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

I have used these tires for over 7 years. I had one front tire last for 4000 miles. I usually get around 1000 miles on a rear tire. The kevlar helps protect against sidewall failure, but I did have one fail once due to a road crack that I rode into. It is a heavy tire, but I ride mostly long distance and care more about durability vs. speed impact.

I'm an everyday rider to work and from, weekend extremist. I've been riding these tires for more than 6 months, and by far in all terrain this rubber holds you up and won't fail you in the least bit in satisfaction. Great for the price and durability. If I had three thumbs they'd all be up! -SanAnTexMan

This tire was phenomenal on my Rivendell touring bike and I now use them on my Specialized Roubaix. Great, comfortable ride, good traction, and wear like iron. I went over 2000 miles without a flat before replacing the tires because the back was work more than front so I decided to change out both. I told my brother about them and he's sold now, riding over 8000 miles yearly and far fewer flats.

I was constantly getting flats from broken glass. These tires have gone weeks with no issue. The rear was a little low yesterday after work, pumped it up and came home. Next morning, flat. I was disappointed. Then I found a 34 inch brad straight into the tire. Can't fault the tire it got me home.

Like the wire bead. Harder to get on than folding tires , but sidewall stands up longer , especially after a few flats. If you ride you are going to get flats. This tire lasted the longest last season of the three different brands I tried. So I got another set (on sale) to start the spring

Been riding these since late 80's early 90's.. best road tire out there, for non touring, just buy 'em... in my humble opinion

20 minutes into my first ride on Gatorskins, my Kevlar bead failed, resulting in the tire jumping the rim and a blowout. Second time out, I got a flat in 20 minutes on the other one. I live in Fort Myers FL, and have had more flats here in one year than in 30 years and 30,000 miles in PA. Bought Gatorskins to address this. Little pieces of springy wire catch on the tire, and despite cleaning the tire with my gloved hand as I ride, these pieces infiltrate themselves into the tire tread until they puncture the tube. Gatorskins do not prevent this, so far.

Just completed a four day ride on the Ohio to Erie trail. We had lots of rain and wind resulting a trail filled with leaves, sticks, walnuts, branches, and at one point broken glass. My Gatorskins don't even have a cut on them. Highly recommended.

By all means try out the best that money can offer but these tires do a decent job. They do run a bit high for pressure requirements (recommended 110psi to 120psi) but still feel comfortable on a short rides (4 hrs) (with fairdecent pavement).

In the past, I have had Continentals that are impossible to read (what is the rotational direction, pressure, size), these are not a complete improvement but you can read them after a fashion (do not install in poor lighting).

Living in NYC broken glass is a fact of life but with these tires, no flats so far. They also roll nicely, very low friction, making long rides easier. Some people noted that it was tough to get on and it was the first time only(I had to replace a tube for a bad valve and it was easy off and back on).

I ride on city streets to get to the bike path which is my primary riding since I'm retired. I wanted durability and a smoother ride. These tires did not disappoint me. The ride is a soft feel but seem to roll nicely without much resistance. Perfect tire for my needs.

One might think that the Wyoming highway department specifies dry crushed shards of glass for chip-sealing their roadways. Most bicyclists on this year's CGY tour had multiple flats over the 100 miles of fresh seal coat. Not this tandem team equipped with 32mm Gatorskins. Although I picked out several stones that were imbedded in the rubber after the ride was over, none had penetrated the cords, and none caused a flat.

If superman had tires on his bike he'd use Gatorskin. Superior roll, nearly bullet proof, long lasting... what else should you expect from a tire? A longtime buyer of Schwable Marathon tires, I made the switch to Gaterskins and have not looked back. I could tell almost immediately how much smoother the ride was. Great quality at a fair price.

I live in central Arizona, (Prescott) and the roads are full of rocks, glass etc. I have ridden over all of them and not a scratch on them.

I use them for training and racing because of the above mentioned.

I've used these tire on several Centuries, the MS 150, and up the Aufterheid...fast and no flats! What more could a girl want? I'm ordering another set for my commuter bike.

I was getting close to daily flats with regular tires so went looking for something better. Read reviews that some people never had a flat once they changed to gatorskins. Unfortunately i got a flat from a goatshead the first day out on the new tires. I will say that i have had a lot fewer flats since changing to them but to be on the safe side i am still using slime tubes as well.

We have used these tires on our touring bikes and tandem, as well as our go-fast bikes for winter riding. Very durable, not too heavy, and a very good overall value.

Have ridden Conti s for several years and never been disappointed.

Gatorskins are the best all around touring / training tire I have ever used.

Great grip, great wear, and great flat protection. I keep them inflated at 110 psi....and check for glass frags etc. after each ride. Also, monitor the wear dimples for replacement. This is all the maintenance required to keep you riding flat free!

Many of the roads in my area are dirt and gravel or very rough pavement, these tires are great for on road or off pavement when necessary or if you feel like exploring the very back roads. I get over 3000 miles on a set and now just replace them when they start shedding a lot of strings from the sidewalls. Only had one slow leak flat on a very worn back tire. I feel completely comfortable going where most road bikers fear to travel. You don't have to pay much attention to the tires, just check the air every couple of weeks.

I'm a weekend road warrior and a regular Team in Training participant. I bought a set of these in February 2013 and rode on them for well over a year without getting a single flat. I only replaced them because I had a worn spot on the rear tire due to an emergency skid. Also, in the wet weather I can run them at a little less pressure to give me more surface area. Only downside is that they are a little more difficult to put on but I'll take that any day over changing a flat while on a ride.