Never let flats and punctures hold you back again. The continental Ultra Gatorskin provides the durability and dependability that many road cyclists need for the poor road conditions many of us are faced with.
Duraskin sidewall protection keeps this tire durable for miles and miles, without the scare of rips, tears, and pinches that many less beefy tires have. A highly puncture-resistant casing fends off road punctures like no other, keeping your tires inflated and your mind happy.
- carbon-black tread compound makes for extremely long lasting tires
- fast and efficient for an excellent road training tire
Weighs 360 grams
Customer Reviews
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A GuestI love any of the Gatorskin tires, but I especially like the 700x28s. I got my first pair of these about 5 years ago when I kept flatting on my Michelin race tires. Since then I have not ridden any tire but these. In that time I have had 2 flats, both of them were pinch flats because cars forced me onto a curb or into a huge pothole. I'd say 5 years of regular commuting on nasty glass covered roads without a single puncture is pretty great. They have a pretty low rolling resistance especially when you compare them with Specialized Armadillos which do not roll anywhere as smooth as these. I even put these on my fixed gear and they lasted through 11 months of daily riding/skidding.
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burnitupxxGood wheels, good price. Customer service was excellent - had some shipping trouble but they took care of it right away. I would reccomend tree fort bikes to anyone.
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A GuestI've been using this tire for about a year now on the back and just replaced my other tire with the gatorskin about a month ago as well. I have had zero issues with either one - no flats, they ride well, and are holding up so far. Caveats: I don't have a lot of experience as this is only the second set of tires I've used and I'm into long distance/recreational riding, not racing/speed.
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johnknopfI commute 7000 miles a year and was previously running a set of Specialized Armadillos. After less than a season they had numerous cuts and I started flatting almost every week. So I purchased these Continentals in hopes they would perform a little better.
I'm running these on a 29er single-speed outfitted for commuting in the rain (Seattle!). The bead went on easier than my memory of previous Continentals. In the past I usually needed a minor miracle and few cuss words to get the bead over the rim. These 28s were stiff, but not nearly as bad--I was able to roll them on with just my hands and little effort. I've had one slow leak so far, the day after I mounted them, but I think it may have occurred during mounting and not from the road. The rubber seems a little stiffer and less "cuttable" than the Armadillos.
I run mine at 105 psi -- they feel quite good at that pressure. Firm but smooth. Not as harsh as the Armadillos.