Continental Gator Hardshell Folding Bike Tire - Puncture Protection Replacement Road/Commuter Tire (23c, 25c, 28c, 32c)

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Here is a comparrison chart for traditional and ETRTO sizing to help you choose the correct tyre size. ETRTO Number Gatorskin has a score of 19.3 watts at 120 PSI and the Hardshell is at 19.5 watts. It may not seem like it, but these variable differences make all the difference. Puncture Resistance

Which is better between Continental Gator Hardshell vs Gatorskin? In the following article, that’s exactly the question that we’re going to answer for you.

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If you want to travel longer distances without doing as much paddling, the Gatorskin will be a better choice. Otherwise it pretty much boils down to personal preference. Both are high quality tires with their own strengths and weaknesses. Personally I can live with patching a tube every month or so. At the same time I like to go fast/far and light. The Gator Hardshell is pretty much the heaviest, slowest tire I would even consider using. The Schwalbe Marathon plus is way too heavy and slow for me. Continental is one of the market leaders when it comes to durable tyres. Its additional protective features have made it the most popular road tyre brand in the UK. This tyre, in particular, has great grip, guarantees high mileage and works well all year round. Its highly resistant rubber tread is made in Germany from natural materials. In addition, it is available in various sizes and is comparatively lightweight. Polyx Breaker and Duraskin

The wheels are smoother and less rigid. Gatorskin scores 19.3 watts at 120 psi while Hardshell scores 19.5 watts.And now in our Continental Gator Hardshell review, we’re going to recommend the best Gatorskin tires available on the market. It's still available from some retailers but the Grand Prix 5000 TL has been nominally replaced by the Grand Prix 5000 S TR. We'll keep these details until retailers run out.