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Review by AnonymousMy go to road tire.by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastTexasLong lasting and bomb proof tubular road tire.
Reviewed 6/26/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Long lasting and bomb proof tubular road tire.
Review by DenisBest tubular on the marketby DenisCycling EnthusiastWestchester, NY3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.I've been on tubulars for a long time and these are the best
Reviewed 5/9/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Denis was helpful/No, review by Denis was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I've been on tubulars for a long time and these are the best
Review by AnonymousGreat tyreby AnonymousPNWAll around great tyre.
Went on smooth. (Inflated on rim for 3 days). Seated very easily with minimal need to align. Handling is phenomenal and cornering is amazing. Increased my confidence with riding.
Reviewed 7/23/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
All around great tyre.
Went on smooth. (Inflated on rim for 3 days). Seated very easily with minimal need to align. Handling is phenomenal and cornering is amazing. Increased my confidence with riding.
Review by NealHigh quality, as usual.by NealCycling EnthusiastFloridaRecumbent century rider. All of my bikes have Continental tires on them. I got tired of lighter weight tires and multiple flat tires. Flats are rare and these tires give me a lot of miles.
Reviewed 5/26/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Neal was helpful/No, review by Neal was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Recumbent century rider. All of my bikes have Continental tires on them. I got tired of lighter weight tires and multiple flat tires. Flats are rare and these tires give me a lot of miles.
Review by AnonymousExcellent Tires by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastWilmington, NC4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.I use mine on my road bike with 60mm carbon wheels, I use glue tape and a sealant, have never had a flat with this set up. I run 90psi and get a very comfortable ride. I get around 1100 to 1200 miles on a rear tire, change it out and get another 1000 to 1100 then change out the front and back. I doubt if I will ever use any other brand.
Reviewed 9/1/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I use mine on my road bike with 60mm carbon wheels, I use glue tape and a sealant, have never had a flat with this set up. I run 90psi and get a very comfortable ride. I get around 1100 to 1200 miles on a rear tire, change it out and get another 1000 to 1100 then change out the front and back. I doubt if I will ever use any other brand.
Review by If I''m Spinnin, I ''m GrinninGreat all-around tire.by If I''m Spinnin, I ''m GrinninCycling EnthusiastSlapout, AL1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Smooth ride on tar gravel roadsand great traction.
Excellent durability.
Reviewed 8/19/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by If I''m Spinnin, I ''m Grinnin was helpful/No, review by If I''m Spinnin, I ''m Grinnin was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Smooth ride on tar gravel roadsand great traction.
Excellent durability.
Review by HydeSolid but, unspectacular by HydePortland, OR2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.A few hundred miles on this tire, so far. The Sprinter Gatorskin is a solid training tire that holds pressure well. I check the pressure once a week. Usually only needs a few pounds of air. Road grip has been good, gluing it up was as it should be (pre stretch, of course!). I take one star off for 2 reasons. 1 there's nothing exciting about the road feel of this tire. It doesn't feel nimble, supple or inspired. Which leads to 2. Price. While they aren't in the top range of pricing, they aren't inexpensive. I'd expect a little more inspired ride from this price range. We'll see how long they last. That could go a long way to changing my opinion here. 4 stars.
Reviewed 8/8/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Hyde was helpful/No, review by Hyde was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
A few hundred miles on this tire, so far. The Sprinter Gatorskin is a solid training tire that holds pressure well. I check the pressure once a week. Usually only needs a few pounds of air. Road grip has been good, gluing it up was as it should be (pre stretch, of course!). I take one star off for 2 reasons. 1 there's nothing exciting about the road feel of this tire. It doesn't feel nimble, supple or inspired. Which leads to 2. Price. While they aren't in the top range of pricing, they aren't inexpensive. I'd expect a little more inspired ride from this price range. We'll see how long they last. That could go a long way to changing my opinion here. 4 stars.
Review by DavidNot the most stable one. Not the most beautiful one. But it worked!by DavidCycling EnthusiastSan Diego, CA2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.First of all. I think the puncher resistance design worked. I've been riding with this tire for about 1000 km. I live in southern California where you get dustsandpuncher a lot on the open road. I inspect my time weekly. I have noticed several tiny holes on the tire. I even found a small piece of glass sticked into the tire. However, the tire was still good. No flat. Hope it will hold onto this performance in the future.
This tire is not as stable as the one from s-works. The purple color finish on side of the tire doesn't look good to me.
Anyway, overall I think this is a good entry level tire.
Reviewed 7/29/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by David was helpful/No, review by David was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
First of all. I think the puncher resistance design worked. I've been riding with this tire for about 1000 km. I live in southern California where you get dustsandpuncher a lot on the open road. I inspect my time weekly. I have noticed several tiny holes on the tire. I even found a small piece of glass sticked into the tire. However, the tire was still good. No flat. Hope it will hold onto this performance in the future.
This tire is not as stable as the one from s-works. The purple color finish on side of the tire doesn't look good to me.
Anyway, overall I think this is a good entry level tire.
Review by FHriderLong distance tireby FHriderCompetitive Racersalt lake city3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.I've been riding these for 5 years, they have never let me down even on rides over 200 miles. Not the greatest tire in the wet, or particularly good cornering tire, but extremely durable. I inflate them to 115-120psi, to keep the ride a bit more comfortable, as I'm 195lbs. I use Tufo gluing tape and have never had a separation problem.
Reviewed 2/22/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by FHrider was helpful/No, review by FHrider was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I've been riding these for 5 years, they have never let me down even on rides over 200 miles. Not the greatest tire in the wet, or particularly good cornering tire, but extremely durable. I inflate them to 115-120psi, to keep the ride a bit more comfortable, as I'm 195lbs. I use Tufo gluing tape and have never had a separation problem.
Review by CharlieGreat durable tubular tireby CharlieCycling EnthusiastUpstate NY5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.The Contintental Tubular Gatorskin is a durable, longer lasting and fast tire for weight and costs. The reasonable pricing makes this tire a deal! They wear well on rougher road as well as rolling extremely fast on smooth surfaces.
Remember these tires must be pre stretched before applying to rim.
Reviewed 7/24/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Charlie was helpful/No, review by Charlie was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The Contintental Tubular Gatorskin is a durable, longer lasting and fast tire for weight and costs. The reasonable pricing makes this tire a deal! They wear well on rougher road as well as rolling extremely fast on smooth surfaces.
Remember these tires must be pre stretched before applying to rim.
Review by MikeContinental Gator Sprinter tubular tire is tough, reliable, responsiveby MikeCycling EnthusiastNorthern Virginia3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.I was using the basic Continental and Vittoria tubulars for years, but getting too many punctures that I had to repair. Tread wore down quickly, especially on the Conti.
I switched to the Gator Sprinters last year and have not had a single flat despite a full year of hard fixed-gear training rides. They hold pressure well and feel responsive on hard cornering. Tread wear has been minor. For the small additional price, well worth it.
Reviewed 3/28/2016Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Mike was helpful/No, review by Mike was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I was using the basic Continental and Vittoria tubulars for years, but getting too many punctures that I had to repair. Tread wore down quickly, especially on the Conti.
I switched to the Gator Sprinters last year and have not had a single flat despite a full year of hard fixed-gear training rides. They hold pressure well and feel responsive on hard cornering. Tread wear has been minor. For the small additional price, well worth it.
Review by mountainmanVery good tirepriceby mountainmanCompetitive RacerMiddle Appalachia6 of 7 customers found this review helpful.I had been running Conti Competition and thought I'd try the Sprinter out over the winter for training.
Bought the 25 mm to match newer, wider rim and have been running it on the back since gluing it up.
VERY comfortable tire, corners well and hasn't shown signs of wear after hours on the trainer and quite a bit of road wear.
I'm very pleased, and probably won't be spending almost double on Competition's if the Sprinter's are all as consistent as my first.
Reviewed 5/30/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by mountainman was helpful/No, review by mountainman was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I had been running Conti Competition and thought I'd try the Sprinter out over the winter for training.
Bought the 25 mm to match newer, wider rim and have been running it on the back since gluing it up.
VERY comfortable tire, corners well and hasn't shown signs of wear after hours on the trainer and quite a bit of road wear.
I'm very pleased, and probably won't be spending almost double on Competition's if the Sprinter's are all as consistent as my first.
Review by AnonymousFrequency of factory defects by AnonymousAlbany, Western Australia 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.I have bought and used many Gatorskin tires. They feel secure but not a racing tire . However, the major reason for replacing this tire is not due to an accidental puncture ,but due to significant bulging of tire (usually around the valve ) which makes the ride bumpy and risking a blowout (which has happened when i try to delay replacing tire ). Usually by about 5000km.
Reviewed 8/31/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I have bought and used many Gatorskin tires. They feel secure but not a racing tire . However, the major reason for replacing this tire is not due to an accidental puncture ,but due to significant bulging of tire (usually around the valve ) which makes the ride bumpy and risking a blowout (which has happened when i try to delay replacing tire ). Usually by about 5000km.
Review by Randallwell-madeby RandallCycling EnthusiastSanta Cruz CA6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.Bought this as a high-mileage training (everything is training) tubular. Have not put enough mileage on it to know if will last as well as the gatorskin clinchers that I have used in the past. However, did notice immediately that the tire is very well-made and balanced. Cheaper tubulars are often unbalanced and this causes some wobble or bump when descending. Also, this tire can take pressure up to 170 psi which is awesomely high.
Reviewed 2/6/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Randall was helpful/No, review by Randall was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Bought this as a high-mileage training (everything is training) tubular. Have not put enough mileage on it to know if will last as well as the gatorskin clinchers that I have used in the past. However, did notice immediately that the tire is very well-made and balanced. Cheaper tubulars are often unbalanced and this causes some wobble or bump when descending. Also, this tire can take pressure up to 170 psi which is awesomely high.
Review by AnonymousBest overal non racing tubular. by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastLos Angeles2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.If you are an avid cyclist riding on tubulars, these are by far the best tires for everyday training and recreational riding. Comfortable ride, bomb proof, and long lasting. All I can say the are worth the price.
Reviewed 6/22/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
If you are an avid cyclist riding on tubulars, these are by far the best tires for everyday training and recreational riding. Comfortable ride, bomb proof, and long lasting. All I can say the are worth the price.
Review by AnonymousExcelentby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastLos Angeles, CA4 of 5 customers found this review helpful.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.
Reviewed 9/29/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
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 AlaBikerGreat tire! by AlaBikerCycling EnthusiastAlabama6 of 7 customers found this review helpful.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!
Reviewed 8/29/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by AlaBiker was helpful/No, review by AlaBiker was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
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 AnonymousNoisyby AnonymousCompetitive RacerFL6 of 16 customers found this review helpful.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.
Reviewed 11/7/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
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 sfeisinOutstanding Value!by sfeisinCycling EnthusiastOrlando, FL1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.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!
Reviewed 1/17/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by sfeisin was helpful/No, review by sfeisin was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
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 CrossriderMy go to road tire.by CrossriderCompetitive RacerLubbock, TX1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Bomb proof tire for the road and tough enough for some gravel roads.
Reviewed 12/13/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Crossrider was helpful/No, review by Crossrider was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Bomb proof tire for the road and tough enough for some gravel roads.