Continental Gatorskin DuraSkin Bike Tire, Black, 700cm x 32

Hands down, this is THE best tire I've ever bought for a bicycle. Just a background of my bike and the amount of riding I do, I typically put on 1,000-1,500 miles a year doing mainly country riding (rough, cracked asphalt), but I also do trailing (paved) and city riding (rough roads). I have a specialized bike that's 4 years old. Before I bought continental gatorskins, I would get at least 1-2 flats per week. One week I got a flat after every single ride (these were new tires, might I mention). I think that summer I had 15+ flats. I changed to continental gatorskins, and I've put on over 700 miles and haven't had a flat. When I first put on the gatorskins, I thought I had pinched the tube because it was a little tough getting on the rim. But, 8 months/700 miles later, the tires AND tubes handle like they're brand new.This tire is thick and has little tread for speed, but here's the catch: it's lightweight! It's very lightweight for how thick it is. I'm seriously amazed at all aspects of this tire, I will definitely buy another pair when I wear this one down.

I've been using these for many years. I travel a couple thousand commuter miles per year, and they last nicely.

Very long wear life, runs true and resists flats.

We have had these as our tandem tire for years, while they are slightly less armored against goatheads than Specialized Armadillos, they have a much nicer ride - they are stickier, feel more responsive, and have a less "harsh" ride than the Armadillos. They are also my main warm season training tire for the single road bike (for winter training and commute check out Continental Contact Winter II), as I don't like to risk flats on long, steep downhills around Boulder.

I saw my first gator on the back tire of one of the speedier Olympic distance riders on one of those gazelle bikes during my first sprint tri course preview. He mentioned he had gotten a couple of flats and eventually splurged on gators to avoid the hassle. Since I was getting flats on two of my first three 10-mile commutes to work, I figured these were pricey, but would pay for themselves pretty quickly and splurged on a set of my own.My tri-training buddy and I had the inspired idea of embarking on a 70 mile bike ride to San Diego which was, of course, the next logical step after our handful of 5 mile or less training rides. It was smooth sailing down Old PCH. We got to Camp Pendleton, government issued IDs at the ready, only to discover that the camp's highway bypass had been closed for a bike race. Hello, Irony. We hem and haw on the 5 onramp as cars whizz by us. Finally, a fierce looking dame on a seriously beausaged Felt angles to breeze by us. My more outgoing buddy hails her and asks if we are in fact supposed to ride on the 5. "They probably won't give you a ticket since the camp is closed," she offers in the sort of blase tone that can only be achieved from many long rides. She nods at my training buddy's beach cruiser, complete with pedal-powered headlamp and the newest addition, a zip-tied neon pink milkcrate rear basket brimming with sports drink and beef jerky, "That is a Heavy bike." Before my chatty buddy can begin to respond with her rationale for the weight, the road goddess nods at me, "You've got the right tires for this. Good luck, ladies." She speeds off. Two harrowing exits of huffing exhaust fumes, dodging car shrapnel and gritty windshield glass gravel later, we are safely restored to bike-friendly lanes. The beach cruiser didn't get a flat on this ride, but the peace of mind of honey-badger caliber tires is pretty close to priceless.

I ordered the tire on Thursday night, got it on Monday afternoon! I love this tire. I'm literally buying two more after buying this tire. Nice and sturdy, great grip. I like the 32C size because on crappy LA roads, a lil' bit of rubber/air goes a loooooooooong way for both comfort and stability (there are lots of basin/metal grate covers that a thinner tire gets affected if not stuck in.) Anyway, awesome tire, and this seller got the tire shipped to me fast and for free. 5 stars all around! :)

Literally, 5 days after installing this tire, I had an object lodged in the rubber. It looked like a large robust staple, not the kind for stapling paper, but more for light construction. This tire did what it promised. When I pulled the staple out I realized that it was completely bent. It did not penetrate the tire at all, but got stuck in the outer rubber layer. My tube wasn't even aware of what had almost happened to it.In regard to another reviewer: The two little holes in the rubber are tread wear indicators and not a manufacturing error. The tire should be fine for 5000km.

You get what you pay for,that is a fact.Unless the tire(s) read gatorskin HARDSHELL buy it ,if not do not waste you money.Buyers beware!!!