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Continental Gatorskin Clincher Folding Road Tyre
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Continental Gatorskin Clincher Folding Road Tyre Customer Reviews
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Training & Commuting
5I use these for training and commuting to work. Very durable and reliable. A bit on the heavy side for racing but I suppose it can be used if you don't want to get a more race specific tire. I travel rough roads so keep the PSI @ 90-92 for a 200 lb rider. I ride them till they're squared and the cord shows and only recall 1 flat on my last pair. I'll keep buying them based on my experiences.
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seems like a good buy
4Have used these for two rides so far (about 90 miles). They ride well - the last time i bought winter tyres (years ago!) they made the going quite tough! Both rides have included fair amounts of country lanes strewn with natural puncture causing debris. No flints stuck in them and they seem pretty unblemished. Going by all the reviews out there, they should provide me with good service in the months to come.
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gatorskins
5These gatorskins are very good tires, very durable
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Gatorskins
5Our group rides distance, (road bikes on asphalt roads) in supported and not supported rides. Flats previously were a problem. Most of our riders have now switched over to Gatorskins, based on good experience by a few. I ride 5-6000 mi per yr, with 0-1 flats per yr. Gatorskins even successfully defeat the local Southern California scourge, "goat heads". When you feel one going thump as it goes around, just stop and pull it out and usually you're still good to go. As a side benefit, they wear well. I usually change them after a year, because I'm getting nervous, not because they are bare. They weigh slightly more, but for our use, well worth the additional grams.
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Gatorskins
5Our group rides distance, (road bikes on asphalt roads) in supported and not supported rides. Flats previously were a problem. Most of our riders have now switched over to Gatorskins, based on good experience by a few. I ride 5-6000 mi per yr, with 0-1 flats per yr. Gatorskins even successfully defeat the local Southern California scourge, "goat heads". When you feel one going thump as it goes around, just stop and pull it out and usually you're still good to go.
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will not flat
5Buy these in 25s. Run them at 90 psi until you wear the tread down so there are ridges. Replace them. I have done this for about 6 years and tens of thousands of miles and have had two (2) flat tires with these.
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As reliable as the seasons
4I run Gatorskins on all my road bikes, including my tandem, all year round. I don't recall ever getting a flat during the summer months, and during winter only get flats after a couple thousand miles. My 40 km commute takes me over gravel roads, chip seal, heavily potholed asphalt in an industrial area, bike trails, and 'regular' city roads. I live in Seattle, so the roads are wet much of the time, but I rarely skid on heavy braking with these tires I don't race, so I'm not as concerned with weight or high-speed cornering, and can't compare them to racing tires. But for putting on lots and lots and lots of miles (like commuting or training) they are perfect for riding if you don't like fixing flats. The only issue I have with Gatorskins is that the thickened rubber on the center track tends to collect and hide tiny sharp rocks and glass. I just quickly check the tires every evening and pick out the debris with a small screwdriver. I do ride lots of miles, and love the reliability and cost-effectiveness of the Gatorskins. Note: PBK often offers the best price in the world that I've found, although they are not reliable in terms of having the size I need, when I need it. For example, as I write this review they only have 700x23s in stock. So, I purchase more than I need and keep some spares on hand.
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Greater Skins!
5I've been using these tyres for more than 12-years & have found them to be the best all-round option that I've ever used. The original ones were good and offered reliability combined with more speed than anything similar. I've recently got a set of the most recent version & the quality seems the same, with the tread made "prettier". I still use a set that are about 10 years old & have only ever had to change due to wearing down to the fabric. Punctures have been rare & I feel they're good for everything except serious racing; enjoy them!
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Conti Gatorskin
4Great long lasting tyre that is also suitable for racing. Really good puncture resistance making these the only tyre I use.
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An investment?
5I bought these continental Gator skins on the back of four winter punctures in three weeks. I cycle approx 500 miles per month. The flints, gravel and farmers off cuts from cutting hedgerows had taken their toll both on my rubber, and me. So I invested in what my cycling mates keep telling me are the best tyres for the winter. It's early days yet, but four weeks on and 586 miles in the bag, no 'P' words have occurred. They do not appear to roll any slower and I am gaining confidence in their grip. To date - liking very much - and my hands have remained inside my warm winter gloves and not peeling rubber of the rims.
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