I have been using this tire for 3 years now and will never pick another tire for all around riding.
These are my 3rd set and I love em. I've had two or three flats over the years due to tire wire but over all they last 3000 miles on the rear and the flats are due to some junky roads I travel. Do about 100 miles a week and love the handling and durability. Pricey, but I bought them on sale. Worth the price either way.
I started using Gator Skin tires for Eroica with my vintage road bike. This tire proved itself on and off road (light gravel) in this ride. Since then I use Gator Skins on all my road bikes. All around its the best tire Ive used.
The deal was so good on these tires, I bought 4 tires. Started buying these tires about 6 years ago and they are still the only tire I buy. I typically have to put on new tires at 3000 - 3500 miles.
Been using Gator Skins for awhile. Handles the canyons and plains of northern CO. Durable even on gravel roads.
Puncture resistance is exceptional. Haven't had to fix a flat all year. Great tire and I have no complaints.
Riding on the roads. The tire is reliable and durable. Because I ride on the many rough roads in Northeast Ohio, I find Gatorskins are a necessity. No problems (or flats) while riding on these tires. I highly recommend them.
Don't get flats.
I have ridden them on some rough and bumpy roads in Ontario, Canada and after 2000 km they still look just fine. Just purchased another set for my road bike in Florida.
I want a tire that Im 99.9% sure I wont flat.
I go months and miles without thinking about a flat
Handles well.
I used to ride on Conti GP 4000 II tires, and I got a number of punctures, as the roads in Phoenix, AZ are full of little rocks, that cut the sidewalls of the tires, although they have very good protection on the rolling band. With the Gatorskins, I have not had a puncture since I switched about 4 months ago. Great tires!
Good road feel. Great longevity.
Not the lightest tire around, but the wear and thorn resistant build makes up for any extra weight. I prefer the 25mm folding Gatorskin.
This is the only tire I use for training and long distance races. Have never had one fail during a long ride. I usually get 3-5k miles out of them. Sidewalls will fray over time, and will not stand up to a rock or glass jamming into them, I've experienced both, each time a dollar bill or a plastic sidewall saver insert got me home. Its the only tire I recommend to new bikers...
Best Training Tires available - Durable and long-lasting
allround riding .. multi surface .. gravel included.. the 28mm gatorskins go almost anywhere..
Wonderful tire induces debris on the road from winter.. The tire is a little stiff and a little hard to put on the wheel at first but its a great tire .
I just bought a new gravel bike, but wanted a little bigger tire. Recognizing that I still ride road maybe 70% of the time, I was convinced to try gators for gravel. I bought a set of 32mm's. After trying several different pressures, I have settled on 60psi front and 65 psi rear (I weigh 160). the tires work surprisingly well on gravel and wet dirt, despite having no tread. Surprisingly, the large tire actually rolls better than my road bike 25's at the same pressure, so even very low pressure like 60psi does not come with a significant penalty on the road. These are fine tires for moderate gravel riding (6-8 mile stretches) in between otherwise tarmac rides.
Ride 4,000 miles without flats. If your looking for smooth or fast, get something else.
Puncture resistant, perfect for long training sessions.
