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Continental Gatorskin Black Edition 700c Road Tire

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Reviewed 10/28/2022
by Biomanghs
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Longer tread life and fewer flats

I have tried SO many different tires over the years and keep coming back to Gatorskins because they last. So much longer than other tires and they are very flat resistant. If you are a weight weenie they probably aren�t for you because they are a little bit heavier but if if you like to mount�em and forget �em, these are awesome!

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Reviewed 11/4/2022
by Efitness1
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Spokane, WA
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Great product and great service!

Can't say enough good things about the Continental Gatorskin and the customer service at BikeTiresDirect! In regards to the product very durable and very fast tire. I ride about 60 miles per week on smooth and coarse aggregate pavement on a Trek fitness bike. I also encounter some potholes so I wanted a fast, durable tire and this tire fits the bill, very pleased! In regards to the customer service at BikeTiresDirect; outstanding! The day after I had purchased the tires online they went "on sale" and I was given a credit to the sale price, no questions asked. This was my first purchase from this vendor and it certainly won't be my last! "Kudos" to BikeTiresDirect!!

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Reviewed 3/16/2023
by Rainman737
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Camarillo, CA
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Great Durable Tire

Great tire for everyday riding conditions. Super mileage, not prone to flats, and not too heavy

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Reviewed 12/15/2022
by Anonymous
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Ashland, OR
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great winter tires...or year round

I was using the Grand Prix 5000 tires and though I loved the smooth and supple quality of the ride they provided, I was getting too many flats. I was concerned that the Gatorskins would be too harsh of a ride. They are heavier and stiffer but, honestly, not that bad. I find the ride to be pretty comfortable and, after many rides, I am still free of flats so definitely worth the switch. I think this is the only tire I'm going to use from now on, year round.

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Reviewed 11/8/2022
by Phil
New Jersey
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent

Mounted these on a Bushnell tandem last month and rode 500km with 12000ft of climbing in Morocco. Tires handle beautifully especially on descents. Only 20 minutes of showers to test road grip but all went well

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Reviewed 11/7/2022
by CCCH
Scottsdale AZ
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Outstanding tires

Outstanding tires� I have ridden Continental tires for over 25 years.

The Gatorskins are an excellent tire for serious training, high mileage, and puncture resistance.

A little more work to mount but worth the effort

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Reviewed 8/21/2022
by Steve W
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Lakewood Ranch, FL
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
I can no longer trust these tires

After riding Gatorskins on my road bike exclusively for the past seven years, I have had three sidewall blowouts so far this year. The last, which was yesterday, after only 280 miles of use. In each example, I could not find a specific cause. Up until yesterday, I had loved these tires. So I�ll be switching to another brand because I�m tired of being stranded miles from home.

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Reviewed 8/2/2022
by Bob
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Portland, or
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Tough, seem to be more precisely built than previous version

I've used Gatorskins for several years. Since our city (Portland, OR) no longer seems to care to maintain its bikepaths and bikelanes, I need a tougher tire than the Rubino Pros I used to rely on. Only drawback with Gatorskins was that when they were brand new, they often didn't seat in the rims at first, causing unexpected blowouts a few minutes after inflation. Sometimes it took several attempts to get them to seat properly. These new black edition tires -- for whatever reason -- did not have that problem. I've installed several, all perfectly on the first go. They are hard to mount/dismount, especially when new and/or cold, so unless you have hands of Hercules, pack a couple tire levers in your repair kit.

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Reviewed 12/19/2022
by FoxyFabrication
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Denver, CO
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
The best kind of SKIN

As a guy who is a daily commuter in a busy growing city I love Gatorskins. I have gone years with the tires and had only 1 or 2 punctures ever. They are completely worth it. The one thing I would warn people about it be ready to fight these to be successfully installed. So install these on a hot day or using a hair dryer so loosen these up and make them more workable.

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Reviewed 12/23/2022
by CCCH
arizona
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Outstanding tire

I have run Continental tires on my bikes for over 30 years of racing & training.

Gatorskins are outstanding for training. The hard shells were good but didn't allow for the road feel the Gatorskins still allow with excellent puncture protection

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Reviewed 12/23/2022
by Jon
ELY
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Excellent road tire.

I've used these at the advice of a fellow bicyclist. They last far longer than less expensive tires and save money ultimately in more rides enjoyed and less replacement tires needing to be purchased.

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Reviewed 12/22/2022
by jbcc
Competitive Racer
south texas
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Love these tires!

I live in an area with a lot of road debris. I found using a Gatorskin on my rear wheel significantly cuts down on flats. It is pair with a thick brutal tube and I really can't tell any difference in rolling resistance for those fast group rides or riding solo. I don't race with it but I prefer the 5000 for that.

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Reviewed 11/7/2022
by Joe Cazares
Arizona USA
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Continental gatorskins

Solid, dependable and great pricing. Have been using this type tires in all my bikes. Long lasting in Arizona heat.

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Reviewed 11/10/2022
by Joe Cazares
Arizona USA
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Continental gatorskins

Solid, dependable and great pricing. Have been using this type tires in all my bikes. Long lasting in Arizona heat.

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Reviewed 4/5/2022
by DCbiker
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Washington DC
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Best puncture-resistant performance tire for commutes or training rides

If you're a road bike rider used to lightweight all-season or racing tires, these will have a numb road feel initially. But the added protection will give you peace of mind in the fall-winter-early spring commutes or training rides, and without adding excessive weight or rolling resistance. Traction on wet pavement is excellent and puncture resistance is impressive if not bulletproof. These tires cost more, but they're worth the extra cost if you do a lot of riding and need a tough, reliable tire that performs extremely well in all conditions.

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Reviewed 11/2/2022
by Matt P.
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Michigan
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200 mile review

Great deal with a BTD sale price. I ride all over Michigan on these including on light gravel and find them well balanced. I have not ridden them in any rain in the first 200 miles so can't comment on their performance in that situation.

The black look is very appealing to my eye. So far I am observing very little wear. The tires I received have almost no runout installed on 20 mm internal width rims. Weight and quality are as expected.

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Reviewed 3/3/2022
by sully v
Daily Commuter
Pacific Northwest
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Three months review in the PNW

Hi - been riding on the Continental Gatorskin Black tires for the last three months after a piece of metal destroyed my 6-month old Vittoria Rubino Pro back tire. I liked the Vittoria, but felt they didn't "roll" as well as other brands that I've used.

The Continental Gatorskin Black's are amazing. There seems to be less resistance than the Vittoria, I like the tread, and the traction is very good, since I've been using these tires in the cold mixed with snow rain soaked Pacific Northwest. Like all of the other "million" reviews, buy with confidence. And like always, Bike Tire Direct is my go to vendor...

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Reviewed 10/27/2022
by Anonymous
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Front Range Colorado
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Nice tires at a nice price. My wife and I both run these and they don't disappoint.

Great Product, great price on BikeTiresDirect. Can't beat it! Much lighter than Schwalbe which I also Love.

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Reviewed 2/28/2022
by Anonymous
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Ashland, OR
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Great winter tires...or year round

Thought these tires would be heavy and stiff but haven't found that to be the case. I love them. The ride is more supple than I thought and I find them comfortable to ride on...so much so that I think I'll be using them year round. So far no flats and I've gone through some really bad road debris. Fingers crossed that I don't get a flat because the one thing I don't like about them is that they are extremely difficult to get on and off the rim.

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Reviewed 2/21/2022
by Anonymous
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Best deal on the best tires

I do a lot of shopping around for everything I buy and these were rated the best tires for my fixed gear application. I found the best price at bike tires direct online. The black edition gatorskins look great on my bike thanks to them not having yellow lettering that I was absolutely not going to allow on my red and chrome bike. The tires are still going strong and would recommend them to anyone looking for a lighter weight ultra durable tire.

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