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product_id: 1389881
title: "Continental Gatorskin Road Bike Tire - Folding Bead, PolyX Breaker"
brand: "continental"
price: "$135.11"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Continental"
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# Wear-optimized tread for longevity PolyX Breaker puncture resistance Duraskin sidewall protection Continental Gatorskin Road Bike Tire - Folding Bead, PolyX Breaker

**Brand:** continental
**Price:** $135.11
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚴‍♂️ Ride Tough, Ride Smart – The Tire That Means Business

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Continental Gatorskin Road Bike Tire - Folding Bead, PolyX Breaker by continental
- **How much does it cost?** $135.11 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- continental enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted continental brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Urban Legend Status:** The go-to tire for fixie riders, couriers, and road warriors who demand serious reliability.
- • **Unmatched Durability:** Carbon black mixture ensures a tire that outlasts your toughest rides.
- • **Bulletproof Sidewalls:** Duraskin technology shields against cuts and scuffs, keeping you rolling no matter what.
- • **Endurance-Driven Tread:** Wear-optimized compound maximizes mileage so you never compromise on performance.
- • **Puncture-Proof Confidence:** PolyX Breaker’s dense polyester fibers block debris without slowing you down.

## Overview

The Continental Gatorskin Folding Bead 700 x 23c is a high-performance road racing tire engineered with a durable carbon black mixture, wear-optimized tread, and advanced sidewall protection technologies like Duraskin and PolyX Breaker. Designed for urban riders and serious cyclists alike, it offers exceptional puncture resistance and long-lasting durability, making it the top choice for those who demand reliability and endurance on every ride.

## Description

The GatorSkin is the perfect tire for tough conditions. The sturdy sidewall provides the necessary protection from all sides. Ride wherever you want: the undisputed number one in the world among fixie riders, couriers, urban bikers - now also on the Dutch market! The right tire when things are getting serious on the road. It has a lot to offer: PolyX Breaker® offers protection under the tread, DuraSkin® makes the sidewall impenetrable. The perfect choice when it comes to hard rock performance

Review: Conti Ultra Gatorskins can't be beat - There are a few critical pieces of the bike: those that touch the rider and those that touch the road. A catastrophic failure of a bicycle tire can spell serious trouble, especially for those of us who blast down hills, ride close to traffic, or just enjoy riding aggressively. I pedal year-round to and from work just over 18 miles per day on hilly terrain and mixing with traffic on a fixed gear. My bicycle *is* my car. I absolutely depend and put my life into my bike. The tires are arguably one of the most critical pieces that keep you upright and away from spilling on the pavement. For nearly 8 years I've put my money on these tires and I've never been disappointed. I change these tires out about every year to year and a half (I'm about 140lbs) which is when I usually get my first flat. Yep, *first* flat. These tires are bulletproof, yet are a fine balance between weight and flat-free performance. They are slightly heavier than race tires (I haven't weighed them side-by-side, but rather going by perception while pedaling), yet the cornering performance is nearly on par with Conti's race tires (e.g., Grand Pri 4000 chilli's I also ride in the summer). I've come to trust these tires not only on dry pavement, but also in the rain. They are very predictable and instill a sense of trust as you get accustomed to wet riding. I've had several near-spill situations but, believe it or not, I've never gone down on these tires even after 8 years commuting. One time I was turning left out of a driveway and it was near freezing. I hit a patch of ice and my rear tire broke loose, but a moment later it grabbed again after the ice. Scary - yes, but the tire transitioned to grip very nicely and didn't throw me off. Since I'm on a fixie, I have a better sense for feeling the road. There was one time I told my buddy riding behind me that the road is slick, and I took it slowly and really felt the little grip available; he took a spill a moment later. (He wasn't riding a fixie, but I also don't know what tires he was riding. Whatever comes stock on a Cervelo P2 :p .) I very highly recommend purchasing these tires to enjoy good grip in all-weather situations, predictability, puncture-resistance, and a long tire life.
Review: Made in Germany = Quality; even for road bike tires - I'm not an avid bicycler, but I do commute to school everyday (16 miles total) in a densely populated, and therefore dirty, area. The winter's arriving so I wanted new tires, andI was also tired of replacing tubes since my other tires weren't thick enough for the urban debris. After all the rave reviews, I thought this tire could possibly save me if I were drowning so I gave it a try. I have replaced tires before, but NOTHING came close to the level of difficulty of putting these tires on the rims. I initially thought I ordered the wrong tire but that wasn't it. It took an hour and a half to successfully wrench the tires onto the rim--deploying sundry metal items as levers since the classic plastic tire levers weren't working--and two busted tubes as I tried to fit them on with the tire and the tire pinched a hole in them from the tight fit. After letting the tires stretch for a while, it still was just as difficult to put the tires on the rim in order to replace the tubes. Nevertheless, the inauspicious beginning ended, and I love the new tires. I, out of necessity, must sometimes ride over garbage and glass, and these tires don't flinch. Rain, no problem. Uneven gravely roads, no worries. Good traction even though it's a simple design. And the best part: Made in Germany. I love German quality (I lived there for a while), and these tires have already proven themselves. However, the winter and ice are yet to come, so I might amend my review in a few months time...

## Features

- Built to Bite Back: Continental designed the Gatorskin for tough conditions, giving strong, dependable performance on urban streets, daily commutes and long tours.
- PolyX Breaker: A tightly woven, very dense polyester layer under the tread resists punctures from road debris without affecting rolling resistance.
- DuraSkin Sidewall Protection: A high-quality polyamide fabric shields the casing from cuts and scuffs, built for curbs, rough tarmac and the worst road conditions.
- Folding Bead: Lighter than the wire-bead version and folds for easy storage. Size 700x23 (ISO 23-622) clincher, for use with an inner tube; not tubeless.
- Made for Mileage: Continental rates the Gatorskin for high mileage and builds it for fixed-gear, messenger and urban riders, daily commuters and touring cyclists.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001UL5JNG |
| Best Sellers Rank | #444,081 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #2,633 in Bike Tires |
| Bike Type | Road Bike |
| Brand | Continental |
| Brand Name | Continental |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,233 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00051342098255, 00051342098262, 04019238334647 |
| Included Components | 1x Continental Tire |
| Item Diameter | 62.2 centimeters |
| Item Highlight | Highly Puncture Resistant | DuraSkin Sidewall Protection | High-Mileage Tread | For Commuting, Training and Touring |
| Item Weight | 0.27 g |
| Item Width | 23 millimeters |
| Manufacturer | Continental |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0118538 |
| Material Type | Synthetic Rubber |
| Model Number | 118538 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Size | 700x23 |
| Tensile Strength | 120 psi |
| Tire Type | Clincher |
| Tread Type | Bead |
| UPC | 051342098262 051342098255 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (“Continental“) provides a Limited Warranty to the original (consumer) purchaser that covers all Continental bicycle tires, purchased within the United States and Canada, against manufacturer defects in material and workmanship for up to two years from date of purchase, five years from date of manufacture, or until there is no serviceable original tread depth (as… |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Wheel Size | 700 centimeters |

## Product Details

- **Bike Type:** Road Bike
- **Brand:** Continental
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00051342098255, 00051342098262, 04019238334647
- **Item Diameter:** 62.2 centimeters
- **Item Width:** 23 millimeters
- **Material:** Synthetic Rubber
- **Tensile Strength:** 120 psi
- **Tire Type:** Clincher
- **UPC:** 051342098262 051342098255
- **Warranty Type:** Limited

## Images

![Continental Gatorskin Road Bike Tire - Folding Bead, PolyX Breaker - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Wu3DO2ejL.jpg)
![Continental Gatorskin Road Bike Tire - Folding Bead, PolyX Breaker - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71eBnBfa+zL.jpg)
![Continental Gatorskin Road Bike Tire - Folding Bead, PolyX Breaker - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61yEqXvvWjL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Conti Ultra Gatorskins can't be beat
*by H***N on November 8, 2009*

There are a few critical pieces of the bike: those that touch the rider and those that touch the road. A catastrophic failure of a bicycle tire can spell serious trouble, especially for those of us who blast down hills, ride close to traffic, or just enjoy riding aggressively. I pedal year-round to and from work just over 18 miles per day on hilly terrain and mixing with traffic on a fixed gear. My bicycle *is* my car. I absolutely depend and put my life into my bike. The tires are arguably one of the most critical pieces that keep you upright and away from spilling on the pavement. For nearly 8 years I've put my money on these tires and I've never been disappointed. I change these tires out about every year to year and a half (I'm about 140lbs) which is when I usually get my first flat. Yep, *first* flat. These tires are bulletproof, yet are a fine balance between weight and flat-free performance. They are slightly heavier than race tires (I haven't weighed them side-by-side, but rather going by perception while pedaling), yet the cornering performance is nearly on par with Conti's race tires (e.g., Grand Pri 4000 chilli's I also ride in the summer). I've come to trust these tires not only on dry pavement, but also in the rain. They are very predictable and instill a sense of trust as you get accustomed to wet riding. I've had several near-spill situations but, believe it or not, I've never gone down on these tires even after 8 years commuting. One time I was turning left out of a driveway and it was near freezing. I hit a patch of ice and my rear tire broke loose, but a moment later it grabbed again after the ice. Scary - yes, but the tire transitioned to grip very nicely and didn't throw me off. Since I'm on a fixie, I have a better sense for feeling the road. There was one time I told my buddy riding behind me that the road is slick, and I took it slowly and really felt the little grip available; he took a spill a moment later. (He wasn't riding a fixie, but I also don't know what tires he was riding. Whatever comes stock on a Cervelo P2 :p .) I very highly recommend purchasing these tires to enjoy good grip in all-weather situations, predictability, puncture-resistance, and a long tire life.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Made in Germany = Quality; even for road bike tires
*by N***R on November 10, 2013*

I'm not an avid bicycler, but I do commute to school everyday (16 miles total) in a densely populated, and therefore dirty, area. The winter's arriving so I wanted new tires, andI was also tired of replacing tubes since my other tires weren't thick enough for the urban debris. After all the rave reviews, I thought this tire could possibly save me if I were drowning so I gave it a try. I have replaced tires before, but NOTHING came close to the level of difficulty of putting these tires on the rims. I initially thought I ordered the wrong tire but that wasn't it. It took an hour and a half to successfully wrench the tires onto the rim--deploying sundry metal items as levers since the classic plastic tire levers weren't working--and two busted tubes as I tried to fit them on with the tire and the tire pinched a hole in them from the tight fit. After letting the tires stretch for a while, it still was just as difficult to put the tires on the rim in order to replace the tubes. Nevertheless, the inauspicious beginning ended, and I love the new tires. I, out of necessity, must sometimes ride over garbage and glass, and these tires don't flinch. Rain, no problem. Uneven gravely roads, no worries. Good traction even though it's a simple design. And the best part: Made in Germany. I love German quality (I lived there for a while), and these tires have already proven themselves. However, the winter and ice are yet to come, so I might amend my review in a few months time...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Seems to be resisting rocks and thorns better than my previous tire did
*by T***T on September 3, 2016*

I got these because they were rated high on Amazon. I’ve been using one for my back tire for about a month every day going to and from work. It seems to be a really good quality tire. It feels a little thicker than the standard tire, so I’m sure it’s better at resisting thorns and rocks. I haven’t noticed any compromise of comfort or performance for the extra rubber. Works like a tire should. Likes - Works like a tire should. No issues with comfort or inflation. - Seems to be resisting rocks and thorns better than my previous tire did. On my commute I encounter quite a few little things that can ding my tires, but it seems to be holding up well. I inspected it and only found 1 thorn in the tire, but it’s maintaining its 100-110 PSI, so I say it’s been successful. Dislikes - I’m not sure why, but it came with 2 manufactured cavities (“holes”). I took a picture of them. They littlerally look like 2 perfectly round holes in the tire. They haven’t caused any issues, but not sure why it has them. Overall, seems like a quality tire. For its intended purpose, it seems to be working really well.

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