Gator Hardshell Urban Bicycle Tire with Duraskin (700x28, Wire Beaded)

The Continental Gator Hardshell is an ideal tire choice when it comes to extremely long service life, whether for your next tour or daily commute. This tire is designed for rough surfaces and rugged pavement.

Why Choose the Gator Hardshell? Ideal for long-lasting performance, the Gator Hardshell is suited for both adventurous rides and everyday commutes. It is crafted to withstand the demands of rough and uneven terrain.

Hardshell Protection The standout feature of the Gator Hardshell is its superior puncture protection and mileage capabilities, thanks to the Hardshell-ProTection technology. A wider PolyX Breaker, a specialist against punctures, is placed under the tread center and shoulders, ensuring great reliability. The three-ply carcass, with each layer having 60 TPI, covers the entire tire, creating a robust barrier against urban debris. Furthermore, the outer sidewalls are reinforced with DuraSkin fabric, providing even more reliable protection for the casing. Hardshell tires are the puncture-resistant flagship amongst racing tires, and they are exclusively produced in Germany.

DuraSkin Sidewall Protection Tires with DuraSkin sidewall protection are designed to withstand the most adverse conditions. Whether on a cyclocross or gravel bike in rough terrain, a commuter bike scraping against curbs, a touring bike crossing continents, or a race bike proving its mettle in endurance events like Paris-Roubaix, the high-quality polyamide fabric reliably protects the tire's sidewall.

Product Lineup Gator Hard Shell Wire Bead Tire Gator Hard Shell Folding Bead Tire Gatorskin Tire Grand Sport Race Tire Ultra Sport III Tire

Customer Reviews Gator Hard Shell Wire Bead Tire: 4.4 out of 5 stars (171 reviews) Gator Hard Shell Folding Bead Tire: 4.6 out of 5 stars (877 reviews) Gatorskin Tire: 3.0 out of 5 stars (64 reviews) Grand Sport Race Tire: 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,738 reviews) Ultra Sport III Tire: 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,154 reviews)

Tire Specifications Bead: Wire, Folding Puncture Protection: Hardshell, DuraSkin; PolyxBreaker, DuraSkin; NyTech Breaker; None Tire Type: Clincher Tubeless Compatible: No Threads Per Inch: 3/180 TPI Rated for E-Bike Use: No, No, No, No, Yes

Key Features PERFECTLY BALANCED: The Gatorskin has set the bar for a perfectly balanced blend of ride quality and long-term durability, all without breaking the bank. POLYXBREAKER: The polyester fibers overlap during manufacturing, yielding a very dense fabric and minimal space in-between threads, making the PolyX highly resistant to any foreign body without reducing the rolling resistance. DURASKIN: Sidewall protection coming from the high-quality polyamide fabric encasing the core casing of the tire, protecting it from scuffs and cuts under the worst conditions. HARDSHELL: Hardshell protection is comprised of three main components: a deep casing overlap providing added sidewall protection, an extra-wide PolyX breaker protecting the entire tread strip, and the casing sheltered by a bead-to-bead layer of DuraSkin fabric. HANDMADE IN GERMANY: Continental has been hand-making their tires since 1871, maintaining the integrity of tradition while evolving with the most advanced technology.

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