ContinentalGatorskin 700c Road Tire (Wire Bead)(Return to Product Page)

We run 28 x 700c on our tandem and we got 3000 flat-free miles on these. We've tried both cheaper & more expensive rubber, but Gators are by far the best tire we've run.

I read all the reviews and bought with confidence, but very skeptic. Not anymore, BEST TIRES EVER, 5000 miles 0 flats, unbelievable. Already bought my second set, I'll post next year how it went, hopefully I get to rave again.

I have this tire on all the bikes that I ride. I ride in an area where the roads get salted in the wintertime and the salt contains small pieces of flint. Flint can cause a flat or cut the tire carcase. My tires have held up well to the punishment they receive. I usually ride between 4 and 5 thousand miles a year and have had some tires on my bike for more than two years. I ride 33 miles a day, usually late at night when I can't afford to have tire problems, these are the tires to use when its almost 4AM NS You want to make it home.

Got these at a super sale price. Only have about 200 miles on and they show virtually no signs of wear. I have them on my commuter/errand bike and they seem to ride and handle well on it. Not light... but on this bike it doesn't matter and I don't feel it.

These tires are impressive. I commute and train year round in New York City, which is not known for it's clean, glass free streets. In the three years I've been riding these tires I've gotten exactly one flat and it was from a wicked looking tack. As long as you inspect these tires after each ride, they will last a long time. It's not uncommon for me to finish a ride, get home and inspect the tires and have to pull out all kinds of glass that did not get through them.

Hard to put on when new, but perfect otherwise.

Nothing not to like light weight good grip on the road

I run the 700x25s all winter on my single speed. I get 2000 miles on the rear without a flat. They are durable without feeling like you've got concrete wrapped around your rims

I have mixed feelings on this tire. I love the wear, toughness, and non-nonsense look. I'm not so fond of the ride - it's a bit draggy and insulates the road too much. The best use of this tire is for a rain bike (mine is a 1992 Pinarello Stelivio with '98-era Campy Record), as the wet tends to suspend nasty puncture debris.

This tire is perfect for commuters and those of us who ride nasty roads. It's not a race tire.

I recently removed a Gatorskin tire from my front wheel that had over 5000 miles on it. It had tread wear and some cosmetic sidewall damage. I swapped it out because I was doing a long ride 250 miles. Otherwise, I would have left it on my bike. I have used these tires for the last 6 years and will continue to buy them.

I consider these my summer tires when I'm out riding longer distances in dry weather. And they are often priced pretty reasonably at BTD, so I give them a good value rating.

I've had sidewall punctures on these that I haven't seen on other tires. And the sidewall fabric gets frayed easily, although other people have said that's nothing to worry about, it still bugs me. All that said, they roll great, and have reasonably good traction in dry weather. I was on a 12% grade downhill on wet pavement and I felt less than 100% confident once I got above 25 mph. Would other tires do better? I don't know, it might just be the smaller contact patch. I moved down to 28 from 32, so I'm still kind of wide compared to a lot of road bikes.

Great tire for urban streets and poorly-maintained county roads. Was experiencing a lot of flats from picked-up debris riding in town and on the low-traffice (and low maintenance) county roads. The Gatorskin is a bit heavy, but I never felt it ... what I felts was a responsive tire that simply never let me down. These still looked great at 1,500 miles.

Bought 700 25mm. Big difference going over the bumps, and it smooths the ride. I don't race, but I pedal 18-20 mph and at my age (80) I don't think the heavier tire slows me down.

best tire i have ever put on a bike.well over 5000 miles on the last pair. pretty good for a heavy rider doing about 3000 miles a year.

Have been using these tires now for nearly six years. The flat protection and durability compared to other tires is outstanding. Recently put a set on both my wife's and daughters road bikes. While no tire is immune from flats these I think are the best combination of flat protection and wear. Usually get 4K to 5K mileage from the Gatorskins. Also I prefer running 25's over the smaller 23's, for me the ride is noticeably more comfortable. I see lots of these tires on our club rides, particularly in the winter months.

I started buying these Gatorskins after I got tired of ripped sidewalls and too many flats riding 60 - 100 miles a week on roads that take a beating in the winter. They're tough and they last and have a nice road feel.

I have been slowly switching to these and the Continental Hardshell tires for the increased durability they provide. I was tired of constantly getting nicks and flats with Michelin Pro Race tires.

No flats up to now, so I'm happy with the products.

I've tried the 4000S in the past but I find the Gatorskins hold up better.

Most of the roads I ride have poor surface and plenty of trash. The Gatorskins seem to handle them without any issues. I don't notice any downside compared to the 4000S.

These are not sticky enough in the corners to be other than a training tire, but I have gotten 4-5000 miles out of a set. The side walls still fray over time and are vulnerable to a side puncture, but that has only happened to me twice and I don't think any tire would have done any better. Make sure you go over these tires once a week or so and remove debris out of the rubber since it will rub a hole in the tube, they will not keep out radial tire wire, but no tire will do that. Once they are worn flat and you see cord showing its time to replace them. When purchased on sale they are great bargain.

This is really the only tire I buy now. While it's a little pricey, it's a great value for how long it lasts. I ride daily (approx 30 miles), and find this tire performs well in all weather conditions. I actually feel safer on these tires even though it may just be an illusion.

Since switching to Gatorskins the number of flats has been dramatically reduced. I've only had one flat in 3500 miles. The most important component of the performance of the tire for me is trusting my tires. This solved my primary goal. 5 stars for the primary goal. Ride is 2ndary and fortunately I am happy with the ride.