Purchased these Continental Gatorskin 700c Road tires to replace similar ones. I don't race so I am not looking for the lightest tire to minimize weight.
However, my rides may take me 25 miles or more away from home/car so I am focused on tire durability and reliability along with reasonable ride comfort and handling. Having peace of mind that I've minimized the likelihood of getting a puncture is more important than the aspect of pure speed.
I bought a pair of these to convert an old hard-tail MTB to gravel/rail trail use. For this application, the G-one Allround is an ideal tire - wide enough to work and look great in the MTB frame and terrific grip. I'm not racing these (they are for rides with my wife), but they seem pretty smooth and fast rolling to me. They compare favorably to the Maxxis Ramblers I have on my drop-bar gravel bike. Great tire, particularly if you want a wide size.
Price is in line with most TBU tubes. The ride quality is better than regular tubes. Aluminum treaded valve stems are much better than others on the market. With deeper carbon rims get the longer stems. One patch and alcohol wipe comes with them. Can only patch once. I use a hand pump or air compressor to pump up. Make sure to use the extender hose on the mini compressors. Valves will get hot. Be sure to log in to Silca for information.
This tire performed flawlessly at the Unbound 200 over the past weekend. No punctures, fast rolling, and handled the mud with ease. EPIC conditions to say the least. I will run these in the 48 for the foreseeable future. Also 5 stars for value if you can grab them on sale.
