ContinentalGatorskin 700c Road Tire (Folding)(Return to Product Page)

First off, I don't race so I don't care about weight or rolling resistance. I commute around the city and I tour every summer on a steel hybrid road bike with bomb proof rims and 28cc tires. I ONLY care about minimizing flats and in my experience these are the best tires for that.

I'm up to my third pair after cycling (pun intended) through different brands. I'd say each pair gets me 2 to 3,000 miles and I'm not even sure I always have to change them. They just look too weathered on the sidewalls at that point and the tread is noticeably diminished (though amazingly they never go bald or even close to it.)

I'm sure other tires are just as good. But after 3 sets and 7,500 miles of satisfaction, I'm happy not to think about it anymore

Have been using 32c Gatorskins for years on our tandem, both on fast club rides and 1,000 mile cycle tours with panniers. Running the rear at 105 to 110 psi, they hold up very well with few cuts, no blow outs, and tight bead even though we often ride stretches of dirt roads and canal paths. Had previously used Compass Cypres 32c tires but found their Kevlar beads stretched dangerously. Would love to have the Gatorskin in a 35c.

Amazing tires, highly recommended. The only time I have EVER flatted with these is when I had low tire pressure and I got a pinch flat through a construction zone.

I tried to put these on my CX bike tubeless with the wire bead version, I am hoping it will work with these.

These tires are now on my Colnago X3 bike use on 40-100 mile rides 2-3 times a week. They roll awesome and tolerate most road issues we encounter.

This is the second set of Gatorskin tires I have purchased. I have found them to be very comfortable and durable.

Title pretty much says it all. Bought two new Gatorskins. Put them on this morning and went for a 25 mile ride. The rear tire was going flat as I pulled into my driveway. I bought these to replace some aging Michelins so I guess I will put those back on.

I just finally put on the new tires two weeks ago. I already had two flats on the same tire. I must have a bad one.

My standby tire for all of my road bikes.

Excellent!

Good all around choice for winter, bad roads, etc. Nothing's bullet-proof, but these are pretty close, and they wear well. If you need even better flat protection, the 'hardshell' version seems a bit better.

great tires no flats

I absolutely love these tires! I have been riding on these for several years now and won't train on anything else. Here on Wyoming's rural roads, chip sealed pavement and otherwise rough roads are the norm. with regular tires I can count on several flats a season. With these, maybe just one or two. They last me a few thousand miles. They aren't too heavy and the feel isn't bad.

This was my second time purchasing Gatorskins. I do a lot of road biking for long distances, and my first pair lasted me two years (including two 7-day rides from San Francisco to Los Angeles) and thousands of miles. They finally got worn down and needed to be replaced. I only had one flat tire in that time and it wasn't due to a puncture. I recommend these tires to my teammates all the time, and highly recommend them to anyone who's doing a lot of riding and doesn't want to deal with changing flats all the time.

I bought this tire to replace the Continental Race tires I used regularly. Race tires would catch flats fairly often. Not so with the Gatorskins! No looking back-these tires last and take a beating without fail over a variety of surfaces-concrete, asphalt, tar and chip. Best example No issues over the Greater Allegheny Passage-an old railroad converted to bike trail between Cumberland Md and Pittsburgh Pa. Trail is a fine crushed limestone. No issues with the Gatorskins. They are a little heavier than some tires, but at least I'm not off my bike on the side of the road fixing a flat!

I am a tire freak. I have thought about, tested, and ridden so many tires-I don't even want to think about all the money I have spent. No matter what cool new tire I try, I always come back to the Gatorskins. They're not the fastest or the lightest, but if your looking for a great all around riding tire for regular riding and training, Gatorskins are by far the best bet.

Performs flawlessly

The gatorskins were the first tires i bought, and I still use them!

I've used gatorskins for years and find them to be a great combination of durability, puncture resistance and ride quality.

These gatorskins have good rolling resistance and no problems with flats.

Great tires for the city, they are light and tough.