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

Have started using gator skins about 7 years ago and never looked back. Since using them on San Francisco and Bay Area roads they have weathered the street debris and other road issues better than most other tires. It's important to use good inner tubes because the cheep inner tubes fail long before the tires need to be replaced. Buy again? You bet!

I am not a pro, but these tires seem to be very resilient and great riding tires. They are somewhat difficult for an amateur to install, but he many videos on the subject will allow you to finish. They are much quieter than my previous OEM tires.

No flats since I bought these. Air does not leak out of the tubes even over long periods of time.

I've used these for years. Well worth the money. Aggravating flats in the middle of a long ride are a rarity now.

Riding on the roads. The tire is reliable and durable. Because I ride on the many rough roads in Northeast Ohio, I find Gatorskins are a necessity. No problems (or flats) while riding on these tires. I highly recommend them.

Don't get flats.

I have ridden them on some rough and bumpy roads in Ontario, Canada and after 2000 km they still look just fine. Just purchased another set for my road bike in Florida.

I want a tire that Im 99.9% sure I wont flat.

I go months and miles without thinking about a flat

Handles well.

Not the lightest tire around, but the wear and thorn resistant build makes up for any extra weight. I prefer the 25mm folding Gatorskin.

allround riding .. multi surface .. gravel included.. the 28mm gatorskins go almost anywhere..

I just bought a new gravel bike, but wanted a little bigger tire. Recognizing that I still ride road maybe 70% of the time, I was convinced to try gators for gravel. I bought a set of 32mm's. After trying several different pressures, I have settled on 60psi front and 65 psi rear (I weigh 160). the tires work surprisingly well on gravel and wet dirt, despite having no tread. Surprisingly, the large tire actually rolls better than my road bike 25's at the same pressure, so even very low pressure like 60psi does not come with a significant penalty on the road. These are fine tires for moderate gravel riding (6-8 mile stretches) in between otherwise tarmac rides.

I used these on my road bike for my group rides. I don't like to spend time on the side of the road changing my tube, I rather be riding. They hold up well for the bad roads in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. I can get a couple thousand miles on them. I had to replace the last one due to a big nail going through the tire, but was able to continue the ride due to a dollar bill patch until I could get back to the bike shop and get a new one. They hold up Great.

Haven't had a flat since I switched to these!!

I use this on my single speed that is used extensively for all sorts of conditions, wet and dry, with many obstacles from gravel and grit to glass and construction debris. I haven't had a flat yet, over several hundred miles. The roll resistance is superb and allows for all out sprints or long down hill descents without worry.

Have been using 32c Gatorskins for years on our tandem, both on fast club rides and 1,000 mile cycle tours with panniers. Running the rear at 105 to 110 psi, they hold up very well with few cuts, no blow outs, and tight bead even though we often ride stretches of dirt roads and canal paths. Had previously used Compass Cypres 32c tires but found their Kevlar beads stretched dangerously. Would love to have the Gatorskin in a 35c.

Good all around choice for winter, bad roads, etc. Nothing's bullet-proof, but these are pretty close, and they wear well. If you need even better flat protection, the 'hardshell' version seems a bit better.

great tires no flats

This was my second time purchasing Gatorskins. I do a lot of road biking for long distances, and my first pair lasted me two years (including two 7-day rides from San Francisco to Los Angeles) and thousands of miles. They finally got worn down and needed to be replaced. I only had one flat tire in that time and it wasn't due to a puncture. I recommend these tires to my teammates all the time, and highly recommend them to anyone who's doing a lot of riding and doesn't want to deal with changing flats all the time.

I am a tire freak. I have thought about, tested, and ridden so many tires-I don't even want to think about all the money I have spent. No matter what cool new tire I try, I always come back to the Gatorskins. They're not the fastest or the lightest, but if your looking for a great all around riding tire for regular riding and training, Gatorskins are by far the best bet.

Great tires that last a long time and resist puncturing. I have been riding these and 4000 SII tires for a few years now and I love them both. This tends to be my go to winter tire. Have put over 2500 miles and they still have life.