Price: $45.99
(as of Dec 23, 2024 20:10:12 UTC - Details)

Product Description

Ride how and where you want

The Continental Gatorskin tire is the right choice when it comes to tough conditions with strong performance in the urban field or on tour.

Why Choose This Tire

The right tire when it comes to tough conditions.The right choice for a strong performance in the urban field and on tour.Handmade for You.

PolyX Breaker

With PolyX Breaker car expertise comes to the bicycle tire sector. Polyester has been used successfully for years in car tires and has proved extremely effective. The extremely resistant polyester fiber is woven tightly crosswise. A very high fabric density is achieved which makes the breaker resistant not only to foreign bodies, but especially to ­punctures. The rolling resistance is not affected by this breaker.

DuraSkin

Tires with DuraSkin sidewall protection can take a beating as they are designed for the most adverse conditions. In rough terrain on a cyclocross or a gravel bike, on commuter bikes where tires scrape along curbs, on touring bikes as they cross continents encountering many different road qualities and on the race circuit where they prove themselves in endurance events such as the Paris-Roubaix. The high-quality polyamide fabric reliably protects the wall of the tire.

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Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars

64

4.4 out of 5 stars

173

4.6 out of 5 stars

907

4.5 out of 5 stars

2,824

4.5 out of 5 stars

3,427

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Puncture Protection
PolyxBreaker, DuraSkin Hardshell, DuraSkin Hardshell, DuraSkin NyTech Breaker None

Tire Type
Clincher Clincher Clincher Clincher Clincher

Tubeless Compatible
No No No No No

Threads Per Inch
3/180 TPI 3/180 TPI 3/180 TPI 3/180 TPI 3/180 TPI

Rated for E-Bike Use
No No No No Yes

Compound: natural rubber
Size: 700c x 23mm, 700c x 25mm, 700c x 28mm, 700c x 32mm
Type: clincher
TPI: 180
PSI: [700c x 23mm] 110 - 120, [700c x 25mm] 95 - 120, [700c x 28mm] 95 - 116, [700c x 32mm] 85 - 102
Reviewer: Hagen Green
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Conti Ultra Gatorskins can't be beat
Review: There are a few critical pieces of the bike: those that touch the rider and those that touch the road. A catastrophic failure of a bicycle tire can spell serious trouble, especially for those of us who blast down hills, ride close to traffic, or just enjoy riding aggressively. I pedal year-round to and from work just over 18 miles per day on hilly terrain and mixing with traffic on a fixed gear. My bicycle *is* my car. I absolutely depend and put my life into my bike. The tires are arguably one of the most critical pieces that keep you upright and away from spilling on the pavement. For nearly 8 years I've put my money on these tires and I've never been disappointed. I change these tires out about every year to year and a half (I'm about 140lbs) which is when I usually get my first flat. Yep, *first* flat. These tires are bulletproof, yet are a fine balance between weight and flat-free performance. They are slightly heavier than race tires (I haven't weighed them side-by-side, but rather going by perception while pedaling), yet the cornering performance is nearly on par with Conti's race tires (e.g., Grand Pri 4000 chilli's I also ride in the summer). I've come to trust these tires not only on dry pavement, but also in the rain. They are very predictable and instill a sense of trust as you get accustomed to wet riding. I've had several near-spill situations but, believe it or not, I've never gone down on these tires even after 8 years commuting. One time I was turning left out of a driveway and it was near freezing. I hit a patch of ice and my rear tire broke loose, but a moment later it grabbed again after the ice. Scary - yes, but the tire transitioned to grip very nicely and didn't throw me off. Since I'm on a fixie, I have a better sense for feeling the road. There was one time I told my buddy riding behind me that the road is slick, and I took it slowly and really felt the little grip available; he took a spill a moment later. (He wasn't riding a fixie, but I also don't know what tires he was riding. Whatever comes stock on a Cervelo P2 :p .)I very highly recommend purchasing these tires to enjoy good grip in all-weather situations, predictability, puncture-resistance, and a long tire life.

Reviewer: Troublebaker
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Awesome Tire
Review: Great tires, easy to mount and have a nice ride. As far as puncture resistance they do not necessarily perform any better or worse than others I have owned that I can tell. There are a lot of goat head thorns in my area as well as a decent amount of this small metal debris on the roads for some reason. This pretty much gets into any tire, then tube that I have ever tried.That aside, I would buy these again - they have performed very well in wet conditions as well as on roads where I am climbing and there is a decent amount of slippery sand in the road - not something you want when putting power to the pedals. These tires grab on to the road and I have not felt the slightest bit of slipping. When the time comes I plan to purchase these again - all variables the same, and enjoy many more miles on them!

Reviewer: Lyle H. Frahm
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great tires especially for durability!
Review: I currently have the Garorskins on my bike now and they have been really durable. Thus, I just received two more which I will put on shortly. Very durable and provide a smooth ride at the same time.

Reviewer: St Petersburg, FL -Ed
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Easily Purchased on Amazon
Review: I am a regular purchaser of Continental Gatorskins. I consistently get about 6,300 miles out of a set, which last me about one year. The purchase on Amazon was easily executed. Delivery occurred when advertised. .

Reviewer: D B
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great replacement tire
Review: Have had them on all summer (several hundred miles) and they work well. Seem to have a good grip and are tough for urban riding as well. Wasn't sure if flashing on the seam of new tire is normal or not for this product, but I put the tires on anyway as my old one was unusable. The flashing eventually wore off.

Reviewer: Justin
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: It is definitely worth the extra money
Review: I live in the desert of Arizona I commute with my bike average of 5 miles to work and back, about 4 days a week. This time of year the roads and side walks are laced with little hogthorns. Last month I got about 4 flats. Since upgrading to gatorskins, I have had zero flats and had had 2 thorns in my tires, which didn't penetrate the tire.

Reviewer: NJKramer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Made in Germany = Quality; even for road bike tires
Review: I'm not an avid bicycler, but I do commute to school everyday (16 miles total) in a densely populated, and therefore dirty, area. The winter's arriving so I wanted new tires, andI was also tired of replacing tubes since my other tires weren't thick enough for the urban debris. After all the rave reviews, I thought this tire could possibly save me if I were drowning so I gave it a try.I have replaced tires before, but NOTHING came close to the level of difficulty of putting these tires on the rims. I initially thought I ordered the wrong tire but that wasn't it. It took an hour and a half to successfully wrench the tires onto the rim--deploying sundry metal items as levers since the classic plastic tire levers weren't working--and two busted tubes as I tried to fit them on with the tire and the tire pinched a hole in them from the tight fit. After letting the tires stretch for a while, it still was just as difficult to put the tires on the rim in order to replace the tubes.Nevertheless, the inauspicious beginning ended, and I love the new tires. I, out of necessity, must sometimes ride over garbage and glass, and these tires don't flinch. Rain, no problem. Uneven gravely roads, no worries. Good traction even though it's a simple design. And the best part: Made in Germany. I love German quality (I lived there for a while), and these tires have already proven themselves. However, the winter and ice are yet to come, so I might amend my review in a few months time...

Reviewer: Daniel
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Really good, all-purpose road tires.
Review: These tires have a well-deserved, excellent reputation. Over two years of use with similar mileage (about 17000 miles) I've had two flats. One was after the tire had worn down and needed to be replaced anyway.Other tires I've used have had 3-6 times the number of flats with similar mileage. The back tire lasts about 3000 miles for me. The front tires will last until they should be rotated to the back anyway and a new front tire installed.

Reviewer: Jason Rockwell
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This product arrived in a timely way with no additional fees. It’s exactly what I was looking for.

Reviewer: Alan Thibeau
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Easy to install without tire irons. I’ve used this tire before and found traction and wear to be very acceptable.

Reviewer: Wegelagerer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Jetzt seit 600-700 km ohne Probleme an einem Excelsior Singlespeed im Einsatz. In Kombination mit TPU-Schläuchen (hier die Billigvariante von Aliexpress) rollt der Hobel richtig gut (Druck mit 28 mm Breite bei ca. 6-6,5 bar)

Reviewer: Très bien mais ne correspond pas tout à fait à l’image
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Ça fait maintenant 3 ans que j’utilise des GatorSkin sur mon fixie, pour rien au monde je changerait de modèle!

Reviewer: Dan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I hope the product is as resistant as it looks. I'll keep you updated if anything changes. The tires have a good grip and are nicely produced.