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
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
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
If you want to get the miles in, but your streets aren't covered with the finest tarmac and you prefer the inconspicuous function of your tyres, then this is your tubular. 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. SafetySystem Breaker The SafetySystem Breaker is made up of Kevlar reinforced, high-strength nylon fabric. Puncture and cut-resistant but nevertheless light and flexible, the tyre adjusts quickly to the surface below. Without raising the weight or rolling resistance noticeably, it protects the carcass against foreign objects and contributes to a longer lifespan of the tyre. Tyres with the SafetySystem Breaker also provide good comfort properties.
The long-distance runner. A durable carbon black mixture, a well regarded puncture protection system and the DuraSkin™anti-cut fabric turn the GatorSkin 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. A durable, tough tyre at a really nice price. Weights: 700x23c: 290g 700x25c: 310g 700x28c: 360g 700x32c: 420g 27 x 1 1/4: 420g Technologies: 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 their 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 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
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 Road Wire Bead TyreBe ready for race day with the GatorSkin Road Wire Bead Tyre from Continental. Ideal for long distance racing, this tyre features a durable GatorSkin construction and DuraSkin sidewall protection to help prevent unwanted punctures, this hard-wearing, reliable tyre won't let you down. Features: Quality German made natural rubber treadThe ideal tyre for your winter or high mileage bikeUse: Road, Touring, CommuterType: ClincherBead: WireTPI Casing: 240Compound: GatorSkin Tubeless Ready: NoSize/Width: 23-571 (650 x 23c) Weight: 260gPlease Note: Please be aware that when purchasing a 650c inner tube, tyre, or wheel from Chain Reaction Cycles that what you are buying is smaller than a more conventional road 700c inner tube, tyre or wheel. Most road bikes nowadays come fitted, as standard with 700c road wheels (including inner tubes and tyres) and not 650c. A 650c inner tube or tyre WILL NOT fit a 700c wheel.Technologies: 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 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 Breaker. Buy Continental Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
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.
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.