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ContinentalGator Hardshell Tire Steel Bead
5.0
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The Gator Hardshell is for when the well known Ultra Gatorskin isn't enough. With the terrible roads our country has, people have been asking for a more durable tire than the Ultra Gatorskin. Well here it is.
The Hardshell tire uses a reenforced tread with that features a PolyX barrier underneath that extends from should to shoulder. Couple that with the standard DuraSkin casing that extends from one bead to the other, this tire should keep you riding for a number of miles. Additionally, it has a carbon rubber compound for improved mileage.
The Hardshell tire uses a reenforced tread with that features a PolyX barrier underneath that extends from should to shoulder. Couple that with the standard DuraSkin casing that extends from one bead to the other, this tire should keep you riding for a number of miles. Additionally, it has a carbon rubber compound for improved mileage.
- Weights start @ 330g for 23mm
- DuraSkin casing
- PolyX barrier (shoulder to shoulder)
- Steel Bead
Specifications
Flat Protection
Tread and Sidewall
Intended Use
Road
ISO Diameter
622 / road / 29"
ISO Width
23mm, 25mm, 28mm, 32mm
Labeled Size
700x23, 700x25, 700x28, 700x32
PSI
116
Tire Bead
Wire
Tire Diameter
700c
Tire Type
Clincher
TPI
180
Tree Fort ID:
333222381170
Review Summary
LIKES
Durability (4),
Long Lasting (4),
Puncture Resistant (5)
WORKS FOR
Commuting (3),
Training (2),
Touring (3)
DISLIKES
none
5.0 GEARS
5 reviews
5 reviews
Customer Reviews
5
December 15, 2013
reviewed by: ksm...@ta...r.com
These are GREAT tires. I got over 3500 miles on my first set and currently have over 2000 miles on my second set and still going strong.
I have tried Michelin Pro 4's, Bontrager R2's & R3's and none of them even come close to the Hardshells for both puncture resistance and durability.
I do a lot of road riding (over 10,000 miles so far this year). Before I switched to the Hardshells, I was getting 2 to 3 flats a month. I now have over 5500 miles on the Hardshells and have had a total of 1 flat!
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vote5
January 20, 2014
reviewed by: A Guest
Great tires. I have over 3k on my current set, one puncture, a finishing nail through the tread and out the sidewall. I changed the tube and booted the sidewall. Still going strong.
5
March 02, 2014
reviewed by: matfam
Well over 3000 miles and no sign of cords or any real wear yet. 1 flat---a 2" finishing nail went through the tread, tube and out the side wall. I booted the tire and threw in a new tube, it's still going strong. Oh, I am a pretty big guy, well into the Clyde category.
5
December 20, 2012
reviewed by: jodyrock
I just put these tires on so I will have to report later on how effective they are. Right now I can say that the ride feels great: smooth and fast.
I had a bit of a problem getting the tires on the rim. It is a very tight fit, but I managed after much effort and a bit of spilt blood. I just hope the tires live up to their reputation and it will be a long time before I need to take them off.
5
March 31, 2016
reviewed by: PSumpman
This is my third set, 2@700c and 1 set of 27". Tubes have failed but each of these tires has over 4000 miles on them. They are smooth riding and get good traction on wet or dry pavement. Not a good snow tire, though, found out the hard way.
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