Originally Posted by
Kojak
"GatorSkin is just a flat resistant as the MP"
I don't believe this statement to be true. The two tires are strikingly different in their compound and construction, and are not really aimed at the same market. The Conti is more of a roadracing tire, at least in its initial incarnation. The Marathon Plus is an Expedition/Touring/Commuting tire.
The MP can be a bear to mount (some people have no problems at all) and no, they are not supple tires. The Conti Ultra G is a really nice tire, I've used them in the past, and yes they ride nicer than the Schwalbe MP. But in terms of flat protection, the Schwalbe MP tires are so far unparalleled.
Yeah, but what he's saying is that in his experience (his experience, not marketing), he felt they were the same.
I agree that it seem like the gatorskins are supposed to be more flat resistant - don't have experience to compare/contrast them myself though.