THE ROADMAN VERDICT.
An all-season tubeless-ready road tyre with BlackChili rubber, a Vectran breaker and reinforced sidewalls.
Why I recommend it
This is the winter alternative to a pure race tyre. It gives away little of the lively GP5000 feel while adding the wet grip, cut protection and wider size options that matter on dark, dirty roads.
Who it is for
Road riders training through wet winters who still care about speed and ride feel.
Who should skip it
Dry-weather racers chasing the lightest setup or riders whose rims and clearances do not suit the available sizes.
What it gets right
- Confident all-season BlackChili compound
- Vectran puncture-protection breaker
- Tubeless-ready and hookless compatible
- Available from 25mm to 35mm
Where it falls short
- Heavier than the GP5000 S TR
- Premium tyre price
- Tubeless fitting can be tight on some rims
