Code: TYC18538
Everyone's favourite Winter/Training Tyre
Everyone’s favourite training tyre (formerly known as Ultra GatorSkin). The ONLY tyre you ever need. Excellent raining tyre with the weight and performance of a summer race tyre.
Features:
- The most popular road tyre in the UK
- Duraskin® cut-resistant layer from bead to bead
- Quality German made natural rubber tread
- Praised by both the press and thousands of satisfied users
- Weight: 220g(23c), 250g(25c)
- Max: 120psi
- Bead: Folding
- Puncture Protection: Poly X Breaker
- TPI: 180
Mr GardnerThis is the most puncture proof tyre I have used, highly recommend.
Mr SmithI don't use anything else because of the great puncture resistance. Yeah, their a little heavier and expensive, but the effort and time spent repairing a puncture is worth it.
Mr DeakinFor me, the most reliable tyre on the market. It's my 'go to' choice whenever my existing treadsare wearing thin. Merlin offered an outstanding deal on them.
MichaelAn excellent tire for a good price. I am very happy with the purchase.
Dom McCabeExcellent , perfect for commuting and riding on the UKs rubbish and glass strewn road.
Mr RamirezI really like the heftiness and strength of these tires and so far I’ve had no punctures and I’ve used them for 150+ miles!
Mr GardnerNice tyre. So far so good. Real easy to fit and rubber quality is good
Mr BowenExcellent tire for winter and bad road riding.
ChipThese things are monstrous to install but I feel totally confident I’m not going to suffer any puncture damage unless it is extreme. Can definitely recommend for city riding
Brownbest for training and race tires also punture proof
NicolaGreat all round season tyre, especially with the unpredictable British weather!
Mr Bishop-MillerSo far, no punctures and they seem fast and grippy.
FeeSo far love these tyres, easy to fit & ride nicely - no issues with punctures as yet!
Mr MartinGreat tyre. I have used Gatorskin for many years and recommend them. Generally puncture resistance but do get punctures in London. Good service from Merlín.
DouglasFantastic tire for training or recreational rider. Outstanding puncture resistance. Great price from Merlin.
RobGreat tyres, make the ride a little harder but the extra strength in the side wall protects from punctures.
Mr HATHERSuper reliable and a tough tyre, love it!
Mr RickerGenerally get 8,000 kms per tyre before they start to get a little soft and pick up punctures
Mr AponteI've done so many miles on Gatorskin tires, without having any sort of troubles, that I cant see myself buying any other "faster" tires. I dont race, and sometimes I ride by myself. So having the confidence to know that I'll probably wont have to change and inner tube during a ride, makes it all more enjoyable.
Mr CutterGreat tyre, have used these for years with no problems although tight to fit.
Badass247Grippy and strong have rarely had punctures on Gatorskins. Love the ride on the 32s - really suits my larger build (90kgs).
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DanielThese are my go to tyres. Strong, high puncture resistance,
p aUse these on my winter bike, generally seem pretty hardy without feeling like tractor tyres.
Ana CondaQuality tyres - lasts a long time, puncture resistance excellent for commuting and performs well on weekend rides.
Mr ribeiroGreat, so far not a hole, very good product.
Mr WhitfieldExcellent as usual
Mr KnightGreat tyre, probably the best in the market. Have been using Gatorskins for years, cannot fault them.
Mr SalmonGreat tyres used them for years.
Mr ThorWheels are solid and seems to be lasting well on my commuting road bike.
Mr Cassimiro brazExcelente qualidade
Dr GonzalezGreat tires for a super price, definitely I will recommend, durability is the best, not superb low rolling resistance but good for everyday training . Shipping super-fast to Colorado US, exactly 5 weekdays
Mr AL HootiExcellent product and i arrived so quick in my country , was except that it will arrive so quick and on time thanks merlin teams, because my bike was off , i used and ride couple 150 km , smooth on road and road was rough but the tires look strong, look like it will stick with same tires in future.
Mr MaryonBurly tires - I rarely flat with them. I find the 25 mm ride a little more forgiving than the 23 mm ride. Highly recommended.
JavierReally solid tire. Easily one of the best. Plus great price !!
JONAS JUNIORThe best tire there is for those who don't want to have problems on the practice roads.
StewartExcellent puncture resistant tyres - perfect for my daily commute! Great value and fast shipping as usual from Merlin.
WILLIAMI have used Gatorskin tyres for some time now. They have been good and have never let me down.
AnthonyA solid tire that's is built well
Mr MannCan't beat the GatorSkin, especially at this price.
Mr DimasWhat can I say, I`ve been riding continentals for 30yrs now. I like how they offer puncture resistance in a fast tire. Definitely recommend them to my friends.
Mr HowardGreat quality tires and well worth it when on special
Mr Takenoshita通勤で使用していて一年パンクもしていないので再度購入しました！
StewartVery nice tyres. Fitted these to replace my worn out Specialized Armadillos and they are lighter and seem to roll a bit easier on my daily commute. I'll see how long they last and how puncture resistant they are but I'm expecting good things based on all the reviews.
BrandonBest for punctures
RodynExcellent tyres
HamishI`ve used these tyres for a number of years. I ride a lot of rural roads and normal tyres get regular punctures, especially from thorns at hedge cutting times. The GatorSkins stop almost all of the punctures. Protection in the walls of the tyres is a great help, without this punctures in puncture resistant tyres were often through the sidewalls of the tyre, They also ride well and are long lasting. Although they appear to have virtually no tread, they grip well in all weathers. The folding allows easy storage.
AlannPerfect tire for riding long distances.
Mr BannonIncredibly durable tyres, cater for the roughest of roads.
MARKPrompt delivery. Just completed a 80km sportif on the new rubber, no problems thus far. Would use the supplier again.
Mr HanlonSolid dependable tyre.
Mr DimaunahanGreat tyre for everyday use no flat since I use it.
StephenIf your cycling route includes multi road conditions such as gravel, cobbles, pavement or old abandoned rail lines on the same ride these are the ultimate tire.
Mr BridgeThe venerable GatorSkin ... what can I say? This is my 13th season riding these tires. Unbeatable all-round performance.
AnthonyI feel confident with these tires knowing that my chances of puncturing are quite low. These are sold over $80 CDN here. Got them for just Under $40 CDN. Nice!
Ian KendrickThese are the only tires that I use. I have been using them on my bike since 2014 and have never had a puncture. They last forever and really handle well. While they aren't as light as other brands/models, I gladly trade the weight for the peace of mind. I won't ride on anything else.
Mr GauntThe only tire I regularly ride for my commuting bike. These things are essentially bulletproof.
Mr RainvilleBest tire out there. Here in the states one tire is the price of two tires and shipping.
DavidGreat service from Merlin as usual, with super quick delivery. GatorSkins are my preferred all year round tyre!
Mr PATRICIOEsse pneu é muito bom e resistente a arames e vidros da estrada é muito resistente
Mr ByrneIf you wish to minimise the chance of punctures buy these. However they do slow down your speed, being heavier than "racing" tyres. The best way to think about these tyres is that one puncture will lose you 10 minutes or more. The extra exercise you get from pushing harder is also beneficial! I have had just one puncture in 10 years.
davidGreat tyres, good for tens of thousands of miles.
AnthonyFantastic tyres which last well even under the most trying conditions, resistant to penetration and long lasting
Mr RugaThe tyre rolls nicely. I ride a lot and the numbers of punctures I get went down since getting these.
Mr PykeAs usual reliable and faultless performance. Just put a new one on but older tyres just last and last with no punctures and only wear out when I have to do emergency stops and put a flat spot on them.
ThomasNice for winter riding.
Mr GineteGood grip and good rolling motion highly recommended.
Mr GillispieBest tire for Arizona bikers
RyanGreat tyres. Long lasting and good puncture protection. On my 4th set.
daveHuge fan of GatorSkins, keep them in good condition nd you will avoid all but the absolute most unavoidable of flats.
Mr JohnsonLove the grip on the road. Gives you good rolling motion.
Mr WattExcellent tyre, excellent price, excellent service.
These are just about bullet proof especially for winter and nice rolling resistance.
Mr EnseleitThese tyres are bomb-proof. I rarely get punctures, and I mean 3-4 punctures over 3 years, and even then they from long sharp pieces of wire or very long "cat's eye" burrs. Recommended!
A.H.Very good tire that carries from commuting to practice. I feel deterioration of side casing when used for a long time, but in that case recommend replacement. Because the price is also cheap, it seems that you can minimize the risk of puncture if you decide the distance and duration of use and use it.
KirkThe best summer commuting tire. Merlin had the best price.
Mrs JacksonAs always a great product at a great price. I only buy Conti tires and Merlin cycles is the best price on this brand of tire. Minimal flats with this tire. The folded tires are tad bit easier to put on the rim than the non folding.
PabloRoads in Brazil are atrocious and puncture resistance tyres are a must - unless you want to deal with flat tyres every ride. This one endures all kind of wires/detrits/holes that usually we have in highways. I never had a puncture and they roll very nice. To my brazilians colleagues, I highly recommend this one.
Mr ColettiGood tire on dry and wet roads. Was hoping for less flats, but they ride well and the mileage is good.
Mr HudsonBought these tyres as they were on a great deal and had had great reviews. What a difference they have made the bike feels planted on the road and is very stable when cornering. Great service from Merlin cycles as usual
SimonGatorskins are my go-to tyre. I've tried others, but I keep coming back to them. They are slightly harder to get on the rim, but not enough that you can't do it tool free. Grip isn't the best in the wet but its good enough. Puncture protection is very good. They're reliable and durable
Jim from San DiegoThe only tyre I will ride. Had many sets go over 5,000 miles, some with never a flat. Many rave about the Conti 4000sII (my new BMC came with them) but I have experienced many flats and short life with the 2 sets I owned.
DTOnly been out for a couple of rides on these tyres but found they rolled a little quicker than my previous Maxxis Rouler maxx shield. However, they are a fairly tight fit and refitting them out on the road in the middle of winter might be an issue.
JohnSurprisingly lightweight for whats considered a training tire. Several thousand miles without any memorable punctures. The folding variety is significantly lighter than the beaded version without much difference in puncture protection, They do not run as excessively wide as GP200sII's
Paul DExcellent road rubber indeed! I ran my old pair on my commuter hybrid for almost six winters!
Mr JunqueiraFantastic. Hardly have flat and recently changed to from 23 to 25 for more comfort and more grip on the corner.
Mr weaverRepeat user of these tires. Especially good on the open road heavy chip seal we have in New Zealand. Best value for money and lasting preformance for longer distance endurance / training rides.
Mr HawkinsRecently received my tyres and have ridden about 150 miles. I have friends whose bikes are equipped with this brand and have lauded their riding qualities and resistance to puncture. Although I haven't ridden a great distance I can say that the tyres roll great and I'll have to assess their impenetrablity later. Otherwise I'm pleased with them.
Mr golderCan't fault them. Never had a puncture with these tyres.
Mr linGatorSkin has always been my weapon of choice. Can feel the differences between 23 and 25. 25 is the best on road
Mr HutchinsonI am a fan of the Gatorskin durability.
WilliamsGreat tires that seem to be much better than the stock ones on the wife's bike...no flats = a happy me
Mr Deppen700 x 28 tires are bigger than some other brands - Fantastic tyre but I will have to find another frame to use it - clearance issues
CookReliable tough tyre. I hate punctures so my first choice
Mr KayaEasy the install surprisingly as it is a large size tyre..havent tested yet but it looks promising for puncture resistant.
Mr aclandLightweight, and most importantly offer excellent grip in the wet.
Chris MorrishBest winter tyres in my opinion. The 28c size gives great comfort and grip on dirty, rutted winter roads with little, if any, adverse impact on rolling resistance. Throughly recommended.
Mr PaullExcellent product. I have used Gatorskin for years and it's a personal favorite for flat protection. I am always willing to sacrifice some weight to rarely have flats.
PeterGood tire, bought the 28mm width, wider is the way to go.
Mr RomanovskiyGood grip, pretty light, good puncture resistance. Pretty balanced tires - good (not best) in every aspect.
Mr mahutaLove gatorskins for worry free training and racing
MATTAlways a top notch tire, perfect for anyone who doesn't want to dink around with flats or can't afford to be sidelined. Mounts pretty easily on my Stans Alpha rims.
JCBomb proof and always achieve good mileage.
Mr AdamsGreat all round road tyres that last a long time (lots of kms) and are pretty good at resisting punctures and at a good price on Merlin.
WilsonI ride 8000+ miles per year and I can't remember the last time I had a puncture with a Gatorskin.
Mr LieuThe best road bike type for those who value puncture protection over supple ride quality. If you ride on pretty decent roads for the majority of your riding, then get the 4000s Conti Tyres. For everything else, these are the key!
StuGot these in 32c to replace some Marathons on my commuter bike. They seem good so far - certainly seem to roll better. The ride seems a little firmer, but not by much. Gatorskins seem to get mixed reviews in the narrower sizes, and I'm not sure I'd have them on the road bike, but as a commuter tyre they're great.
Mr HoweI went the 700x28c combination this time round from the typical 700x25 that I had been running for years. The ride is much more comfortable as I can ride with lower pressure, but as the surface contact is the same, I don't notice any rolling resistance. The benefits of the Gatorskin tackiness and puncture resistance keep me buying these time and time again. The only issue I have is that when ridden in the wet, is that glass and other debris that comes to the surface can stick to the tyre and eventually pierce it.
Mr St QuentinWouldn't use another tire. Excellent in summer and winter, and so incredibly puncture resistant that shards of glass can remain lodged in the rubber without puncturing the inner tube. Durability with consideration for grip is unrivaled.
EmborskyOne of the best touring tires out there. Grip well and are very cut resistant. A good buy
ChrisNormally buy the beaded gatorskins but these were such a great price (only a couple of pound dearer than the beaded) that I had to get them. Much lighter than the beaded and slightly easier to fit. If they're anything like my previous Gatorkskins I'll get at least 2 years puncture free riding out of them!
Lady JeffersAwesome tires! I've had a pair of these for about 5 years and am only now replacing them!
Mr GrohQuite hard to get on my wheels, but comfortably burly so I don't worry about flats. Strangely I did once blow out a sidewall on one of these tires, but Continental was really great about the warranty and I got a new one for free.
iPauleA very effective training tyre excelent puncture resistsnce & durability.
RasmussenThe toughest decent road tyre you can get, without compromising grip and feel too much.
Mr BowenThis is the third and fourth pair of Gatorskins I've bought. The first pair lasted 9,800km the second pair will certainly make it to 10,000km with the wear indicators still visible. I rotate them once after the first 2,000km or so. Merlin is the best place to buy these.
ELGHORI use a 25 mm GatorSkin tire on my rear wheel and haven't had a flat since. I haven't noticed any change in rolling resistance in sprints or climbing. I couldn't recommend this tire any higher. Using it on the front wheel maybe an overkill, so I use a lighter tire for that purpose.
DaveTProbably the best all round road tyre on the market. Ive done thousands of miles on these over the years. Tried many others but keep coming back to the gatorskins. Just replaced my rear tyre following a cut that most tyres would not have survived.
Mr HazardGrippy, tough and lasts - easily the best bad weather tyre I've tried.
NguyenThese tires are definitely slower than most, but the peace of mind they provide is absolutely wonderful. I mounted these right away and put them through 50 miles of the worst roads I could think of. Where my other tires fell flat (literally) these keep rolling and rolling. Like I said, they are very very good for group rides and solo commutes, but if you are racing I say find a faster tire for that.
Mr CaseNever had any problems with any Continental tyres on road or mountain bikes. You get what you pay for. These are relatively light and roll well with good grip.
Mr PolanskyThese are currently my favorite tires. I was riding the GP 4000s but kept on getting flats. After a while I was fed up with flat tires and switched to Gatorskins. I've only had one pinch flat in the past 7 months, but that was from hitting a huge pothole at nearly 50kmph.
Mr BennettI've been buying gatorskins for years, very hardy.
Mr ShillaberI've been using these tyres for a while now, seem to grip really well and survived riding over some broken glass that I didn't see.
NewfieGreat tires, have been riding Gatorskin for years and have had very few flats or punctures compared to other brands I've tried. Merlin had good service and shipping as well.
Boston Mountain CyclistBest price I could find, even with shipping to the U.S.. Gatorskins are the only way to go. This was my 8th pair and I rarely have flats after changing to them. My last flat was over a year ago and it was from a broken valve stem, not tires.
Mrs ShaposhnikovGreat tire. Can be a pain to put on a rim.
Mr dormerRode a whole season in Conti GS with only one flat, hope I can do it again!
Mr hammondExcellent tyre, use them all year round.
ralgexMy goto bad weather tyres, last well, grip well all at a competitive price point.
DFSmithSuperb winter tyre, excellent grip and its good to have peace of mind that punctures are at a minimum. I also use the GP4000s II and find these are very close in performance. Great tyres at a great price from Merlin.
Mr GoldenIt is the hedgecutting season in my area. Thorns all over the place but once again Conti Gatorskins do their job and I am riding puncture free and with plenty of grip on the wet and muddy lanes. Excellent tyres and excellent value they will certainly see me through the winter...and perhaps next too. Who knows?
Murray BrownI have done almost two thousand kilometres on a set of these tyres and not one puncture yet. That is riding in and around Paris including cobbles and some fairly rough bits at times. Very happy with these tyres and fingers crossed lots more puncture free riding.
Mr MansellAfter 4 punctures in a week using summer race tires, changed to gator skin for winter, no punctures since
Mr PearceProduct arrived as ordered and described. I have always used the wired rather than folding tyres but after a recent series of flats and a tyre problem that left me stranded in the middle of nowhere I decided to order the folding Gatorskin to take as a backup. The product fits neatly into my fairly small backpack along with all my other bits a pieces. Would recommend this prodcut
WillLBought these as already have a pair on another bike and have been very pleased with the puncture resistance. Would recommend for all year round use.
Mr BohmAfter terrible experiences with the tires that came with my bike I decided to go with Gatorskins --3 years without a flat ...excellent training tire .
Mr GenstrandI use them on my road bike. They are perfect for me because I have 2 km of gravel before tarmac. Been using them now for about 1000km and still no puncture. The comfort is really good also with the 25 mm.
BrassknockerGreat dependable, durable tyre, superseded pro race 2s/3s and have avoided the slitting that glass fragments that have usually made a mess of my road bike tyres. No punctures yet from several months of commuting, except for a pot hole that killed my wheel rim.
Will stick to this tyre for all road riding now....
Mr spainMy favourite tyres I've tried. They seem to last for a good 1000 miles + and feel assured in wet slippery conditions.
LFFirst ride on them today and had been on some Bontrager All Weather 25mm and too be fair they were pretty bomb proof until last couple of rides when I only had to look at them and they puntured but had covered over 2000 miles so fair enough.
These tyres today were great and such a difference with the way they rolled and gripped. Excellent for climbing and made such a difference to my ride. Love them!
Mr ChilcottExcellent price, service and product as ever. Tried Conti GP4000's but got fed up with punctures, plus find the harder compound of these actually quicker. Possibly psychological, but anyway.. nothing slows you down like a puncture!
BrassknockerSeem like solid, durable tires. Only been commuting on them for a couple of weeks in Edinburgh where there's a lot of glass. Also used for 100 milers and these roll well.
Don't seem to suffer the little slices and cuts that Michelin pro race 3s and 2s suffered.
Perhaps not quite as grippy as more 'race oriented' tires, but more than compensate with their durability.
Super quick delivery - not sure how Merlin do it!
Bill GaylerThis is great winter tyre. Have already had to test it out in typical autumn weather and it has been good. It Inspires confidence as you splash down lanes liberally covered in gravel, hedge trimmings and diesel.
Looks good as well with the visible red mesh on the sidewall and the yellow 'Gatorskin' logo.
Merlin, as ever, gave me the best price and a great delivery response. Thanks.
Mr BradleyWhen I wanted a more durable tyre to replace the excellent GP4000s on my training wheels I went straight to Continental. I already have these on my commuter and (sssh) no sign of the p word and little visible wear in 12 months of 50 miles a week through Bristol. No issues with grip either.
Mr BrearHave had several sets of these tyres which give superb puncture protection and durability. This is at the expense of a little bit of suppleness in the side wall and so they are not just as smooth and soft a ride as some other 25 mm tyres. This is noticeable between these and the Michelin Pro 4 Endurance, which I have also tried recently but I cannot comment and compare the durability of the latter. Cannot really fault the Contis though as they do what they say they are designed for at a very good price point.
RojWhat can you say about gatorskins that hasn't been said before? I ride them all year round because I hate punctures, and, to be honest, all tyres feel more or less the same to me - pressure makes most of the difference.
Quite light, ride nicely, hardly any punctures. I've bought a total of 6 - only one was duff where the bead failed and ripped the tube. The rest are all rolling along no problem.
Mr LuffFantastic general purpose tyre.
Pretty light and roll well.!
Was suffering loads of punctures but none since I put these on.
As ever top class service from merlin.!
