Continental Ultra

I bought these tires to replace the Continental 23c 4000's that I loved. I really think the 4000s were the best tires I've ever used on my bike for decades. Great tires. But, since I ride streets and trails around town where there seems to be an ever increasing amount of broken glass, I thought I'd try the Gatorskins and up the size a little to the max recommended for my rims, 28c. My immediate thought within yards on my first ride with them was that they were obviously a heavier tire and that they seemed a "harder" tire. A little harsher ride. However, I realized that I'd inflated them to the same psi that I used on the narrower 4000s. On my next ride I adjusted the psi down from 80 front, 90 back, to 75/80 and that helped some. I've gotten used to them after a couple of months riding, but they're still an obviously heavier tire. But, I don't notice it as much now. My original reason for buying them was extra flat protection. I have been very happy with the extra confidence I have when I ride of small particles of glass. I still try to avoid glass and I still hold my glove over the rotating tires after running over glass, but I do not really worry about it as much now. So, overall I'd recommend them for that extra confidence. And, they do seem to give a slightly more comfortable ride in the larger size and lower inflation.

I usually wait a couple months before commenting, but not in this case. I ordered these Gaterskins a week ago and will give my initial observations. First, I was expecting to receive them on a Saturday and they arrived on the Tuesday prior. Very quick for standard shipping. Second, I was expecting to have a difficult time mounting them but not so, I spent less then 5 minutes per rim. a A suggestion, Start at the valve, put a small amount of air in the tube so it gets its round and install it once the first bead is in. As for the tire itself, I replaced some almost new Schwalbe Lugano 700x25c tires that I got 3 punctures on in two 20 mile rides with these Gaterskins in a 700x 28c size on my Cannondale Synapse. What a difference in comfort, speed and road feel on my first ride yesterday. I rode over the same roads I road two days before and the difference was like night and day and no flats. To top it off they look very nice in my bike. That is my inicial review, but will follow up in about a thousand miles.

For people with road bikes who ride in cities, I can't say anything bad about these. They are tough, grippy, attractive, and easy to mount. They are not cheap, but given that things made in Germany are insanely expensive compared to bike products made in Asia, they are surprisingly inexpensive. One thing I would note is that these are "taller" for some rim sizes than you might expect. This is not super-important, but you might need to recalibrate your bike computer.

Only been installed a little while, 120ish miles on it so far. No flats yet, fingers crossed, would have had a flat by now with my previous tire. Only complaint thus far is I wish they had a little more traction on the sides for cornering. The slightest bit of gravel, moisture, grass clippings, etc and you have to slow way down or it will slip and down you go. Seems to be a good quality, well balanced, fast tire otherwise. Just be careful in the corners unless they are clean and dry or you are going slow.

These are a very good tire for my commute to work over some gravel, streets and beat roads of New England. Last thing I want is to change a tire at 5 AM on the ride to work and these have kept me for doing so so far. Good traction on wet roads and sandy edges. NOW THE UPDATED STORY After 60 miles the bead separated from the sidewall of the tire. Continental said sorry we have a 1 year warranty but we don't cover road hazards. This wasn't anything I hit if it was I wouldn't waste my time updating my review from a 5 to a 1. I will provide pictures to anyone who wants to see what this company is like. UPDATE The front tire shows no sign of wear and Continental did replace this tire after talking with supervisor of person who answered phone. So updated rating from 1 to 4 stars.

I haven't ever bought a tire this wide....I used to ride my single bike on 18's back in the day....but comfort plays a bigger role now. With the recent purchase of a tandem fitted with 700 by 38 tires it was time to consider larger sizes. The 38's looked like something I would use on my motorcycle so after reviewing recommendations/experiences on the tandem forums I settled on 700 by 28 as the most likely replacement. The Conti GatorSkin was high on the list of "most durable" tires. The fit on the Bontrager rims was a bit of a struggle initially but the bead seats great. Paired with size-specific tubes the combination is great. I don't have many miles on the tandem yet....it's a very different riding experience...but so far the comfort is good with not a lot more rolling resistance. Conti makes a super tire and this is no exception. Probably suitable for a tandem load of up to 350 pounds.....I run 115 PSI which a little over the max recommendation but it doesn't negatively affect ride and I feel gives me a bit of margin for pinch flats and the lowest rolling resistance. Great product.

Had on for a while and have to say best tires had ever with no flats from brambles or glass while riding side of road (glass zone) good traction all around and seam to be fine in cold days for not hardening up too much...also, wearing well !

Worth the money. I ride to work every day all year round. One puncture a year at most and that will be the one you didn't stand a chance against.

Un continental da 28 che misura veramente 28 (i precedenti 4000s misuravano 30 e oltre). Prodotto conosciuto e di gran qualità , sicurezza e durata. Servizio impeccabile.

During the general maintenance of the bicycle, the technician identified an internal crack at the bead and the protection destroyed. I do not recommend this ire anymore. Unfortunate, I cannot return the tire to Amazon. I cannot see the option in the system.

Las llantas pesan mas que una llanta convencional pero aun así su resistencia extra frente a pinchazos lo valen. Primer recorrido de 45 Km sin pichazos.