The Right Tire For The Toughest Conditions
With its robust construction, the Continental Gatorskin has been number one for the urban cyclist who doesn't let rough roads slow them down. The brand-new Black Edition 700c Road Tire, combines the technology you know and trust from the Gatorskin and gives you an updated, sleek aesthetic.
With Conti's PolyX Breaker®, the brand brings their car expertise to the bicycle tire segment: Polyester has been used successfully for years in car tires and been tried and tested many times. The extremely resistant polyester fibre is woven tightly crosswise. In this way, a very high fabric density is reached which not only makes the Breaker more resistant to foreign objects but is also especially resistant to punctures. The rolling resistance is also not negatively affected by the PolyX Breaker.
Roll with the punches
Tires with DuraSkin® sidewall protection have to be able to roll with the punches. They are used under the harshest conditions. On messenger bikes, the tires skid along curbs; on touring bikes, they cross continents without wearing out. In racing cycling, they have to endure tough tests such as the Paris-Roubaix. The high-quality polyamide fabric protects the tire casing against the worst conditions.
Features:
All black sidewalls
Poly-X Breaker puncture protection and DuraSkin sidewall protection deliver excellent resistance to thorns, glass shards and other road debris
180 tpi casing is supple for great road feel
Foldable bead helps keep weight lowB-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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Longer tread life and fewer flats
I have tried SO many different tires over the years and keep coming back to Gatorskins because they last. So much longer than other tires and they are very flat resistant. If you are a weight weenie they probably aren�t for you because they are a little bit heavier but if if you like to mount�em and forget �em, these are awesome!
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Reviewed 11/4/2022
by Efitness1
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Spokane, WA
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Great product and great service!
Can't say enough good things about the Continental Gatorskin and the customer service at BikeTiresDirect! In regards to the product very durable and very fast tire. I ride about 60 miles per week on smooth and coarse aggregate pavement on a Trek fitness bike. I also encounter some potholes so I wanted a fast, durable tire and this tire fits the bill, very pleased! In regards to the customer service at BikeTiresDirect; outstanding! The day after I had purchased the tires online they went "on sale" and I was given a credit to the sale price, no questions asked. This was my first purchase from this vendor and it certainly won't be my last! "Kudos" to BikeTiresDirect!!
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Reviewed 12/15/2022
by Anonymous
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Ashland, OR
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Great winter tires...or year round
I was using the Grand Prix 5000 tires and though I loved the smooth and supple quality of the ride they provided, I was getting too many flats. I was concerned that the Gatorskins would be too harsh of a ride. They are heavier and stiffer but, honestly, not that bad. I find the ride to be pretty comfortable and, after many rides, I am still free of flats so definitely worth the switch. I think this is the only tire I'm going to use from now on, year round.
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Outstanding tires
Outstanding tires� I have ridden Continental tires for over 25 years.
The Gatorskins are an excellent tire for serious training, high mileage, and puncture resistance.
A little more work to mount but worth the effort
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Excellent
Mounted these on a Bushnell tandem last month and rode 500km with 12000ft of climbing in Morocco. Tires handle beautifully especially on descents. Only 20 minutes of showers to test road grip but all went well
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Reviewed 12/19/2022
by FoxyFabrication
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Denver, CO
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The best kind of SKIN
As a guy who is a daily commuter in a busy growing city I love Gatorskins. I have gone years with the tires and had only 1 or 2 punctures ever. They are completely worth it. The one thing I would warn people about it be ready to fight these to be successfully installed. So install these on a hot day or using a hair dryer so loosen these up and make them more workable.
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Reviewed 12/22/2022
by jbcc
Competitive Racer
south texas
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Love these tires!
I live in an area with a lot of road debris. I found using a Gatorskin on my rear wheel significantly cuts down on flats. It is pair with a thick brutal tube and I really can't tell any difference in rolling resistance for those fast group rides or riding solo. I don't race with it but I prefer the 5000 for that.
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Excellent road tire.
I've used these at the advice of a fellow bicyclist. They last far longer than less expensive tires and save money ultimately in more rides enjoyed and less replacement tires needing to be purchased.
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Outstanding tire
I have run Continental tires on my bikes for over 30 years of racing & training.
Gatorskins are outstanding for training. The hard shells were good but didn't allow for the road feel the Gatorskins still allow with excellent puncture protection
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Reviewed 8/21/2022
by Steve W
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Lakewood Ranch, FL
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I can no longer trust these tires
After riding Gatorskins on my road bike exclusively for the past seven years, I have had three sidewall blowouts so far this year. The last, which was yesterday, after only 280 miles of use. In each example, I could not find a specific cause. Up until yesterday, I had loved these tires. So I�ll be switching to another brand because I�m tired of being stranded miles from home.
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Durable, Smooth Riding Tire
I switched from 25s to these 700x28s. Significantly smoother ride from tires I have long used for their durability and puncture resistance.
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Reviewed 8/2/2022
by Bob
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Portland, or
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Tough, seem to be more precisely built than previous version
I've used Gatorskins for several years. Since our city (Portland, OR) no longer seems to care to maintain its bikepaths and bikelanes, I need a tougher tire than the Rubino Pros I used to rely on. Only drawback with Gatorskins was that when they were brand new, they often didn't seat in the rims at first, causing unexpected blowouts a few minutes after inflation. Sometimes it took several attempts to get them to seat properly. These new black edition tires -- for whatever reason -- did not have that problem. I've installed several, all perfectly on the first go. They are hard to mount/dismount, especially when new and/or cold, so unless you have hands of Hercules, pack a couple tire levers in your repair kit.
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Reviewed 11/7/2022
by Joe Cazares
Arizona USA
Continental gatorskins
Solid, dependable and great pricing. Have been using this type tires in all my bikes. Long lasting in Arizona heat.
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Reviewed 11/10/2022
by Joe Cazares
Arizona USA
Continental gatorskins
Solid, dependable and great pricing. Have been using this type tires in all my bikes. Long lasting in Arizona heat.
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Reviewed 12/19/2022
by Anonymous
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upstate NY
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Nice tires
I rode them 2600 miles this year and only got one flat at the end of the season which is pretty good considering sharing the road with metal recycling trucks.
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Reviewed 12/19/2022
by Rock O�Dundee Rebel
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South Coast Massachusetts
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Great every day tire.
I have been buying these for years when they come up on the daily special. It's a great price on a great tire.
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Great turet
If just ride these are the perfect tire they are tough and will get you where you want go!! These are my go to tires all year round!!
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Durable, Smooth Riding Tire
I switched from 25's to these 700x28's. Significantly smoother ride from tires I have long used for their durability and puncture resistance.
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Reviewed 12/22/2022
by Anonymous
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NJ
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How NOT to get a flat
These are amazing tires-virtually puncture proof. These tires make such a difference-no flats, ride well and therefore, make my rides worry free.
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Reviewed 12/22/2022
by Jim
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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Seems to roll with a bit less resistance than the Gatorskin Hardshell
This is the first Gatorskin Black Edition I have purchased. I normally get 9,000 miles a year out of my Continental Hardshell's and I believe I will get the same out of the Black Edition.
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