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Review by RGPReviewed 6/10/2022by RGPCycling EnthusiastBrockport NY2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Great ProductGreat Product, been riding appr. 3000 Miles a year, for 6 years and never had a flat. Thank you Gatorskins !
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Great Product, been riding appr. 3000 Miles a year, for 6 years and never had a flat. Thank you Gatorskins !
Review by MTBTomInAZReviewed 7/3/2023by MTBTomInAZarizona1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Best Flat avoidance for any road bikeThe Gatorskins have proven time and time again that a well designed �tough skinned tire� can keep you riding longer and more often. These tires have the perfect trade-off for weight to strength. Running them for years on 7 different bikes and I would never buy anything else.
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The Gatorskins have proven time and time again that a well designed �tough skinned tire� can keep you riding longer and more often. These tires have the perfect trade-off for weight to strength. Running them for years on 7 different bikes and I would never buy anything else.
Review by BillH32Reviewed 6/26/2023by BillH32Cycling EnthusiastDenver, CO1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Great change to wider profileI replaced my 25mm with these 28's to get lower pressure and still fit the tires into the frame space. They went on well and are an excellent, softer ride. I went from 100PSI to 80 PSI on the rear, 80/60 on the front, and the bumps are significantly lessened. The rolling resistance is near equivalent. And, I've unfortunately ridden in glass-strewn areas, yet never had a flat, nor anything stuck!
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I replaced my 25mm with these 28's to get lower pressure and still fit the tires into the frame space. They went on well and are an excellent, softer ride. I went from 100PSI to 80 PSI on the rear, 80/60 on the front, and the bumps are significantly lessened. The rolling resistance is near equivalent. And, I've unfortunately ridden in glass-strewn areas, yet never had a flat, nor anything stuck!
Review by sashaxReviewed 11/10/2023by sashaxDaily CommuterSan Francisco, CA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Perfectly functional city tireI use this on my city bike and it's been perfectly fine so far. No flats and decent traction
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I use this on my city bike and it's been perfectly fine so far. No flats and decent traction
Review by kmcdermott2Reviewed 11/10/2023by kmcdermott2Cycling EnthusiastLos Angeles, CAGreat road bike tire at the best price I could findBest, 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.
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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 doublshotscottReviewed 11/6/2023by doublshotscottCompetitive RacerWW, WAExcellent all round choiceVery durable and reliable, yet still rolls reasonably well
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Very durable and reliable, yet still rolls reasonably well
Review by PaulReviewed 11/9/2023by PaulTown Of TonawandaNice RidingEasy to install and good at holding the road on turns and turning up the speed on straightaways.
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Easy to install and good at holding the road on turns and turning up the speed on straightaways.
Review by twuerslinReviewed 6/11/2023by twuerslinCycling EnthusiastWaukesha, WI.2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Great flat protection with decent flex and ride qualityI run Gatorskins on rear on my Merlin Cielo. Excellent flat protection, good durability and decent ride. Yes, I realize it's heavier than the 5000's, but lets be honest- most of us should loss 10 lbs before worrying about tire weight slowing us down.
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I run Gatorskins on rear on my Merlin Cielo. Excellent flat protection, good durability and decent ride. Yes, I realize it's heavier than the 5000's, but lets be honest- most of us should loss 10 lbs before worrying about tire weight slowing us down.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 10/30/2023by AnonymousLancaster County, Pennsylvania Good tire for daily use on roadGood tire for daily use with good protection against punctures. Can be difficult to mount.
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Good tire for daily use with good protection against punctures. Can be difficult to mount.
Review by Bill BReviewed 5/21/2023by Bill Bcape canaveral floridaGreat tire but better service Love these tires. Always use them. When they arrived, there was a slight manufacturing defect in one of the tires. I called up bike tires direct and within 2 days had a new tire. Excellent customer service!
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Love these tires. Always use them. When they arrived, there was a slight manufacturing defect in one of the tires. I called up bike tires direct and within 2 days had a new tire. Excellent customer service!
Review by pcpupReviewed 5/24/2023by pcpupCycling EnthusiastPanama City, FLClassic, tough tireThese tires are versatile: fine for training, for short triathlons, and for multi-day rides. Speed seems to be okay. Toughness and durability on rough roads is remarkable. Look for periodic discounts.
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These tires are versatile: fine for training, for short triathlons, and for multi-day rides. Speed seems to be okay. Toughness and durability on rough roads is remarkable. Look for periodic discounts.
Review by BeachBikerReviewed 5/20/2023by BeachBikerCycling EnthusiastGreat for Training and VacationsLike to keep up with training while on vacation but not loose valuable time with the family (fixing flats). No flats so far on roads frequented by many construction-type vehicles hauling tire unfriendly objects.
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Like to keep up with training while on vacation but not loose valuable time with the family (fixing flats). No flats so far on roads frequented by many construction-type vehicles hauling tire unfriendly objects.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 5/19/2023by AnonymousSo. CalReliableGo-to tire for training rides. Very rare to get a flat, though it does happen occasionally; particularly with staples and other wire objects. A bit difficult to put on my carbon wheels but a recent purchase of a Kool Stop lever has made it much easier.
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Go-to tire for training rides. Very rare to get a flat, though it does happen occasionally; particularly with staples and other wire objects. A bit difficult to put on my carbon wheels but a recent purchase of a Kool Stop lever has made it much easier.
Review by Tom in TexasReviewed 4/24/2023by Tom in TexasGatorskins Foldable Been using Gatorskins close to 20 years now. After 8 flats on the Bicycle Tour of Colorado early 2000 time frame, I was less than 2 miles from finish. I had my 9th flat. By chance, a rider I didnt know, sensing my frustration, told me about Gatorskins. Said he puts a new set on every year b4 that tour. "Very Happy" he stated. Ive been using them ever since.
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Been using Gatorskins close to 20 years now. After 8 flats on the Bicycle Tour of Colorado early 2000 time frame, I was less than 2 miles from finish. I had my 9th flat. By chance, a rider I didnt know, sensing my frustration, told me about Gatorskins. Said he puts a new set on every year b4 that tour. "Very Happy" he stated. Ive been using them ever since.
Review by Bill BReviewed 4/17/2023by Bill Bcape canaveral floridaGreat tire but better service Love these tires. Always use them. When they arrived, there was a slight manufacturing defect in one of the tires. I called up bike tires direct and within 2 days had a new tire. Excellent customer service!
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Love these tires. Always use them. When they arrived, there was a slight manufacturing defect in one of the tires. I called up bike tires direct and within 2 days had a new tire. Excellent customer service!
Review by KNSReviewed 10/6/2023by KNSOntarioQuality plusAdded these tires to my wife�s ride.
Excellent for more short gravel sections and a cushy ride with lower tire pressure.
Excellent pricing!
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Added these tires to my wife�s ride.
Excellent for more short gravel sections and a cushy ride with lower tire pressure.
Excellent pricing!
Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/13/2023by AnonymousExcellent tire for iffy conditions These are very durable and puncture resistant. They are also a good quality tire, especially for the price. I�ve used them over the years in different bikes and always been pleased.
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These are very durable and puncture resistant. They are also a good quality tire, especially for the price. I�ve used them over the years in different bikes and always been pleased.
Review by Steve cariwReviewed 9/11/2023by Steve cariwfort collins colorado0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Tires are greatI�ve used them for years and they standup well and perform great
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I�ve used them for years and they standup well and perform great
Review by ARSReviewed 9/5/2023by ARSOkcTough and not heavyHave used these tires on two bikes over the last 6 years. Rarely have flats. Mileage seems good. I think the folding tire may be a little easier to mount than non-folding
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Have used these tires on two bikes over the last 6 years. Rarely have flats. Mileage seems good. I think the folding tire may be a little easier to mount than non-folding
Review by PhilReviewed 8/24/2023by PhilCycling EnthusiastTroy MIAlways use gatorskins. They ride/handle well while being durableUse Gatorskins for training and fitness. Like the looks and the durability.
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Use Gatorskins for training and fitness. Like the looks and the durability.