Continental Ultra Gatorskin (700c)

These tires last a long time and are reasonably flat resistant. No tire is impervious to glass and wires, but these do as well or better than any similar tire I've tried. The sidewalls aren't quite as tough as I'd like - I had a 1/4" cut on one from hitting a sharp rock - but I don't know of a tire with similar ride quality that is much tougher. Perhaps the Vittoria Rubino Pro Tech although ride quality is not quite as good here.

They are durable too - I've been able to get 2500 miles or more from a set. The only reasonably high performance tires that compare are the Michelin Krylion Carbon and Rubino Pro Tech.

These are the best tires I've ever had for recreational riding. They're lively, stick well to the road, and are reasonably fast.

In the two years and 4000 miles I have ridden on these tires I have not had a single flat from any cause. Previously, my tires, especially the one on the rear wheel, and sometimes also the one on the front wheel, would frequently be "snakebite" flatted by potholes which often also would ruin the tires.

These have been excellent tires. My wife and I are touring riders and have found using these tires we see less flats and more miles! I use to use a inner tuff skin to protect my tubes from punctures, but with the Conti Gatorskins I have removed them and their associated weight. One of our annual rides is in Eastern Washington in the Yakima Valley. There they have a nasty plant called Goatsheads. This is the only road hazard, other than an Broken Corona beer bottle that have defeated the Gatorskins.

These tires are nice and smooth. The sidewalls really need improvement. I discovered that any small pointy object easily tear into the fragile mesh sidewall.

I just started riding these tires about a year ago and they have saved my butt many of times. My route takes me through many of the 'not so nice sections' of the city at 530 in the morning. I've only suffered one flat from a large piece of glass which punctured my tube, but not the tire itself. They provide a very grippy ride with acceptably low rolling resistance. The only downside with the grip is the amount of small stones and pieces of glass which get absorbed into the outer layer of the tire...pluck about 10 a week out with a razor blade. They leave puncture marks in the outer layer, but do not seem to affect performance. Besides the 20 miles a day to work I go on 4 - 60 milers a month and are just fine for training. I do agree the side walls are flimsy, but luckily have not had any issues with them. Overall they are are very durable tire for commuting with a low enough rolling resistance and grip for training.

I recently got a pair of 700x25 folding tires for my commuter bike. These tires ride great, very forgiving compared to the Specialized All Conditions Pros. Perfect commuter/training tire.

I have installed the folding version of this tire on all three of my wife's bikes. She rides far and wide several hundred miles a week and I did not want her getting flats out in the middle of nowhere. These tires on stout Campy Nucleon rims have never let her down. Peace of mind for a far price and weight.

Good tires if your not riding over glass and nails I put on 3,800 miles on the rear tire without a flat before being replaced due to a wheel problem. Still had some tread left could have put an extra 1,000 miles on it.

There's nothing worse than buying new tires and getting a flat on the first ride. To mitigate this, what I do is wash thoroughly whatever is on the surface of these tires when they are new. Wash several times if you have to to get rid of the sticky surface. Then make sure you inflate them at 95 lbs, minimum, around 100 is a good compromise. I do this every time with new Continentals and almost never flat knock wood! on my commute.

These are the best tires i have used, i am on my second set in an 8 yr. period, almost impossible to wear out. I have never had a puncture through these tires.

I ride only gator skins I have put 25,000 miles on them getting 3,000 miles on a rear tire the front never wears out I change it every two years anyway, I live in Napa California the roads are in very bad condition I have not had a flat tire yet knock on wood I have a 28 on the front and the rear of my Colnago I was surprised that it did not slow me down I ride just as fast on bigger tires and it is much safer, most riders I see are 20 pounds overweight so dont think a bigger tire will slow you down, I put a kick stand and a rack on my bike too and I still ride just as fast.

I have probably about 500 miles on these and no flats no tires are perfect but if you try to stay out of the road debris and inspect them for particles after or before each ride they will do you a fine job.

Replaced oe tires on my touring bike with folding bead 700x23c Ultra Gatorskins. Good compromise between light weight and durability, 1k miles and no flats on typical suburban roads.

Thought these would be good, reasonably priced, tough tires for the winter season, but these have been the most frustrating tires I've ever put on my bike. They ride rough, don't have the best traction on wet streets, run a bit small for 23s, and have been incredibly prone to flats.

I ride between 5 & 6 K miles a year, all on Southern Indiana country roads that are not the best in the world. I actually got 6K miles two years ago on a set of these ultra gator skins. I must admit they were really worn out but up until they started to flat frequently, they preformed great. Only complaint is the wire bead makes it difficult for a senior citizen like me aga 67 to mount them. My hands just aren't as strong as they used to be. I switched to the continental grand prix last yeat and really like it although it is more prone to flat. Its a nice smooth ride. Only have 3k on this set. I did ride 7,901 miles last year so comfort is important and these tires deliver.

Bought these for regular riding and touring...not good for either. The tires look really nice and still have plenty of life left, but I am going to throw them away! So many flats that my friends have offered to replace my tires. "Three flat protection technologies" that do not work at all! I hate replacing stuff that has not been worn out, but I have gone through so many inner-tubes and patch kits it is not even funny.

On the plus side, these tires look really nice!

I bought these tires after have 6 flats in two weeks on the stock tires that came with my bike. I replaced the tires on Saturday and they road great all day just cruzing around town 10 miles. I road to work on Monday with no issues 5 miles. I was riding to work this morning and half way there I had a flat in the rear with a piece of glass stuck in it. I bought this after reading all the reviews that these tires are bullet proof and I am very disipointed with the amount I spent and the fact that 15 miles on 40 dollar tires and im back in the same situation I was in and the stock tires last 2 months before my first flat I would not buy this again.