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Continental Gatorskin 700c Road Tire (Folding)

ContinentalGatorskin 700c Road Tire (Folding)(Return to Product Page)

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Review by JimP

Reviewed 6/13/2017
by JimP
Cycling Enthusiast
Boulder, CO
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Gatorskin Is the Most Durable Tire I've Ever Had.

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.

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Review by BPo5

Reviewed 6/15/2017
by BPo5
Cycling Enthusiast
Miami, FL
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Durable and flat resistant

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

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Review by Kayak Man

Reviewed 6/17/2017
by Kayak Man
Cycling Enthusiast
Tampa Bay
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Old Faithfull

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.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 5/12/2017
by Anonymous
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So far so good!

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.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 5/4/2017
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Milwaukee, WI
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Fast Durable Tire - Love the 32mm

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.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 4/29/2017
by Anonymous
illinois
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Love this tire!

This tire has been very reliable! This is my third purchase of this tire and will continue to purchase!

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 8/11/2022
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Grand Rapids, MI
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Tough tire for pavement in rough shape

Michigan's road and trail surfaces are often in rough condition (ruts, ridges, & potholes) and strewn with debris damaging to bike tires. Since switching to Gatorskins two years ago, I have had no flats. They live up to their name!

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Review by Bestinwest

Reviewed 4/14/2017
by Bestinwest
Daily Commuter
SF Bay Area
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Great tires! No problem so far!

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.

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Review by epbob

Reviewed 4/4/2017
by epbob
Cycling Enthusiast
El Paso, TX
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My go-to tire

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.

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Review by mesabidave

Reviewed 5/14/2024
by mesabidave
Cycling Enthusiast
Northern Minnesota
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I am very pleased with this tire so far

We only ride on Gatorskins on our road bikes and have been very pleased with the flat protection.

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Review by David

Reviewed 7/28/2022
by David
Cycling Enthusiast
Eugene, Oregon
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Tough as nails!

Use the 700c x 28mm for fitness riding on all sorts of paved surfaces. Easy to mount with the wire bead and pump to 100 psi. The casing and tread have held up better than some of the other Conti Ultra tires. Probably have 500 miles and am very happy. I am 6'3" 285lbs.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 2/24/2017
by Anonymous
Florida
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Most durable tire I've ridden

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.

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Review by richpen

Reviewed 2/24/2017
by richpen
Cycling Enthusiast
Texas
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Tough and good price

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.

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Review by Mary R

Reviewed 2/23/2017
by Mary R
Cycling Enthusiast
Palm Coast FL
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No flats

I have been using these tires for many years and they are the best for flat free rides. Won't use anything else

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Review by Chilebrown

Reviewed 5/10/2024
by Chilebrown
Cycling Enthusiast
Bay Area
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Go-to and Reliable

This has been my go to tire. It is reliable and almost puncture resistant. I have got flats but rarely.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 1/30/2017
by Anonymous
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Great tire for great price

Price was outstanding. Very durible tire

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 1/2/2017
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Cookeville, TN
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great winter tires

Excellent winter riding tires. Good for the commute to work and home. Not afraid of being stuck on the road due to a flat.

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Review by Dhagey

Reviewed 1/5/2017
by Dhagey
Competitive Racer
Fort Mill, SC
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 Months and still going.

My wife has been using this road tire for 5 months and no flats to date. If you ride a lot of miles then this tire may be for you, tough, durable, and a comfortable ride.

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Review by OldAndInTheWay

Reviewed 6/27/2022
by OldAndInTheWay
Cycling Enthusiast
Tennessee
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
The wider tires are nice

I have gone to 70X32 and dropped my pressure 10 PSI. The ride is a little softer and I don't notice any difference in rolling resistance. I try to check my tires every few weeks for cuts and dig out anything hidden in the cuts. I've been running gatorskins for about five years and have fewer flats than my friends with tubeless tires.

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Review by Erik

Reviewed 12/11/2016
by Erik
Daily Commuter
Virginia
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tough

I bought these for my commuter bike. After close to 2000 miles over two years, they still look almost brand new and I have yet to (knock on wood) have a puncture. These tires are light, smooth rolling, and most importantly, very tough. I have taken them on city streets, hard pack gravel, and dirt trails, and they work great.

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