ContinentalGator Hardshell 700c Road Tire (Folding)(Return to Product Page)

If you don't ever want to ruin a group ride by being that cyclist that suffers a puncture, this is the tire for you! Sure, it might be a bit heavier than other race tires or could make use of a bit more grip, but that sounds like a fair price to pay in order to be able to ride over grime, glasses and debris for over 5000 miles!

Don't buy the gatorskin version, this is the legit one!

This is the only rear tire I will ride on in Tucson AZ. This tire holds up well and rarely flats. Still retains some comfort and the last one lasted over 5K miles. Great tire for training and I would even consider racing on it.

I turned to Conti Gator Hardshells following a bad experience with Michelin Pro Comp 4 Service Course tires where flats become an all too common occurrence. With 300 miles on the new tires, I am quite impressed. I have run over patches of crushed glass on two occasions without puncture. These are very well built tires. In spite of the stout construction, the tires feel light and responsive. Be advised that tire mounting can be a pain due to tire stiffness. Nevertheless, I will take the trade-off for puncture resistance and durability.

This tire significantly cut down the number of flats.

Has good grip in both hot and rainy conditions.

In the event you do get a flat, It can be difficult to remove and replace.

Using the 700x32. This has become my tire for tandem touring with panniers. I have done two 30 day tours on the same tire and still enough rubber left for local training rides. We average 50 milesday. On my third set of these tires and have yet to get a flat. (Will probably wish I didn't write that soon.)

I weigh around 250 lbs. and feel that these tires hold up pretty damn well. I try to get out at least 3-4 times a week, 100-150 miles weekly. Daily rides sometimes with a group, but try to get out there to ride the streets pretty damn hard.

I ride between 80 and 120 miles a week. I rode these tires in the past but had tried a different brand. Came back after 6 flats in 8 weeks. Love the feel of the ride and the durability of the tires. No more trying other brands for me.

I installed these tires on my son's bike that he uses to ride to school. The tires were selected because he and I were fixing flats about twice a week from goat heads. After I installed these, the flat fixing continued. At first I thought well, a lucky one got through, but I was wrong. The frequency continued at twice a week so I removed them and put and old stand by bullet proof tire, the Schwalbe Marathons on his bike. I made an assumption that the hardshell was tougher than a normal gatorskin. I was wrong, they definitely are not. At least from the goat head perspective. All that said, I run normal gatorskins on my road bikes and they do quite well. Very few flats and I get about 2,000 miles out of a rear tire. Longer on the fronts, but I normally just swap them both at the same time. I'm not sure I can say the same for the hardshell version.

I've ridden 3000 miles over rough roads with these tires with no flats. I could keep on riding on them, but I put them on toward the end of last season, and figure that I'd better change them to be safe going into next season.

These are becoming my favorite tandem tire in the 32mm size. Amazed with the mileage I get out of them. I used both the regular Gatorskin and Hardshell. Get equal wear our of either. Hardshell is a little heavier, but insignificant on a tandem. Would buy whichever is cheaper.

Gator Hardshell works the best for me with Floridas' abrasive roadways.

I love these tires and they easily eat up chip sill and other poor asphalt with ease. I easily get 4000 miles on these tires and weight 180 pounds and ride often.

Been using these tires for years. Easy to put on and take off. When they say provide excellent flat protection they mean it.

Ifu your looking for tires that will last and give you piece of mind these are it. They roll really good. I would recommend these tires to anone wanting durability and dependability.

Excellent tire. Well worth the money.

Love Conti tires. The added protection on the sidewalls keeps me flat free.

I use this on my road bike for recreational riding and a few organized rides per year. Have not had a flat in two years even though I have dug bits of glass out of one tire.

Mounted on 2017 Giant CoMax and so far the performance and durability of the Conti Hardshell have not been matched by any other tire.

I commute tofrom work and do 2-3 x 15-20 mile ridesweek

Great tire. The best for all around riding and not having to worry about getting a flat. Roads in Utah are terrible in the spring after the winter months and I've never had issues with Hardshells

Gatorskin Hardshell tires are not the lightest tire....but they perform amazing for everyday riding, training and commuting. Hard Ride....but hugs the pavement ..... Cornering.....fast, tight turns.....no problem. Worth every $$ spent on these tires.