I bought a respectfully used Bike on eBay. The tire that came on the bike had definitely seen better days. The decision to upgrade was more based on safety than looks. Those served me well, so I bought the same tires...again.
I found the quality to be very good. I have noticed my speed has decreased slightly since I got them, but I believe these are a little bit heavier than my previous tires. Good tire for the price and the price is good and the price is good. Thank you.
Have used Gatorskins on my hybrid and road bike with only a few flats in several years. I�ve got almost 6,000 miles only last (rear) tire
I find the wire bead 700x23 or 28 a little tough to change but that�s because I don�t need to do it very often
I cannot say how much I love these tires. I�ve been rolling Gatorskins for over a decade. Zero flats. Tons of mileage. Won�t buy anything else (or anywhere else).
We've used these for two decades on our tandem and we finds them to be great for that use.
I HATE getting flats, so I went to 28 c Gatorskins and added an aftermarket puncture strip, extra thick tubes and sealant. I've pulled construction staples and mean-ass goatheads out of the tires and the tubes were fine. These tires laugh a such things. Overkill probably but nothing will slow you down more than a flat. I know they are a bit slower so I keep them at 110 psi, dropping to 95 psi if it's over 100 F outside. I ride a titanium bike so that smooths out the ride.
I bought two Gatorskin 700c about a week before a bike across NY (Empire State Ride) 560 miles Within four days I got three flats. I would have liked to return the same rear tire but I kept it due to the inconvenience. This tire has always served me well in the past OH well these things happen. Still a good tire I guess.
No flats for years.
I've heard so much about these Gatorskin tires. I purchased a pair back in March of 2020. I currently have about 2000 miles on them and they are still looking great. Not much wear. I believe they are bullet proof. I Live in Southern Ca and the streets have so much glass and rocks. I have not had a flat at all. I would recommend these to all.
I've used Gatorskins for years - never a single flat tire Not one, ever. Probably have put 50,000 miles on the dozens of these tires I've used over the years. I've run some of them down to the point there was virtually no tread left - still no flats.
Great tire for riding the roads and Virginia Capital Trail. I�ve been riding on the brand for 8 years now. Love them.
Have used Gatorskins on my hybrid and road bike with only a few flats in several years. I�ve got almost 6,000 miles only last (rear) tire
I find the wire bead 700x23 or 28 a little tough to change but that�s because I don�t need to do it very often
Really works great on the road and rail trail.
Use them on my two road bikes.
Use these tires for road touring and have been through some rough roads as well forced to ride the shoulder and have not had any flat tires so far.
I was introduced to Gatorskins by a fellow cyclist. I formerly bought the cheapest tires and ended up paying more ultimately in flats and reduced cycling time. They are now my go to tire.
The roads where I live aren't always smooth and the Gatorskin's have proven themselves. My only complaint is that they are hard to get onto a rim, especially when new. I always have to use a Tire Bead Jack.
I just road 330 miles on the GAP and C&O trails with every kind of surface from paved to crushed limestone to dirt and coarse gravel. For this trip I used 32mm tires and they were great.
Gatorskins are worth the extra price for the promised reliability and sturdiness.
I'm hard on my tires and hope they will live up to their reputation.
We ride a tandem with 700x32 and have run these until the dots are gone never have had a flat
The Continental Gatorskins are not only light but are extremely durable. I have been logging 1500 miles per road tire and could probably get more miles if I waited to have a flat before replacing them. Also, they seem to retain air more readily then other road tires I've tried. Gatorskins are now my tired of choice for ride comfort, and confidence.
