After extensive market research and feedback from commuters all over the world showed Continental that a new type of tyre was in demand. The Gatorskin race bike tyre had filled a gap for hard core commuters but they wanted more, more casing, more breaker, more protection... Taking the incredible Gatorskin as a foundation base, and adding a third Polyamide layer in the sidewall to make a unique 3-ply casing for the Gator Hardshell. With the addition of a Poly-X anti puncture breaker belt under the tread which extends down into the shoulder area for wider coverage. High mileage tyreLow rolling resistanceDuraskin cut-resistant layerHighly puncture resistantExceptional grip in wet and dry conditions27.5 x 1.25 has a wire bead
After extensive market research and feedback from commuters all over the world showed Continental that a new type of tyre was in demand. The Gatorskin race bike tyre had filled a gap for hard core commuters but they wanted more, more casing, more breaker, more protection... Taking the incredible Gatorskin as a foundation base, and adding a third Polyamide layer in the sidewall to make a unique 3-ply casing for the Gator Hardshell. With the addition of a Poly-X anti puncture breaker belt under the tread which extends down into the shoulder area for wider coverage. High mileage tyreLow rolling resistanceDuraskin cut-resistant layerHighly puncture resistantExceptional grip in wet and dry conditions27.5 x 1.25 has a wire bead
After extensive market research and feedback from commuters all over the world showed Continental that a new type of tyre was in demand. The Gatorskin race bike tyre had filled a gap for hard core commuters but they wanted more, more casing, more breaker, more protection... Taking the incredible Gatorskin as a foundation base, and adding a third Polyamide layer in the sidewall to make a unique 3-ply casing for the Gator Hardshell. With the addition of a Poly-X anti puncture breaker belt under the tread which extends down into the shoulder area for wider coverage. High mileage tyreLow rolling resistanceDuraskin cut-resistant layerHighly puncture resistantExceptional grip in wet and dry conditions27.5 x 1.25 has a wire bead
After extensive market research and feedback from commuters all over the world showed Continental that a new type of tyre was in demand. The Gatorskin race bike tyre had filled a gap for hard core commuters but they wanted more, more casing, more breaker, more protection... Taking the incredible Gatorskin as a foundation base, and adding a third Polyamide layer in the sidewall to make a unique 3-ply casing for the Gator Hardshell. With the addition of a Poly-X anti puncture breaker belt under the tread which extends down into the shoulder area for wider coverage. High mileage tyreLow rolling resistanceDuraskin cut-resistant layerHighly puncture resistantExceptional grip in wet and dry conditions27.5 x 1.25 has a wire bead
After extensive market research and feedback from commuters all over the world showed Continental that a new type of tyre was in demand. The Gatorskin race bike tyre had filled a gap for hard core commuters but they wanted more, more casing, more breaker, more protection... Taking the incredible Gatorskin as a foundation base, and adding a third Polyamide layer in the sidewall to make a unique 3-ply casing for the Gator Hardshell. With the addition of a Poly-X anti puncture breaker belt under the tread which extends down into the shoulder area for wider coverage. High mileage tyreLow rolling resistanceDuraskin cut-resistant layerHighly puncture resistantExceptional grip in wet and dry conditions27.5 x 1.25 has a wire bead
Sharing the bead-to-bead protection of Duraskin, the tough Hardshell casing of these Continental Gator Hardshell tyre wraps further into the sidewall with the extra-wide PolyX Breaker covering the entire tread strip from shoulder-to-shoulder. They're great for Winter use. A durable carbon black mixture, a well-regarded puncture protection system and the DuraSkin™ anti-cut fabric turn the Continental Gator Hardshell road tyre into a real long distance runner. it can be used on the way to work as well as training for road races or for sportives and audax. It's a durable, tough road tyre at a really nice price. Technologies: HardShell: Puncture protection and mileage are the strengths of Hardshell-ProTection. A wider PolyX Breaker®, the specialist against punctures under the tread centre and shoulders provides for great reliability. The three-ply (each layer with 180 TPI) carcass covers the entire tyre and gives it an excellent defence against urban debris. The outer sidewalls of the tyre are reinforced with DuraSkin® fabric providing even more reliability due to the casing being so well protected. Hardshell tyres are the puncture-resistant flagship amongst racing tyres and are produced exclusively in Germany DuraSkin: Tyres with DuraSkin sidewall protection have to roll with the punches. These tyres are used in the harshest conditions. On messenger bikes, on epic travel bikes crossing continents without wearing through and in professional cycling they have to endure tough tests such as Paris-Roubaix. The high-quality polyamide fabric reliably protects the casing of the tyre and protects the tyre from the worst conditions. These tyres stand out with their brown sidewalls. The slick natural rubber tread is designed to perform well in wet/wintery conditions PolyX Breaker Technology: With its PolyX Breaker, Continental brings its PKW know-how to the bike tyre arena – Polyester has been used successfully for years in car tyres and has been tried and tested many times. The extremely resistant polyester fibre is woven tightly crosswire making a very high fabric density which not only makes the Breaker more resistant to foreign objects but is also resistant to punctures. The rolling resistance is not affected either by the PolyX Breaker
A durable carbon black mixture, a well-regarded puncture protection system and the DuraSkin™ anti-cut fabric turn the Continental Gator Hardshell road tyre into a real long-distance runner. Available in varying widths, it can be used on the way to work as well as training for road races or for sportives and audax. It's a durable, tough tyre at a really nice price. HardShell: Puncture protection and mileage are the strengths of Hardshell-ProTection. A wider PolyX Breaker®, the specialist against punctures under the tread centre and shoulders provides for great reliability. The three-ply (each layer with 180 TPI) carcass covers the entire tyre and makes it a real bastion against urban detritus. The outer sidewalls of the tyre are reinforced with DuraSkin® fabric providing even more reliability due to the casing being so well protected. Hardshell tyres are the puncture-resistant flagship amongst racing tyres – produced exclusively in Germany DuraSkin: Tyres with DuraSkin sidewall protection have to roll with the punches. These tyres are used in the harshest conditions. On messenger bikes, on epic travel bikes crossing continents without wearing through and in professional cycling they have to endure tough tests such as Paris-Roubaix. The high-quality polyamide fabric reliably protects the casing of the tyre and protects the tyre from the worst conditions. These tyres stand out with their brown sidewalls. The slick natural rubber tread is designed to perform well in wet/wintery conditions PolyX Breaker Technology: With its PolyX Breaker, Continental brings its PKW know-how to the bike tyre arena – Polyester has been used successfully for years in car tyres and has been tried and tested many times. The extremely resistant polyester fibre is woven tightly crosswire making a very high fabric density which not only makes the Breaker more resistant to foreign objects but is also resistant to punctures. The rolling resistance is not affected either by the PolyX Breaker
Whether you're conquering your way around the CX course or planning an adventure across mixed terrains on your gravel dropbar bike, this versatile tyre is engineered for performance. It features a high-quality PureGrip compound that provides a fantastic balance of grip, elasticity and smooth-rolling properties. Continental has also equipped this model with its prestigious ShieldWall System, which is an extra puncture protection layer that consists of a finely woven cross fabric. As a result, it achieves a high level of resistance against punctures and damage, while also delivering a high degree of flexibility to adapt perfectly to the ground. One final highlight is its tubeless ready technology, which allows you to run lower tyre pressures and enjoy tubeless benefits such as greater stability on rough terrain, increased comfort and fewer chances of flats. Technologies: PureGrip Compound: Advanced performance level compound. Based on activated silica compounds, this technology was originally intended as a performance level compound, but after intensive development at Continental's German R&D facility, an advanced new compound with outstanding grip, elasticity and rolling properties was developed. This new mix was given the self-explanatory name "Pure Grip". ShieldWall System: The ShieldWall system combines the optimum combination of high puncture protection and low rolling resistance with low weight. This is made possible by an additional, all-round puncture protection layer, which consists of a finely woven cross fabric. This gives the tyre a high resistance to punctures and damage. Despite its additional ply, the tyre has a very good damping property and a high degree of flexibility to adapt perfectly to the ground. The revolutionary tubeless-ready bead allows easy and uncomplicated mounting of the tyre. Manufacturer's Part Numbers: 01505650000 Black/Black 29" 2" 01505630000 Black/Black 27.5" 2"
Continental Gator Hardshell Road Bike TyreSetting the standard for durability and grip quality, the Gator Hardshell model is ideal for daily commuting and is a high mileage rider's dream tyre. Based on the top-selling Gatorskin racing tyre but offering even more puncture resistance, it's constructed with Continental's Duraskin® edge-to-edge protection. Plus, the hardshell casing extends all the way to the tyre's sidewall too. These layers are also combined with a PolyX Breaker that covers the tyre's entire tread for even better puncture resistance.FeaturesTyre Type: ClincherBead Tyre: Separate folding and wire bead optionsCasing: 3/180 Threads per inch (TPI) Tubeless Compatible: NoPuncture Resistant: Yes, DuraSkin protection, PolyX BreakerModelled on Continental's famous Gatorskin race bike tyreMore reinforcement for the modern commutesSpecifications: ETRTOSizeWeightBeadTechnologyPSI - Rec. InflationPSI - Max InflationPly/TPI23-622700x23250gFoldingPolyX Breaker, DuraSkin, Hardshell1101203/18023-622700x23330gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin, Hardshell1101203/18025-622700x25270gFoldingPolyX Breaker, DuraSkin, Hardshell951203/18025-622700x25330gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin, Hardshell951203/18028-622700x28410gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin, Hardshell951163/180Technologies:DuraSkin®: Tyres with DuraSkin sidewall protection have to roll with the punches. These tyres are used in the harshest conditions. On messenger bikes, on epic travel bikes crossing continents without wearing through and in professional cycling they have to endure tough tests such as Paris-Roubaix. The high-quality polyamide fabric reliably protects the casing of the tyre and protects the tyre from the worst conditions. These tyres stand out with their brown sidewalls. The slick natural rubber tread is designed to perform well in wet/wintery conditionsPolyX Breaker: Polyester has been used successfully for years in car tyres and been tried and tested many times. The extremely resistant polyester fibre is woven tightly, making a very high fabric density that makes the Breaker more resistant to foreign objects and more resistant to punctures. The rolling resistance is not affected either by the PolyX BreakerHardshell: Puncture protection and mileage are the strengths of Hardshell protection. A wider PolyX Breaker®, the specialist against punctures under the tread centre and shoulders provides for great reliability. The threeply - each layer with 60 tpi - carcass covers the entire tyre and makes it a real bastion against urban debris. The outer sidewalls of the tyre are reinforced with DuraSkin® fabric providing even more reliability due to the casing being so well protected. Hardshell tyres are the puncture-resistant flagship amongst racing tyres and are produced exclusively in GermanyBuy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Continental Gator Hardshell Road Bike TyreSetting the standard for durability and grip quality, the Gator Hardshell model is ideal for daily commuting and is a high mileage rider's dream tyre. Based on the top-selling Gatorskin racing tyre but offering even more puncture resistance, it's constructed with Continental's Duraskin® edge-to-edge protection. Plus, the hardshell casing extends all the way to the tyre's sidewall too. These layers are also combined with a PolyX Breaker that covers the tyre's entire tread for even better puncture resistance.FeaturesTyre Type: ClincherBead Tyre: Separate folding and wire bead optionsCasing: 3/180 Threads per inch (TPI) Tubeless Compatible: NoPuncture Resistant: Yes, DuraSkin protection, PolyX BreakerModelled on Continental's famous Gatorskin race bike tyreMore reinforcement for the modern commutesSpecifications: ETRTOSizeWeightBeadTechnologyPSI - Rec. InflationPSI - Max InflationPly/TPI23-622700x23250gFoldingPolyX Breaker, DuraSkin, Hardshell1101203/18023-622700x23330gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin, Hardshell1101203/18025-622700x25270gFoldingPolyX Breaker, DuraSkin, Hardshell951203/18025-622700x25330gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin, Hardshell951203/18028-622700x28410gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin, Hardshell951163/180Technologies:DuraSkin®: Tyres with DuraSkin sidewall protection have to roll with the punches. These tyres are used in the harshest conditions. On messenger bikes, on epic travel bikes crossing continents without wearing through and in professional cycling they have to endure tough tests such as Paris-Roubaix. The high-quality polyamide fabric reliably protects the casing of the tyre and protects the tyre from the worst conditions. These tyres stand out with their brown sidewalls. The slick natural rubber tread is designed to perform well in wet/wintery conditionsPolyX Breaker: Polyester has been used successfully for years in car tyres and been tried and tested many times. The extremely resistant polyester fibre is woven tightly, making a very high fabric density that makes the Breaker more resistant to foreign objects and more resistant to punctures. The rolling resistance is not affected either by the PolyX BreakerHardshell: Puncture protection and mileage are the strengths of Hardshell protection. A wider PolyX Breaker®, the specialist against punctures under the tread centre and shoulders provides for great reliability. The threeply - each layer with 60 tpi - carcass covers the entire tyre and makes it a real bastion against urban debris. The outer sidewalls of the tyre are reinforced with DuraSkin® fabric providing even more reliability due to the casing being so well protected. Hardshell tyres are the puncture-resistant flagship amongst racing tyres and are produced exclusively in GermanyBuy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
◌Continental Terra Hardpack Shieldwall Foldable TyreThis versatile tyre is engineered for performance, whether you're dominating your way around the cyclocross (CX) course or planning an adventure across mixed terrains on your gravel dropbar bike. It features a high-quality PureGrip compound that provides a fantastic balance of grip, elasticity and smooth-rolling properties. Continental has also equipped this model with its prestigious ShieldWall System, which is an extra puncture protection layer that consists of a finely woven cross fabric. As a result, it achieves a high level of resistance against punctures and damage, while also delivering a high degree of flexibility to adapt perfectly to the ground. One final highlight is its tubeless ready technology, which allows you to run lower tyre pressures and enjoy tubeless benefits such as greater stability on rough terrain, increased comfort and fewer chances of flats.Features: Compound: PureGrip Puncture Protection: ShieldWall Use: Cyclocross (XC), Gravel ETRTO: 27.5" Option: 50-584; 29" Option: 50-622 TPI: 3/180 Bead: Folding Tubeless Ready: Yes Single or Pair: Single Weight: 27.5" Option: 485g; 29" Option: 530gTechnologies: PureGrip Compound: Advanced performance level compound. Based on activated silica compounds, this technology was originally intended as a performance level compound, but after intensive development at Continental's German R&D facility, an advanced new compound with outstanding grip, elasticity and rolling properties was developed. This new mix was given the self-explanatory name "Pure Grip". ShieldWall System: The ShieldWall system combines the optimum combination of high puncture protection and low rolling resistance with low weight. This is made possible by an additional, all-round puncture protection layer, which consists of a finely woven cross fabric. This gives the tyre a high resistance to punctures and damage. Despite its additional ply, the tyre has a very good damping property and a high degree of flexibility to adapt perfectly to the ground. The revolutionary tubeless-ready bead allows easy and uncomplicated mounting of the tyre.Manufacturer's Part Numbers: 01505650000 Black/Black 29" 2" 01505630000 Black/Black 27.5" 2"Buy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Features: For riders who simply demand the most protective, fast rolling tyre around. ,Building on the supremely successful Ultra GatorSkin, the GatorHardshell gets added extras in every department,Bead to bead DuraSkin protection,Hardshell casing wrapping further into the sidewall,Extra wide Poly-X breaker belt covers the entire tread strip from shoulder to shoulder,Added material in the tread improves mileage and further increases puncture resistance,Supple handling and low rolling resistance,Handmade in Germany,Non Foldable - Weight: 330 grams / Foldable - Weight: 250 grams,.