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.
Used for road riding. Tire rolls nicely and flats are rare. Very durable.
My son and I both use this tire because we want a tire that is durable and this tire serves that purpose.
Whenever I do a trail tour, I put on my skins and have never punctured.
I often find myself riding on good and not so good roads. The Continental Gatorskin is my go to tire for distance riding and training on crummy roads and has not let me down yet. At sale pricing this tire is a steal and highly recommended.
I bought the folding version, on sale. Very easy to mount. Got them on without tire levers. Nice.
Only 200 miles on them, and no flats or complaints.
I've had several different brands of tires including Hutchinson, Vittoria, and Vredestein. The Gatorskins are not quite as supple or grippy as the Vittorias but they have been basically bulletproof in almost 5,000 miles. (two pairs). Would not pay retail price but great value when on sale!
Great tires that last a long time and resist puncturing. I have been riding these and 4000 SII tires for a few years now and I love them both. This tends to be my go to winter tire. Have put over 2500 miles and they still have life.
Very durable tire with good performance for road riding. My go-to tire because they seem to get less flats than previous tires I've owned.
These have good puncture resistance and still provide reasonably comfortable ride .
Last tires had a bubble and I had 2 pictures. I have confidence in the Gatotskins!
Road touring very dependable.
I've ridden these before. Nice ride. I commute on paved trails and city streets about 40 miles round trip. No flats, even in early spring with lots of debris on the roads. A bit tough to get on, but worth the work.
I've ridden these before. Nice ride. I commute on paved trails and city streets about 40 miles round trip. No flats, even in early spring with lots of debris on the roads. A bit tough to get on, but worth the work.
Is this my favorite tire? No. But given the miles I ride and the roads, this is a very good tire for the price (on sale). As far as rolling resistance, nothing beats the Michelin Pro but the Continental is a more durable tire and since I do not want to change tires on the side of the road very often, this is my preferred tire. It's not easy to get on the wheel but since it is very durable, you don't have to worry about that too much. I ride between 1500 and 2000 miles on a set before I change them. When the top is flat, time to change.
