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Continental Gatorskin 650c Road Tire

ContinentalGatorskin 650c Road Tire(Return to Product Page)

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Review by Dananton485

Have had these for over 2 years
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by Dananton485
Las Vegas, NV
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

Never had a flat on the road. I have had one while parked at home, was it he cat not sure They are very hard to get on the first time but they stretch over time. Tire construction, uniformity, traction are all good on dry pavement. I cant speak for wet or damp road conditions. Wish I could find a 25c version of this tire

Reviewed 10/10/2018
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Review by Jan

Reliable Ride
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by Jan
Daily Commuter
Vanc/PDX

Not many choices for tire protection for 650s. Gskins are the best I've found and they're long-lasting. Difficult to install/remove, however, so get a tool like the Kool Stop jack or the Crank Brothers Speedier Lever unless your hands are super strong.

Reviewed 12/20/2021
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Review by Anonymous

Great Tire
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by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast

I wish this tire came an a "folded" tire instead of just a "wired" tire as folded tires are much easier to install and remove.

Reviewed 10/9/2021
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Review by Jbike

Favorite commuter tire!
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by Jbike
Daily Commuter
San Marcos, TX

I like how it stands up to commuting on not so smooth roads.

Reviewed 11/20/2017
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Review by CycleMomma

So far, so good. Recent relocation to the thorny high desert requires these and NO FLATS on a 410 mile ride!
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by CycleMomma
Cycling Enthusiast
Boise
2 of 5 customers found this review helpful.

Was happy to find 650c tires for my hand-built bike and will continue to use Gatorskins on club and tour rides. Just wish they came in colors!

Reviewed 9/13/2012
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Review by AT

Tough tires for road
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by AT
Brooklyn, NY

I�m a bicycle commuter in NYC and I need my tires to be tough and durable and these fit that bill. I�ve been using these ever since Bontrager stopped making the Race Lite Hard Case tires and have gone through a few sets over the years.

Reviewed 9/2/2024
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Review by Anonymous

Great tires at a good price.
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by Anonymous

Received as advertised. The tires look great and work great. Thank you.

Reviewed 9/9/2024
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Review by Regina

Worth it
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by Regina
Williston
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

Folks blowing tires left and right at the ironman race i attended but not me. These tires got me through some rough roads with zero issues. Will buy again when needed.

Reviewed 10/15/2021
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Review by sarawg

Great tires for city cycling
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by sarawg
Chicago, IL

I have a tri bike that I also use to get around in downtown Chicago and these tires are great! I put them through a lot and they�ve been awesome so far.

Reviewed 9/11/2023
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Review by DRDave

A great all-a-round tire
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by DRDave
Cycling Enthusiast
Bayfield, CO
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

Overhauling a very small Cannondale with 650c I was surprised in the lack of good training tires. The Continental Gatorskin comes to the rescue. I've used Gatorskins in various sizes and they have never let me down. You can spend more on a training tire but you will be hard pressed to beat the Continental Gatorskin, flat protection you can count on.

Reviewed 10/5/2018
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Review by Jim P

Durable Says It All
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by Jim P
Cycling Enthusiast
Boulder, CO
4 of 6 customers found this review helpful.

When the last Gatorskin rear tire on my Bacchetta recumbent started to get threadbare, I checked the mileage and saw that it was an astounding 4300 miles. Usually they ready to replace at about 3300-3500 miles. In any case, that's the most durable tire I've used. The front tires are good for 6500-7000 miles.

Reviewed 4/6/2017
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Review by Larry leibel

Great tire
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by Larry leibel
Cycling Enthusiast
Post falls ID
1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

On my second pair, ran the first pair 6000 miles, not one flat. I ride about 3000 miles a year.

Reviewed 7/13/2015
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Review by Duke

Great Tire - Alredady have close to 500 miles on the tire and no issues.
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by Duke
Competitive Racer
Jackson, Ms

Just getting started in road racing and this tire performance is great. Great for all conditions - no issues so far.

Reviewed 5/21/2015
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Review by Out and About

Dependable
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by Out and About
Cycling Enthusiast
Cedar Rapids IA
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

In the area that I ride in, road debris is an ever-present danger. With the GatorSkins I don't have as many concerns. There is no perfect riding condition for my situation so why take a chance on an ordinary tire; stay with a proven winner.

Reviewed 8/21/2020
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Review by Anonymous

Great tire 900 miles now without a problem.
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by Anonymous
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I was looking for a tire to train on that would be worry free. This tire seems to be it. I have 900 miles on these tires now and other then the normal air check I don't have to worry about them.

Reviewed 12/14/2013
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Review by Anonymous

Waste of money
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by Anonymous
brooklyn
1 of 11 customers found this review helpful.

Put these on and the same day a piece of metal went through them.

Reviewed 1/24/2019
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Review by Ckh

Love them
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by Ckh
south
0 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

Great tire. No issues and direct tires got them to me quickly

Reviewed 1/25/2018
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Review by tmrog

Been using these tires for years and love them!
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by tmrog
Cycling Enthusiast
Boston, MA
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

I have been using these tires for years on my recumbent. I use them to reduce the number of flat tires and I am convinced that they help. My back tire has the majority of my weight so is more susceptible to flats. The only downside is that the wire bead means I can't use them as a backup tire on long rides.

Reviewed 8/31/2017
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Review by Anonymous

Great tire
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by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Post Falls,I''d.
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

Have two 650c x23 with 5000 miles not one problem

Reviewed 9/21/2014
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Review by Larry

Would recommend this tire.
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by Larry
Post Falls,I''d.
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

For general riding great tires no flats in 3000 miles.

Reviewed 5/22/2014
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