Continental Gatorskin - Foldable

Continental Gatorskin is one of the bicycle tires we’re happy to recommend for city riding, commuting, and fixed gear. It is built with durability and puncture protection high on the priority list—qualities that become especially valuable when the bike is used frequently and you would rather not be left by the roadside with a flat tire.

Gatorskin uses two complementary protective features. DuraSkin reinforces the tire’s sidewalls with a durable polyamide fabric that helps protect against cuts and wear. Beneath the tread sits the Continental PolyX Breaker, a tightly woven layer that makes it more difficult for glass, gravel, and other sharp objects to penetrate the tire and reach the inner tube.

The folding construction keeps the weight down compared with equivalent tires with a wire bead. Gatorskin is the bicycle tire for those who ride every day and want a tire that can handle many miles.

For fixed gear and fast urban cycling, that combination is hard to overlook. A rear tire often has a fairly tough life, and Gatorskin’s durable construction makes it a good choice when longevity and fewer punctures matter more than saving the last few grams.

Quick Specs

• Product type: Folding road tire
• Wheel size: 700c / ETRTO 622
• Sizes: 23-622, 25-622, 28-622, and 32-622
• Puncture protection: PolyX Breaker
• Sidewall protection: DuraSkin
• Casing: 3/180 TPI
• Construction: Folding
• Weight 23 mm: Approximately 230 g
• Weight 25 mm: Approximately 245 g
• Weight 28 mm: Approximately 280 g
• Weight 32 mm: Approximately 350 g
• Use: Road, commuting, urban cycling, and fixed gear