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product_id: 12417256
title: "Gatorskin Wire Bead Road Bike Tire"
brand: "continental"
price: "KSh25192"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Continental"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/12417256-gatorskin-wire-bead-road-bike-tire
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# DuraSkin fabric for long-lasting durability High max pressure (up to 120psi) for speed & efficiency Kevlar belt for cut & puncture resistance Gatorskin Wire Bead Road Bike Tire

**Brand:** continental
**Price:** KSh25192
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚴‍♂️ Ride Fast, Ride Fearless — The Ultimate Tire Upgrade You Can't Afford to Miss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Gatorskin Wire Bead Road Bike Tire by continental
- **How much does it cost?** KSh25192 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/12417256-gatorskin-wire-bead-road-bike-tire)

## 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

- • **Speed Demon Ready:** Run up to 120psi for lightning-fast acceleration and effortless cruising.
- • **All-Season Warrior:** The go-to tire for winter rides and high-mileage warriors alike.
- • **Endurance Champion:** DuraSkin fabric ensures your tires outlast every commute and training ride.
- • **Unmatched Durability:** Kevlar-reinforced tread shields you from flats and road hazards.
- • **Pro-Level Grip & Control:** Slick tread and aramid belt deliver cornering confidence and stability at every turn.

## Overview

The Continental Gatorskin Wire Bead Road Bike Tire combines a Kevlar-reinforced tread and DuraSkin fabric to deliver exceptional puncture resistance and long-lasting durability. Designed for racing and high-mileage cycling, it supports pressures up to 120psi for superior speed and control. Trusted by riders for all-season performance, this tire transforms any bike into a fast, reliable, and confident ride.

## Description

Continental Ultra Gatorskin Rigid Tyre

Review: If there is one thing you should buy for your bike, it's THESE TIRES!!! - These replaced a set of Bontrager Race something or the others that came stock on my 2011 Trek 7.3 FX. I couldn't tell you the exact model number because I am trying incredibly hard to forget that they even exist. They were possibly the worst tire known to man. I am convinced that they are forged in hellfire by Satan himself and then given an ancient voodoo mummy curse before they are stretched onto the equally treacherous stock Bontrager Nebula wheels(which I just recently replaced with Mavic Kysrium Equipes). I endured the Bontragers for 500 miles before they got swapped for the Contis, which now have 508 miles on them. I figure I have a pretty good grasp of each to make a fair and grounded comparison. On my 31 mile training ride on the Bontragers (pumped to max @70psi I think) I was averaging about 9mph, 10 if I was lucky, and topping out at about 20 to 21mph on downhills with lots of effort. I felt like I was fighting the road to get any kind of forward motion and with every sharp corner I could feel death's cold stare glaring at my back wheel as it skipped precariously across the pavement at low speed. Acceleration was like stirring cold molasses in Antartica and the ride made you feel the road in a really really bad way. Not to mention they would flat out if you breathed on them wrong. With the same size tire (700 x 32c) in the Gatorskins on the exact same ride (pumped to max @101psi) I average 12-13mph easily, I could probably do 14 if I really wanted to feel the burn. Downhill I have cracked it open to 28mph and felt like I still had room to go faster. Uphill climbing performance is extraordinary; I can't believe the rate, power, and speed, I can now conquer hills with. Not to mention I can do 3 mile blasts on flat land at 22mph without even feeling like I am breaking a sweat. Sticks like glue in the corners at high speed even with my big 260+lbs butt creating inertial havoc. I accelerate like a Ferrari from a dead stop, ride like a Mercedes Benz over anything short of a tree stump, and feel as indestructible as a 97 Toyota Land Cruiser. I have ridden over broken glass, through construction sites, and whatever else the Los Angeles city roads/beach bike paths could throw at me in the last 508 miles and only have 1 gash where a REALLY large piece of glass was able to penetrate the rubber but not the Kevlar shank. This truly is an absolutely amazing tire! So amazing that today I bought a set of 23's to replace the 32's because my LBS had a crazy sale on them. I wanted to go to a smaller size anyway. WOW! I am scary fast now. Yet, I feel just as confident and as stable I did on the 32's. On the short ride I was able to get in before I was obligated to do life things I got her up to 27mph on flat land without feeling like I was putting an ounce of effort into it. The 23's took a lot less air to pump to get rock hard and I can run them up to 120psi. I have them at 117psi right now, and they feel fantastic! I can't wait get some distance with these babies. As far as installation is concerned they aren't any harder to stretch on than any other tire I have installed. I have tire levers and that Kool Stop thingy. I got both tires installed, inflated, and mounted in under 10 minutes. Even if they were as painful to put on as some have stated, I think whatever agony they could possibly cause to mount is well worth what you get in return; a truly remarkable tire. For an overall training, commuting, or just plain cruising tire you really can't get any better. These Gatorskins have transformed a decent bike into a stellar ride. I have no doubt in my mind that they will do the same to yours. Happy shopping and mind the directional arrow when you install! UPDATE-I have logged 200 miles on my 700x23c Gatorskins in the past week and all I have to say is WOW! I managed to lob 26+ minutes off of my 31 mile training ride, now average 16 mph over the course of that 31 miles (where before with the 32s it was 13.5), and am quickly becoming one of the fastest riders on the path according to Strava. I can pass most riders with ease and the REALLY fast guys on fancy road bikes I have no problem keeping up and pacing with. That was just after the first long ride on them. My times are incrementally faster every time I get on the path. Amazing! I strapped my old 32c Gatorskins to my girl's Trek 7.3 FX I got her for Xmas. It too came with the same Bontragers mine came with, and the difference is night in day in her performance. Mind you she is fit, small, and light but nowhere near as a conditioned rider as me. Within an instant she noticed a HUGE difference between the tires. She now ride as fast as me (and sometimes faster) where before she was struggling just to stay within a few lengths behind me. She now loves long rides where before they were a physical chore. Most importantly, she feels confident and safe on her new tires. If you have the upgrade bug, forget the expensive crankset, forget the quick shifters and derailleurs, forget the fancy pants wheels. You want a major upgrade that's worth more than every penny you throw at it, buy these tires!!!!! NOW HIT THAT BUY BUTTON!!!!!
Review: Great tire, waiting to see if it lives up to its name. - I know the Gatorskins have a great reputation. This tire runs with a 110psi which makes it feel very sturdy and reliable along with the great sense of grip I felt while riding. I had one issue with a cut tube but that was my fault. These tires feel very safe and testing them over some loose gravel I felt more confident than with my previous tires. I would definitely recommend these tires to any one who is looking to upgrade to a more road worthy tire.

## Features

- Kevlar belt under the tread for cut and puncture protection
- DuraSkin fabric makes this one long lasting tire
- THE only tyre for your winter / high mileage bike
- Aramid belt under tread
- *Please Note: Product tag may be labeled as "Ultra Gatorskin"

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000NGT2VY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,075,302 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #5,193 in Bike Tires |
| Bike Type | Racing Bike |
| Brand | Continental |
| Brand Name | Continental |
| Customer Reviews | 3.6 out of 5 stars 211 Reviews |
| Included Components | no |
| Item Diameter | 700 Millimeters |
| Item Type Name | Tyre |
| Item Weight | 10.24 ounces |
| Item Width | 23 Millimeters |
| Manufacturer | Continental |
| Material Type | Rubber,Aramid |
| Tire Type | Clincher |
| Tread Type | Slick |
| UPC | 051342098255 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Type | Lifetime |

## Product Details

- **Item Diameter:** 700 Millimeters
- **Brand:** Continental
- **Tire Type:** Clincher
- **Item Width:** 23 Millimeters
- **Bike Type:** Racing Bike
- **Material:** Rubber,Aramid
- **Tread Type:** Slick
- **UPC:** 051342098255
- **Size:** One Size
- **Manufacturer:** Continental

## Images

![Gatorskin Wire Bead Road Bike Tire - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Jt8IolkfL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If there is one thing you should buy for your bike, it's THESE TIRES!!!
*by E***A on May 2, 2012*

These replaced a set of Bontrager Race something or the others that came stock on my 2011 Trek 7.3 FX. I couldn't tell you the exact model number because I am trying incredibly hard to forget that they even exist. They were possibly the worst tire known to man. I am convinced that they are forged in hellfire by Satan himself and then given an ancient voodoo mummy curse before they are stretched onto the equally treacherous stock Bontrager Nebula wheels(which I just recently replaced with Mavic Kysrium Equipes). I endured the Bontragers for 500 miles before they got swapped for the Contis, which now have 508 miles on them. I figure I have a pretty good grasp of each to make a fair and grounded comparison. On my 31 mile training ride on the Bontragers (pumped to max @70psi I think) I was averaging about 9mph, 10 if I was lucky, and topping out at about 20 to 21mph on downhills with lots of effort. I felt like I was fighting the road to get any kind of forward motion and with every sharp corner I could feel death's cold stare glaring at my back wheel as it skipped precariously across the pavement at low speed. Acceleration was like stirring cold molasses in Antartica and the ride made you feel the road in a really really bad way. Not to mention they would flat out if you breathed on them wrong. With the same size tire (700 x 32c) in the Gatorskins on the exact same ride (pumped to max @101psi) I average 12-13mph easily, I could probably do 14 if I really wanted to feel the burn. Downhill I have cracked it open to 28mph and felt like I still had room to go faster. Uphill climbing performance is extraordinary; I can't believe the rate, power, and speed, I can now conquer hills with. Not to mention I can do 3 mile blasts on flat land at 22mph without even feeling like I am breaking a sweat. Sticks like glue in the corners at high speed even with my big 260+lbs butt creating inertial havoc. I accelerate like a Ferrari from a dead stop, ride like a Mercedes Benz over anything short of a tree stump, and feel as indestructible as a 97 Toyota Land Cruiser. I have ridden over broken glass, through construction sites, and whatever else the Los Angeles city roads/beach bike paths could throw at me in the last 508 miles and only have 1 gash where a REALLY large piece of glass was able to penetrate the rubber but not the Kevlar shank. This truly is an absolutely amazing tire! So amazing that today I bought a set of 23's to replace the 32's because my LBS had a crazy sale on them. I wanted to go to a smaller size anyway. WOW! I am scary fast now. Yet, I feel just as confident and as stable I did on the 32's. On the short ride I was able to get in before I was obligated to do life things I got her up to 27mph on flat land without feeling like I was putting an ounce of effort into it. The 23's took a lot less air to pump to get rock hard and I can run them up to 120psi. I have them at 117psi right now, and they feel fantastic! I can't wait get some distance with these babies. As far as installation is concerned they aren't any harder to stretch on than any other tire I have installed. I have tire levers and that Kool Stop thingy. I got both tires installed, inflated, and mounted in under 10 minutes. Even if they were as painful to put on as some have stated, I think whatever agony they could possibly cause to mount is well worth what you get in return; a truly remarkable tire. For an overall training, commuting, or just plain cruising tire you really can't get any better. These Gatorskins have transformed a decent bike into a stellar ride. I have no doubt in my mind that they will do the same to yours. Happy shopping and mind the directional arrow when you install! UPDATE-I have logged 200 miles on my 700x23c Gatorskins in the past week and all I have to say is WOW! I managed to lob 26+ minutes off of my 31 mile training ride, now average 16 mph over the course of that 31 miles (where before with the 32s it was 13.5), and am quickly becoming one of the fastest riders on the path according to Strava. I can pass most riders with ease and the REALLY fast guys on fancy road bikes I have no problem keeping up and pacing with. That was just after the first long ride on them. My times are incrementally faster every time I get on the path. Amazing! I strapped my old 32c Gatorskins to my girl's Trek 7.3 FX I got her for Xmas. It too came with the same Bontragers mine came with, and the difference is night in day in her performance. Mind you she is fit, small, and light but nowhere near as a conditioned rider as me. Within an instant she noticed a HUGE difference between the tires. She now ride as fast as me (and sometimes faster) where before she was struggling just to stay within a few lengths behind me. She now loves long rides where before they were a physical chore. Most importantly, she feels confident and safe on her new tires. If you have the upgrade bug, forget the expensive crankset, forget the quick shifters and derailleurs, forget the fancy pants wheels. You want a major upgrade that's worth more than every penny you throw at it, buy these tires!!!!! NOW HIT THAT BUY BUTTON!!!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great tire, waiting to see if it lives up to its name.
*by G***Y on September 20, 2013*

I know the Gatorskins have a great reputation. This tire runs with a 110psi which makes it feel very sturdy and reliable along with the great sense of grip I felt while riding. I had one issue with a cut tube but that was my fault. These tires feel very safe and testing them over some loose gravel I felt more confident than with my previous tires. I would definitely recommend these tires to any one who is looking to upgrade to a more road worthy tire.

### ⭐ it's all a lie
*by D***S on April 16, 2014*

i've ridden quite a few different brands of tires. This tire is false advertisement. I get a flat every week with these tires. If you are in the market for tires, go with panasonic ribmo tires. I used to have a set and would go skid my fixie on them all day long with not a single flat. My last set i eventually had to get rid of because a small wire in the inside liner of the tire was giving me tiny pin hole flats. Anyways i tried to contact continental about there bogus tire to tell them about how unsatisfied i am with their so called " puncture resistant technology" and i have to go through some crazy form and fill in a captcha and some other nonsense. DON"T BUY THESE TIRES UNLESS YOU ENJOY GETTING STRANDED!! i live in a white suburbia where the roads are pristine, i could only imagine having these tires somewhere where the roads are not nearly as nice.

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