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Review by AimeeGreat tireby AimeePortland1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.This a great tubular tire. The ride is smooth, no flats so far and easy to mount.
Reviewed 9/2/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Aimee was helpful/No, review by Aimee was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
This a great tubular tire. The ride is smooth, no flats so far and easy to mount.
Review by Anonymousawesomeby AnonymousCompetitive Racerberkeley.CA1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.these are the bomb no flats
Reviewed 1/14/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
these are the bomb no flats
Review by MiMikeNice tiresby MiMikeCycling EnthusiastLinden, MI1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.These tires have a nice feel and were easy to install. I've only been on one damp ride to seat the tires and felt very secure on the road.
Reviewed 11/6/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by MiMike was helpful/No, review by MiMike was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
These tires have a nice feel and were easy to install. I've only been on one damp ride to seat the tires and felt very secure on the road.
Review by AnonymousBig improvement over more economical brandsby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastWestfield, new jersey3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.The ride and performance are much improved over more economical brands but only have about 200 miles on so longevity is yet to be determined
Reviewed 8/24/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The ride and performance are much improved over more economical brands but only have about 200 miles on so longevity is yet to be determined
Review by TylerdurdenSuperior quality materials and construction, not puncture resistant.by TylerdurdenCycling EnthusiastOrange County, California 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Excellent shape. Uniform, smooth and round. Superior construction. Sticks well and is fast especially at higher pressure. Can go to 175 psi. Light and Quiet. Not the best for training on American roads which are not well maintained. Punctures fairly easily.
Reviewed 8/20/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Tylerdurden was helpful/No, review by Tylerdurden was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Excellent shape. Uniform, smooth and round. Superior construction. Sticks well and is fast especially at higher pressure. Can go to 175 psi. Light and Quiet. Not the best for training on American roads which are not well maintained. Punctures fairly easily.
Review by LeslieBest overall non racing tubular. by LeslieCycling EnthusiastLos Angeles2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.These tubulars are the epitome of quality! Made by hand in Germany. They are durable, afford a comfortable ride and are resistant to punctures.
Reviewed 3/15/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Leslie was helpful/No, review by Leslie was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
These tubulars are the epitome of quality! Made by hand in Germany. They are durable, afford a comfortable ride and are resistant to punctures.
Review by happy camperDurable, and ride wellby happy camperCycling EnthusiastAustin. Texas7 of 7 customers found this review helpful.I literally never have flats with these, though I do wear them out especially the back. Best to get a bunch of these when on sale. Get the Tufo tape when on sale also. It's a lot easier install them with the tape, not glue (and tape works well). The easiest is the Tufo tape (removes most easily) but 3M VHB Heavy Duty Mounting Tape (5952 Black, 34 in x 15 yd 45 mil) works great too though harder to remove used 3M tap (I usually get two mounts out of the 3M tape). Be sure to mount them on a rim and bring them up to max pressure overnight to stretch them (don't hand stretch them). Definitely use orange seal and you'll be good to go.
Reviewed 2/27/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by happy camper was helpful/No, review by happy camper was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I literally never have flats with these, though I do wear them out especially the back. Best to get a bunch of these when on sale. Get the Tufo tape when on sale also. It's a lot easier install them with the tape, not glue (and tape works well). The easiest is the Tufo tape (removes most easily) but 3M VHB Heavy Duty Mounting Tape (5952 Black, 34 in x 15 yd 45 mil) works great too though harder to remove used 3M tap (I usually get two mounts out of the 3M tape). Be sure to mount them on a rim and bring them up to max pressure overnight to stretch them (don't hand stretch them). Definitely use orange seal and you'll be good to go.
Review by AnonymousBest tubular on the marketby AnonymousCasual CyclistNew YorkIf you ride tubular's this is the best and last long
Reviewed 1/22/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
If you ride tubular's this is the best and last long
Review by DaveWrong tire for my useby DavepennsylvaniaThis is not a good tire for my racing wheelchair. It is to wide a tire for my racer and is a bit softer under weight. However works perfectly for my handcycle
Reviewed 10/12/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Dave was helpful/No, review by Dave was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
This is not a good tire for my racing wheelchair. It is to wide a tire for my racer and is a bit softer under weight. However works perfectly for my handcycle
Review by LeslieBest overall non racing tubular. by LeslieCycling EnthusiastLos Angeles1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Comfortable/ Durable and almost bombproof.
Reviewed 11/19/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Leslie was helpful/No, review by Leslie was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Comfortable/ Durable and almost bombproof.
Review by JamisA very good wearing tireby JamisCycling EnthusiastNew HampshireHandles well in the hills and mountains of New hampshire.
Reviewed 5/29/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Jamis was helpful/No, review by Jamis was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Handles well in the hills and mountains of New hampshire.
Review by Anonymousthis is the ultimate rear tire. i ride every day rain or snow , and i hate getting a flat, especially in th rainby AnonymousCompetitive Racerroad training
Reviewed 5/3/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
road training
Review by AnonymousGreat training tubie, and light enough for everything elseby AnonymousCompetitive RacerSan Francisco, CA8 of 8 customers found this review helpful.We use these as an everyday/every occasion tire. It hasn't let us down yet. I prefer Conti tires when it comes to mounting. They have a snug fit and the cotton backing isn't coated in wax so it absorbs the glue easily (requiring more glue but at least you know it is good).
Reviewed 9/26/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
We use these as an everyday/every occasion tire. It hasn't let us down yet. I prefer Conti tires when it comes to mounting. They have a snug fit and the cotton backing isn't coated in wax so it absorbs the glue easily (requiring more glue but at least you know it is good).
Review by AnonymousGreat Grip and feel!!!by AnonymousCompetitive RacerBreckenridge, CO9 of 10 customers found this review helpful.Placed them on my Road racing wheels....what a difference in confidence for the tight turns, as well as, the fast descents here in the Colorado mountains..
Definitely will run these...
Reviewed 8/5/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Placed them on my Road racing wheels....what a difference in confidence for the tight turns, as well as, the fast descents here in the Colorado mountains..
Definitely will run these...
Review by TokiIn 25mm good tubular for training and bad roadsby TokiCycling EnthusiastNew York, NY9 of 9 customers found this review helpful.Especially the 25mm version in combination with new wide rims like ZIPP Firecrest a very comfortable yet fast choice - also for winter rides with bad road conditions and a lot of stonesgravel in your way. Nice all year training tubular - I clearly prefer 25mm over 22mm.
Reviewed 7/5/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Toki was helpful/No, review by Toki was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Especially the 25mm version in combination with new wide rims like ZIPP Firecrest a very comfortable yet fast choice - also for winter rides with bad road conditions and a lot of stonesgravel in your way. Nice all year training tubular - I clearly prefer 25mm over 22mm.
Review by Cycling dude 6Long Lasting and durable!by Cycling dude 6Cycling EnthusiastSalt Lake City UT7 of 8 customers found this review helpful.This is the only tubular I buy due to the fact that I am a fast recreation rider that can hold my own and have some KOM on Strava. I ride about 200 miles a week and this is the only tire that holds up for a long time. Love it. Ive tried lighter, but hate the lack of wear of them. I ride these on my daily ride wheels.
Reviewed 6/27/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Cycling dude 6 was helpful/No, review by Cycling dude 6 was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
This is the only tubular I buy due to the fact that I am a fast recreation rider that can hold my own and have some KOM on Strava. I ride about 200 miles a week and this is the only tire that holds up for a long time. Love it. Ive tried lighter, but hate the lack of wear of them. I ride these on my daily ride wheels.
Review by rrwms28Great to be riding sewups again.by rrwms28Cycling EnthusiastSF Bay Area4 of 5 customers found this review helpful.I recently decided to take my 1983 Pinarello and it's Mavic GP4 sew up wheels out of mothballs. I was looking for durable tires as well as legendary sewup comfort and handling. These Gatorskins did not disappoint. I have only about 200 miles on them so I can't speak to longevity but so far they have been great. They are very difficult to mount on the rims, though.
Reviewed 6/10/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by rrwms28 was helpful/No, review by rrwms28 was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I recently decided to take my 1983 Pinarello and it's Mavic GP4 sew up wheels out of mothballs. I was looking for durable tires as well as legendary sewup comfort and handling. These Gatorskins did not disappoint. I have only about 200 miles on them so I can't speak to longevity but so far they have been great. They are very difficult to mount on the rims, though.
Review by kunsunokeFat tubies to make you forget about clinchersby kunsunokeCycling Enthusiastsoutheastern PA9 of 9 customers found this review helpful.Even on an older bike (Peugeot PX-10) they perform quite well, adding plushness to an already comfortable and fast platform. At high pressures (over 150 psig) they accelerate well without giving up too much in the way of compliance. Wish I had these on all my bikes.
Reviewed 6/6/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by kunsunoke was helpful/No, review by kunsunoke was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Even on an older bike (Peugeot PX-10) they perform quite well, adding plushness to an already comfortable and fast platform. At high pressures (over 150 psig) they accelerate well without giving up too much in the way of compliance. Wish I had these on all my bikes.
Review by fCould be the best tire for the money just got betterby fCompetitive RacerBuffalo NY6 of 7 customers found this review helpful.I have been waiting for this tire for 2 years since i knew it was coming out. The 25mm width will make the ride fast and comfortable. This will become everyones favorite and will be sold out before you know it. The tire was easy to stretch on a rim right out of the box, not always a easy thing for Conti tires and you can feel the soft rubber compound which should give it great traction in those wet early season races or rides.
Reviewed 1/20/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by f was helpful/No, review by f was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I have been waiting for this tire for 2 years since i knew it was coming out. The 25mm width will make the ride fast and comfortable. This will become everyones favorite and will be sold out before you know it. The tire was easy to stretch on a rim right out of the box, not always a easy thing for Conti tires and you can feel the soft rubber compound which should give it great traction in those wet early season races or rides.
Review by mdonald9Durable tubulars at a good priceby mdonald9Cycling EnthusiastEdmond, WA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I started using tubulars over a year ago although I use different wheels during the winter. What a fantastic ride. The Conti Sprinter Gatorskin tubular wears great and I rarely get flats. Over 1500 miles on the current rear tire with a minor flat that some latex liquid fixed right up. The front has over 2900 miles without ever a flat and still plenty of wear left. I've not tried other tubulars but can't see a reason to, especially given the price of these.
Reviewed 11/18/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by mdonald9 was helpful/No, review by mdonald9 was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I started using tubulars over a year ago although I use different wheels during the winter. What a fantastic ride. The Conti Sprinter Gatorskin tubular wears great and I rarely get flats. Over 1500 miles on the current rear tire with a minor flat that some latex liquid fixed right up. The front has over 2900 miles without ever a flat and still plenty of wear left. I've not tried other tubulars but can't see a reason to, especially given the price of these.