Gatorskin vs Ikon review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Continental Gatorskin vs Maxxis Ikon tyres. Both manufactured by different brands, Continental and Maxxis respectively, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Continental Gatorskin is better for Race Tires activities, Maxxis Ikon is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to mountain activities.

Gatorskin

Ikon

The right tire when it comes to tough conditions.The right choice for a strong performance in the urban field and on tour.

Ride how and where you want: the global number one for Fixed, Messenger and Urban Cyclists

A versatile XC tread

The right tire when it comes to tough conditions.The right choice for a strong performance in the urban field and on tour.

The Maxxis Ikon is a versatile XC tire designed to perform in a broad range of conditions. With its predictable handling, the Ikon is also a favorite among our slopestyle athletes.

Features

DuraSkin
To roll with the punches
Tires with DuraSkin® sidewall protection have to be able to roll with the punches. They are used under the harshest conditions. On messenger bikes, the tires skid along curbs; on touring bikes, they cross continents without wearing out. In racing cycling, they have to endure tough tests such as the Paris-Roubaix. The high-quality polyamide fabric protects the tire casing against the worst conditions. These tires stand out thanks to their brown sidewalls.
PolyX Breaker
Puncture-defence
With our PolyX Breaker®, we bring our car expertise to the bicycle tire segment: Polyester has been used successfully for years in car tires and been tried and tested many times. The extremely resistant polyester fibre is woven tightly crosswise. In this way, a very high fabric density is reached which not only makes the Breaker more resistant to foreign objects but is also especially resistant to punctures. The rolling resistance is also not negatively affected by the PolyX Breaker®.

Features

Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below
Dual compound, 3C MaxxSpeed, or 3C MaxxTerra options
60 TPI or 120 TPI casing options
EXO sidewall protection

Usage

XC (Cross Country)

Technologies

Tubeless Ready Tubeless tires provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tire; and less chance of flatting because there is no tube. Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tires: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tire will void the warranty.
3C MaxxSpeed Used primarily in cross country and enduro tires, the two compounds in the outer layer are specially formulated to reduce rolling resistance and optimize treadwear and traction.
3C MaxxTerra An intermediate compound configuration used in select mountain tires. 3C MaxxTerra is softer and offers more traction than 3C MaxxSpeed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than MaxxGrip.
EXO An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tires. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tire remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky, treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high.

Specifications

"27"

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ETRTO: 32 - 630 Dimension: 27 X 1 1/4 Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 430 PSI: 102

"28"

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ETRTO: 32 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 32C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 345 PSI: 102

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ETRTO: 32 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 32C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 420 PSI: 102

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ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 28C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 360 PSI: 116

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ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 28C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 280 PSI: 116

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ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 245 PSI: 120

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ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 315 PSI: 120

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ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 305 PSI: 120

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ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 230 PSI: 120

"26"

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ETRTO: 23 - 571 Dimension: 650 X 23C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 275 PSI: 120

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ETRTO: 28 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1 1/8 Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 320 PSI: 120

Specifications

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Part #: TB72385300
Size: 26X2.20 ETRTO: 57-559 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 572 Compound: SINGLE Max PSI: 65 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB72390100
Size: 26X2.20 ETRTO: 57-559 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 623 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB73499100
Size: 26X2.35 ETRTO: 60-559 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 675 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

27.5

Part #: TB00332800
Size: 27.5X2.20 ETRTO: 56-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 701 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB85919000
Size: 27.5X2.20 ETRTO: 56-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 646 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB85956000
Size: 27.5X2.35 ETRTO: 60-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 700 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

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Part #: TB96646100
Size: 29X2.00 ETRTO: 50-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 618 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00333000
Size: 29X2.20 ETRTO: 57-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 710 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00332900
Size: 29X2.20 ETRTO: 57-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 737 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96740100
Size: 29X2.20 ETRTO: 57-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 697 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96731100
Size: 29X2.35 ETRTO: 60-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 755 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00038300
Size: 29X2.60 ETRTO: 66-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 805 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 40 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Gatorskin vs Ikon review

Features

DuraSkin

PolyX Breaker

Features

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

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