Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 9.09 x 3.86 x 3.31 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.33 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10.43 x 10.43 x 0.49 inches |
Item Weight | 0.3 Kilograms |
Brand Name | Continental |
Country of Origin | Germany |
Color | Black |
Material | polyester |
Suggested Users | mens |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Continental |
Part Number | TYC00641 |
Model Year | 2013 |
Size | 28 |
Sport Type | Cycling |
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Tire Type | No |
Bike Type | Road Racing |
Material | polyester |
About this item
- The Continental Gatorskin folding road tire is made with DuraSkin polyamide fabric to ensure excellent sidewall protection without compromising weight or ride quality
- Smooth in the center and grippy on the shoulders, this durable road bike tire provides superior cornering in any condition
- Designed for bike commuting, cycle touring and serious cycing training
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From the manufacturer
Continental Gatorskin Tire
The Continental Gatorskin is the ultimate training & racing tire where puncture protection is a priority. Using the latest proprietary technology against flats the Gatorskin range uses PolyX Breaker and DuraSkin sidewall protection.
The Gatorskin tire is made for the long haul. Backed by PolyX Breaker, a tried and true puncture protections system and the DuraSkin anti-cut fabric turn the Gatorskin into a true long distance runner.
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DuraSkin - the ultimate sidewallTires with DuraSkin sidewall protection have to be able to roll with the punches. They are used under the harshest conditions. On messenger bikes, the tires skid along curbs; on touring bikes, they cross continents without wearing out. During races, they have to endure tough tests such as the Paris-Roubaix. The high-quality polyamide fabric protects the tire casing against the worst conditions. These tires stand out thanks to their signature brown sidewalls. |
PolyX Breaker - proven technologyContinental's PolyX Breaker brings their car expertise to the bicycle tire segment. Polyester has been used successfully for years in Continental's car tires and been tried and tested many times. The extremely resistant polyester fiber is woven tightly crosswise. In this way, a very high fabric density is reached which not only makes the Breaker more resistant to foreign objects but is also especially resistant to punctures. This protection is accomplished without affecting rolling resistance. |
Gatorskin for every riderThe ever popular, tried and true Gatorskin is available in wire bead and folding versions that span a wide variety of tire sizes. Designed for commuting, touring, or heavy training - the Gatorskin will not let you down. |
Bestselling Tires on AmazonReviews don't lie. With 1000's of online reviews here on Amazon and other cycling forums across the web, the Gatorskin is consistently the highest rated and bestselling bike tire. Often imitated, but never duplicated, this legend will live on forever. |
Duetche Tecknik
More than 100 years experience in the development and production of bicycle tires has made Continental a unique company within the industry.
Inside Continental's technology and development center in Korbach, they are constantly developing new revolutionary technologies such as the unbeatable Black Chili compound and the ultimate Vectran breaker anti-puncture technology, both used at the top end of race sport.
These technologies demand sophisticated processes to ensure our legendary end-product quality, and these innovations as well as the ProTection and RaceSport technology for MTB tires, can only be manufactured in our factory in Germany – 'Handmade in Germany'.
Have fun experiencing the Continental products! Our team works hard for you!
Product Description
High mileage and puncture resistance team up in this fast-rolling, road tire from Continental. Made with DuraSkin polyamide fabric to ensure excellent sidewall protection without compromising weight or ride quality. Smooth in the center and grippy on the shoulders, this durable tire provides superior cornering in any condition. Designed for bike commuting, touring and serious training.
- The Continental Gatorskin road tire is made with DuraSkin polyamide fabric to ensure excellent sidewall protection without compromising weight or ride quality
- Smooth in the center and grippy on the shoulders, this durable road bicycle tire provides superior cornering in any condition
- Designed for bike commuting, cycle touring and serious cycling training
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ASIN | B00A9245B4 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #81,186 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #268 in Bike Tires |
Date First Available | November 17, 2012 |
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Customers like the quality, puncture resistance, comfort, and value of the cycling tire. For example, they mention it's a great tire for daily riding, durable, and resistant to punctures. Some appreciate the smoother ride and the lack of flats. Opinions are mixed on ease of installation, performance, and weight.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the cycling tire. They say it is a great tire for daily riding, and a top quality tire. Customers also mention that the difference in ride quality is stunning. They are reliable tires and consider them to be the standard high end tires for commuting and riding in general.
"...Great tires...." Read more
"...These are great, reliable tires for me for commuting!" Read more
"These are a very good tire for my commute to work over some gravel, streets and beat roads of New England...." Read more
"...Seems to be a good quality, well balanced, fast tire otherwise. Just be careful in the corners unless they are clean and dry or you are going slow." Read more
Customers like the puncture resistance of the cycling tire. They say it's durable to punctures from rocks and minor road debris, and the lining is very effective at preventing punctures. Customers also say that the tires are long-lasting and absolutely bulletproof.
"...They are tough, grippy, attractive, and easy to mount...." Read more
"...Some of my routes have a lot of debris and these have held up perfectly. I even had a small piece of wire stick in the tire, but no puncture...." Read more
"...Seems like it will be durable to punctures from rocks and minor road debris." Read more
"...During those 1200+ miles, I did not have any punctures. I look for no other tire for my road bike." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the cycling tire. They say it rides smoother, handles better, and is grippy. Some mention that the tires are attractive and easy to mount. Overall, customers are satisfied with the comfort and performance of the tire.
"...And, they do seem to give a slightly more comfortable ride in the larger size and lower inflation." Read more
"...They are tough, grippy, attractive, and easy to mount...." Read more
"...Good traction on wet roads and sandy edges.NOW THE UPDATED STORY..." Read more
"...These tires ride soooo much smoother, handle much much better especially in wet riding and here’s the big surprise! My avg speed is 16mph vs 13mph!..." Read more
Customers are impressed with the minimal flats that the cycling tire has experienced. They say they haven't had a single flat in more than 200 miles.
"...Ever since switching I've never had a single flat for over 1,000 miles. These are great, reliable tires for me for commuting!" Read more
"Only been installed a little while, 120ish miles on it so far. No flats yet, fingers crossed, would have had a flat by now with my previous tire...." Read more
"...I road two days before and the difference was like night and day and no flats. To top it off they look very nice in my bike...." Read more
"...No flats since. I’m not quick but don’t notice any loss in speed. Another plus: they’re more comfortable than my old tires...." Read more
Customers like the value of the cycling tire. They say it's good for the money, a great deal for great tires, and affordable quality.
"...The price held me back for a long time but the value is in the product...." Read more
"...as a newer/better tire, but the GatorSkin is a workhorse and the price is better." Read more
"...They're good for the money and seem to hold up very well. The Gators skins are my favorite and worth the money. Would recommend them...." Read more
"...continental gatorskins are great tires for the price, very durable(no flats yet),great grip, and all around make the bike perform better." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of installation of the cycling tire. Some mention that it's easy to mount and go on smoothly, while others say that it was extremely hard to put on and a bear to put them on.
"...They are tough, grippy, attractive, and easy to mount...." Read more
"...Other than that, no problems whatsoever. They were easy to install on my rims (alex solo 700c). They are easy to get off when needed...." Read more
"...I'm surprised how light it is. These are VERY DIFFICULT TO INSTALL!..." Read more
"Easy to install and has good grip on wet pavement. Seems like it will be durable to punctures from rocks and minor road debris." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the cycling tire. Some mention that it performs great, while others say that there's something seriously wrong with quality control. Some say that the tires are ultra smooth and do not fair well in real world road conditions. Overall, the opinions are mixed and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.
"...They have handled very well. Some of my routes have a lot of debris and these have held up perfectly...." Read more
"...I chose these tires for all around good performance. I put about 10,000 km/yr on all bikes total and about 4,000 on the bike that these go on...." Read more
"While these tires are ultra smooth, they do not fair well in real world road conditions. Track, these would be the most ideal place for these tires...." Read more
"...These tires have served me well for a thousand miles or so and no problems. The price held me back for a long time but the value is in the product...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the cycling tire. Some mention that it's very light, while others say that it is a tad heavy.
"...I bought the folding 700x28c so it is REALLY LIGHT! I'm surprised how light it is. These are VERY DIFFICULT TO INSTALL!..." Read more
"...within yards on my first ride with them was that they were obviously a heavier tire and that they seemed a "harder" tire. A little harsher ride...." Read more
"...Super light but impractical for everyday use. I will say, after 400 plus miles and 3 fails, tires still look relatively new." Read more
"...They are a tad heavy but when buying 28s, you're obviously not looking for lightweight." Read more
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My immediate thought within yards on my first ride with them was that they were obviously a heavier tire and that they seemed a "harder" tire. A little harsher ride. However, I realized that I'd inflated them to the same psi that I used on the narrower 4000s. On my next ride I adjusted the psi down from 80 front, 90 back, to 75/80 and that helped some.
I've gotten used to them after a couple of months riding, but they're still an obviously heavier tire. But, I don't notice it as much now.
My original reason for buying them was extra flat protection. I have been very happy with the extra confidence I have when I ride of small particles of glass. I still try to avoid glass and I still hold my glove over the rotating tires after running over glass, but I do not really worry about it as much now. So, overall I'd recommend them for that extra confidence. And, they do seem to give a slightly more comfortable ride in the larger size and lower inflation.
NOW THE UPDATED STORY
After 60 miles the bead separated from the sidewall of the tire. Continental said sorry we have a 1 year warranty but we don't cover road hazards. This wasn't anything I hit if it was I wouldn't waste my time updating my review from a 5 to a 1. I will provide pictures to anyone who wants to see what this company is like.
UPDATE
The front tire shows no sign of wear and Continental did replace this tire after talking with supervisor of person who answered phone. So updated rating from 1 to 4 stars.
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2014
NOW THE UPDATED STORY
After 60 miles the bead separated from the sidewall of the tire. Continental said sorry we have a 1 year warranty but we don't cover road hazards. This wasn't anything I hit if it was I wouldn't waste my time updating my review from a 5 to a 1. I will provide pictures to anyone who wants to see what this company is like.
UPDATE
The front tire shows no sign of wear and Continental did replace this tire after talking with supervisor of person who answered phone. So updated rating from 1 to 4 stars.
I have done 96 miles on these tires and record holding zero tube replacements! I also replaced the rim tape with a high quality specialized tape same time!
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2020
I have done 96 miles on these tires and record holding zero tube replacements! I also replaced the rim tape with a high quality specialized tape same time!