Reddit reviews Continental Gatorskin DuraSkin Bicycle Tire (27x 1 1/4, Wire Beaded, Black)
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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.
I'm lucky that I don't have a long commute. But this is by far the best way to get to work!
Edit: with links!
Little info on the bike for any others who are curios.
Bike: 2016 Raleigh Furley (on discount was ~$750 with tax). I love this bike it's awesome. Chromoly steel, real soft ride. Single speed so it's 0 maintenance. Last but not least, disc brakes. Not the best, but they are much better than rims especially in weather of New England.
Tires: Gatorskins 25mm
Honjo Fenders: Superb, takes a while to install. I could have a used a few more brackets to hold everything together better too. Definitely going to get a mudguard for the front maybe the back as well.
Rack is the Topeak explorer for disc brakes. Two Ortlieb back roller city panniers.
Misc: I have a cateye volt 700 for front light and the cateye rapid x3 for a tail light, both are super bright even in the daytime!
Bike computer: Old nexus 5 that I hold on with a quadlock to track everything to strava. I use Ipbike which hooks up to my duotrap and my scosche heartrate monitor.
i think you'll have a hard time finding a cheap (& durable) kevlar belt in either size. hard to beat gatorskins for sheer durability, they cost the same in both sizes.
panaracer paselas also come in 27 1/4 ('tourguard' version has kevlar belt), and are cheaper. i am riding these in 700x25c at the moment, very nice so far, rolls a bit smoother than gatorskins. can't comment on long-term durability yet, but they have a great reputation.
For commuting, I'd suggest Gatorskins. They're heavy and slow but really tough.
Brakes would need changed too, too expensive probably. Also there are good tires, this continental gatorskin is 27 x32, but is also too expensive.