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<p>The iconic Gator Skin got tougher. Designed for rough bike lanes, dirty shoulders, and all less than stellar roadways, the Gator Hardshell tires will help you spend more time riding, and less time fixing flats. The experts at Continental have engineered the Gator Hardshell tires to have the same low rolling resistance and great handling of the GatorSkin, only now they are even more hard-wearing and puncture resistant.</p><ul><li>PolyX Breaker™ reinforced centerline uses technology from car tires to improve strength and durability</li><li>3 layers of 60TPI carcass wraps the tire in 180 threads per inch for incredible toughness</li><li>Smooth centerline rolls easily and carries speed well</li><li>Lightly textured sidewalls add grip in the corners and at lower pressures</li><li>On average the Hardshell are 0.5mm thicker on the centerline and 0.3mm thicker on the sidewalls, than traditional GatorSkin tires</li></ul>

Gator Hardshell Tire 700 x 28C Folding Tire Black

Continental Gator Hardshell Tire 700 x 28C Folding Tire

28mm

The bead holds the tire onto the rim. Beads may be hoops of wire, or made of a flexible material which allows them to be folded compactly. Folding tires are easier to store or pack on trips. 

Inflating your tires over the recommended PSI (pounds per square inch) could cause your tube and/or tire to rupture.

Threads per inch. Tires with a higher TPI tend to be more supple and lighter, with less rolling resistance, but are less durable.

ISO/ETRTO universal tire sizing system number for matching the correct tire to the rim. 

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Continental Gator Hardshell Tire 700 x 28C Folding Tire

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