Description
The popular GatorSkin tire is one of the most puncture proof tires around, making it an incredible training tire that provides serious protection without sacrificing feel or adding too much weight.
- Puncture resistant Kevlar® directly beneath tread
- Duraskin bead to bead sidewall protection
- 180 TPI casing ensure a smooth ride
- Wire bead
- 120 max. PSI
- 650c x 23mm (23-571 ISO)
- 290 grams
- Black with Duraskin sidewall
Note: Continental has recently added wear indicators to all Gatorskin tires. These small divots in the tread surface are intentional and are not a sign of a factory defect. Once the rubber wears to the point where the divots are no longer discernible, you'll know it's time to replace.
B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.
The product weight specified is an approximate weight based on the manufacturer's specifications (if available) or our measurement of one or two examples. For most products, the weight will typically vary by 5% to 10%.
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Tough tires for road
I�m a bicycle commuter in NYC and I need my tires to be tough and durable and these fit that bill. I�ve been using these ever since Bontrager stopped making the Race Lite Hard Case tires and have gone through a few sets over the years.
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Great tires at a good price.
Received as advertised. The tires look great and work great. Thank you.
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Worth it
Folks blowing tires left and right at the ironman race i attended but not me. These tires got me through some rough roads with zero issues. Will buy again when needed.
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Great tires for city cycling
I have a tri bike that I also use to get around in downtown Chicago and these tires are great! I put them through a lot and they�ve been awesome so far.
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Reviewed 10/5/2018
by DRDave
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Bayfield, CO
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
A great all-a-round tire
Overhauling a very small Cannondale with 650c I was surprised in the lack of good training tires. The Continental Gatorskin comes to the rescue. I've used Gatorskins in various sizes and they have never let me down. You can spend more on a training tire but you will be hard pressed to beat the Continental Gatorskin, flat protection you can count on.
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Reviewed 4/6/2017
by Jim P
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Boulder, CO
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4 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
Durable Says It All
When the last Gatorskin rear tire on my Bacchetta recumbent started to get threadbare, I checked the mileage and saw that it was an astounding 4300 miles. Usually they ready to replace at about 3300-3500 miles. In any case, that's the most durable tire I've used. The front tires are good for 6500-7000 miles.
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Reviewed 7/13/2015
by Larry leibel
Cycling Enthusiast
Post falls ID
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Great tire
On my second pair, ran the first pair 6000 miles, not one flat. I ride about 3000 miles a year.
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Reviewed 5/21/2015
by Duke
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Jackson, Ms
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Great Tire - Alredady have close to 500 miles on the tire and no issues.
Just getting started in road racing and this tire performance is great. Great for all conditions - no issues so far.
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Reviewed 8/21/2020
by Out and About
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Cedar Rapids IA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Dependable
In the area that I ride in, road debris is an ever-present danger. With the GatorSkins I don't have as many concerns. There is no perfect riding condition for my situation so why take a chance on an ordinary tire; stay with a proven winner.
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Reviewed 4/24/2014
by Sam
Cycling Enthusiast
Cedar Park, TX
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8 of 8 customers found this review helpful.
Awesome Customer Service
I purchased 2 of these so I would have new tires for the BP MS150 and give me the best possibility of have no flats!! THat was a great plan and workrf to perfection. The tires perfomed perfectly for 240 miles. Then a week after later, I went to go for a ride and found the sidewall had given out on the rear tire and there was a very ugly hernia sticking out of the tire. I have had Continental tires before with no issues.
Here is the great part. I emailed customer service and told them of my issue and sent them pictures as they requested. I was then told a new tire was being sent out at no charge!!!!
I think the tires are good, I just got a blemished one, but the customer service of biketiresdirect is what will keep me coming back!!!!!
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Reviewed 12/14/2013
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great tire 900 miles now without a problem.
I was looking for a tire to train on that would be worry free. This tire seems to be it. I have 900 miles on these tires now and other then the normal air check I don't have to worry about them.
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1 of 11 customers found this review helpful.
Waste of money
Put these on and the same day a piece of metal went through them.
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0 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Love them
Great tire. No issues and direct tires got them to me quickly
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Reviewed 8/31/2017
by tmrog
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Boston, MA
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Been using these tires for years and love them!
I have been using these tires for years on my recumbent. I use them to reduce the number of flat tires and I am convinced that they help. My back tire has the majority of my weight so is more susceptible to flats. The only downside is that the wire bead means I can't use them as a backup tire on long rides.
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Reviewed 9/21/2014
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Post Falls,I''d.
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Great tire
Have two 650c x23 with 5000 miles not one problem
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Reviewed 5/22/2014
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Would recommend this tire.
For general riding great tires no flats in 3000 miles.
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Reviewed 9/16/2013
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
good tire
Good tire for the price. Long miles with few flats.
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Reviewed 8/22/2013
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
NYC
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Great Tires! In terms of riding fast and hard on the rough a$$ roads of NYC, the gatorskins never let me down!
Best tires I ever rode on.
Puncture proof!
Ultra Reliable!
Fast!
Gatorskins for life!
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Reviewed 7/18/2013
by Peter K
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Portland, OR
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Gatorskins rock!
We have used Gatorskins for years and really appreciate the lack of flats once you have these puppies on.
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Reviewed 6/3/2013
by HockeyFan
Competitive Racer
Milwaukee, WI
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2 of 9 customers found this review helpful.
Worst tire ever!
Bought this tire when i was experiencing a massive amount of flats with my old tire. This tire is worthless. It states that it helps by reducing the flats you may encounter, but i disagree. Every time i race, this tire fails me. Weather it is a pinch or it is a puncture, or an unknown cause, i get a flat. I know that one can not expect zero flats, but with a name like GATORSKIN i would think it would hold up. it does not. Save your money, and look for something else. This product does not work.
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