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Review by AnonymousReviewed 9/29/2014by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastLos Angeles, CA4 of 5 customers found this review helpful.ExcelentExcellent product. I have use other brands but I always get back to Contis, they are the best tires in my experience. I wish they would last longer and be less expensive but other wise great product.
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Excellent product. I have use other brands but I always get back to Contis, they are the best tires in my experience. I wish they would last longer and be less expensive but other wise great product.
Review by AlaBikerReviewed 8/29/2014by AlaBikerCycling EnthusiastAlabama6 of 7 customers found this review helpful.Great tire! Finally found a tubular I can trust! Being new to tubulars I went with another brand. Had troubles right off the bat with small punctures but was able to patch with sealant, however that was problematic as it gunked up my valve stems making it hard to put air in the tire eventually. Finally had to walk home about 8 miles and that did it! Replaced with these and several hundred miles later no probs whatsoever! I still carry sealant but haven't had to use it yet. I ride both clinchers and tubulars and will be buying Continentals for both now!
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Finally found a tubular I can trust! Being new to tubulars I went with another brand. Had troubles right off the bat with small punctures but was able to patch with sealant, however that was problematic as it gunked up my valve stems making it hard to put air in the tire eventually. Finally had to walk home about 8 miles and that did it! Replaced with these and several hundred miles later no probs whatsoever! I still carry sealant but haven't had to use it yet. I ride both clinchers and tubulars and will be buying Continentals for both now!
Review by sfeisinReviewed 1/17/2020by sfeisinCycling EnthusiastOrlando, FL1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Outstanding Value!After a very long break from road cycling, I recently restored two classic Italian frames from the ground up. Having been out of the game for about 30 years, my mechanic highly encouraged me to go with the Continental Gatorskin. I'm sort of old school in that I used to ride only on tubulars. These days, it seems there are fewer tubular choices. Nevertheless, following extensive research, I went with my mechanic's recommendation. Fast forward about 4 months and following a good amount of riding, I am very happy with these tires. They perform beautifully! Try them, you will like it!
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After a very long break from road cycling, I recently restored two classic Italian frames from the ground up. Having been out of the game for about 30 years, my mechanic highly encouraged me to go with the Continental Gatorskin. I'm sort of old school in that I used to ride only on tubulars. These days, it seems there are fewer tubular choices. Nevertheless, following extensive research, I went with my mechanic's recommendation. Fast forward about 4 months and following a good amount of riding, I am very happy with these tires. They perform beautifully! Try them, you will like it!
Review by CrossriderReviewed 12/13/2021by CrossriderCompetitive RacerLubbock, TX1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.My go to road tire.Bomb proof tire for the road and tough enough for some gravel roads.
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Bomb proof tire for the road and tough enough for some gravel roads.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 11/7/2013by AnonymousCompetitive RacerFL6 of 16 customers found this review helpful.NoisyI am 200lb triathlete using these in 25mm for racing 40K. Very nice looking tire. However, at 22-23mph they get noisy and the front one had a vibration un-attributable to the wheel or road. I was only running them at 135psi. Any higher than that and much worse. Avoid these for race speeds.
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I am 200lb triathlete using these in 25mm for racing 40K. Very nice looking tire. However, at 22-23mph they get noisy and the front one had a vibration un-attributable to the wheel or road. I was only running them at 135psi. Any higher than that and much worse. Avoid these for race speeds.
Review by AimeeReviewed 9/2/2021by AimeePortland1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Great tireThis a great tubular tire. The ride is smooth, no flats so far and easy to mount.
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This a great tubular tire. The ride is smooth, no flats so far and easy to mount.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 1/14/2019by AnonymousCompetitive Racerberkeley.CA1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.awesomethese are the bomb no flats
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these are the bomb no flats
Review by MiMikeReviewed 11/6/2018by MiMikeCycling EnthusiastLinden, MI1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Nice tiresThese tires have a nice feel and were easy to install. I've only been on one damp ride to seat the tires and felt very secure on the road.
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These tires have a nice feel and were easy to install. I've only been on one damp ride to seat the tires and felt very secure on the road.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 8/24/2018by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastWestfield, new jersey3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Big improvement over more economical brandsThe ride and performance are much improved over more economical brands but only have about 200 miles on so longevity is yet to be determined
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The ride and performance are much improved over more economical brands but only have about 200 miles on so longevity is yet to be determined
Review by TylerdurdenReviewed 8/20/2018by TylerdurdenCycling EnthusiastOrange County, California 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Superior quality materials and construction, not puncture resistant.Excellent shape. Uniform, smooth and round. Superior construction. Sticks well and is fast especially at higher pressure. Can go to 175 psi. Light and Quiet. Not the best for training on American roads which are not well maintained. Punctures fairly easily.
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Excellent shape. Uniform, smooth and round. Superior construction. Sticks well and is fast especially at higher pressure. Can go to 175 psi. Light and Quiet. Not the best for training on American roads which are not well maintained. Punctures fairly easily.
Review by LeslieReviewed 3/15/2021by LeslieCycling EnthusiastLos Angeles2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Best overall non racing tubular. These tubulars are the epitome of quality! Made by hand in Germany. They are durable, afford a comfortable ride and are resistant to punctures.
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These tubulars are the epitome of quality! Made by hand in Germany. They are durable, afford a comfortable ride and are resistant to punctures.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 1/22/2021by AnonymousCasual CyclistNew YorkBest tubular on the marketIf you ride tubular's this is the best and last long
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If you ride tubular's this is the best and last long
Review by happy camperReviewed 2/27/2018by happy camperCycling EnthusiastAustin. Texas7 of 7 customers found this review helpful.Durable, and ride wellI literally never have flats with these, though I do wear them out especially the back. Best to get a bunch of these when on sale. Get the Tufo tape when on sale also. It's a lot easier install them with the tape, not glue (and tape works well). The easiest is the Tufo tape (removes most easily) but 3M VHB Heavy Duty Mounting Tape (5952 Black, 34 in x 15 yd 45 mil) works great too though harder to remove used 3M tap (I usually get two mounts out of the 3M tape). Be sure to mount them on a rim and bring them up to max pressure overnight to stretch them (don't hand stretch them). Definitely use orange seal and you'll be good to go.
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I literally never have flats with these, though I do wear them out especially the back. Best to get a bunch of these when on sale. Get the Tufo tape when on sale also. It's a lot easier install them with the tape, not glue (and tape works well). The easiest is the Tufo tape (removes most easily) but 3M VHB Heavy Duty Mounting Tape (5952 Black, 34 in x 15 yd 45 mil) works great too though harder to remove used 3M tap (I usually get two mounts out of the 3M tape). Be sure to mount them on a rim and bring them up to max pressure overnight to stretch them (don't hand stretch them). Definitely use orange seal and you'll be good to go.
Review by LeslieReviewed 11/19/2020by LeslieCycling EnthusiastLos Angeles1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Best overall non racing tubular. Comfortable/ Durable and almost bombproof.
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Comfortable/ Durable and almost bombproof.
Review by DaveReviewed 10/12/2017by DavepennsylvaniaWrong tire for my useThis is not a good tire for my racing wheelchair. It is to wide a tire for my racer and is a bit softer under weight. However works perfectly for my handcycle
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This is not a good tire for my racing wheelchair. It is to wide a tire for my racer and is a bit softer under weight. However works perfectly for my handcycle
Review by JamisReviewed 5/29/2017by JamisCycling EnthusiastNew HampshireA very good wearing tireHandles well in the hills and mountains of New hampshire.
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Handles well in the hills and mountains of New hampshire.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 5/3/2019by AnonymousCompetitive Racerthis is the ultimate rear tire. i ride every day rain or snow , and i hate getting a flat, especially in th rainroad training
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road training
Review by AnonymousReviewed 9/26/2013by AnonymousCompetitive RacerSan Francisco, CA8 of 8 customers found this review helpful.Great training tubie, and light enough for everything elseWe use these as an everyday/every occasion tire. It hasn't let us down yet. I prefer Conti tires when it comes to mounting. They have a snug fit and the cotton backing isn't coated in wax so it absorbs the glue easily (requiring more glue but at least you know it is good).
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We use these as an everyday/every occasion tire. It hasn't let us down yet. I prefer Conti tires when it comes to mounting. They have a snug fit and the cotton backing isn't coated in wax so it absorbs the glue easily (requiring more glue but at least you know it is good).
Review by AnonymousReviewed 8/5/2013by AnonymousCompetitive RacerBreckenridge, CO9 of 10 customers found this review helpful.Great Grip and feel!!!Placed them on my Road racing wheels....what a difference in confidence for the tight turns, as well as, the fast descents here in the Colorado mountains..
Definitely will run these...
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Placed them on my Road racing wheels....what a difference in confidence for the tight turns, as well as, the fast descents here in the Colorado mountains..
Definitely will run these...
Review by TokiReviewed 7/5/2013by TokiCycling EnthusiastNew York, NY9 of 9 customers found this review helpful.In 25mm good tubular for training and bad roadsEspecially the 25mm version in combination with new wide rims like ZIPP Firecrest a very comfortable yet fast choice - also for winter rides with bad road conditions and a lot of stonesgravel in your way. Nice all year training tubular - I clearly prefer 25mm over 22mm.
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Especially the 25mm version in combination with new wide rims like ZIPP Firecrest a very comfortable yet fast choice - also for winter rides with bad road conditions and a lot of stonesgravel in your way. Nice all year training tubular - I clearly prefer 25mm over 22mm.