Reddit reviews Continental GatorskinDuraSkin Bicycle Tire (700x28, Wire Beaded, Black)
We found 5 Reddit comments about Continental GatorskinDuraSkin Bicycle Tire (700x28, Wire Beaded, Black). Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
CARBON BLACK MIXTURE- The Gatorskin, manufactured with a durable carbon black mixture, is as comfortable on the way to work as it is training for road races.POLYXBREAKER- The polyester fibers overlap during manufacturing, yielding a very dense fabric and minimal space in-between threads, making the PolyX highly resistant to any foreign body without reducing the rolling resistance.DURASKIN- Sidewall protection coming from the high quality polyamide fabric encasing the core casing of the tire from scuffs and cuts under the worst conditions.WEAR OPTIMIZED TREAD- Get the most out of your tire with the Gatorskin’s wear optimized tread compound, adding a long service life.HANDMADE IN GERMANY-Continental has been hand making their tires since 1871, maintaining the integrity of tradition, while evolving with the most advanced technology.
Hell yeah wider tires.
It depends on the road quality in your area, but even my road bike gets 25mm. I like 28 or 32 (usually 32) on my commuter. Gatorskins that big still roll quite nicely and basically just don't flat at all. I'd say about half of them wear out before they flat, out of half a dozen pairs I've put on my bike and my SO's.
They ride so much more nicely; you feel it in your wrists and ass.
32$ for 32mm folders on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Continental-Gatorskin-Bicycle-700x28-Beaded/dp/B000NGT2X2
Gatorskins on sale for $25 at Amazon... Gatorskins
Considering it needs some work and tlc 100-125. You are looking at a minimum of 30 for new tires and tubes, up to about 100 if you go with a tire like gatorskins
Without it being in a ridable condition you are taking a risk that there are other problems.
Right on, thanks for the input! I'm looking forward to these gatorskins. It seems amazon has some pretty good deals as well!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NGT2X2/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Ponmtb02M2V3P
~1,800 amazon reviews say otherwise:
https://www.amazon.com/Continental-GatorskinDuraSkin-Bicycle-700x28-Beaded/dp/B000NGT2X2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485711643&sr=8-1&keywords=gatorskins
never had an issue with them and theyve always treated me well. definitely not racing tires for sure, but ive never flatted one. what suggest you instead of gatorskins?!