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product_id: 1435495
title: "Continental Gatorskin Wire Bead Bicycle Tire - Clincher, Black, PolyX Breaker, 26\", 27\", 650 or 700 Sizes"
brand: "continental"
price: "₩251872"
currency: KRW
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Continental"
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# Wear-optimized tread longevity Duraskin sidewall protection PolyX Breaker puncture resistance Continental Gatorskin Wire Bead Bicycle Tire - Clincher, Black, PolyX Breaker, 26", 27", 650 or 700 Sizes

**Brand:** continental
**Price:** ₩251872
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Continental Gatorskin Wire Bead Bicycle Tire - Clincher, Black, PolyX Breaker, 26", 27", 650 or 700 Sizes by continental
- **How much does it cost?** ₩251872 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- continental enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted continental brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Size Range:** Fits 26", 27", 650, and 700 sizes—perfect for your daily commute or weekend race.
- • **Rugged Sidewall Armor:** Duraskin's high-quality polyamide fabric shields against scuffs and cuts in urban jungles or race roads.
- • **Endurance-Driven Tread:** Wear-optimized compound extends tire life, keeping you rolling mile after mile.
- • **Unmatched Puncture Defense:** PolyX Breaker's dense polyester weave stops debris cold without slowing you down.
- • **Precision German Craftsmanship:** Handmade in Germany since 1871, blending tradition with cutting-edge tech for elite performance.

## Overview

The Continental Gatorskin Wire Bead Bicycle Tire combines advanced PolyX Breaker puncture resistance, Duraskin sidewall protection, and a wear-optimized tread compound to deliver exceptional durability and performance. Handmade in Germany with a carbon black mixture, this clincher tire fits multiple sizes (26", 27", 650, 700) and is engineered for both urban commuting and competitive road racing, ensuring a reliable, long-lasting ride.

## Description

desertcart.com : Continental Gatorskin DuraSkin Bicycle Tire (700x23, Wire Beaded, Black) : Bike Tires : Sports & Outdoors

Review: Really Nice Ride and Puncture Resistant - These are great tires. Seems to be of high quality design and construction by a respected manufacturer that knows tires as I also really like Continental car tires too for their performance and long wear at an affordable price. I brought a really nice high performance used bike but got a flat on the really light weight thin tires that were on it and had to walk the 3 miles back to my car. So I wanted to get some highly puncture resistant tires to replace them. I don't mind a little more weight and maybe a little less performance to avoid getting another flat again. These tires mounted well and ride really well as I haven't noticed any bad ride quality or lost in performance. I also went with the wired beaded tire instead of the folding tire as I thought it maybe a little stronger not being all folded up and therefore maybe a little more puncture resistant.
Review: Made in Germany = Quality; even for road bike tires - I'm not an avid bicycler, but I do commute to school everyday (16 miles total) in a densely populated, and therefore dirty, area. The winter's arriving so I wanted new tires, andI was also tired of replacing tubes since my other tires weren't thick enough for the urban debris. After all the rave reviews, I thought this tire could possibly save me if I were drowning so I gave it a try. I have replaced tires before, but NOTHING came close to the level of difficulty of putting these tires on the rims. I initially thought I ordered the wrong tire but that wasn't it. It took an hour and a half to successfully wrench the tires onto the rim--deploying sundry metal items as levers since the classic plastic tire levers weren't working--and two busted tubes as I tried to fit them on with the tire and the tire pinched a hole in them from the tight fit. After letting the tires stretch for a while, it still was just as difficult to put the tires on the rim in order to replace the tubes. Nevertheless, the inauspicious beginning ended, and I love the new tires. I, out of necessity, must sometimes ride over garbage and glass, and these tires don't flinch. Rain, no problem. Uneven gravely roads, no worries. Good traction even though it's a simple design. And the best part: Made in Germany. I love German quality (I lived there for a while), and these tires have already proven themselves. However, the winter and ice are yet to come, so I might amend my review in a few months time...

## Features

- CARBON BLACK MIXTURE- The Gatorskin, manufactured with a durable carbon black mixture, is as comfortable on the way to work as it is training for road races.
- POLYXBREAKER- The polyester fibers overlap during manufacturing, yielding a very dense fabric and minimal space in-between threads, making the PolyX highly resistant to any foreign body without reducing the rolling resistance.
- DURASKIN- Sidewall protection coming from the high quality polyamide fabric encasing the core casing of the tire from scuffs and cuts under the worst conditions.
- WEAR OPTIMIZED TREAD- Get the most out of your tire with the Gatorskin’s wear optimized tread compound, adding a long service life.
- HANDMADE IN GERMANY-Continental has been hand making their tires since 1871, maintaining the integrity of tradition, while evolving with the most advanced technology.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001IORAIM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #75,059 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #238 in Bike Tires |
| Bike Type | Road Bike |
| Brand | Continental |
| Brand Name | Continental |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 4,002 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00051342098255, 04019238371390 |
| Included Components | 1x Gatorskin 700 x 23 PolyX Breaker, Duraskin |
| Item Diameter | 622 Millimeters |
| Item Weight | 9.92 ounces |
| Item Width | 0.91 Inches |
| Manufacturer | Continental |
| Material Type | Synthetic Rubber |
| Tensile Strength | 120 Pounds Per Square Inch |
| Tire Type | Clincher |
| Tread Type | NONDIRECTIONAL |
| UPC | 051342098255 051342106967 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (“Continental“) provides a Limited Warranty to the original (consumer) purchaser that covers all Continental bicycle tires, purchased within the United States and Canada, against manufacturer defects in material and workmanship for up to two years from date of purchase, five years from date of manufacture, or until there is no serviceable original tread depth (as… |
| Warranty Type | Limited |

## Product Details

- **Item Diameter:** 28 Inches
- **Brand:** Continental
- **Tire Type:** Clincher
- **Item Width:** 0.91 Inches
- **Bike Type:** Road Bike
- **Warranty Type:** Lifetime
- **Material:** Synthetic Rubber
- **Tensile Strength:** 120 PSI
- **UPC:** 051342098255 051342106967
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00051342098255, 04019238371390

## Images

![Continental Gatorskin Wire Bead Bicycle Tire - Clincher, Black, PolyX Breaker, 26", 27", 650 or 700 Sizes - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71d0nm5ltoL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: This is probably a dumb question, but what is the difference between a folding tire, a wire bead, and a regular tire?**
A: As the name implies a folding tire is one you can fold and, for example, carry in a back pack so when you blow a tire you can still ride home; great for reducing anxiety when riding alone in a rural region. Wire bead tires stay on the rim much better. For example if you ride a road bike fast with narrow, 25 mm or less, tires on curvy down hills this becomes a safety factor.

**Q: Are these the real thing or are they Chinese bootleg counterfeit?**
A: Based on my experience, they seem like the real things. I do a lot of bike commuting and they are holding up very well.

**Q: What is the difference between wire beaded and Kevlar belted ?650 tires**
A: I'm going to bypass all the technical stuff.  If you look at the Performance Bike website, they sell wire bead and Kevlar foldable Gatorskin tires.  They sell more wire beaded than Kevlar and both have approvals over 90%.  I conclude that there's no performance difference.  The only significant difference is that one can be folded and kept in a small bag while the other retains its circular shape.  The ONLY reason I bought wire bead is that I find them easier to mount.  Others seem to find foldables easier to mount.  That has not been my experience.  I think you'll be happy with either.

**Q: Are these tires priced in pairs or sold individually? Thank you.**
A: Priced per tire.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really Nice Ride and Puncture Resistant
*by J***E on June 27, 2018*

These are great tires. Seems to be of high quality design and construction by a respected manufacturer that knows tires as I also really like Continental car tires too for their performance and long wear at an affordable price. I brought a really nice high performance used bike but got a flat on the really light weight thin tires that were on it and had to walk the 3 miles back to my car. So I wanted to get some highly puncture resistant tires to replace them. I don't mind a little more weight and maybe a little less performance to avoid getting another flat again. These tires mounted well and ride really well as I haven't noticed any bad ride quality or lost in performance. I also went with the wired beaded tire instead of the folding tire as I thought it maybe a little stronger not being all folded up and therefore maybe a little more puncture resistant.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Made in Germany = Quality; even for road bike tires
*by N***R on November 10, 2013*

I'm not an avid bicycler, but I do commute to school everyday (16 miles total) in a densely populated, and therefore dirty, area. The winter's arriving so I wanted new tires, andI was also tired of replacing tubes since my other tires weren't thick enough for the urban debris. After all the rave reviews, I thought this tire could possibly save me if I were drowning so I gave it a try. I have replaced tires before, but NOTHING came close to the level of difficulty of putting these tires on the rims. I initially thought I ordered the wrong tire but that wasn't it. It took an hour and a half to successfully wrench the tires onto the rim--deploying sundry metal items as levers since the classic plastic tire levers weren't working--and two busted tubes as I tried to fit them on with the tire and the tire pinched a hole in them from the tight fit. After letting the tires stretch for a while, it still was just as difficult to put the tires on the rim in order to replace the tubes. Nevertheless, the inauspicious beginning ended, and I love the new tires. I, out of necessity, must sometimes ride over garbage and glass, and these tires don't flinch. Rain, no problem. Uneven gravely roads, no worries. Good traction even though it's a simple design. And the best part: Made in Germany. I love German quality (I lived there for a while), and these tires have already proven themselves. However, the winter and ice are yet to come, so I might amend my review in a few months time...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GREAT Tires, Had to order a 2'nd pair!
*by K***C on June 27, 2025*

Had these for 5 months, no problems (any tire you buy has chances of getting a flat). I ordered another pair today for my other rims. Most of my cycling friends use these tires. Comfort, keep the tire pressure around 75-80 psi to get a more comfortable ride. I had 23's but my 2007 Trek Madone only goes up to a 28.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Continental Gatorskin Wire Bead Bicycle Tire - Clincher, Black, PolyX Breaker, 26", 27", 650 or 700 Sizes
- Continental Race 28 700x20-25c Bicycle Inner Tubes - 42mm Long Presta Valve - 2 Pack

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