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Item # CON0041
Item # CON0041For the big rides.
Gluing and peeling tubulars is a (serious) labor of love, and many will only bear with the hassle when it comes to their race wheels. But if you ride tubulars all year long, there's no better training tire, especially for the off-season, than the Continental Sprinter Gatorskin Tubular Tire.
The secret to their durability on bad roads is twofold and is due to Continental's materials technology. They use Duraskin anti-cut fabric to give the sidewalls extra protection against cuts. It's a polyamide (nylon) mesh that is bonded onto the sidewall plies. It acts like the ripstop material you'd find on ultralight jackets or tents. In the event that you do encounter a sharp object with potential to cut the sidewall, the Duraskin mesh will resist and most importantly limit the extent of the damage. The second line of defense is a puncture resistant layer under the tread called Safety System Breaker. It's a dense layer of tough Nylon interwoven with Kevlar and designed to add serious protection.
With the tread and sidewall bolstered against hazards, you'll worry less about grit and gravel on the edge of the road and more about enjoying your ride. Otherwise, the Sprinter Gatorskin has the same 180 tpi casing found on the Sprinter tubular tires. The last difference has to do with the tread. The rubber tread layer on the Gatorskin tubular is thicker, and while furthering the puncture resistance, it also gives the tire a longer service life.
The Continental Sprinter Gatorskin Tubular Tires are available in 700 x 22mm only. They're Black with a Black Duraskin sidewall.
- Duraskin sidewall
- Safety System Breaker
- 180TPI casing
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Reviews & Community
REVIEWS
Andrew H.yes, butyl tubes
I like that it does not have the finicky silk like vittoria's to access the tube to fix; which allows for easy patch and re-sew.
I have also found the tread wears significantly faster at higher road surface temperatures.
I too would like to see the tire produce higher mileage. (170 lb, 400 mi/wk)
Luke DordaiEmployeeVery durable, need to be stretched
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Gold standard for durable training tubulars. They last a long time and resist punctures really well, but they are SMALL. They need to be stretched for 48 hours on a non glued rim before they get installed, otherwise they will be impossible to get on without making a gluey mess.
Hieu N.just wondering if u buy gator its came in a pair or single ?
Mitchell S.EmployeeThe old standard
Been using this tyre for a long time, it's the old stand by. Great rolling, long lasting.
Eric C.not a good high mileage option
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
like some of the other reviewers, i have not been able to get too many miles out of these. i weigh 140 pounds and ride 500-700 miles per month -I see thread by 1100 miles on the rear and they are completely unsafe by 1200 miles. I've burned through 3 pairs of these tires and the wear-out point is consistent.
On a positive note, they are very round and it is quite easy to get the center line of the tire installed correctly (they are snug to get mounted though). And I have not had any issues with flats. I've been using them on carbon rims at around 120psi.
James M.
Avg. ride time: 10h 4m per week- Average ride time is based on Strava activity over the last 3 months. Give your reviews credibility by connecting your account.
Surprisingly Bad
I have loyally ridden Gatorskin clinchers for many previous years and been happy with them. However, I just switched back to tubulars, tried this one, and it was a total loser. After 1000mi, I had a 2-inch patch worn through the middle core layer, and the wear layer was gone over the rest of the tire's center. Never again. Need to find a new favorite brand.
Ian DuffAvg. ride time: 15m per week- Average ride time is based on Strava activity over the last 3 months. Give your reviews credibility by connecting your account.
Very fast, wears out very quickly
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I had two of these on my Cervelo S5 VWD last summer, with valve extenders in a set of Williams 58 wheels. Valve cores remove, for installation into the end of the extenders.
They were Really Nice when new. After just over 900 miles, I was down to the cord. Never again.
Ian DuffI weigh about 190. I've got Conti Sprinters now, at about 800 miles, and they look to be wearing far better. Might have been a crummy batch? Might have to give them another go, after this positive experience with Sprinters.
Eric L.GatorSkins
Eric L.GatorSkins
I've ridden sow ups all my life. This has been a great tire. No flats. I run them at 140 psi. Very happy.
John M.Do the tires have removable core valve...
Do the tires have removable core valve stems?
KevhogazYes they do.
Martin G.are the valve core removable on these so...
are the valve core removable on these so that that you can use extenders?
Albert J.Yes
Jerry R.What inner tube type is used?
What inner tube type is used?
Albert J.While I haven't taken them out, they seem to keep the air pressure over long periods of time so I'd put my money on a conti butyl
KevhogazI'm pretty sure they're butyl tubes. They don't leak down as quickly as a tire with latex tubes in them.
How much do you weight? I am 175 and get 2000 miles out of my rear gatorskin, and a two or three years out of the front.