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Continental Gatorskin 700c Road Tire (Folding)

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

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Review by Anonymous

Finally good flat protection
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
So, CA
1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

This is my first experience with the Gatorskins. I ride in an area (like most everybody) where there's always debris on the shoulders, thorns, broken glass, etc. I was fed up with constantly getting flats and replacing inner tubes. So far, I've put just short of 1200 miles on the set and so far so good, not a single flat. The only downside of this tire is that it seems to be stiffer, less compliant and thus gives a little bumpier ride compared to the softer road tires with which I'm familiar. But the advantage of flat protection far outweighs the slightly awkward ride. I'll definitely be sticking with this tire for the foreseeable future.

Reviewed 1/29/2021
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Review by Anonymous

Excellent tire for iffy conditions
by Anonymous

These are very durable and puncture resistant. They are also a good quality tire, especially for the price. I�ve used them over the years in different bikes and always been pleased.

Reviewed 3/13/2023
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Review by Anonymous

Works well
by Anonymous
Santa Barbara, CA

I think the quality of gatorskin tires is very consistent.

Reviewed 12/27/2023
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Review by Wayne

Great all around road tire!
by Wayne
Cycling Enthusiast
Houston, TX
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I've used this tire for years with no failures and no flats. replacing them with the same after 4500 miles. All types of conditions, group rides, Houston Streets, country roads, and Colorado mountains.

Reviewed 9/22/2020
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Review by Old Roadie

Best All Around road tire on the market
by Old Roadie
Bakersfield, California
3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.

This is the smoothest rolling, most puncture resistant tire you can buy, period. It can be a bit difficult to slip on the wheel, but it stays on the rim even when flat � something that could save your life on a descent. I�m a 8000 mile a year roadie and I normally get 3000 miles on the rear tire and up to 5000 miles on the front. I�m on my 20th set.

Reviewed 9/3/2020
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Review by Irish Antagonyst

Way Better Than Advertised
by Irish Antagonyst
Daily Commuter
Park Ridge, IL
0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

These have been so much better than I anticipated or expected. I had heard high praise from friends and fellow cyclists years ago and finally joined the cult a few months ago. I ride to and from my office 4x a week along Chicago streets, which are notoriously littered with debris. Broken glass from lazy sanitation workers to ripped up pavement from constant temperature swings to downed tree branches from spring and summer storms you are bound to run over something. And during this Covid-19 pandemic, you are lucky if street sweepers run down a block once a month. These have taken some lumps and still no punctures nor popped tubes. I cannot be happier with my purchase.

Reviewed 8/12/2020
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Review by Pat S

Great sturdy tires!
by Pat S
Cycling Enthusiast
Chicago, IL
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I was looking for alternate tires for my gravel bike since I haven't been riding on gravel much this year. I was looking for something that worked great on paved surfaces as well as local trails with crushed limestone, grass, etc. So far I've ridden a well over five hundred miles and have been very happy with them. They have much less resistance than my gravel tires and because I went with a little wider (32c) tire, they work great on most surfaces. (I'm not a racer...) These tires are extremely difficult to puncture, which is nice. Glad I found the right tires for me!

Reviewed 8/13/2020
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Review by Gerry

Durable training tires
by Gerry
Chicago
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

These have been my go to training tires for years. I recently invested in a set of deep section aero rims (Flo) and went through 6 tire irons and 7 tubes (pinched) before getting feedback from others that Gatorskin is not a good choice for aero wheels. Really tough to get over the rim. I live in Chicago and unfortunately we are resigned to a wide range of rolling surfaces, hence the tendency toward a tough tire. I just purchased a set of Continental 5000s and they are much softer but may require replacement more often. Still loyal to the Gatorskin for my cyclecross bike. Stay tuned ...

Reviewed 8/6/2020
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Review by Sandy A

Great wearing
by Sandy A
Competitive Racer
Naples FL
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I have been using gator skins for the past 5 years, very durable, get great milage out of them, would highly recommend them

Reviewed 6/16/2020
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Review by QCBCrideleader

Long lasting
by QCBCrideleader
Cycling Enthusiast
Bettendorf, Iowa
0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I have switched most of my bikes to Gatorskin tires. My first set lasted 10,000 miles. I only had one flat during that time. My only complaint is they are hard to put on and take off. It can take 20 to 30 minutes to change the tire.

Reviewed 5/28/2020
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Review by Dave Pace

I enjoy them very much!!
by Dave Pace
Philadelphia Pa

They feel great on the bike. I love the traction and the feeling of confidence I have when their on my wheels.

Kudos to Continental Gator Skins!!

Reviewed 11/20/2023
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Review by Anonymous

Good tire, somewhat harder ride, not completely puncture proof
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Atascadero, CA
0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I live in an area that has a lot of goatheads and thorns. I tried RhinoDillos but still got a flat, and with all that added extra weight and a very hard ride. So I switched to Gatorskins decent weight and softer, though still pretty hard, ride, due to the belting to make it puncture resistant. I still got another flat, but nothing will completely stop these thorns. I got 5,000 miles out of my Grand Prix 4000's and hope to get similar results from these Gatorskins.

Reviewed 2/15/2020
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Review by sashax

Perfectly functional city tire
by sashax
Daily Commuter
San Francisco, CA
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I use this on my city bike and it's been perfectly fine so far. No flats and decent traction

Reviewed 11/10/2023
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Review by doublshotscott

Excellent all round choice
by doublshotscott
Competitive Racer
WW, WA

Very durable and reliable, yet still rolls reasonably well

Reviewed 11/6/2023
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Review by Paul

Nice Riding
by Paul
Town Of Tonawanda

Easy to install and good at holding the road on turns and turning up the speed on straightaways.

Reviewed 11/9/2023
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Review by Anonymous

A reliable tire when biking alone.
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Lawrence, Kansas

I'm retired, so I usually bicycle when convenient for me, and not with a group. I've owned Continental Gatorskin tires in the past, and they've been very reliable. Having to repair a tire on the road isn't impossible, but it saves a lot of stress not to worry about flats when I ride. I even had an incident where a piece of wire went through the edge of the tire, but was apparently deflected by the Kevlar from getting to the inner tube. I simply pulled out the wire, and continued on my way. The Gatorskin likely isn't the fastest tire available, but speed isn't my highest priority when riding.

Reviewed 2/6/2020
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Review by Chilebrown

No flats and Smooth Ride
by Chilebrown
Cycling Enthusiast
Bay Area

I am a heavy rider at 250pds 6ft 2in and have had trouble with flat tires. After buying Continental Gatorskin 700c Road Tire (Folding) my flat tire problem has almost completely disappeared. They ride smooth and I am a big fan of these tires.

Reviewed 11/24/2022
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Review by Anonymous

Good tire for daily use on road
by Anonymous
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Good tire for daily use with good protection against punctures. Can be difficult to mount.

Reviewed 10/30/2023
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Review by Frankie

No more fear of flats!
by Frankie
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR

I decide to buy the Gatorskins because I was getting too many flats on my Turbo Pro tires in my Specialized Roubaix. I'm very happy with my decision. The Gators perform great on the road plus I have peace of mind of not getting flats. Is still early days as I have only about 350 miles on them but very happy thus far.

Reviewed 11/4/2022
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Review by Corona casual

Better than originally evaluated.
by Corona casual
Cycling Enthusiast
Corona, CA
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I wrote that I was disappointed with these tire when I had a flat on my first ride. Since then I have installed Mr. Tuffy tire liners, and now I am happy with these tire. They handle well and feel secure, except riding through puddles at an angle, and they sip out I approach water straight on and they are ok. Overall these are food tires, and I fell confident riding them as they are configured

Reviewed 9/26/2022
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