Continental GatorHardshell (Wire Bead or Foldable) Road Tire

The SUPER Gator. The Ultra Gatorskin has set the bar for a perfectly-balanced blend of ride quality and long-term durability without breaking the bank..but still, the roads of North America demand a model even tougher. The all NEW Gator Hardshell delivers!!! Sharing the bead-to-bead protection of DuraSkin, the Hardshell casing wraps further into the sidewall and an extra-wide Poly-X breaker covers the entire tread strip from shoulder-to-shoulder. Added material in the tread strip not only improves mileage but lends yet another degree of puncture resistance. More isn't always better, but in this case - MORE is exactly what you get. Features: High-mileage, carbon-black tread compound Duraskin sidewall protection, in addition to Hardshell features, provides a durable, high-performance tire suited to athletic urban riding styles Hardshell protection consists of casing-ply overlap covering more of the sidewall than normal, plus an extra-wide PolyX breaker Specs: Color: Black Tire Type: Clincher TPI: 180 PSI: 120 Flat Protection: Tread and Sidewall Weight: 310 g ISO Width (mm): 25 mm

• Continental Gatorskin Hardshell Tires Pair 700x25c City Road Tour Commuter Bike
• 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 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, and extra wide PolyX breaker protecting the entire tread strip and finally, the casing is 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.