Grand Prix 5000 vs Receptor review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Continental Grand Prix 5000 vs Maxxis Receptor tyres. Both manufactured by different brands, Continental and Maxxis respectively, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Continental Grand Prix 5000 is better for Race Tires activities, Maxxis Receptor is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to gravel and hybrid activities.

Grand Prix 5000

Receptor

The best allrounder in the field, brought to a whole new performance level.Ride faster, more comfortable, and with increased puncture protection.Made to make you better.

The new era in cycling

Semi-slick gravel tire

The best allrounder in the field, brought to a whole new performance level.Ride faster, more comfortable, and with increased puncture protection.Made to make you better.

The Maxxis Receptor is a semi-slick gravel tire designed for riding on pavement, hard-packed dirt roads, and light gravel. With its low profile center tread, the Receptor rolls easily no matter the surface. Small side knobs provide cornering traction in loose over hard terrain.

Features

Vectran
The benchmark in puncture protection
Vectran™ is a synthetically manufactured high-tech fibre from a natural model. Like spider silk, Vectran™ is a liquid-crystalline polymer (LCP). Vectran™ is spun from the melted liquid polymer Vectra and processed further to a multi-strand thread. Spider silk like Vectran™ has an enormous tear resistance at a very low weight: Exactly the right properties to process into a premium Continental bicycle tire as a puncture protection insert. A Vectran™ Breaker is lighter, more flexible and protects more effectively against cuts than the comparable nylon breaker. Vectran™ Breaker does not adversely affect the rolling resistance.
BlackChili
It’s all about how you mix it
With our unique tread compound, which is produced only in Germany, we have revolutionised the sport of cycling. With the legendary BlackChili Compound we have answered the eternal question of the best balance of grip and rolling resistance for cycling.
Regular test wins confirm the measureable and noticeable advantages for the cyclist, established in the laboratory and on the road. The latest polymers as well as specially developed carbon black particles and filler materials guarantee unique performance
Further details
Active Comfort Technology
The revolutionary approach in cycling. Embedded in the tire construction the Active Comfort Technology absorbs vibrations and smoothens your ride.
Lazer Grip
Lazer Grip, to make you one with the road. The lazered micro profile structure expands over the tire’s shoulder and provides outstanding cornering.

Features

120 TPI tubeless ready casing
Dual compound
EXO sidewall protection

Usage

Gravel

Technologies

EXO An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tires. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tire remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky, treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high.
Tubeless Ready Tubeless tires provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tire; and less chance of flatting because there is no tube. Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tires: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tire will void the warranty.

Specifications

"28"

Article: 0101626
ETRTO: 32 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 32C Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 285 PSI: 102

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ETRTO: 30 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 30C Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 255 PSI: 102

Article: 0101948
ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 28C Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/cream skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 275 PSI: 102

Article: 0101896
ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 28C Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/transparent skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 245 PSI: 102

Article: 0101625
ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 28C Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 240 PSI: 116

Article: 0101895
ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/transparent skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 230 PSI: 123

Article: 0101947
ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/cream skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 255 PSI: 123

Article: 0101624
ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 225 PSI: 123

Article: 0101623
ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 200 PSI: 123

"27.5"

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ETRTO: 28 - 584 Dimension: 650 X 28B Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 230 PSI: 116

Article: 0101620
ETRTO: 25 - 584 Dimension: 650 X 25B Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 210 PSI: 123

Specifications

650

Part #: TB00300400
Size: 650X47B Etrto: 47-584 Tpi: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 484 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: DIRT ROAD/GRAVEL

700

Part #: TB00325300
Size: 700X40C Etrto: 40-622 Tpi: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 429 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: DIRT ROAD/GRAVEL

Grand Prix 5000 vs Receptor review

Features

Vectran

BlackChili

Active Comfort Technology

Lazer Grip

Features

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

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"27.5"

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