Continental Gatorskin Bike Tire - DuraSkin Puncture & Sidewall Protection, Road Bike Replacement Tire (23c, 25c, 28c, 32c)

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The Gatorskin’s minimal tread is designed to balance grip with rolling efficiency. Robin Wilmott / Our Media Taking all of that into account it’s pretty clear why Continental GatorSkin DuraSkin 700x25c Road Tyre scored such a great price score of 8.5/10 and why it features as one of the top recommended products in the Cycling category.

Puncture Force Blunt Needle: The Blunt needle has a flat tip and won't split the casing wires. To puncture the tire, the blunt needle has to cut the casing wires.

Tyres with DuraSkin® sidewall protection have to be able to roll with the punches. They are used under the harshest conditions. On messenger bikes, the tyres skid along curbs; on touring bikes, they cross continents without wearing out. In racing cycling, they have to endure tough tests such as the Paris-Roubaix. The high-quality polyamide fabric protects the tyre casing against the worst conditions. These tyres stand out thanks to their brown sidewalls. Accelerating away from junctions or climbing stiff gradients feels positive. This should justify the use of wheels that aren’t at the very bottom of a brand’s range. Continental includes the bead-to-bead DuraSkin mesh protective layer for additional sidewall protection, which offers the tyre’s characteristic red-brown shade, as also seen in the more performance-oriented Grand Prix 4 Season tyre. I've been riding Continental Gatorskins for the past eight or more years. I run them on both my road bikes and my wife's road bike. We live in Las Vegas where there is a lot of broken glass and other debris in bike lanes on sides of streets and on our trails. I was stopping to fix a flat every few months, which got old. Also, was not impressed quality of some of the more supple tires. The new tires that came on my Giant Defy barely made it past 1,000 miles before the cord was showing and I ended up fixing six flats in six rides. A friend recommended Gator skins and I've been riding them ever since. Have only had one puncture in over 5,000 miles or riding (a small, sharp piece of wire), and blew out the side of another after going over a sharp lip on edge of a bridge and crimping the sidewall. Furthermore, I can count on getting 4,000 miles out of a Gatorskin before they wear out.

Transitioning from standard tyres to the Continental Gatorskin Bicycle Tyres is a game-changer. Not only do you get durability, but you also experience enhanced grip and control on any terrain. It's the transition your bike deserves. Conclusion If you find an item at a lower price with another commercial internet retailer, you will receive it from us at the same price, provided the conditions listed in the link are met. Continental is one of the market leaders when it comes to durable tyres. Its additional protective features have made it the most popular road tyre brand in the UK. This tyre, in particular, has great grip, guarantees high mileage and works well all year round. Its highly resistant rubber tread is made in Germany from natural materials. In addition, it is available in various sizes and is comparatively lightweight. Polyx Breaker and Duraskin When it comes to the world of cycling, your tyres are the unsung heroes of the road. They provide the connection between you and the asphalt, impacting your speed, control, and overall riding experience. Quality That Sets Us Apart Uncompromising Durability The granting of a best price is not combinable with other promotions (e.g. "free articles) from Bike-Discount.I found the Gatorskins to be immediately user-friendly, proving easy to slip on to my test rims with minimal effort. Note: Continental has added wear indicators to all Continental Gatorskin tires. These small divots in the tread surface are intentional and are not a sign of a factory defect. Once the rubber wears to the point where the divots are no longer discernible, you'll know it's time to replace. It’s available in four widths for 700c wheels (23, 25, 28 and 32mm), and is built on a 3-ply, 180 TPI carcass. This is the Continental Gatorskin Road Tire. The name says it all. Gatorskins have long been the winter/training tire of choice among cyclists everywhere. The all around quality and performance of these tires is so good that they are now a year round go-to tire for many riders who pour the miles onto them. The Gator Hardshell is a very durable, puncture resistant and comfortable tyre, at relatively high pressure it is yielding and comfortable for long rides. When it comes to a high speed training session or 50+ mile chain gangs this would not be my first choice but in terms of a winter training tyre, club runs and for committed commuters this is an excellent tyre.

Chain reaction Cycles and CRC are trading names of Wiggle Ltd (In Administration) registered in the United Kingdom at 1000 Lakeside, Suite 310, Third Floor N E Wing, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3EN,Our commitment to quality goes beyond the ordinary. We've carefully crafted the Continental Gatorskin Bicycle Tyres to optimize your performance. It's time to push your limits, break barriers, and experience cycling like never before. Transitioning to the Perfect Ride Continental has changed the name of the Ultra Gatorskin to Gatorskin. No changes have been made to the tires other than the label Although the Gatorskin is often billed as a hardy winter tyre, I’ve found it surprising how much speed, grip and road feel it provides.

Puncture Force Sharp Needle: Pre-2021, this score was known as 'Puncture Resistance'. On some tires with weakly bonded casing wires, the sharp needle can split the casing wires resulting in a lower score. NOTE: As of 2021, we've improved the puncture resistance tests and now provide 'Total Puncture Score' as the main puncture resistance indicator. These recommendations should be followed, but running a 28c tyre at 95psi negatively impacts the natural comfort the tyre could provide versus running it 10 to 15psi lower, for example.Firm braking always feels composed, with ample grip and sufficient sidewall rigidity offering a consistent platform. Wear hasn’t been a factor in the time I’ve spent with the Gatorskin tyre, but the handy tread wear indicator depressions in its surface will leave you in no doubt as to when it’s time to swap to a new set. PolyX Breaker Technology: With its PolyX Breaker, Continental bring PKW know-how to the bike tyre arena – Polyester has been used successfully for years in car tyres and been tried and tested many times. The extremely resistant polyester fibre is woven tightly to make a very high fabric density, which not only makes the breaker more resistant to foreign objects but also resistant to punctures. The rolling resistance is not affected either by the PolyX Breaker.