--- product_id: 6292014 title: "- Gator Hardshell Folding Bike Tire - Puncture Protection Replacement Road/Commuter Tire (23c, 25c, 28c, 32c)" brand: "continental" price: "€ 149.51" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Continental" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6292014-gator-hardshell-folding-bike-tire-puncture-protection-replacement-road-commuter store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Low rolling resistance PolyX breaker 3-layer Hardshell protection Handmade in Germany craftsmanship - Gator Hardshell Folding Bike Tire - Puncture Protection Replacement Road/Commuter Tire (23c, 25c, 28c, 32c) **Brand:** continental **Price:** € 149.51 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ›ž Ride tough, ride fast, ride with the legend. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** - Gator Hardshell Folding Bike Tire - Puncture Protection Replacement Road/Commuter Tire (23c, 25c, 28c, 32c) by continental - **How much does it cost?** € 149.51 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6292014-gator-hardshell-folding-bike-tire-puncture-protection-replacement-road-commuter) ## Best For - continental enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted continental brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Versatile Fit:** Available in multiple widths (23c to 32c) to perfectly match your road or commuter bike setup. - β€’ **Effortless Speed:** PolyX breaker’s dense polyester weave minimizes rolling resistance, keeping your commute swift and smooth. - β€’ **Unmatched Durability:** Triple-layer Hardshell tech shields against punctures and sidewall damage for worry-free rides. - β€’ **Premium Sidewall Defense:** Duraskin fabric guards against scuffs and cuts, extending tire life even on rough urban roads. - β€’ **Precision German Engineering:** Handmade since 1871, Continental blends tradition with cutting-edge tech for reliable performance. ## Overview The Continental Gator Hardshell Folding Bike Tire combines advanced triple-layer puncture protection with low rolling resistance polyester fibers and durable sidewall fabric. Handmade in Germany, this tire offers a perfect balance of long-lasting durability and smooth ride quality, ideal for road and commuter cyclists seeking reliability and performance. ## Description Whether you're riding through rubble-littered roads on the way to work or rolling over spiny goat heads on your daily training ride, the Continental Gator Hardshell Tire delivers extra reinforcement from pesky flats and tire blowouts. Hardshell protection wraps the tire with three layers of 60 TPI rubber compound for extra durability and long-lasting use. Its reinforced DuraSkin polyamide mesh prevents rips and tears along the sidewall. Going one step further, PolyX Breaker protection places overlapping polyester fibers along the entire tread strip for extra durability without increased rolling resistance. The tread pattern itself scatters road debris, such as glass and metal shards, instead of collecting it where it could lead to a puncture. The result is a tire that's about as puncture-resistant as possible, ensuring thousands of miles of wear and daily dependability without worrying about flats. Review: UPDATE! - Update at bottom of review! Ok here is my preliminary review. I will update this at a later time after I get some real miles on them. These tires have a good word of mouth about being possibly the best commuter tires available. Commuting to work makes it so a flat tire could make you late. My coworker who commutes with me only uses these on his road bike. He does not know how to change a bike tire and he carries no spare tube or pump with him. In the 2 years we have been commuting I have had several flats and he has not had one. His experience with these tires is pretty incredible. I was riding for 2 years on a Specialized Hardrock mountain bike. It had tires with Flak Protection. I still got some flats from nails, staples and even glass. I just bought a Specialized Diverge road bike. This bike came with 700x30 Espoir Sport tires. These tire are terrible. In 1 month I had 3 flats. All from glass! Little tiny pieces of glass. The worst part is after removing the glass, the hole that it made spreads each day I look at it. It's only a matter of time before the hole spreads and either lets in water and debris or even makes the tire fail. So step in Continental Hardshells. And now my review starts. I ordered them with Prime. They came in 2 days. 5 Stars for Ordering and delivery. They came well packed in the correct original box complete with instructions. 5 Stars. They are the foldable version in 700x32. Now these are larger than the OEM 700x30 Espoirs. But since they are the foldable version they weigh less than the Espoirs! When you make a spinning part lighter you are making acceleration quicker! So even though they are wider and increase rolling resistance, they more than make up for it with the weight savings! 5 Stars on weight! I think they look great. They have a slick look to them as there is no tread in the dead center, but there are some spaced treads on the outer area towards the sides. I think the wording on them looks cool and it matches the yellow Specialized decal on the bike. 5 Stars for looks. I had read that some people had a hard time mounting them. I did not have this. I did not even have to use tire levers. I just sort of rolled them on by hand. And the seated just fine as I pumped them up slowly while checking for pinching the tube. 5 Stars for mounting. I have had a chest cold since I bought them so I have not been able to get out and ride. :( But I did take them for a quick 5 minute spin. And they did not feel any slower than my old tires. I didn't expect them too with the lighter weight. I did some acceleration runs and some corners at speed. They felt good. And since these are 32s and my other tires were 30s, they soaked up bumps much better. 5 Stars for initial road test. So in the end I have a tire much better suited for me. It should help keep me from getting flats while riding to work. They seem the same speed as my other tires and should be quicker to accelerate since they are lighter. They are a bit wider so they soak up bumps and a rough ride. And since I use panniers to carry my work stuff the added width also helps with the load. If these things really live up to the no flats, then I will be completely elated. Ok I finally got to ride on these tires. The first ride was a 10 mile ride. The tires seem just as fast as the ones they replaced. The first time I used them to commute to work. Bam within 1 mile of my house I got a flat. Roof nail. I changed it and made it to work. On the ride home it was fine. The next day I was riding to work. Bam. Another flat. This time 2 nails were in it! There is a stretch of road where someone must of lost a lot of nails. Well I pulled out the nails and changed the tube. I get a half mile further and Bam another flat! I called it quits and had my girlfriend pick me up. I'm in shock that I could have more flats with this tire in 2 days than I did with my other tires. 2 days, 4 nails and 3 flats. I am taking two stars away for the rating. Now these nails would flatten any tire including a car. But these tires are expensive and are supposed to prevent this. So I am taking away two stars. I have to buy a new tire because this one in 3 days has 4 holes in it. I am calling the city to complain that this stretch of highway needs to be cleaned with a street sweeper. So do not think these tires are full proof. I know bad luck and a unusually high number of nails in this area are mostly to blame. But 3 flats in 2 days is terrible. I have changed it back to 5 stars. Here's why. I went back to the area where I was getting flats. I was in awe. There were hundreds of not thousands of nails in the margin of the road! They were rusted and had the same color as the road. Plus the fact that I ride in, in the morning while it is still dark outside. I could not see them. But there were a lot of nails over a several hundred yard stretch! The fact that I only had 4 nails in the tire is shocking. I called the city to come clean up this mess. And they have yet to do it, so I swept the area myself with a broom. I have added a picture of the nails I had to ride through. For me to only have had the three flats by 4 nails is testament to how tough these tires are.Upon closer examination I can see on my tires were nails left marks and indentations but did not go through. And the holes in the tires are not getting larger, I check on them before every ride now. Review: Awesome tire, highly recommend - I put these on my Cannondale in November of 2023. As of this writing they now have over 7,000 miles on them with still room for more miles. Over that 7,000 miles I have had just one flat tire due to a very sharp piece of glass. I have also rotated them from front to back and back to front for even wear. When I first purchased them, I did so because of the way that they are constructed with several layers of puncture protection. In my garage is another set of the same but I just simply don't need them yet. ## Features - PERFECTLY BALANCED- The Gatorskin has set the bar for a perfectly balanced blend of ride quality and long term durability, all without breaking the bank. - 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. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00AKYJJCQ | | Best Sellers Rank | #109,934 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #603 in Bike Tires | | Bike Type | Road Bike | | Brand | Continental | | Brand Name | Continental | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 267 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04019238581416 | | Item Diameter | 622 Millimeters | | Item Weight | 0.38 Kilograms | | Item Width | 28 Centimeters | | Manufacturer | Continental | | Manufacturer Part Number | CON100639 | | Material Type | Polyester | | Model Number | 0600640 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Size | 700 x 32mm | | Tensile Strength | 120 Pounds Per Square Inch | | Tire Type | Clincher | | Tread Type | Bead | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | Limited Warranty | | Warranty Type | Limited | ## Product Details - **Item Diameter:** 622 Millimeters - **Brand:** Continental - **Tire Type:** Clincher - **Item Width:** 28 Centimeters - **Bike Type:** Road Bike - **Warranty Type:** Limited - **Material:** Polyester - **Tensile Strength:** 120 PSI - **Tread Type:** Bead - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 04019238581416 ## Images ![- Gator Hardshell Folding Bike Tire - Puncture Protection Replacement Road/Commuter Tire (23c, 25c, 28c, 32c) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UnNmWsxeL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ UPDATE! *by J***A on October 18, 2015* Update at bottom of review! Ok here is my preliminary review. I will update this at a later time after I get some real miles on them. These tires have a good word of mouth about being possibly the best commuter tires available. Commuting to work makes it so a flat tire could make you late. My coworker who commutes with me only uses these on his road bike. He does not know how to change a bike tire and he carries no spare tube or pump with him. In the 2 years we have been commuting I have had several flats and he has not had one. His experience with these tires is pretty incredible. I was riding for 2 years on a Specialized Hardrock mountain bike. It had tires with Flak Protection. I still got some flats from nails, staples and even glass. I just bought a Specialized Diverge road bike. This bike came with 700x30 Espoir Sport tires. These tire are terrible. In 1 month I had 3 flats. All from glass! Little tiny pieces of glass. The worst part is after removing the glass, the hole that it made spreads each day I look at it. It's only a matter of time before the hole spreads and either lets in water and debris or even makes the tire fail. So step in Continental Hardshells. And now my review starts. I ordered them with Prime. They came in 2 days. 5 Stars for Ordering and delivery. They came well packed in the correct original box complete with instructions. 5 Stars. They are the foldable version in 700x32. Now these are larger than the OEM 700x30 Espoirs. But since they are the foldable version they weigh less than the Espoirs! When you make a spinning part lighter you are making acceleration quicker! So even though they are wider and increase rolling resistance, they more than make up for it with the weight savings! 5 Stars on weight! I think they look great. They have a slick look to them as there is no tread in the dead center, but there are some spaced treads on the outer area towards the sides. I think the wording on them looks cool and it matches the yellow Specialized decal on the bike. 5 Stars for looks. I had read that some people had a hard time mounting them. I did not have this. I did not even have to use tire levers. I just sort of rolled them on by hand. And the seated just fine as I pumped them up slowly while checking for pinching the tube. 5 Stars for mounting. I have had a chest cold since I bought them so I have not been able to get out and ride. :( But I did take them for a quick 5 minute spin. And they did not feel any slower than my old tires. I didn't expect them too with the lighter weight. I did some acceleration runs and some corners at speed. They felt good. And since these are 32s and my other tires were 30s, they soaked up bumps much better. 5 Stars for initial road test. So in the end I have a tire much better suited for me. It should help keep me from getting flats while riding to work. They seem the same speed as my other tires and should be quicker to accelerate since they are lighter. They are a bit wider so they soak up bumps and a rough ride. And since I use panniers to carry my work stuff the added width also helps with the load. If these things really live up to the no flats, then I will be completely elated. Ok I finally got to ride on these tires. The first ride was a 10 mile ride. The tires seem just as fast as the ones they replaced. The first time I used them to commute to work. Bam within 1 mile of my house I got a flat. Roof nail. I changed it and made it to work. On the ride home it was fine. The next day I was riding to work. Bam. Another flat. This time 2 nails were in it! There is a stretch of road where someone must of lost a lot of nails. Well I pulled out the nails and changed the tube. I get a half mile further and Bam another flat! I called it quits and had my girlfriend pick me up. I'm in shock that I could have more flats with this tire in 2 days than I did with my other tires. 2 days, 4 nails and 3 flats. I am taking two stars away for the rating. Now these nails would flatten any tire including a car. But these tires are expensive and are supposed to prevent this. So I am taking away two stars. I have to buy a new tire because this one in 3 days has 4 holes in it. I am calling the city to complain that this stretch of highway needs to be cleaned with a street sweeper. So do not think these tires are full proof. I know bad luck and a unusually high number of nails in this area are mostly to blame. But 3 flats in 2 days is terrible. I have changed it back to 5 stars. Here's why. I went back to the area where I was getting flats. I was in awe. There were hundreds of not thousands of nails in the margin of the road! They were rusted and had the same color as the road. Plus the fact that I ride in, in the morning while it is still dark outside. I could not see them. But there were a lot of nails over a several hundred yard stretch! The fact that I only had 4 nails in the tire is shocking. I called the city to come clean up this mess. And they have yet to do it, so I swept the area myself with a broom. I have added a picture of the nails I had to ride through. For me to only have had the three flats by 4 nails is testament to how tough these tires are.Upon closer examination I can see on my tires were nails left marks and indentations but did not go through. And the holes in the tires are not getting larger, I check on them before every ride now. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome tire, highly recommend *by M***R on June 20, 2025* I put these on my Cannondale in November of 2023. As of this writing they now have over 7,000 miles on them with still room for more miles. Over that 7,000 miles I have had just one flat tire due to a very sharp piece of glass. I have also rotated them from front to back and back to front for even wear. When I first purchased them, I did so because of the way that they are constructed with several layers of puncture protection. In my garage is another set of the same but I just simply don't need them yet. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great tire, puncture resistance of highest order. *by M***L on October 12, 2020* Had suffered numerous flats on Texas roads from May thru August. Went thru 3 sets of tires in less than 750 miles. Bought these in 700C x 32, up from a 28 to lower pressure on the hard shell tire to help with soften the ride of the hard shells. I’ve logged over 1,000 miles on these without issue. Running 85-90psi and tire has range of 85-102psi. Ride is firm but not overly harsh so I think going a little wider was the right call. I’ve inadvertently had them on dirt, grass & gravel and they came out unscathed. People in cars making right turns are quite rude and have run me off the pavement on numerous occasions. I can’t say I notice much, if any, wear. I expect I should get another 1,000 miles out of them. And I’m no lightweight so they are holding up well. Tires almost seem puncture proof; impervious to the unavoidable glass shards on roads. Very pleased with them. ## Frequently Bought Together - Continental Gator Hardshell Folding Bike Tire - Puncture Protection Replacement Road/Commuter Tire (23c, 25c, 28c, 32c) - Continental Race 28" Wide 700x25-32c Inner Tubes - 42mm Presta Valve (Pack of 2 w/Conti Sticker) - Continental Tour 28 700x32-47 / 28x1.5-1.75" - 42mm Presta Valve - Pack of 2 Tubes --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6292014-gator-hardshell-folding-bike-tire-puncture-protection-replacement-road-commuter](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6292014-gator-hardshell-folding-bike-tire-puncture-protection-replacement-road-commuter) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-06-09*