ContinentalGatorskin 700c Road Tire (Wire Bead)(Return to Product Page)

I switched to this tire from a more narrow road tire for more stability and shock resistance. It serves these purposes very well. It is significantly slower as its hard and inflexible rubber needed for puncture resistance comes at the expense of rolling resistance. Totally worth it especially for the winter in the Northwest. Tires are great and as always, dealing with Bike Tires Direct a true pleasure.

These tires are great, durable, all weather tires that I use for commuting to work everyday. The wider surface area and thicker tires makes for a very comfortable ride. I've used them for over a month now and am very happy. Overall, I would say great purchase!

I have been riding theses tires for over 6 years and will continue to do so. The fact is they do not flat. When all the people in my group scream GLASS I more or less don't flinch.

Have I ever flatted?....yes. Under inflated and a pothole pinch flat. I consider this my fault and not the tire.

If you like to ride a lot and long this is the tire for you

Obviously different tires for different types of cycling. These are perfect for cycling on surfaces such as hard packed rails to trails or The Erie Canal bike path. And they fit fine on my carbon fiber road bike.

The best tires I have ever purchased. Great wet weather traction & a smooth ride over poor road conditions, Thanks for the best tires on my Bike, Bill

I used to have several flats a month. I am into my second set of these tires and will use them going forward. They do weigh a little more but in a race and you have a flat!!! It is a no-brainer... i do not know when this last time I got a flat! The are the ONLY tires i will ever use!!!

If you want a high mileage tire that's almost impervious to flats, then you should consider this tire!

I bought a Trek Domane as my everyday ride because I ride on some dirtgravel areas and roads that are fairly rough. In the first 10 rides on the Bontrager tires I had 4 flats, one at about 30MPH. So I shopped for a tire that claimed to be tough, and I think I found it. I have ridden these about 20 times now, over the same areas, and zero flats. Very happy with them.

Great tire, smooth ride. Over 1,000 miles and they still look like new.

Other rider friends think they are too heavy. Not a bad trade-off for fixing flats on the side of the road. I am not a racer.

A bit heavy tire but won't leave you on the side of the road with a flat.

Great road bike tires. Very good traction and no flats to report. A great buy.

Before I replaced my tires with the Gatorskin, I was using slime in the tubes to avoid flats.

The problem with the slime was that it would clog the valve and I could not get an accurate air pressure reading.

I still would get flats with the slime in the tube.

Once I replaced the tire with the Gatorskin, no more slime, or flats.

Also I am able to get an accurate reading on the tire pressure.

Tough tire but a nice ride on these training tires. No more flats!

Great tires if you hate flats

On the roads I ride this tire is the best.

Great tire, durable and dependible

As older stubborn cyclist I am reluctant to move to tubeless from tubes, and really why when I run Gatorskins. For me I haven't had any punctures in 2800km with them and I travel on all kinds of surfaces. Not the fastest nor the most comfortable tire, but for me there is no better training tire.

5 stars, need nor say another word, buy them! Easy to install.

Continental Gatorskins are your best bang for the buck. They aren't the cheapest but you definitely get loooong life and very good road hazard protection. They are built with a tougher interior to prevent that intrusive thorn or glass bit that may stall the ride. Yet still give an excellent road control and comfort. Two thumbs for these babies!!!