GatorSkin DuraSkin Tire

I do a lot of riding even after work along the shoulder of the roads and paths that may have many things to pierce the tread and out of all the other Continental styles, the GatorSkin DuraSkin has given me less flats and last a long time.

I do a lot of miles and this is the only brand I use for my road bike. The Bike store charges a lot more than on here!

After three days of flat tires in two weeks we bought these gator skin tires. Shazam! No more flat tires! These are tough and last! A game changer for trail riding in Florida!

This is the 3rd set of Conti GatorSkin tires I'm running on my road bike. All three sets have been amazing. They are extremely puncture resistant and I have literally not flatted on any of the three sets I've bought and used. They also last a very long time... about double the life of what I was getting out of the Michelin Pro4 tires I've tried. They do not feel overly heavy and handle extremely well in the dry and wet. I've tried these in 700x23, 700x25 and now I'm using a 700x28 size. The added width is really great. It puts more contact patch on the road and also allows me to run slightly lower pressures so the ride quality is noticeably more comfortable. I highly recommend thse tires for everyday use and training. I'm sure you can find lighter weight tires if you are competing, but in day to day riding, the puncture resistance is much more important IMO.

After writing this review I've had no further flat issues and the wear has been almost non-existent even as I'm consistently pushing around 100 miles a week on our crumbling bike paths. Still not sure what happened with those early flats (the tube was seriously pierced right in the same spot as the thistle), but given how well these have performed since then, I feel pretty confident that it was the tubes. These are great and you should give them a try if you're tired of shitty tires. However, I stand by my roast of racing gear dorks who don't race. Two flats in the first two weeks. Zero sidewall protection. Borked by a thistle along the paved bike path. Thorn was about as hard as a bird dog's whisker. Giving a neutral mark for longevity because mine are still new and I have no idea how they'll fare. Love to be stuck in a market with a bunch of oafs with delusions of competitive glory so 95% of products are geared toward being lightweight instead of functional. Great work. You really clipped in for that two mile ride to the office. I'm sure everyone was impressed by the hint of a pit stain in the New Belgium lycra. Better buy yourself a tactical chamois in case you have to wipe your brow next time.

For what Continental Gatorskins are, they are wonderful, and I always equip my bicycles (ranging from 80s roadies to modern ones) with them. Gatorskins are, for their price, the best at puncture resistance. While I absolutely have had flats (and even total wheel destruction-- Philly has terrible roads) with them, the rate at which I've been stopped during rides with these tires has been miniscule when compared to other tires I've had. Glass, metal grit, and other common hazards simply aren't a significant problem when one is riding with Gatorskins. Nails and similar industrial objects intended to puncture are, however. Traction is poor, but only in wet conditions. While I have wiped out riding on Gatorskins in the rain, I have never done so in dry weather. My advice for these is to stick with sunny day riding or have to sets of tires or wheels. One's speed riding with these things will never be extremely high, but much slower tires are out there. Keep your pressures high and you'll be happy. Gatorskins are expensive, but not astronomically so. They're absolutely wonderful for the cost. These folding tires are easy to install and remove. I've never had a serious problem mounting them, but by all means keep irons around. I'll summarize with this: I've been using them for ages, and I plan on continuing to do so.

I’m having far fewer flats on my road bike using these. In our area, we have a thorn called.” hog head.” They have extremely sharp needlelike spines that flatten tires. The thorns seem to be swept to the edge of the bike path or riding area, causing damage when you ride off the main path.Using these gator skins, they no longer appear to be causing as many flats. Down to one or two flats a year from possibly a dozen before using these tires..

Good quality

Muy buenas llantas, vienen dos unidades nuevas en perfecto estado, llegó antes del tiempo estimado.

Por ahora muy bien. Hay que ver que tal duran. El precio no hay igual

Unas llantas de excelente calidas

Son muy buenos, pero se empiezan a degradadar muy pronto, se le empieza a desilar, y luego se agrietan