I actually think tires have a huge aesthetic appeal, particularly on cx/tracklox/gravel bikes where they are much more visually pronounced
@BigBikeCop
2 жыл бұрын
I love bread too 🍞
@peterbaskind9872
3 жыл бұрын
I have Gatorskins on three bikes. 2 bikes have 28mm; the other is 32mm. Generally, I like them. But I get flats. Between all my bikes (not all GatorSkins), I have had 18 flats this year. A few Gatorskins flats were glass which tends to hide in the tire. A couple of other flats were hair-fine wire that, I’m told, comes from car tires. But I can say that I found found foreign bodies in the tire that would have punctured others. Those just popped right out with a stick or some other object and no puncture resulted. I just replaced the rear tire on the bike with 32mm tires. This time, I tried Gator Hardshell. They felt great on a 90 mile ride and brought no issues. So, we’ll see over time.
@sssnrrr
3 жыл бұрын
The Continental Gator skins are a good all-rounder tires but I prefer the Schwalble Marathon Plus! I hate dealing with flats 😤
@Moonprism93
3 жыл бұрын
I agree, I got them with my first bike and no flats so far 👍
@LowTensionSocialClub
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tire
@FreeUpTheWeed
3 жыл бұрын
Yup Schwalbe>Conti flat protection from my experience. And those Gatorskins are more of a cunt to remove, when you do get a flat! Never again will I recommend them
@charlesjohnson2345
3 жыл бұрын
I also went in on schwalbe after gator skins. I do miss the feel but now I'm punture free, so an acceptable tradeoff
@charlesjohnson2345
3 жыл бұрын
@@FreeUpTheWeed yep
@Ragnarok1881
3 жыл бұрын
Ive been using the Continental grand prix 5000 for 2 years now and they have been the best light weight tires ive ever had. I get compliments on them too like "hey man, love your "slicks"
@amsTECHandGAMING
2 жыл бұрын
@Bebo factual
@dln97
3 жыл бұрын
"The roads are paved with stray nails, staples, broken glass, screws, and dead cats." Never heard a more accurately humorous description of our "good-old" American streets
@saisamsuri
Ай бұрын
I live in Asia and can't relate. Wtf is wrong with Americans?
@sir_jerhyn
2 жыл бұрын
I slipped on Gatorskins years ago on car grease in the rain, I need something with grip. I just avoid any shiny surfaces in my vicinity, regardless of those damn tiles.. Oh, I would never ride on anything like that.. Not even walk on them! Maxxis Refuses are one of my favorite tires, they're training tires, but they also do have a lot of grip and foldable. Durability wise, if you skid a lot, they'll last 3 weeks, give or take. I don't skid anymore, I hop stop or slow the hell down.
@briangrondin1978
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. The ride very nicely and I’ve only had one puncture flat in about 11K miles. Though I tried Conti 5000s, I came back to Gatorskins, and intend to stay with them. Oh, they are on my Wabi Classic.
@danielmorales-wh9ib
3 жыл бұрын
In my opinion armadillo tires are the best for their value, they’re really thick and can last a long time even while getting skidded on a lot and this is from personal experience, I’ve tested them a few times ok rough roads under low pressure just to test how they’d hold up and even then they didn’t get any kind of trespass from a sharp objects, potholes, etc. gator skins used to be my go to but it really depends on people’s likes but armadillo tires don’t disappoint.
@elijahxiao9591
3 жыл бұрын
I use Schwalbe Lugano 2 tyres, and they’re great and have a lot of grip on em, i can corner pretty well, but i do wish to have a pair of continentals :)
@kostyafedot551
3 жыл бұрын
Ha! I just installed GS tire on my rear wheel yesterday and can’t get off from my fixie. What a difference it made!
@a_donut_
3 жыл бұрын
I have in the front a Specialized turbo (currently around 6000 km and no flat) and at the back the gatorskin.
@adibzailan5596
3 жыл бұрын
This is honestly such a brilliant review man. The shots are legit amazing too. Thanks man, Gatorskins here I come!
@dancelman
3 жыл бұрын
Hardshells and Rando are my go to’s
@mikesmith883
3 жыл бұрын
Made me laugh when you mentioned a rusty nail in your tires. Because ive had that happened to me while I was flying and that was scary as heck my back wheel started swerving. And for that I ended up framing it and putting it on my wall with the story of the day a nail almost killed me.
@DasMouse117
3 жыл бұрын
Gatorskins are alright. Bought some awhile back and got 2 flats the first week. They just feel like any other tire for me.
@co8371
3 жыл бұрын
Yo Zach I was so giddy when you dropped the name of the fame! 😆😆😆 Then damn Gatorskins have literally been the best tire I’ve ever had in my 6 years of riding. I was a bike courier full time riding 500 miles a week and bro, these ones always came through and were the most reliable!! You right man. Some people used to tell me they overrated. Hell na. Can’t Fugg with Gatorskins 🤙
@dogwelder
3 жыл бұрын
I love my Gatorskins.
@spreadhead4656
3 жыл бұрын
when you do pump your tire, what psi do you use
@stevehartwell1861
2 жыл бұрын
Track bike = tubular. Street bike = hard core protection from flats. Your choice, excellent and go wide, son, wide and lower pressure than you might imagine. Go 25 or 28.. I'm 170 lbs, ride 90 psi rear, 85 front. You decide. "Cosmetic Jules:
@benbraceletspurple9108
Жыл бұрын
I hate gatorskins. Almost no traction lots of problems for me. I've been told it's the altitude I live at or something. Maybe my weight I don't know.
@albericteilhard2036
3 жыл бұрын
How do u know what size tyre to get tho?
@skuzzking
3 жыл бұрын
Every time I've purchased a gatorskin tire, the tube blows on the first ride. 3 times now. Any reason why? I ride mag wheels at 110psi.
@dodgethis9193
3 жыл бұрын
Ps can we also get people to actually inflate their tyres to the correct pressure? Swear 50% of my short lived bike mechanic career was doing punctures that turned ojt to be someone running a rear tube at 10psi
@musicpatron1693
3 жыл бұрын
"slipperier than a banana covered in bacon grease?" bwahahahahaha..you're like a skinny version of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
@DopeEd
3 жыл бұрын
No comment about the even more robust gatorskin hardshell?
@bikepackingadventure7913
3 жыл бұрын
Using ‘Tubeless’ Continental Grand Prix 5000 on my Cinelli fixed gear. Difficult to find fixed gear wheels with tubeless rims. So got some built up with tubeless rims and Ridea hubs , see my Instagram, would like to know your thoughts on my daily commuter fixed gear bike that I use to ride to my NHS job 🚲🤔😊😀😀
@mortona42yt
3 жыл бұрын
10 years riding gator skins and I got the first flat recently... 100% my fault, I forgot to pump up the tire and got a pinch flat.
@steve00alt70
3 жыл бұрын
How well do they perform in wet, snowy roads?
@billiam911
3 жыл бұрын
Anyone know of a set of gumwall tires with a similar durability of gatorskins?
@zjoe555
3 жыл бұрын
SCHWALBE Durano DD Performance here and they are good until now cost halve the price of gatorskins
@markkubsch1257
Жыл бұрын
Never quite understand how you guys ride for like two years without getting a flat. I average five to six per year and I use Gatorskins aswell. Hell I don't even skid that much. But then these are the streets of screwed up nasty Germany...
@Casual_BackPacking
3 жыл бұрын
i only use these
@StandbyCymbalist
3 жыл бұрын
we have the same knife!
@keaganweaver8723
3 жыл бұрын
didn't even realize i wasn't subbed!
@anthonyanderson8509
3 жыл бұрын
I subscribe!
@duniahiburankita93
3 жыл бұрын
😍😍😍😍 single speed
@jaredchee1978
3 жыл бұрын
Pro tip: Put sealant into your tubes, problem solved!
@rizqyputra8403
3 жыл бұрын
Wew
@umeko204
3 жыл бұрын
And gatorskins are the most overrated tires.
@rstarrkk
3 ай бұрын
theyre well loved for a good reason.
@boof76yt
3 жыл бұрын
I'll throw the Panaracer Gravel kings into the mix. For a fixed gear, the slicks are really great. Don't let the name fool you. They're just about bullet proof. (almost).
@smallaxe12
3 жыл бұрын
@john jones ran them for two summers now , love them .
@Ming3r
3 жыл бұрын
@john jones I had a few punctures on my 28's when I had a single speed, but running them tubeless 650x48 and 42 on my gravel bike and they've been amazing for the last 7 months. Might be luck, might be tubeless.
@jakubpu
3 жыл бұрын
Good value, too.
@mattmatthews5414
3 жыл бұрын
Same. The only flats I’ve gotten on them are pinches from running too low of pressure (32mm 40psi) for my weight (165) & my tendency to ignore road hazards. 45psi and I’m golden.
@TheArtOfB
3 жыл бұрын
yeah, love gator skins!
@BikeEatRepeat
3 жыл бұрын
Yep love it too but they are a pain to mount and remove on wheels.
@misterchristophermorris
3 жыл бұрын
@@BikeEatRepeat agree on the pain to mount. But I definitely don't love the tyres.
@BikeEatRepeat
3 жыл бұрын
@@misterchristophermorris why?
@misterchristophermorris
3 жыл бұрын
@@BikeEatRepeat I think that there are varied groups of people who ride fixed gear bikes. Some just run with the standard go to's, like the gators. But I can assure you that if you're cornering at a speed that you know you've got to be 100% committed on, a tyre that's designed for commuting doesn't feel great. Not everyone uses a fixed gear for cruising or commuting. Didn't see any people at velodromes using them.
@Kowolski01
3 жыл бұрын
@@BikeEatRepeat I myself prefer the grand prix classic. Nice grippy and fast tires. And I never had a puncture with them either. Gonna try some gravel kings next.
@rferstahl
3 жыл бұрын
After trying a couple different brands, I'm sticking with Schwalbe for commuting. Their reliability well counters the extra weight.
@hfdcjiirjmcfi
Жыл бұрын
My schwalbes have lasted 2k miles!
@jasonbustos2187
3 жыл бұрын
Damn I've never been this early.
@rayzur2ndchannel617
3 жыл бұрын
I had a gator skin for my rear wheel for about three months before the rubber wore out and punctured my tire. I skid a lot and have 8 skid patches, I’m not an ambidextrous skidder. I have since upgraded to thickslicks and they work pretty well for me.
@flwtheleader
3 жыл бұрын
Continental Grand Prix Classics,are the best and the most coolest looking tires
@thescarp2
3 жыл бұрын
have fun on gatorskins when they get wet. i've had them on my commuter bike and they're shit for commuting.
@event4216
3 жыл бұрын
Have considered Grand Prix, plain or GT version?
@thescarp2
3 жыл бұрын
@@event4216 grand prix are ok, but i'd rather stick to vittoria 28s for the grip and comfort
@dodgethis9193
3 жыл бұрын
Tbh had the same experience with them. Id choose schwalbe or vittoria personally
@moosedude
3 жыл бұрын
I love the story telling of getting a flat. Very relatable
@tabledeka
3 жыл бұрын
yo Zach, my fixed gear IQ rating was just skyrocketing from zero to "i know now how to choose best frame, parts and components for me" just by watch couple of your videos in three hours straight. Thanks man for still doing this. Shoutout from Indonesia!
@pottingsoil
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, they're great tires. HOWEVER, they're currently super overpriced. I cannot find a pair for less than $110.00+ and I bought mine for $45.00 back in 2019. I checked my Amazon account to double-check lol.
@1slow_gto
3 жыл бұрын
I got 2 flats on my new gatorskins Not because of the tires but because of improper tube installation on my part
@joshwaggoner1301
3 жыл бұрын
Gatorskins are the only ones I use. Granted mine don't last quite as long because I weigh in the 220lb range, so every skid and skip eats up just that much more rubber, but I've never had a flat on them. And even replacing them as soon as they get their first bare patch they still pay for themselves compared to any others. I even wrote them into a series of mine where this cantankerous old man is trying to screw with the main character and throws a bunch of broken glass into the road to blow his tires. I think the line was "Ha! Gatorskins you crotchety old bastard!"
@joshwaggoner1301
3 жыл бұрын
@Andre Calvit It's one of my favorites.
@chrischris4783
3 жыл бұрын
I use the cheapest ones. They cost $10 at my shop. They last about 4-6months and only have gotten 2 flats
@J0eyDosSant0s
2 жыл бұрын
Love my Gator Skins, rocking those beautiful 28mm on my Haro. Highly recommend
@ME-hm7zm
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed on the Gatorskins; I use them on my skinny-tire bike and they're pretty great (I run Marathon Plusses on wider tire bikes) - no flats yet in spite of all manner of road debris. Apparently that brown polyester stuff is supposed to be sidewall protection against kerb scuffs and it...seems to work, from what I can tell.
@event4216
3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if people wearing out Gator Skids by locking wheel have considered Conti Super Sport? It has thick anti-puncture layer and plain rubber like GS. Probably that would be same ride just cheaper.
@Disrtict6
3 жыл бұрын
different ride, but I prefer super sport to gator skins, esp in the rain. Gatorskins have a bit nicer road feel - but not worth the price increase or loss of traction in the wet.
@geraldfisher6475
3 жыл бұрын
personally i love the schwalbe durano dd (all variations), they just have that crazy durability and they perform great in the rain. gone back and forth but the durano always made me feel safe, probably even ride them with snow in winter this year.
@Tommyhearnsrighthand
Жыл бұрын
Bro randoneurs and kenda kwest r cheap and basically puncture proof. In 28 or 32. They r best value. No style points though Randos r best all rounders I've found for city. Kenda r cheap but slow.
@anotheryoutuber_
3 жыл бұрын
conti grand prix 4000/5000 in a 28 or 32 and latex tubes! tubes matter! at least cover them in talcum.
@xJay_030
3 жыл бұрын
does that increase puncture protection?
@anotheryoutuber_
3 жыл бұрын
@@xJay_030 mostly less chance to pinch flat and a slight ride quality improvement, but being able to run less pressure can have an improvement on less flats from punctures.
@angelksh567
3 жыл бұрын
You sound like obama 🙂
@ichika2139
Жыл бұрын
If you guys can't afford Continentals I suggest WTB's Thickslicks it has wayy more reliability it lasted me 2 years and around 50kilometres worth of skiddings and it still has yet to pop on me or have a hole it costs around 25 dollars for one piece
@mango9087
3 жыл бұрын
Breh... Gatorskins? Yuck! Grand prix 4seasons are a much more reasonable compromise. Puncture protection and side wall strength, but actual compliance and grip.
@misterchristophermorris
3 жыл бұрын
I'd also like to add, people spend lots of money putting together some fixed gear race looking bike, that usually is a stiff ride, then add to the non supple ride by placing on some rigid commuting rubber. Buy a ferrari, but rip out the engine and install a diesel??????
@radiocontrolled9181
7 ай бұрын
The correct word to use is grip, not traction. You lack traction when you're going uphill on a slippery incline and your rear wheel spins out due to low grip. Traction is the ability to use grip to turn wheel torque into forward momentum. Grip is the general ability of a tire to adhere to the road surface in all differnt scenarios, not only going forward.
@frithholland9041
3 жыл бұрын
I actually specifically don't like the gator skins. The reason is the name. I cycle so much and as you said one thing that can ruin your fun is a puncture. With this in mind puncture resistance is the most import aspect of a tire in my opinion. The name gator skin implies it will be very puncture resistant but in my experience i regularly got punctures with these tyres. My tyre of choice in the Schwalbe marathon pro plus. The only thing that can puncture these bad boys is a pin or nail in the road. i regularly pick sharp rocks and bits of glass out of my schwalbes and each and every one of these little objects would have given me a flat when riding gator skins. Sure they are not the fastest tyres due to the thickness, traction and weight, but in my mind that just means i gotta pedal faster and my legs will be stronger for doing so.
@davidburgess741
3 жыл бұрын
They've been my choice for years. They aren't that fast, but the alternative is the ultimate in slow!
@iamslf
3 жыл бұрын
i upgraded to gator skins, and i was legit blown away. i thought it was a fad, but damn was i wrong.
@trackrat440
3 жыл бұрын
Do you pair them with an extra thick tube? I find it a great combo
@mofomartianp
3 жыл бұрын
Tires generally are the most underrated component on any bike. Pay the extra money for high end tires, your bike will be faster, handle better, feel more comfortable and puncture less. A couple more recommendations (all in 28mm): - Conti GP 4 Seasons are robust all weather tires with equal puncture resistance to gator skins. I've picked plenty of glass shards out of the those tires yet no punctures in over 2000 miles. They also handle great in wet and slippery conditions. - GP 5000s are also great, superfast race tires but slightly less puncture resistance. - Pirelli Cinturatos are bombproof, comfy, roll and handle really well in all but the roughest terrain, but also a little heavier at about 320g per tire. And remember, always ride with correct tire pressure.
@event4216
3 жыл бұрын
And correct tire pressure isn't one printed on sidewall. It depends on total weight, surface and weather conditions.
@xJay_030
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah with GP 4 Seasons i had no flats in 2 years and really good control on wet and cold conditions. I also rode GP5000s but unfortunately I got lot flats In Berlin there are so much Glas and other stuff on the road that leads to flats... But maybe the pressure was to high I pumped up to 110psi....
@jag1870
Жыл бұрын
Threw my Gatorskins in the trash. Got more than my fair share of flats and they were quite difficult to install.
@yeswevape2039
5 ай бұрын
Ok, Probably no one will read this. But what are the pedals with the straps called? Which one do you use?
@kiddtee9226
Жыл бұрын
If we’re skidding everywhere does it really matter which tires you buy? I ride with an extra tube and tire in my Fanny, meh
@nickp9994
3 жыл бұрын
Gatorskins suck in the rain. When climbing if you put down any power they spin out. Other than that they are bombproof
@TimJapan
2 жыл бұрын
I walk 3 hours in the rain a couple of weeks back. It's always raining when you get a flat.
@aveennagpal3048
3 жыл бұрын
4:04 "BREAKS, oh"
3 жыл бұрын
What about GP5000?
@TuneLabPH
3 жыл бұрын
Subscribed 🥰
@puthiphatm
3 жыл бұрын
how tall is he, im curious cuz the tubes length proportion on his bike are beautiful
@jjpoltergeist
3 жыл бұрын
The bike is a 58. The sexiest size for most lugged bikes, IMO. Makes for a beautiful head tube
@johnnyregs2378
3 жыл бұрын
I race cat 3 with gatorskins. Theyre heavier than race tires but meh, i like em.
@misterchristophermorris
3 жыл бұрын
After using gatorskins for years, I then bought some rubino pro then gp4000's. For high speed riding, riding on the rollers and especially for cornering they make a difference compared to the hard gators. Treat yourself to some racier tyres, don't follow the crowd.
@neilchatterjee7644
3 жыл бұрын
Seconded. My gp5000 700x28c tires are incredible. So supple.
@loud479
3 жыл бұрын
You said all rounder tyre amd i said "gatorskin" they are the best commuter tyres
@Santiaqo2115
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Zach could you do a review of that swift saddle of yours? you must have put tons of miles on it.
@xJay_030
3 жыл бұрын
I can recommend the continental 4seasons, i had no flats in to 2 years riding them in Berlin. They are better on wet and cold conditions in comparison to the gatorskins. I also have the continental gp5000, best roll resistance I've ever seen (really fast) but the Protection is so bad 👎 I got a Flat every Week
@xJay_030
3 жыл бұрын
@BeboSaab i used both tires for the same wheels... but maybe i had just bad luck i dont know I can give the GP5000s another try there are pretty unused, rode them less then 200miles
@yardsalecycles
3 жыл бұрын
They are not the easiest set to install
@tommyvercetti6035
3 жыл бұрын
but zach...i been subscribed for a while now.
@arturoruiz139
3 жыл бұрын
You have earned my subscription. I've been riding 700x25 Gatorskins with a rear Hardcase for over 12 years, and they've never let me down. Daily riding as a NYC messenger and they're the best tires for the abuse the streets can dish out. Ride safe, ride hard!!
@reason2910
3 жыл бұрын
Top tube protector full episode? Finally????
@iamshake7778
Жыл бұрын
I’m 38 and I’ve been riding fixed gear since 2011 and yup! These tires is I. My arsenal for a decade. I used it everyday commuting to work (20 miles a day for 2 years in the street of L.A) and 8 years 5 miles a day)
@dawsons3424
3 жыл бұрын
What bag does he wear in all these videos?
@RadiantPhenom
3 жыл бұрын
Vittoria randonneurs are the worst tires ever
@ratoneJR
3 жыл бұрын
all my bikes run kenda 838's. none are fixed gear. subscribed years ago.
@MS-kl4hf
3 жыл бұрын
What you use to clean your chain?
@markevinlagsac3252
Жыл бұрын
is gp5000 tire good for fixie?
@napesenong7635
3 жыл бұрын
Riding these. Amazing
@richardcarr6493
3 жыл бұрын
l use Life Line CITY 32/700c and got one flat this yr after 4 yrs of yr round use which l believe was due low tires pressure causing a pinch flat on the inside of the tube and later split apart after about 5oookm PS TIRES STILL LOTS OF TREAD LIFE LEFT
@4specialist
2 жыл бұрын
High-end road tires make the biggest difference to ride quality...trust me, pay the extra $ for the much better riding experience...I current ride on Schwalbe Pro One tube tires with transparent sidewall in 32c on my fixed gear...I also recommend the Continental GP5000sTR, if u can find them available...and always try to use the widest road tire available that will fit in your frame and fork...most high-end road tires are now being made in 32c...
@leonardoserrano4135
3 ай бұрын
Hey bro, thank you so much for your videos! Ive been riding for about 10 years and I'm still learning a few things here and there from you.
@blakboyytunes
3 жыл бұрын
i swear by gatorskins.
@gypdarin1458
2 жыл бұрын
I only ever get front flats
@govinddddddd
3 жыл бұрын
Malayalis ivde camon😜
@charliepi
3 жыл бұрын
Rewind back to 2010, and 23c tires in the most loud, obnoxious colors were very popular on fixed gears. My bike was so flashy and color coordinated, but I got flats like every week on my commutes. I'm so glad that trend is dead for the most part. I've had a set of 28c Panaracer RiBMos now for a few years with no flats. Once I wear them out, I might switch to another tire, but there's a good chance I'll just get another set of RiBMos.
@GeekonaBike
3 жыл бұрын
Don't jinks yourself, I'm put staples through them, even newish ones.
@fiatfixie4344
3 жыл бұрын
Same here. Two different Gatorskins on two different bikes. Low to moderate usage tires on the same stretch of road. They're not impervious to nails or screws!
@geraldfisher6475
3 жыл бұрын
i honestly have way better experience with schwalbe durano dd or schwalbe marathon. and i do some pretty rough terrain biking, even at my work.
@gimmigimmigimmi
3 жыл бұрын
@@geraldfisher6475 they weight twice as much compared to gatorskins.
@geraldfisher6475
3 жыл бұрын
@@gimmigimmigimmi the durano dd foldable tires that i use weigh 275gr, the contintental gatorskins weigh 220gr. personally i do not care about that slight weight, they have better rolling resitance are more durable and are not suicidal in heavy rain.
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