Name: Continental Gatorskin 700X25 Fb Road Tyres
Brand: Continental
SKU: 14242
Price: 1199.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Continental Gatorskin 700X25 Fb Road Tyres

Product Details

Brand: Continental

The Continental Gatorskin 700x25 FB Road Tyres are high-durability road tires designed primarily for commuting, touring, and winter training. "FB" indicates a folding bead, which is a flexible material like Kevlar that makes the tire lighter and easier to transport than a heavier wire bead. They are well-regarded for their exceptional puncture resistance but are heavier and have a higher rolling resistance compared to performance-oriented tires.

Key features

Puncture protection: The Gatorskin uses two key technologies for puncture resistance:

- PolyX Breaker: A dense nylon layer under the tread that protects against punctures from glass, thorns, and other road debris.
- DuraSkin sidewall protection: A polyamide mesh layer woven into the tire's casing to prevent cuts and abrasion damage to the sidewalls.
Durability: The tire's wear-optimized tread compound is designed for an extremely long service life. Riders have reported getting thousands of miles out of a pair.
Intended use: The Gatorskin is ideal for commuters, fixed-gear riders, and cyclists doing winter training who prioritize reliability and flat prevention over high-speed performance.
- Size: The 700x25 size corresponds to an approximate 700mm diameter and 25mm width, a common size for road bicycles. The "folding bead" (FB) is a lighter option compared to the wire bead version.
Considerations
- Performance vs. protection: The Gatorskin offers unmatched puncture protection, but this comes at the cost of higher rolling resistance and weight, making it feel "slower" than a pure race tire.
- Traction in wet conditions: Some cyclists report that the Gatorskins have less grip in wet weather than other road tires.
- Installation: Due to the tire's robust and stiff construction, some users have reported that it can be difficult to fit onto a rim.