How many miles are Gatorskins good for?

Continental Gatorskin rear tire lasts 5,400 miles.

When should Gatorskins be replaced?

Gatorskins even come with a wear indicator, removing any guesswork. Two small divots on either side of the center seam indicate life. Once the divots disappear from wear, it’s time to replace the tire.

Is hardshell or Gatorskin better?

When looking at the specifications of both the Gatorskin (read review) and Gator Hardshell, we can quickly conclude that the Gator Hardshell is pretty much a beefed up Gatorskin. For the same 25-622 size, the Gator Hardshell is 30 grams heavier which has been put to use to offer more protection and more durability.

Are Continental Gatorskins slow?

Yes, Gatorskins are “slow” tires. Yes they are. Around 5-15 watts power loss per tire, compared to a range of “regular” and “race” tires. That means you could be wasting 10-30 watts vs other tire options.

Are Gatorskin tires puncture proof?

Continental Gatorskin Tire The Continental Gatorskin is the ultimate training & racing tire where puncture protection is a priority.

How much do Gatorskins weigh?

Standard Gatorskin The Gatorskin is available in seven different models (26”, 650b, 27”, and 700C) weighing between 270 g and 420 g each.

Are Gatorskins good for racing?

Gatorskins are a top seller for good reasons. They are known for being puncture resistant, they last a lot of miles and are considered a top training or commuter tire. The GP4000s are a top selling racing tire, known for it’s low rolling resistance.

Do Gatorskins do punctures?

The GatorSkin is the ultimate wire bead training & racing tyre where puncture protection is priority.

Are Gatorskins Tubeless Ready?

These rims are “tubeless ready” – I’d just need to supply the rim tape and valves. The Gator Hardshells do NOT claim to be tubeless, however, for anyone who has mounted them, they are an extremely tight fit.

Are Gatorskins good in the wet?

Continental GatorSkin Folding Tyre It’s probably the most popular road bike tyre in the UK with cut-resistant Duraskin and Kevlar-reinforced layers. The slick tread for exceptional grip in both wet and dry conditions which makes it such a winter favourite.

Are Gatorskin tires heavy?

Claimed weight of the 25C folding Gatorskin is 240 grams which is a low weight for such a strong tire….

Manufacturer Specifications
Brand	Continental
Model	Gatorskin
Year	2015
Tire Type	Tubetype (clincher)

Are Continental Gatorskins fast?

Run at around 90psi, the ride is adequately fast and subtle over bumpy tarmac, although you can feel the tyre’s increased rigidity from its more substantial sidewalls and increased puncture protection. I’ve not had any flats when riding the Gatorskins.

Do Gatorskin tires have tubes?

Continental Gatorskin 25c Road Tyres (+ 2 Tubes) Designed to go the distance in all conditions, the Gatorskin Road Bike Tyre is the go-to tyre of choice for cyclists who need a tyre that is durable and reliable with excellent protection from punctures.

Are Gatorskins grippy?

Are GatorSkin Tyres puncture proof?

The GatorSkin is the ultimate wire bead training & racing tyre where puncture protection is priority. Using the latest technology against flats the GatorSkin range uses an aramid breaker and Duraskin® sidewall ProTection.

Are Gatorskin Tyres puncture proof?

Is Gatorskin good?

The Continental Gatorskin has been around for a long time and is well-known for its excellent puncture resistance qualities….

Manufacturer Specifications
Made In	Members Only
Available Sizes	32-630 (27×1 1/4) 23-622 (700x23C) 25-622 (700x25C) 28-622 (700x28C) 32-622 (700x32C) 23-571 (650x23C) 28-559 (26×1 1/8)

Can Gatorskins be used tubeless?

The Gator Hardshells do NOT claim to be tubeless, however, for anyone who has mounted them, they are an extremely tight fit. You basically cannot mount these with plastic tire levers.