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 gives it an excellent defence 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 Germany 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 The tubeless GP 5000 is available in 25, 28 and 32mm widths, plus a 28mm wide 650B version. Our samples of the 25mm versions weighed an average of 302g each; we've seen reliable reports of 295g samples too. That's heavier than some comparable tubeless-ready tyres (a 25mm Schwalbe Pro One weighs about 255g) because Continental has gone for a fully tubeless construction with an airtight rubber layer on the inside.

With 702 products available we worked out that 280 cost more than Continental Gator Hardshell Road Bike Tyre and 420 were cheaper. Cost of Continental products It's also good to mention that the Gator Hardshell has twice the rolling resistance of the Grand Prix 5000, but it also has twice the puncture resistance of the Grand Prix 5000. Sealant required. The GP 5000 TL has a layer of rubber on the inside to retain air; the GP 5000 S TR doesn't.

products that meet this search were more expensive than Continental Gator Hardshell Road Bike Tyre and 41 were cheaper. I’m currently using Continental GP 4 Seasons on my travel cyclocross. In the city I have about 2 or 3 punctures per year (2*6km commute). I can live with that. Continental doesn't specify the compound they use on this tire, but we're quite certain the compound is the same as used on the Gatorskin. When we compare the Gator Hardshell to all other road bike tires that have been tested by us, it now takes the title as the most puncture resistant road bike tire. The Gator Hardshell replaces the Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR ( read review) that also scored 20 points in the tread test but only scored 7 points in the sidewall test.

The Gatorskin is usually more lightweight at 240 grams, while the Hardshell weighs 270 grams or so.The wheels are smoother and less rigid. Gatorskin scores 19.3 watts at 120 psi while Hardshell scores 19.5 watts. Gatorskin tires are no less than Gator Hardshell when it comes to tough conditions. In fact, they might be considered better. The traction factor: Excellent when on dry hard-surface, good when wet, good in gravel and dirt. Like I said, MUCH better that I expected from a "durable" tire. The problem with Marathon Plus is its ridiculous rolling resistance. It's clearly out of the question. As you may have noticed, both of these tires come with similar materials. But, the secret uniqueness of each lies in the way in which it’s manufactured.