I use this tire for training and racing. Ok I know people will have an issue with racing with a heaver tire. I've not had this tire go flat on me but once in two years. I ride 200 miles a week, on good and bad roads. I am considering buying a cyclecross bike for some of the areas I've ridden, but with these tires the bike keeps on going. On some of the longer competitions I pass a few riders that somehow got ahead of me, but now have a flat. I don't see those riders again. So I'll take the gatorskins and know that I don't have to worry about flat tires during a distance competition.
I've been a Gatorskin user for at least 2 decades. The wire bead tires are not flexible enough for my aging hands. I will go back to the folding ones the next purchase. They wear wonderfully once they're on.
I have been a long time continental tire user. They continue to be durable, great ride feel, and good looking too. The roads are ok, it's Louisiana so they will always be rough.
This a tough and stable training tire. For me it is an every day tire for my road bike, allowing me to bike on less than ideal surfaces without worrying about getting a flat. Some complain about the difficulty of mounting the tire, due to its rather stiff wire bead. Well it is difficult to mount, but that is fine by me, since once on the rim these tires are very stable and secure.
These tires seem far superior to others in this price range. Durable and damage resistant.
Best tires I've ever had on my bike. Highly recommended because of the great wear and great traction
Maybe just bad luck? Punctured my front tire on my second ride. No debris or anything left in the tire not sure if it was caused by glass, very small pinhole. I was a little disappointed, but will update after I have a chance to ride them longer.
No flat tire, yet
Gatorskins is my tire of choice and since gravel across roadways prone to flooding during moderate to heavy rains is a concern, I need a tire that will hold up to these conditions. I have only ever had one issue which is a wite had lodged itself into the tire and it took me several flat tubes to locate the little devil
I have used these tires for years. As an avid cyclist, I go through about two sets a year. They have great traction in all conditions and with the small divots, I know when to replace them.
I have used Gatorskins over 10 Years and never had a flat due to road debris.
These tires give you a good feel of the road, plus comfortablysafely handle my 220 lb. weight. I am in my 70s, I ride mostly for enjoyment and health 10 miles a day . I have vintage Schwinn Paramount aluminum road bikes that have the adequate space for the wider 23 tires with this specific brand. These tires are a bit pricey, but they say, you get what you pay for...
These are the third set of Continental Gatorskin tires I have used on my 1987 Trek Cirrus. They last forever and perform magnificently!
I am a long distance rider( 3 -400 miles per week) and totally like this tire especially for its durability. I easily get 6 to 7000 miles on a pair of these tires - more if I take the time to rotate them every 1500 miles.
I have been using the Garorskin rires and another similar brand for years. I have put thousands and thousands of miles on them and they last forever. I change out a set on my wheels(I have two sets) every year and these hardly show wear
I have these tires on a Specialized Sirius . I live in Clearwater Florida...ride on streets trails sidewalks...I have put 5400 miles on these tires. The rear shows some wear. One flat...piece of wire. 700x28...rolls great.
Great tires for riding and keeping you going from normal road debris. On a new tire I can easily go 500-700 miles with a flat. If you hit a nail or heavy duty staple just right, the metal will win usually.
I only ride on gator skin
Perfect tire for weekend club rides. Good traction, smooth riding, and after 500 miles, puncture free. Couldn't ask for more.
The tires arent puncture proof, but one can certainly can go over some rough stuff without fear of a blowout. I like their long wear ability and smooth ride.
