Continental 5000 S TR tire

[Midnight]

Just finished my first ride with new shoes on the V. Changed from Panaracer gravel Kings 32mm to Continental 5000 S TR 30mm.
Background - I ran the Panaracers at 55-60 psi
- First ride to the Continentals today 65ish psi, two pumps and a,digital air pressure all gave
different readings

Comparison - the Continentals felt faster and definitely had a smoother ride. The ride quality surprised me.
Panaracers have around 4000 miles on them so not a new/new comparison.

Questions for consideration:

What is the weight balance front to rear on the V20c. 50/50, 48/52?
What pressure is everyone running with this tire?
FYI: I’m 180#’s

Thanks in advance!

 

[rfneep]

I usually run 55-60 psi on Conti 5000 or 5000 S at 32 mm. My weight is 175-180.

 

[Rolling Along]

I use this for a quick calculation:

Frank Berto-calculation Based Tire Pressure Calculator

Frank Berto-calculation Based Tire Pressure Calculator

roubert.name

When I plug in Imperial units, 700c x 32mm tires, 50/50 weight distribution, 180 lbs bike rider, and 30 libs bike (26 lbs + 4 lbs for water bottles and tools) it calculates to 61 psi. There are a lot of other pressure calculators accounting the road condtion, etc. But the one I mention is quick and easy and should be in the ballpark. So a good starting point.

 

[Paul Mez]

I ride the same Continentals on my v20. I use 60 PSI front and rear. I'm using PVC tubes. (expensive but supposed to be more resistant to problems). I'm way larger than y'all (246 lbs) and haven't had any flats so far in this configuration. My tires wear faster than normal sized folks so I'll likely change 'em out each season. The Frank Berto tool would have me running with about 110 PSI! I won't be following that advice.

 

[Rolling Along]

The link I provide actually shows 80.5 psi for 700x32c assuming 50-50 weight distribution and weight of rider at 246 lbs and bike of 30lbs (26 lbs + 4 lbs for water and tools). Similar for 700x28c shows 103.7 psi.

This is just a starting point and should be adjusted for individual preference, road conditions, tube type, etc.

To answer Midnight's question I am running 78-79 psi front, 77-78 psi back, for 700x28c with rider weight of 180 and bike + other weight of 30 lbs.

 

[IyhelM]

I fitted the Silvio with GP5000s in 32-584, they ARE fast and comfortable but a bit prone to punctures compared to the Pirelli Cinturato Velo I run on the Vendetta - too bad Pirelli won’t do road 650b…
Both tires at 55-60 psi (I’m 80 kg, the bike fully loaded is 16ish kg) on 25 mm width tubeless rims.

 

[Midnight]

Random trials with psi here on my roads - I’m 60 - 65 psi so far.