10% discount for British Cycling members makes it £16.20
CONTINENTAL ULTRA GATORSKIN 700 X 25 BIKE TYRE
The Continental Ultra Gatorskin Bike Tyre is TOUGH. With a bead to bead Duraskin layer and aramid belt beneath the tread, these Bike Tyres can shrug off pretty much anything. Plenty of grip comes from the softer compound, even in the wet. This makes the tyre perfect for winter training and even Audax routes.
Strap these on and go chew the miles up.
CONTINENTAL ULTRA GATORSKIN 700 X 25 BIKE TYRE extra info
Slick natural rubber tread
Designed to perform well in wet/wintry conditions
Intended for high mileage winter training for serious cyclists
Top comments
chrisbass to saabfan
20 Nov 159#3
imagine how far you could have gone if you had got 2!!
All comments (37)
myOpinion2
20 Nov 15#1
Got these on my commuter, they seem to have softer rubber and a better ride than some of the other high puncture resistance tyres like the Schwalbe Durano/Plus, I've not had them long enough yet though to comment on their durability. Hot from me.
saabfan
20 Nov 15#2
I've managed 5,000 miles out of one of thesein the past. Great tyre
chrisbass to saabfan
20 Nov 159#3
imagine how far you could have gone if you had got 2!!
mudds
20 Nov 15#4
Bargain. Voted hot.
brainsys
20 Nov 15#5
Title misleading. I wanted a couple but voted cold. The 23mm is showing as £25.20 not £18.00 which is considerably more expensive than Wiggle etc.
Fantastic tyres; I've used them all and there isn't a lot between them? I've got these on now but the 4 Seasons/4000S's are also top notch! I think I'd probably use the Gator's all year round if I had too?
Heat OP!
okosanto
20 Nov 15#8
My usual tyre is 700 x 28 - can I use the 25 do you think?
esq3585 to okosanto
20 Nov 15#9
Yes
dan121
20 Nov 151#10
think they are the same tyre;
MRR_ltd
20 Nov 15#11
Ah... My bike is 700 x 28, how would 25 fit? as someone said it would above (sorry new to this stuff)
MAdam98 to MRR_ltd
20 Nov 15#15
Depends on your rim width. Some (not likely) rims won't allow these because they are too wide.
fishmaster
20 Nov 151#12
Might have had a unicycle.
MAdam98
20 Nov 15#13
Wire bead are quite weighty in my opinion. Just doesn't feel as nice I think to accelerate but that is hardly relevant in winter.
Folding bead would be much better though in winter as I find them easier to remove and put on which is quite important in winter since your fingers are likely to be quite cold and numb so you will struggle with tires!
golty
20 Nov 15#14
reserved some 23s thanks op
stuartwilson754365
20 Nov 15#16
Awesome tyres.
MRR_ltd
20 Nov 15#17
Just checked its:
28-622
700x28c
I own a Boardman Hybrid Comp. Will it fit? Really want these! thanks
dan121
20 Nov 151#18
the 25mm will be fine for your bike;
frankkinsey
20 Nov 15#19
Brilliant tyres and thats a mega hot deal. Got myself a new set
Kentaro
20 Nov 15#20
Anybody having trouble with the site?
Edit: Could reserve after trying the site on a tablet. How strange. Cheers OP.
N1K0LAI_DAN7E
20 Nov 151#21
they will not be the same, one will be a folding tyre, the other will be a wired tyre.
personally i prefer folding, little bit lighter and much easier to get on and off. im not sure of th ebenefits of a wired tyre... probably is one, but not that id know of
edit: quick google apparently the benefit of wired tyres is they get seated better, e.g. less chance to trap the tube under it when mounting... not sure id bother though, especially when folding is £5 cheaper... my experience was getting my old wired tyres on an off was a massive pain in the butt
Just wondering if they'll be suitable for my friends bike. It's a Hybrid but more leaning towards a mountain bike. thanks
paul1980
20 Nov 15#23
Excellent tyres, good price, heat!
wasmith76
20 Nov 15#24
Great stuff. Heat given and tyres Purchased.
These tyres are great for the day to day commute.
:sunglasses:
dan121
21 Nov 151#25
these are too narrow for the crossfire 1
230k
21 Nov 15#26
They are £22.99 now :-(
MRR_ltd
21 Nov 15#27
These come in pair's right for £18? i.e. both front & rear.
Also what's the difference between these? the non-ultra one's LINK - went into store and was offered these in 23s but wanted 25s so said I'd wait for my order to come in and get the ultra instead. Was told that the non-ultra one were better? is this true?
ichayan
22 Nov 15#28
I don't think they come in pair. Its the price for a single tyre. I missed the deal, need some new tyres.
MRR_ltd
22 Nov 15#29
I don't understand what use is it to sell it individually? £18 is quite expensive, and to only know you're getting one?! :confused:
So did everyone purchase two then?
ichayan
22 Nov 15#30
Most of them might have, these are puncture resistant, that might be the selling point. I wish if I was around New Malden I could have collected your reservation.
MRR_ltd
22 Nov 15#31
Ah, well I only reserved one (in Putney) so guess I'll have to head down to New Malden to get another which I reserved.
So that leaves me with one extra reservation which I don't need. If you happen to be anywhere near Wandsworth I could grab the other one for you.
ichayan
22 Nov 15#32
Not sure if I could make it, as I am in the city.
MRR_ltd
22 Nov 15#33
Ah okay.
N1K0LAI_DAN7E
25 Nov 15#34
most people will purchase two. you can get some tyres in two packs, but then some people do things like put a wider tyre on the back and thinner tyre on the front, so that could be one reason they are sold seperately.
its most common they come seperately though.
aland163
29 Nov 15#35
Not mine is it MMR?
Mine was stolen from the shed
MRR_ltd
29 Nov 15#36
Unlucky, I'm afraid mine will get stolen which is why I took out bike insurance.
aland163
30 Nov 151#37
Sorry old chap. That wasn't supposed to come across like that. I put I smiley at the end but didn't come out.
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Opening post
10% discount for British Cycling members makes it £16.20
CONTINENTAL ULTRA GATORSKIN 700 X 25 BIKE TYRE
The Continental Ultra Gatorskin Bike Tyre is TOUGH. With a bead to bead Duraskin layer and aramid belt beneath the tread, these Bike Tyres can shrug off pretty much anything. Plenty of grip comes from the softer compound, even in the wet. This makes the tyre perfect for winter training and even Audax routes.
Strap these on and go chew the miles up.
CONTINENTAL ULTRA GATORSKIN 700 X 25 BIKE TYRE extra info
Slick natural rubber tread
Designed to perform well in wet/wintry conditions
Intended for high mileage winter training for serious cyclists
Top comments
All comments (37)
23mm for £18
Fantastic tyres; I've used them all and there isn't a lot between them? I've got these on now but the 4 Seasons/4000S's are also top notch! I think I'd probably use the Gator's all year round if I had too?
Heat OP!
Folding bead would be much better though in winter as I find them easier to remove and put on which is quite important in winter since your fingers are likely to be quite cold and numb so you will struggle with tires!
28-622
700x28c
I own a Boardman Hybrid Comp. Will it fit? Really want these! thanks
Edit: Could reserve after trying the site on a tablet. How strange. Cheers OP.
personally i prefer folding, little bit lighter and much easier to get on and off. im not sure of th ebenefits of a wired tyre... probably is one, but not that id know of
edit: quick google apparently the benefit of wired tyres is they get seated better, e.g. less chance to trap the tube under it when mounting... not sure id bother though, especially when folding is £5 cheaper... my experience was getting my old wired tyres on an off was a massive pain in the butt
Just wondering if they'll be suitable for my friends bike. It's a Hybrid but more leaning towards a mountain bike. thanks
These tyres are great for the day to day commute.
:sunglasses:
Also what's the difference between these? the non-ultra one's LINK - went into store and was offered these in 23s but wanted 25s so said I'd wait for my order to come in and get the ultra instead. Was told that the non-ultra one were better? is this true?
So did everyone purchase two then?
So that leaves me with one extra reservation which I don't need. If you happen to be anywhere near Wandsworth I could grab the other one for you.
its most common they come seperately though.
Mine was stolen from the shed