
User submitted reviews
Review by Ed S
I had a set of tires that slipped out of the bead.. 4 flats that day. I got these Gatorskins... wow. very happy.
tough New England roads and gravel trails.. they are going strong. Thanks Bike Tires Direct.
Review by Bob the biker
Road bike tire. Foldable tires easier to change on the road.
Review by JimP
This purchase was for the 700C x 32 Gatorskin. I've had great wear on the 650C x 23 Gatorskins I use on my Bacchetta recumbent, and very few flats.
It was time to replace the original 700C x 32C Bontragers on my Trek Crossrip, With the replacement of the rear tire only, my speed was comfortably several mph faster. Apparently the Bontragers were that stiff. When it's time to replace the front tire, the other Gatorskin in the pair I bought will go there. Maybe the ride will be even better then. In case, I'm confident that I'll get great wear out of them.
Review by BPo5
Another great deal from BTD. Purchased these to start the summer off right and the very next day they proved their worth when I ran over some broken glass while riding with a group. Two others got flats but not me. What they add in weight they make up for in not having to stand on the side of the road changing a tube. Highly recommended
Review by Kayak Man
I have used Gatorskins for years. They are like an old shoe comfortable, reliable and at a fair price. I am very happy with the product. The only reason I don't give them five stars is that I don't know if there are better tires out there.
Review by Rdhalberg
I love these tires!!
I've been seduced by cheaper prices and have bought other tires but I keep returning to the gatorskins. I go months without flats with these.
Bottom line for me is fewer flats!
Review by sashax
I use this on my city bike and it's been perfectly fine so far. No flats and decent traction
Review by kmcdermott2
Best, most durable, least likely to get flats tire I've ever bought and Bike Tires Direct has it at the best price I could find.
Review by doublshotscott
Very durable and reliable, yet still rolls reasonably well
Review by Paul
Easy to install and good at holding the road on turns and turning up the speed on straightaways.
Review by Anonymous
I am new to the road cycle game so I was looking for a tire that I goog learn on and grow with. Living in Northeast Pennsylvania means that roads are not the greatest so durability in a tire was essential for me. The gatorskin fits both of these points for me and I have been enjoying them quite a bit. This also was my first time changing my own tires and from all of the reviews I read they were said that the Gatorskin was difficult to put on the wheel. I will admit that the first one wasn't easy but once i figured out the nuances of the tire on that one the second was much easier to install. Looking forward to many miles on this set of tires. 282 so far.
Review by Anonymous
I put the 32s on my cyclocross bike to ride around town and bike trails and could not be happier. I'm shocked how easy they roll, similar to my 23s on my road bike, but so much more comfortable going over Wisconsin winter heaved and snow plow battered roads. Because of these 32s, I'm planning on getting 25s for my road bike. I know 25s won't provide as much comfort as 32s but they should help a little with comfort without sacrificing much speed.
Review by Anonymous
This tire has been very reliable! This is my third purchase of this tire and will continue to purchase!
Review by Anonymous
Good tire for daily use with good protection against punctures. Can be difficult to mount.
Review by Bestinwest
Now I don't have much experience with bicycles and even less with tires, but I went to a few shops and they all said the same thing about these tires really good, but kind of expensive. With that said, I got these tires because of how much this place was selling them in comparison to the shops that I asked around. I've had these on my hybrid for about 2 months now? How do they ride? perfect. Haven't had an issue yet. I have ridden in light rain to hot days. I haven't had an issue yet! Again, I do have to say, I don't have much experience with bicycle tires so I may not have much to compare it to though.
Review by epbob
Have used Gatorskins for my all-around road tire for several years. They are more resistant to puncture than other brands I have tried, they wear well and handle well. I like the folding version of the tire because it is lighter which is always an advantage.
Review by Anonymous
I ride about 10k miles a year and ride only gatorskin now. I've tried other tires but these get by far the fewest flats and last between 6000-7000 miles. Best tire on the market in my opinion.
Review by richpen
These tires are tough and BTD offered them at a great price. They are not as supple as other more expensive Conti tires but still a great product.
Review by Mary R
I have been using these tires for many years and they are the best for flat free rides. Won't use anything else
Review by Anonymous
Price was outstanding. Very durible tire