Maybe not the lightest…

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought

700/28

But it’s “Bulletproof” on having flats. Handles well on beat up sharp bump-asphalt trails and tolerable of rolling rough gravel on secondary roads. As a crossover-use tire even in the wet we’re Very Impressived, still gripped very well on rain-drenching downhill mountain asphalt trails at speed.) Doesn’t need a lot of manufacturer minimal psi to preform best. Folding bead easy to change-out without tools. Offered “Black Edition” is a plus in sidewall looks dept—only possible cons…it does maybe wear a little faster? Add top-off air every few days. Highly recommend wouldn’t use anything else for our biking applications. Leaves me at home to do maintenance not on roads/trails.

Stephen F.

Great smooth fast ride

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

700x25

Height

5` 9"

Weight

220 lbs

I changed from my Bontrager RaceXLight tires that had a lot of miles on them and were stressing me out of how much longer they would last. I went from a 700x23 previous tire to a 700x25 Gaterskin tire. Good choice. Smooth ride and more appropriate for my riding the shoulders of Maui roads which have typical gravel, glass, Kiawe thorns. No real issues with mounting new tires and they hold presser well. Have not ridden many miles yet but happy with my first three times out. More relaxed and less stressed about flats.

Thomas C.

Tires

Can't see the whole tire during the pick of right tire

George Simms

Gatorskins on Fixie

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Fantastic tire for city riding. Great sale price.

damineau1926839

Gatorskins

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

Runs small

Size Bought

28

Height

5` 8"

Weight

200 lbs

Gatorskins speak for themselves.Great wear and no flats.

Greg C.

Proven over time

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

32m

Height

-6` 0"

Weight

215 lbs

I use them on a Diamondback cross/gravel bike that I ride exclusively on the road. I get about 3,000-3,500 miles on a rear and at least double that on the front. I actually probably could use it for longer, but I tend to be conservative about changing out tires as I'm not willing to risk any problems with older tire. (Actually when sidewalls start fraying a bit I tend to change out--about 1.5-2 years.) A knowledgeable bikeshop owner told me that the flat resistance is really no better than many other tires but the sidewalls are more durable and less prone to side cuts. I really never get flats. I think over the last 10,000 miles I've had one and that was a valve failure. In fact I think if you aren't a high milage rider it's a good idea as a matter of course to change out your inner tubes annually or every year and a half. I don't ride in really grungy urban environments, but many of the roads are hardly pristine and I'm going over them at high speed. I know there are tires considered more pliable or "sporty" but when it's 42 degrees and light is fading and I'm really tired, about the last thing I want to do deal with a flat tire. These are great for what I ride.

j.k4788735

Amazing

I’ve been riding on these tires for the last 5 years. Great traction in wet conditions. It wears evenly. I ride about 4,000 plus miles a year and I’ve never had a problem with them. I recommend it.

Shone

Amazing

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I’ve been riding on these tires for the last 5 years. Great traction in wet conditions. It wears evenly. I ride about 4,000 plus miles a year and I’ve never had a problem with them. I recommend it.

Shone

Is the price for a set or just one? I am not trying to buy two sets that's all.

JASON MCCOPPIN

"Holes" are wear indicators

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Fit:

True to size

I had read previous reviews on Amazon that there were complaints of holes on the tires. I inspected prior to install and saw that mine had them too. I contacted Continental's customer service and they quickly replied indicating that the "holes" are wear indicators and do not have any impact to performance. I only have about 100 miles on them currently, but they've performed well and I'm confident on pavement and gravel.

Ross S.

Nearly Bullet Proof!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

25

I ride between 5000-6000 miles a year. 90% of the roads are horrible chip seal at best. Roads are usually full of gravel, glass, trash, and construction debris. The only thing that I had that has flatted these tires were construction staples and a roofing nail. I get between 6000-7000 miles of riding out of these. My new bike (I got Jun 2020) had Vittoria Rubino Pros on it. They were showing more wear after 200 mile then these do after 400 miles and they don't role as good as these do. They are not by any means racing tires, but they role remarkably well for endurance tires. Most of the people I ride with use either these or the Conti Gator Hardshells. Love the look of the Black Edition!

Dale K.

Roadie

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

25

Height

6` 1"

Weight

235 lbs

Very pleased, I ride with confidence in urban areas!

Leroy M.

For the commuter

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

32mm

Impressed with the tyres. I have the durability of the gatorskins and the all black sleekness. What else can you ask for?

Steven De Silva