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
The ultimate long distance runner, this tyre benefits from Continental's durable carbon black mixture, a well regarded puncture protection system and the DuraSkin™-anti-cut fabric. In varying widths of 23mm and 25mm, it's a durable, tough tyre at a really nice price. Puncture-Proof Winter Tyre with Advanced Technologies PolyX Breaker Technology: With its PolyX Breaker, Continental bring PKW know-how to the bike tyre arena – 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 to make a very high fabric density, which not only makes the breaker more resistant to foreign objects but also resistant to punctures. The rolling resistance is not affected either by the PolyX Breaker. DuraSkin: Tyres with DuraSkin sidewall protection have to roll with the punches. These tyres are used in the harshest conditions. On messenger bikes, epic travel bikes crossing continents without wearing through and in professional cycling, tough tests such as Paris-Roubaix. The high-quality polyamide fabric reliably protects the casing of the tyre and protects it from the worst conditions. These tyres stand out with their brown sidewalls and the slick natural rubber tread is designed to perform well in wet/wintery conditions.
Continental Gatorskin Folding TyreGatorskin is renowned as a hard-wearing, highly puncture-resistant tyre for fast riding and commuting. Ride how and wherever you want - it's the global number one for fixed, messenger and urban cyclists who value its fit and forget reliability and durability. With its cut-resistant Duraskin and Kevlar-reinforced layers, plus a smooth-rolling tread that offers exceptional wet and dry grip, Gatorskin is your all-in-one winter and all-season training tyre. Duraskin protective shieldTyres with Duraskin® sidewall protection have to be able to roll with the punches. They are subjected to the harshest treatment - skidding along curbs on messenger bikes or crossing entire continents without wearing out. The high-quality polyamide fabric protects the casing against the worst conditions and gives the Gatorskin its distinctive brown sidewalls.PolyX Breaker protectionWith PolyX Breaker, Continental bring all of its car expertise to the cycling sector. Polyester has successfully been used in the manufacture of car tyres for years. This extremely resistant fibre is woven tightly crosswise to create a densely-woven barrier that provides unrivalled protection against cuts and foreign object penetration.Key FeaturesHigh mileage, durable and fast rolling tyre.Exceptional grip in wet and dry conditionsDuraskin® cut-resistant layer from bead to bead.Highly puncture-resistant construction.180 thread per inch casing with Kevlar-reinforced layer directly under the tread.Four widths for all requirements.Quality German-made natural rubber tread.SpecificationsWidth: 25mmTPI (Threads per inch): 3/180Max Pressure: 120 psiWeight: 245gAbout the Continental brandContinental supplies tyres to a large percentage of the UCI World Tour teams and several UK-based UCI Continental teams. Continental is the only bicycle tyre manufacturer in Germany and one of the last major bicycle tyre manufacturers in Europe. Over 100 years of experience in the manufacturing of bicycle tyres has made Continental the unique, outstanding company that it is today.
Continental Gatorskin Road Bike TyreCreated by Continental to go the distance in any weather type, the Gatorskin Road Bike Tyre is the go-to tyre of choice for cyclists who need a durable and reliable road tyre with excellent resistance to punctures.Made For Harsh ConditionsThis Gatorskin tyre has been specifically designed to withstand the harshest of tests. Made from a durable carbon black mixture, it features Continental's bespoke technologies like DuraSkin® for superior sidewall protection. It also boasts a PolyX Breaker for puncture resistance, so you can battle wet and wintery conditions and not worry about nasty, sharp road debris.Features:Tyre Type: ClincherBead Type: Separate and FoldingCompound: Black ChilliCasing: 3/180 TPIPuncture Protection: Yes, PolyX breaker and Duraskin® cut-resistant layer from bead to beadTubeless Compatible: NoSpecifications:ETRTOSizeWeightBeadTechnologyPSI - Rec. InflationPSI - Max InflationPly/TPI23-622700x23220gFoldingPolyX Breaker, DuraSkin1101203/18023-622700x23290gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin1101203/18025-622700x25240gFoldingPolyX Breaker, DuraSkin951203/18025-622700x25310gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin1101203/18028-622700x28320gFoldingPolyX Breaker, DuraSkin951163/18028-622700x28360gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin951163/18032-622700x32325gFoldingPolyX Breaker, DuraSkin851023/18032-622700x32365gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin851023/18032-63027x1 1/4390gWirePolyX Breaker, DuraSkin851023/180Technologies: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 Technology: With their PolyX Breaker, Continental brings PKW know-how to the bike tyre arena – 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 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 BreakerBuy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
A durable, fast yet tough tyre at a really nice price. The Continental Gatorskin (Formally Gatorskin Ultra) Tyre is a high mileage, durable and fast rolling tyre. The Duraskin polyamide mesh layer fabric on sidewalls protects the casing against cuts, punctures and abrasion. The 180 thread per inch casing with Kevlar-reinforced layer directly under the tread, resists punctures and adds to longevity of tyre even further. The slick tread offers exceptional grip in both wet and dry conditions along with supple handling and low rolling resistance.Durable high mileage tyreLow rolling resistanceDuraskin cut-resistant layerHighly puncture resistant180 TPI Count for supple handlingExceptional grip in wet and dry conditions
A durable, fast yet tough tyre at a really nice price. The Continental Gatorskin (Formally Gatorskin Ultra) Tyre is a high mileage, durable and fast rolling tyre. The Duraskin polyamide mesh layer fabric on sidewalls protects the casing against cuts, punctures and abrasion. The 180 thread per inch casing with Kevlar-reinforced layer directly under the tread, resists punctures and adds to longevity of tyre even further. The slick tread offers exceptional grip in both wet and dry conditions along with supple handling and low rolling resistance.Durable high mileage tyreLow rolling resistanceDuraskin cut-resistant layerHighly puncture resistant180 TPI Count for supple handlingExceptional grip in wet and dry conditions
A durable, fast yet tough tyre at a really nice price. The Continental Gatorskin (Formally Gatorskin Ultra) Tyre is a high mileage, durable and fast rolling tyre. The Duraskin polyamide mesh layer fabric on sidewalls protects the casing against cuts, punctures and abrasion. The 180 thread per inch casing with Kevlar-reinforced layer directly under the tread, resists punctures and adds to longevity of tyre even further. The slick tread offers exceptional grip in both wet and dry conditions along with supple handling and low rolling resistance.Durable high mileage tyreLow rolling resistanceDuraskin cut-resistant layerHighly puncture resistant180 TPI Count for supple handlingExceptional grip in wet and dry conditions
A durable, fast yet tough tyre at a really nice price. The Continental Gatorskin (Formally Gatorskin Ultra) Tyre is a high mileage, durable and fast rolling tyre. The Duraskin polyamide mesh layer fabric on sidewalls protects the casing against cuts, punctures and abrasion. The 180 thread per inch casing with Kevlar-reinforced layer directly under the tread, resists punctures and adds to longevity of tyre even further. The slick tread offers exceptional grip in both wet and dry conditions along with supple handling and low rolling resistance.Durable high mileage tyreLow rolling resistanceDuraskin cut-resistant layerHighly puncture resistant180 TPI Count for supple handlingExceptional grip in wet and dry conditions
Continental GP5000 700x25mm Folding TyresThe best all-rounder in the field brought to a whole new performance level. Constructed from Continental's iconic Black Chili compound, the rolling resistance and grip offered by this race-winning tyre are beyond compare.Immeasurable lab results have consistently displayed that the GP5000 offers noticeable advantages to the performance road cyclist who places a premium on speed.But GP5000 isn't simply a tyre for race day, far from it. Embedded within its construction are features that make it one of the most popular tyres for everyday use. Active Comfort Technology takes a revolutionary approach to cycling by absorbing the vibrations from rough road surfaces to smooth out the ride and enhance your riding comfort.Puncture protection is taken care of thanks to Continental's trademarked Vectran belt. This high-tech fibre is formed from a liquid polymer with enormous tear resistance at a very low weight. The Vectran Breaker is lighter and more flexible than comparable nylon breakers yet offers more cut and puncture protection whilst having no detrimental effect on rolling resistance.Product DetailsBlack Chili compound offers the best balance of grip and rolling resistanceLazer Grip micro profile provides outstanding corneringActive Comfort Technology absorbs vibrationsVectran belt for benchmark puncture protectionWeight: 225gMax. Pressure: 123psi
Thanks to its DuraSkin anti-tear fabric, the Grand Prix 4 Season holds up under extreme conditions. In the Paris Roubaix race, the Hell of the North, cyclists equipped with DuraSkin enhanced tyres have the fewest tyre related problems during the race. Incorporating Conti's special wear resistant carbon compound, the tyre is characterised by very good mileage performance as well as excellent adhesion on wet roads and at low temperatures. Vectran™ Breaker Vectran is a synthetically manufactured high-tech fibre from a natural model. Like spider silk, Vectran is a liquid-crystalline polymer (LCP). Vectran is spun from melted liquid polymer Vectra and processed further to a multi-strand thread. Spider silk, like Vectran, has an enormous tear resistance at a very low weight – exactly the right properties to process into a premium Continental bike tyre as a puncture protection insert. A Vectran Breaker is lighter, more flexible and protects more effectively against cuts than the comparable nylon breaker. Vectran Breaker does not adversely affect the rolling resistance. DuraSkin Tyres with DuraSkin sidewall protection have to be able to roll with the punches. They are used under the harshest conditions. The high-quality polyamide fabric protects the tyre casing against the worst conditions. These tyres stand out thanks to their brown sidewalls
Continental Grand Prix 4 Season Folding TyreThanks to its DuraSkin™ anti-tear fabric and two Vectran anti puncture strips, the Grand Prix 4-Season holds up under extreme conditions. In the Paris- Roubaix race, the Hell of the North, cyclists equipped with DuraSkin™ enhanced tyres have the fewest tyre related problems during the race. Incorporating our special wear resistant carbon compound, the tyre is characterized by very good mileage performance as well as excellent adhesion on wet roads and at low temperatures.Duraskin protective shieldThe Duraskin® external mesh forms a protective shield over the entire casing to help prevent cuts, punctures and abrasions. It’s a lightweight cut-resistant layer which gives the Gatorskin its distinctive brown sidewalls.Vectran is a synthetically manufactured high-tech fibre from a natural model. Vectran has an enormous tear resistance at a very low weight: Exactly the right properties to process into a premium Continental bicycle tyre, such as the Grand Prix 5000 as a puncture protection insert. A Vectran Breaker is lighter, more flexible and protects more effectively against cuts than the comparable nylon breaker. Vectran Breaker does not adversely affect the rolling resistance.Key FeaturesHigh mileage, durable and fast rolling tyre.Exceptional grip in wet and dry conditionsDuraskin® cut-resistant layer from bead to bead plus 2 extra Vectran Breakers.Black Max Grip Silica compound optimised for wet weather adhesion, low temperatures and extended tread life.Tyre Sizes and Weights700x25 240g.700x28 280g.700x32 320g.About the Continental brandContinental supplies tyres to a large percentage of the UCI World Tour teams as well as several UK-based UCI Continental teams. Continental is the only bicycle tyre manufacturer in Germany and one of the last major bicycle tyre manufacturers in Europe. Over 100 years of experience in the manufacturing of bicycle tyres has made Continental into the unique, outstanding company that it is today.
Thanks to its Duraskin anti-tear fabric and two Vectran anti puncture strips, the Grand Prix 4-Season holds up under extreme conditions. In the Paris- Roubaix race, the "Hell of the North", cyclists equipped with Duraskin enhanced tyres have the fewest tyre related problems during the race. Incorporating special wear resistant carbon compound, the tyre is characterized by very good mileage performance as well as excellent adhesion on wet roads and at low temperatures. A double Vectran Breaker belt under the tread raises the puncture and cut protection to the highest level available on the market. Featuring a total of five piles beneath the tread, plus a sixth Duraskin layer, it's ideal for rough sportives and generally bad road conditions.All Weather Performance TyreLightweight and tough folding Kevlar beadUltra Fine Polyamide CasingDuraSkin Mesh Layer Fabric On SidewallsDouble Vectran Anti Puncture BeltConstructed From 5 Plies Totalling 430 tpi