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Gator Skin Tyres

Spudmonkey · 2010-08-23 20:17:16

Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has any experience with these kind of tyres. They seem to be recommended on multiple websites for doing adventure races but I've never tried them. I know there is no such thing as a puncture proof tyre but these seem to be put forward as being more reliable than normal slicks. Would it be…

23-08-2010 9:17pm

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Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone has any experience with these kind of tyres. They seem to be recommended on multiple websites for doing adventure races but I've never tried them. I know there is no such thing as a puncture proof tyre but these seem to be put forward as being more reliable than normal slicks. Would it be worthwhile investing in a set if doing these races??

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#2 23-08-2010 11:37pm

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Gator hardshells are better. They're quite new and quite expensive. Do a search for some threads discussing these (sorry can't provide urls at the mo)

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#3 24-08-2010 12:42am

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i have got them off wiggle ,both folding and non folding both 21 euro delivered .

done lots of miles one flat a black thorn , had a bulge on one .but it was replaced with out any problem

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#4 24-08-2010 7:15am

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Do a search. They are discussed regularly

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#5 24-08-2010 10:56am

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cheers for the answer lads!!

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