Gatorskin Clincher Tire
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Why We Like The Continental Gatorskin Tire
If we're logging big miles year-round, the Continental Gatorskin Tires might be our newest must-have gear. They’re similar to the GP4000-4 season tires, but a little heavier and slower, as they are geared more toward urban commuting than fast road racing or training. The Gatorskins feature two distinct layers of puncture protection, including a Duraskin mesh at the sidewalls to prevent cuts, and a dense, nylon PolyX breaker under the tread to protect against direct punctures and road debris.
Details
- Continental's tried and true all-season tire
- Ideal for fixed gear, messenger, and urban riding
- PolyX Breaker resists foreign objects to prevent punctures
- DuraSkin sidewall protection excels in the harshest conditions
- Item #CON0017
- Compound
- natural rubber
- Size
- 700c x 23mm, 700c x 25mm, 700c x 28mm, 700c x 32mm
- Type
- clincher
- TPI
- 180
- PSI
- [700c x 23mm] 110 - 120, [700c x 25mm] 95 - 120, [700c x 28mm] 95 - 116, [700c x 32mm] 85 - 102
- Bead
- folding
- Claimed Weight
- [700c x 23mm] 7.8oz (220g), [700c x 25mm] 8.5oz (240g), [700c x 28mm] 10.6oz (300g), [700c x 32mm] 12.3oz (350g)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 12 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 27, 2024
Gatorskins
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
My second set. These tires are a great all around tires. Puncture resistant, only had one flat on my first set due to those street sweepers wire.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
February 17, 2024
THE best tire to prevent flats - PERIOD.
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I've ridden across the US and the UK on these tires without ONE flat. I wouldn't install any other tire on my road bikes if I'm riding significant road miles or touring. Yorktown VA to San Francisco - 4096 miles - not one flat. John O'Groats to Lands End - 1100 miles - not one flat. German Engineering and Manufacturing - can't be beaten. Don't buy any other road tire if you want peace of mind against flats.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
June 13, 2023
Not a flat yet. Easy to put on
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I bought these because I kept having flats. I love these and not a flat yet.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
December 3, 2021
Indestructible
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I don't know what happened to all you people that are complaining. Maybe you just didn't install the tire correctly?? I've ridden 15,000 miles on three different pairs of these tires and I've had three flats two of which were my fault. I even ride these on gravel roads and never had a puncture.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
September 1, 2021
Good Tires
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
A good set of tires for my daily bike, very solid for rough roads or uneven pavement.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
August 6, 2021
Best tire for NY & Other Crappy roads
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
The Conti Gatorskin has been my go to tire for a few years now, before that I tried several different tires and never got the miles, performance and (smooth) ride I get on these. I ride 700*23 (@ 115psi) upfront and 700*25 (@ 95psi) in the rear. I run this set up on both my "A" (summer) bike and my Winter bike. I watch other riders change flats ( running on "cheap" tires) all year long. Some people say these tires a too hard to mount onto their rims. The tires are a bit tuff to get on the 1st time, I have Enve SES 4.5 and Campy Alloy wheels, but I can do it without tire levers (although my thumbs are a bit sore afterwards) if necessary. I no long race, I do however ride about 9,000 to 10,000 miles a year. And ALL those miles on Conti Gatorskins!
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
July 5, 2021
Beefy tire for rough roads
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I used to ride with the Grand Prix 4000 tires, but I have switched to have this tire on both of my road bikes after too many tire slashes from glass/shell/metal, etc.. Riding in Florida where there's a lot of debris on the roads, these tires are tough enough to handle those obstacles without ruining your ride. I've seen them get slashed deep and still not get through to the tube. They are heavier and not as fast, but worth the trade off if you find yourself replacing tires often.
June 10, 2021
Tire Quality
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I had these tires for less that six months and after a second flat, I discovered a slashed on the wall side, which I fixed with a patch to make back home. The quality is not as advertised for puncture resistance.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
June 10, 2021
Tire Quality
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I have used these tires for less than six months and the rear tire wall side gave up with a slash and cuts on the Mai surface
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
January 27, 2021
Great tire for winter roads !
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
After years of not wanting to sacrifice performance for durability , this winter I gave in and replaced my Vitorria Corsa G' s ( an outstanding tire ) with a pair of Gatorskins. After coming home from rides with another cut or two every time out from the ice melt material on Pennsylvania roads. I was surprised to find that the performance drop off was not noticeable . They feel great and are STRONG. The shoulders of roads where most of the ice melt debris winds up had no effect on the Gatorskins. After about a thousand miles, one small cut, no flats ! The cut could have been from glass which is an increasing problem as the the pickup truck driving set seems to be having trouble reaching the weeds when throwing there empty cheap vodka bottles out the window and breaking them on the shoulder . GREAT TIRES !
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
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