Description
The Right Tire For The Toughest Conditions
With its robust construction, the Continental Gatorskin has been number one for the urban cyclist who doesn't let rough roads slow them down. The brand-new Black Edition 700c Road Tire, combines the technology you know and trust from the Gatorskin and gives you an updated, sleek aesthetic.
With Conti's PolyX Breaker®, the brand brings their car expertise to the bicycle tire segment: Polyester has been used successfully for years in car tires and been tried and tested many times. The extremely resistant polyester fibre is woven tightly crosswise. In this way, a very high fabric density is reached which not only makes the Breaker more resistant to foreign objects but is also especially resistant to punctures. The rolling resistance is also not negatively affected by the PolyX Breaker.
Roll with the punches
Tires with DuraSkin® sidewall protection have to be able to roll with the punches. They are used under the harshest conditions. On messenger bikes, the tires skid along curbs; on touring bikes, they cross continents without wearing out. In racing cycling, they have to endure tough tests such as the Paris-Roubaix. The high-quality polyamide fabric protects the tire casing against the worst conditions.
Features:
All black sidewalls
Poly-X Breaker puncture protection and DuraSkin sidewall protection deliver excellent resistance to thorns, glass shards and other road debris
180 tpi casing is supple for great road feel
Foldable bead helps keep weight lowB-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.
The product weight specified is an approximate weight based on the manufacturer's specifications (if available) or our measurement of one or two examples. For most products, the weight will typically vary by 5% to 10%.
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The shrapnel arsenal necessity
by Mike Hassett
Happy Valley
I was using another brand that claimed they were bulletproof, but after 3 flats in a week I�d had enough. Tried out the black edition gatorskins and not only did they give me confidence, but they look great on my bike. Tough as nails
Reviewed 1/20/2025
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Great durable tire hard to get flats
by milk man
Cycling Enthusiast
macon ga hot summer very humid
Training tire good protection from flats but hard to mount.
Reviewed 1/17/2025
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Consistently good quality product and service
by LACyclist
Cycling Enthusiast
Los Angeles
I've come to expect easy, prompt service and quality products. I got both this time. Many thanks.
Reviewed 1/6/2025
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Old reliable
by PDXTrojan
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, Oregon
The Gatorskin has been my go-to for as long as I can remember. Defeats the road rubble like no other, with performance attributes for every weather condition, and the capabilities of most riders, with the possible exception serious racers.
Reviewed 12/12/2024
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A reliably great tire.
by Anquetil
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR
I don't have any controlled scientific studies to support my opinion. But, over the years I've found these tires to be sturdy with very good grip in the rain. I even take them on gravel sometimes. I very, very rarely flat (I hope I didn't jinx anything). Due to frame limitations, I run 700x25.
Reviewed 11/4/2024
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Durable
Gatorskins wear more slowly, get fewer flats and may be slightly easier to get on/off than GP 4 Seasons.
Reviewed 12/5/2024
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Nice reliable tire for my commuter bike. A good set of tires to have to prevent flats while riding to work.
Reviewed 12/7/2024
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Overall this product is usually reliable and trustworthy to use.
by Desert Dog
Cycling Enthusiast
Rio Verde AZ
3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Basically this tire performs well to prevent road type issues. Wears well, only challange is they are tight and difficult to put on rims on the road. The same thing that makes them wear well.
Reviewed 5/8/2023
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Great product
I�ve been using Gator Skins for a few years now, and nothing else will go on my bike. I recommend them to all my cycling friends. I will continue to use Gator Skins as long as I�m riding.
Reviewed 9/7/2024
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Black in style!
by PDX56
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR
3 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
Got a great price for tires and I always start the season with on my road bikes. I love the all black without the orange trim. I've only had one of the Gatorskins had a chunk taken out of it while riding. I was able to fill it with neoprene rubber and use it on my trainer and that's what I do when the tire starts to flatten out. Tough tires for me. I feel more confident in the Gatorskins as opposed to Gran Prix 5000 tires since I've seen a few blow out during an IM. I use to train and do Tri's and now it's for exercise, fun, and just to get out and away.
Reviewed 11/9/2022
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Good Tires for the PNW though a little Heavy
by nfrancisco0127
Cycling Enthusiast
Vancouver, WA
These are great tires for making sure you are not going to get a flat in most cases, however they def ride alittle heavier then some other tires. They are good tho, they'll get the job done.
Reviewed 7/5/2024
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Contis Gatorskins are a terrific value!
by Jeff
Cycling Enthusiast
San Francisco peninsula
Love the look and feel of continental gatorskins.. very responsive, reasonably light, flat resistant and terrific wear. whats not to like? oh yeah... on sale at WBW to boot! Can't beat it...
Reviewed 10/19/2023
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Best value for money
by Scott Gratton
Missoula, MT
I am averaging about 3,000 miles on these tires riding on rough Montana roads. The tires are responsive and comfortable at the same time. Although you pay a little more up front, they last longer and give you a great value!
Reviewed 9/22/2023
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Good reliable road tires
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Chicago, IL
The Gatorskins offer good durability and reliability with reasonably good road feel. I don't race, so I am more concerned with avoiding flats when I might be 10 to 25 miles away from home or where my car is parked.
Reviewed 9/22/2023
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NICE Tires!
by jpgiug
Cycling Enthusiast
Beaverton, OR
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Great training tire, a bit heavy but worth the comfort and reliability.
Reviewed 7/29/2021
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Almost bullet proof
by D.Penfield
Cycling Enthusiast
Port Angeles, Washington
6 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
I've been riding Gatorskins for about 5 years now. They are my "go to" tire. Let me say, I don't race. These are the best tires for daily riding, group rides and touring! I generally ride 4 days a week, 25 to 60 miles. I hate flats! While they do weigh a bit more the light weight tires, i'll take that any day or getting a flat! In our area we have a lot of "chip seal" roads and other road debris especially during and just after winter, these take it all in stride! Most riders in our group are using these as well! They are tough to put on.
Reviewed 5/31/2021
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So far no flats
by gwwilliams22
Cycling Enthusiast
Annandale VA
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
I have put about 1300 miles on them with no flats. I just use them for general riding. I do like the looks of the black edition.
Reviewed 10/29/2020
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Old dependable with an all-black appearance
by PVasiliou
Cycling Enthusiast
Ventura County, CA
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
I've been using 25mm tires FOR EVER!!!! (over 20 years); love them. Switched to Conti Gatorskins back in 2008 or 2009. Lots of mileage, very few flats (a handful in all these years), decent ride (combination of compliance and traction), and when they're on sale (like these were), I buy a pair.
Reviewed 12/19/2022
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Reliable, long wear
Used these tires for years, have had good luck with them, long wearing, and a decent tire for hard, competitive riding. Can�t beat the price when on sale.
Reviewed 12/21/2023
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Gaterskin black edition, 700c/28
by Wayne Whisenant
Redlands, ca.
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Great tire very flat proof and rolls and handles great.
Reviewed 11/7/2022
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