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Review by smokypretty goodby smokyI found the quality to be very good. I have noticed my speed has decreased slightly since I got them, but I believe these are a little bit heavier than my previous tires. Good tire for the price and the price is good and the price is good. Thank you.
Reviewed 10/31/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by smoky was helpful/No, review by smoky was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I found the quality to be very good. I have noticed my speed has decreased slightly since I got them, but I believe these are a little bit heavier than my previous tires. Good tire for the price and the price is good and the price is good. Thank you.
Review by AnonymousExcellent tires perfect balance between performance on the road and puncture resistanceby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastOmaha, NEUse them on my two road bikes.
Reviewed 9/7/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Use them on my two road bikes.
Review by StarckSturdy Tiresby StarckCycling EnthusiastNew JerseyThe roads where I live aren't always smooth and the Gatorskin's have proven themselves. My only complaint is that they are hard to get onto a rim, especially when new. I always have to use a Tire Bead Jack.
I just road 330 miles on the GAP and C&O trails with every kind of surface from paved to crushed limestone to dirt and coarse gravel. For this trip I used 32mm tires and they were great.
Reviewed 5/20/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Starck was helpful/No, review by Starck was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The roads where I live aren't always smooth and the Gatorskin's have proven themselves. My only complaint is that they are hard to get onto a rim, especially when new. I always have to use a Tire Bead Jack.
I just road 330 miles on the GAP and C&O trails with every kind of surface from paved to crushed limestone to dirt and coarse gravel. For this trip I used 32mm tires and they were great.
Review by BdhassonStop looking!by BdhassonEvans, Georgia5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.I had been recommended these tires by a riding buddy for some time now. I have always been partial to Michelin tires. Well not any more. These tires hold the road better and have a much more durable sidewall than any other tire I have ridden. I have already put over 600 miles on these and they are doing great. I won't be buying anything else. I will be sending a pair to my dad when he runs his current tires down.
Reviewed 8/11/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Bdhasson was helpful/No, review by Bdhasson was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I had been recommended these tires by a riding buddy for some time now. I have always been partial to Michelin tires. Well not any more. These tires hold the road better and have a much more durable sidewall than any other tire I have ridden. I have already put over 600 miles on these and they are doing great. I won't be buying anything else. I will be sending a pair to my dad when he runs his current tires down.
Review by ShastaTourTough Tire with OK Rideby ShastaTourCycling EnthusiastNorcal9 of 9 customers found this review helpful.I have a couple thousand miles into a set of 32mm and though they are starting to wear a bit square the wear indicators would seem to indicate i have another 2K left at least. The two flats so far were both wire from delaminated truck steel belted tires that would flat almost any bike tire. I have ridden these extensively on gravel roads as well without issue. So, for toughness I rate these tires 5 stars for a sub 300 gram 32mm tire. If you want bulletproof then take the weight penalty and run Schwalbe Marathons.
Ride quality though is just average. Not bad but not great either. They felt better when new but are now starting to feel a little squirrley when cornering probably from the way they are wearing - nothing terrible, but just average.
I am reluctant to change tires because these have proven themselves out on the road to be trustworthy and get you through rides. And, when buying on sale, the price is very competitive.
Reviewed 2/24/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by ShastaTour was helpful/No, review by ShastaTour was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I have a couple thousand miles into a set of 32mm and though they are starting to wear a bit square the wear indicators would seem to indicate i have another 2K left at least. The two flats so far were both wire from delaminated truck steel belted tires that would flat almost any bike tire. I have ridden these extensively on gravel roads as well without issue. So, for toughness I rate these tires 5 stars for a sub 300 gram 32mm tire. If you want bulletproof then take the weight penalty and run Schwalbe Marathons.
Ride quality though is just average. Not bad but not great either. They felt better when new but are now starting to feel a little squirrley when cornering probably from the way they are wearing - nothing terrible, but just average.
I am reluctant to change tires because these have proven themselves out on the road to be trustworthy and get you through rides. And, when buying on sale, the price is very competitive.
Review by Titanium TimThese are very reliable tires.by Titanium TimCycling EnthusiastEastern WashingtonI use these tires in Eastern Washington. Most of our rural roads are chip seals. These tires wear better than most on chip seals. A bit heavy for racing but very reliable and durable for training.
Reviewed 8/26/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Titanium Tim was helpful/No, review by Titanium Tim was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I use these tires in Eastern Washington. Most of our rural roads are chip seals. These tires wear better than most on chip seals. A bit heavy for racing but very reliable and durable for training.
Review by timmconnellyAlways a good value.by timmconnellyCycling EnthusiastWalla Walla, WAI use the Gatorskin tire for road rides. The CONTINENTAL GATORSKIN 700C ROAD TIRE (WIRE BEAD) is the best tire for our county chip seals. It's durable and smooth. It's a bit heavy, but I don't care as I don't race.
Reviewed 7/11/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by timmconnelly was helpful/No, review by timmconnelly was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I use the Gatorskin tire for road rides. The CONTINENTAL GATORSKIN 700C ROAD TIRE (WIRE BEAD) is the best tire for our county chip seals. It's durable and smooth. It's a bit heavy, but I don't care as I don't race.
Review by BearGnawTougher than a $2 dollar steakby BearGnawDaily Commuterportland, orCurrently it's my front tire on my daily rider. Includes an occasional by-weekly work commute of 16 miles round trip through NW industrial streets, picking up groceries and the running of random errands in the neighborhood. I've used this brand of tire for the past six years and have never had an issue. I'm not the most technical or demanding of rider, but for what I throw at it, it's rock solid.
Reviewed 5/23/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by BearGnaw was helpful/No, review by BearGnaw was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Currently it's my front tire on my daily rider. Includes an occasional by-weekly work commute of 16 miles round trip through NW industrial streets, picking up groceries and the running of random errands in the neighborhood. I've used this brand of tire for the past six years and have never had an issue. I'm not the most technical or demanding of rider, but for what I throw at it, it's rock solid.
Review by AnonymousGreat Tiresby AnonymousLittle Rock, ARI got my tires in quickly after ordering. They were easy to install and the ride is smooth. After a couple a hundred miless they still have the bead in the center so I expect them to last a really long time. I will be back for other equipment from you as I need it.
Reviewed 10/9/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I got my tires in quickly after ordering. They were easy to install and the ride is smooth. After a couple a hundred miless they still have the bead in the center so I expect them to last a really long time. I will be back for other equipment from you as I need it.
Review by SF BikerAll Surface Tire!by SF BikerCycling EnthusiastSan FranciscoI have 5,000+ miles on a set of these tires any only one flat caused by piece of wire. Great for all surfaces including gravel. Definitely worth the price.
Reviewed 8/29/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by SF Biker was helpful/No, review by SF Biker was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I have 5,000+ miles on a set of these tires any only one flat caused by piece of wire. Great for all surfaces including gravel. Definitely worth the price.
Review by stevenlevesseurwesternbikeworks always the best price ,fast service and no taxby stevenlevesseurCycling Enthusiastkent, washingtontires are very good for any street or paved trail.
Reviewed 6/22/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by stevenlevesseur was helpful/No, review by stevenlevesseur was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
tires are very good for any street or paved trail.
Review by SFBikervirtually indestructible and impervious to all city and country roads throw at you! My last set saw 5k miles before failure and that was a wear hole!by SFBikerDaily CommuterSan Francisco, CA0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.see review headline! No other alternative for city streets
Reviewed 6/12/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by SFBiker was helpful/No, review by SFBiker was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
see review headline! No other alternative for city streets
Review by YPHawaiianGood All Purpose Tire For Trainingby YPHawaiianCycling EnthusiastKaneohe, Hawaii - Wet and muddy at times.I used the GatorSkins on my Kestrel bicycle for training and general riding for approximately 2 months. It rides fairly smooth and prevents flats fairly well although, I've had one flat already.
Reviewed 4/1/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by YPHawaiian was helpful/No, review by YPHawaiian was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I used the GatorSkins on my Kestrel bicycle for training and general riding for approximately 2 months. It rides fairly smooth and prevents flats fairly well although, I've had one flat already.
Review by 160497Great product.by 160497Cycling EnthusiastSouth TXOnly have about 300 hundred miles on tires so far. No flats. Smooth ride, great service.
Reviewed 2/27/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by 160497 was helpful/No, review by 160497 was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Only have about 300 hundred miles on tires so far. No flats. Smooth ride, great service.
Review by [email protected]3 flats in 3 months0 of 21 customers found this review helpful.Enough said.
Reviewed 8/22/2016Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by [email protected] was helpful/No, review by [email protected] was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Enough said.
Review by ArmyrobGreat Companyby ArmyrobMission ViejoGreat tire. Always buy a set when they are sale. Western Bike Works is a great company to buy from. Fast delivery and products are always what's promised.
Reviewed 5/12/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Armyrob was helpful/No, review by Armyrob was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Great tire. Always buy a set when they are sale. Western Bike Works is a great company to buy from. Fast delivery and products are always what's promised.
Review by Biker BillWestern Bike Works Deliversby Biker BillCycling EnthusiastHonoluluNot only have I ordered Continental Gatorskin Tires for our Tandem bike but also Continental Grand Prix 5000 for my road bike. Continental Tires are simply the easiest tires to mount on your rims and their superb ride and long wear make them a GREAT VALUE!
Reviewed 10/6/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Biker Bill was helpful/No, review by Biker Bill was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Not only have I ordered Continental Gatorskin Tires for our Tandem bike but also Continental Grand Prix 5000 for my road bike. Continental Tires are simply the easiest tires to mount on your rims and their superb ride and long wear make them a GREAT VALUE!
Review by jonathanExcellent wearing tiresby jonathanNew Jersey Best tires I've ever had on my bike. Highly recommended because of the great wear and great traction
Reviewed 9/1/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by jonathan was helpful/No, review by jonathan was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Best tires I've ever had on my bike. Highly recommended because of the great wear and great traction
Review by htxtremeGreat all-purpose tireby htxtremeCycling EnthusiastSacramento, CA6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.This is my third set of Continental Gatorskin tires. I use them on my training bike (as my carbon bike has tubeless tires) and they're very durable but not terribly heavy and roll nicely. I ride with a lot of confidence that I won't get a flat with every piece of glass or other debris on the road. I've only gotten one flat tire over the years which was a freak occurrence - ran over one of those thin wires that comes off of bus or other large vehicle tires.
Reviewed 5/22/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by htxtreme was helpful/No, review by htxtreme was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
This is my third set of Continental Gatorskin tires. I use them on my training bike (as my carbon bike has tubeless tires) and they're very durable but not terribly heavy and roll nicely. I ride with a lot of confidence that I won't get a flat with every piece of glass or other debris on the road. I've only gotten one flat tire over the years which was a freak occurrence - ran over one of those thin wires that comes off of bus or other large vehicle tires.
Review by BikerBobexcellent, high mileage & puncture resistant over the high mileage use.by BikerBobCycling EnthusiastCypress, TX1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I am a long distance rider( 3 -400 miles per week) and totally like this tire especially for its durability. I easily get 6 to 7000 miles on a pair of these tires - more if I take the time to rotate them every 1500 miles.
Reviewed 6/15/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by BikerBob was helpful/No, review by BikerBob was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I am a long distance rider( 3 -400 miles per week) and totally like this tire especially for its durability. I easily get 6 to 7000 miles on a pair of these tires - more if I take the time to rotate them every 1500 miles.