 clinchers. No lever required in my case.

I just tried on my Roval Rapide CL and it was a pain compared to the "old" GP5000 clinchers so it depends quite a lot on the wheels. I didn't try the front one but suspect that would be even worse. Happy that I never tried the TL version if it's worse

[Stueys]

Recently mounted TLs and S-TRs.

The new S-TR tires are so much easier to mount. They are almost as easy as GP5000 clinchers. No lever required in my case.

I just tried on my Roval Rapide CL and it was a pain compared to the "old" GP5000 clinchers so it depends quite a lot on the wheels. I didn't try the front one but suspect that would be even worse. Happy that I never tried the TL version if it's worse

TL version was a full on battle. I fitted the S to a Rapide today just with thumbs, that's a first for me with a tubeless tyre

[parajba]

What size would you put on Rovals CLX50 (2019 version, ID is 21 I think). I am 66kg, bike is a Venge. For racing.

[WorkonSunday]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA716I- ... yclingTips

1min 48s. is that a GP5000 Tub ? appear again in 2min03s

[kode54]

After months and months...5000S TR still difficult to buy...and if you find them, full price at the very least! What's up with that?

[C36]

Go for the Michelin cup… at least as fast, more grip, more puncture resistance and 10% more thread thickness. Starts being available in multiple places.

[warthog101]

After months and months...5000S TR still difficult to buy...and if you find them, full price at the very least! What's up with that?

Not interested at that price and Contis are my favourite tyre.
Not paying $140 for a consumable like a bicycle tyre.