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product_id: 217823245
title: "Continental Gatorskin Black Edition - Road Bike Tire | Tough Tire for Daily Riding - PolyX Breaker, Duraskin, 2 Pack"
brand: "continental"
price: "170188CFA"
currency: XOF
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Continental"
url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/217823245-continental-gatorskin-black-edition-road-bike-tire-tough-tire-daily
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# Duraskin sidewall reinforcement PolyX Breaker puncture protection 700x28mm optimal road grip Continental Gatorskin Black Edition - Road Bike Tire | Tough Tire for Daily Riding - PolyX Breaker, Duraskin, 2 Pack

**Brand:** continental
**Price:** 170188CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Ride Tough, Ride Smart — The Ultimate Urban & Touring Tire Upgrade

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Continental Gatorskin Black Edition - Road Bike Tire | Tough Tire for Daily Riding - PolyX Breaker, Duraskin, 2 Pack by continental
- **How much does it cost?** 170188CFA 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

- • **Endurance Champion:** High mileage carbon-black tread compound ensures your tires outlast the competition, mile after mile.
- • **Precision Road Grip:** 28mm width and directional tread optimize traction and control for confident daily commutes and long rides.
- • **Pro-Grade 2-Pack Value:** Get double the performance with two premium tires designed for serious riders who demand reliability.
- • **Duraskin Sidewall Armor:** Reinforced black sidewalls deliver rugged durability without compromising ride agility.
- • **Unmatched Puncture Resistance:** PolyX Breaker’s dense polyester weave keeps you rolling worry-free through urban debris and rough tours.

## Overview

The Continental Gatorskin Black Edition is a premium 700x28mm road bike tire engineered for durability and performance. Featuring PolyX Breaker puncture protection and Duraskin reinforced sidewalls, it offers exceptional resistance to flats and sidewall damage. Designed for urban commuting and touring, this 2-pack delivers high mileage with a carbon-black tread compound and directional tread for superior grip and control. Trusted by daily riders for reliability and longevity.

## Description

The Gatorskin Black Edition tire is ready to ride how and where you want. Its the right choice when it comes to tough conditions with strong performance in the urban field or on tour. 2 Pack - 2 Tires Included

Review: High quality, foldable, flat resistant and grippy. - Best tire out there IMO. 32's are best for smoothing out the roads and providing some extra surface grip. Only difference in this tire and the Hardshell version is the Hardshell is so slightly thicker tread on top and weights a little more. Tire are super grippy, exactly what one needs on a road bike. You get plenty of miles out of them if you rotate the front to the read tires every so often. NOTE: These are directional tires, look on the side of the tire for "rotation arrow" to ensure you put them on correctly.
Review: Unrivalled in My Experience - I doubt there is any debris not found on South Florida roads and bike lanes. You name it, we're riding over it. Add hot asphalt to the mix, and this area is not tire-friendly at all. I've been riding on these tires for about eight years now (first time with BE's). They are great because there are very few surprises with the Gatorskins. My experience as a daily rider, is a solid two years incident-free, and then the tread thins out. Miles beyond that are a bonus. They are expensive, sure, but reliability costs. The big downside is the installation. They are very hard to get on a rim with the tube intact. Powdering the tube and soaping the rim make a huge difference. That and a slow pace get the job done. No other tire for me.

## Features

- The right tire when it comes to tough conditions. The right choice for a strong performance in the urban field and on tour. With black sidewall reinforcement.
- Highly puncture-resistant casing and sidewall protection with high mileage carbon-black tread compound
- PolyX Breaker puncture protection with dense polyester weave for durability without slowing you down
- DuraSkin protected road tires built for commuting, touring, and tough conditions
- Ride how and where you want

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B088P5WJZ9 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #28,440 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #101 in Bike Tires |
| Bike Type | Racing Bike, Road Bike |
| Brand | Continental |
| Brand Name | Continental |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 442 Reviews |
| Included Components | 2x Gatorskin Black Edition 700 x 28 PolyX Breaker, Duraskin |
| Item Diameter | 62.2 centimeters |
| Item Width | 28 millimeters |
| Manufacturer | Continental |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C1010828 |
| Material Type | Synthetic Rubber |
| Model Number | 1017300000-2 Pack |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Number of Packs | 2 |
| Size | 700x28 |
| Tire Type | Clincher |
| Tread Type | Directional |
| Unit Count | 1 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 |
| Wheel Size | 62.2 centimeters |

## Product Details

- **Item Diameter:** 622 Millimeters
- **Brand:** Continental
- **Tire Type:** Tubular
- **Item Width:** 28 Millimeters
- **Bike Type:** Road Bike
- **Warranty Type:** Manufacturer
- **Material:** Rubber
- **Tread Type:** Directional

## Images

![Continental Gatorskin Black Edition - Road Bike Tire | Tough Tire for Daily Riding - PolyX Breaker, Duraskin, 2 Pack - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71BnTNGGQfL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what tubes should i get forr these tires? i have a specialized sirrus comp**
A: Continental Bicycle Tubes Race 28 700x20-25 SV60 Presta Valve 60mm Bike Tube - Value Bundle 5-in-1 Bicycle Tube 700c https://a.co/d/aa6saIg

All depends on the size of Callie stem you need for your rims.

**Q: Buenas tardes. Es tubular o clincher?**
A: clincher.

**Q: What is the maximum recommended PSI the tubes should be pumped up to for these particular tires?**
A: For 28mm I use 75 psi front and 80 psi rear (I weigh about 155 lbs)

**Q: Are this tires All season ??**
A: No there are not. However, I do not ride in bad weather conditions that being said they are awesome tires and all that I use on my bike.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality, foldable, flat resistant and grippy.
*by T***N on April 24, 2026*

Best tire out there IMO. 32's are best for smoothing out the roads and providing some extra surface grip. Only difference in this tire and the Hardshell version is the Hardshell is so slightly thicker tread on top and weights a little more. Tire are super grippy, exactly what one needs on a road bike. You get plenty of miles out of them if you rotate the front to the read tires every so often. NOTE: These are directional tires, look on the side of the tire for "rotation arrow" to ensure you put them on correctly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unrivalled in My Experience
*by B***Y on February 17, 2026*

I doubt there is any debris not found on South Florida roads and bike lanes. You name it, we're riding over it. Add hot asphalt to the mix, and this area is not tire-friendly at all. I've been riding on these tires for about eight years now (first time with BE's). They are great because there are very few surprises with the Gatorskins. My experience as a daily rider, is a solid two years incident-free, and then the tread thins out. Miles beyond that are a bonus. They are expensive, sure, but reliability costs. The big downside is the installation. They are very hard to get on a rim with the tube intact. Powdering the tube and soaping the rim make a huge difference. That and a slow pace get the job done. No other tire for me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best tire ever for my hybrid!
*by M***R on September 26, 2025*

Since transitioning from a road bike to a carbon fiber hybrid, Gatorskins (700x32) have been the most dependable, long-lasting tire to give me 1.5 to 2 K miles with no punctures or flats. The sleek tread inflated at 85 psi gives me comfort, speed and agility. Couldn’t recommend a better overall tire.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Continental Gatorskin Black Edition 700 X 28 Set of 2
- Continental Race 28" Wide 700x25-32c Inner Tubes - 42mm Presta Valve (Pack of 2 w/Conti Sticker)

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*Last updated: 2026-09-10*