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.
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
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
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 UK's favourite training tyreA durable, fast yet tough tyre at a really nice price. The Duraskin external mesh forms a protective sheild over the entire casing to prevent cuts, puntures and abrasions. The slick German made natural rubber tread is designed to perform well in wet/wintery conditions.Intended for high mileage winter training for serious cyclists in a host of sizes.The Only tyre you need for your winter / training bikeDuraskin cut-resistant layer from bead to beadQuality German made natural rubber treadPraised by both the press and thousands of satisfied users.
High mileage, durable and fast rolling tyreDuraSkin polyamide mesh layer fabric on sidewalls protects the casing against cuts, punctures and abrasion180 thread per inch casing with Kevlar-reinforced layer directly under the tread, resists punctures and adds to longevity of tyreSlick tread for exceptional grip in wet and dry conditionsSupple handling and low rolling resistance.
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.