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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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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Old dependable with an all-black appearance
by PVasiliou
Cycling Enthusiast
Ventura County, CA
1 of 1 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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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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Super tough Gatorskins ALL BLACK!
by evilive415
Daily Commuter
SF
Use these on my commuter (road set-up). Love 'em. Ride everyday, no flats.
Not the lightest tire, they are bombproof.
Reviewed 12/19/2022
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Good all around tire
Been riding these for years, moved to 28mm size for more comfortable feel. A bit heavy but good puncture resistance and sturdy, lasting tread, a very good tire.
Reviewed 12/22/2022
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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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My go to tire
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Sure it's a bit heavier than the 5000, but the added weight beats a puncture tire change
Reviewed 8/5/2022
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dandy durable tires
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Vancouver
It's SOS (stuff on the shoulders season)
Reviewed 11/28/2022
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Excellent
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great looking, great performance and awesome puncture resistance.
Reviewed 8/5/2021
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Very reliable
I have run these tires for many years, and have no complaints. Riding in the NW United States all year around, an no problem with flats! I keep them inflated solid before every ride, and I run them until no life is left. I have run the 25's and 32's.
Reviewed 3/13/2021
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Fantastic ties
by Larrylupe15
Layton Utah
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
I love these tires. They are tough as nails and give me the traction I need in dry and wet conditions. I would recommend them to anybody who wants a tire with great traction and great puncture resistance
Reviewed 1/22/2021
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Very Nice Tires!
by J scott
ne portland oregon
It has gotten increasingly difficult to purchase the necessities for bicycling on the fly in the moment.
That's where bikeworks came in. A few simple clicks later, I was able to collect my purchases in a safe manner. Not only were these tires in a deep discount, they were also ready for me in short time.
Thank you bikeworks. I'll be seeing you again soon!
Reviewed 12/3/2020
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Fantastic ties
by Larrylupe15
Layton Utah
I love these tires. They are tough as nails and give me the traction I need in dry and wet conditions. I would recommend them to anybody who wants a tire with great traction and great puncture resistance
Reviewed 11/26/2020
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Gatorskin road tires
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Good reliable training tire, handles winter roads well. Little on the heavy side but unless you are a pro these are more than adequate even for harder, faster rides.
Reviewed 1/17/2022
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My forever tire!
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Milton, FL
I have been using these tires since 2004 and I have been very pleased with their durability and puncture resistance. I always carry a spare tube, patches and a pump. I typically get 5000 + miles on the rear tire and much more on the front and only rarely need to fix a flat. By rarely , I mean maybe every couple of years.
Reviewed 10/8/2020
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Awesome tires
by Mike Thummel
Philadelphia
5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
I love these tires this is my 3rd pair of gatorskins. The black sidewalls look great. I ride in a city. I've pulled glass and metal out of these tires without getting a puncture. I highly recommend this product.
Reviewed 8/3/2020
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Bulletproof Tires
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
...but with the durability comes weight. Most times riding in the cascade foothills Ill take that trade every day, riding over glass and general roadside debris. There are days when Id like a lighter tire for climbing, but not often. Black edition looks pretty sweet.
Reviewed 8/3/2020
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Good quality, and size and weight.
by Juan C. Morales
Competitive Racer
Miami, Fl
Very good quality, and size and weight vs price. Hard to punch it if you use the correct pressure.
Reviewed 8/26/2021
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