# Continental Gator Hardshell 700 x 28C Clincher Tyre

Continental Gator Hardshell is a 700 x 28C clincher tyre listed for racing bikes. Its claimed bead-to-bead protection and wide breaker belt suit riders prioritising puncture resistance, though customer feedback is mixed on value and mounting ease.

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- Market: IE
- Language: en-IE
- Currency: EUR
- Brand: Continental
- Model: 0100639
- Category: Sports & Outdoors > Cycling > Bicycle Parts & Accessories
- Price: 47.26 EUR
- Previous price: 56.58 EUR
- Discount: 16%
- Price checked: 2026-11-13T12:47:19.751Z

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## At a glance

- Listing describes bead-to-bead protection and hard-shell casing extending further into the sidewall.
- A wide Poly-X breaker belt is claimed to cover the tread from shoulder to shoulder.
- Added tread material is claimed to improve mileage and increase puncture resistance.

## Pros

- Protection features are specifically described across the tread and sidewalls.
- Customer feedback reports durability, puncture protection and a smooth ride.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Highway Two, LLC.
- Model: 0100639
- Tyre type: Clincher
- Bike type: Racing Bike
- Size: Size 700 x 28C
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 0.33 Kilograms
- Item width: 28 Millimeters
- Wheel size: 700 Millimeters
### Materials and protection
- Material listed: Rubber
- Tensile strength: 396 Pounds
### Design and use
- Tread type: Fast
- Colour: Black

## Before you buy

- The listing gives the tyre weight as both 350 grams and 0.33 Kilograms. Its listed 28 Millimeters width and 700 Millimeters wheel size also appear alongside the size notation Size 700 x 28C, so confirm the exact tyre specification before ordering. Customer feedback is mixed on value, and one report describes mounting as time-consuming.

## A good fit for

- Road riders prioritising puncture protection for longer rides.
- Riders seeking a 700 x 28C clincher listed for racing bikes.

## Less suited to

- Buyers who need a confirmed exact weight or dimensions before purchase without checking the listing details.
- Riders for whom easy, quick tyre mounting is essential.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights perceived durability, puncture protection and a smooth ride, including reports of continued use beyond 1,000 miles. For riders considering this tyre's claimed protective construction, those reports may be relevant, but they are customer impressions rather than verified performance results. Value opinions are mixed, and a mounting report describes the process as taking about an hour.
- Positive themes: Customers report good durability and resistance to punctures and flats.
- Positive themes: Feedback describes a smooth ride, including on longer rides.
- Negative themes: One customer report says mounting took about an hour.
- Mixed feedback: Opinions differ on whether the tyre is worth the money.

## Frequently asked questions

### What size is this Continental Gator Hardshell?
The listing states Size 700 x 28C. It separately gives a 28 Millimeters item width and 700 Millimeters wheel size, so check the selected listing if those details need to match a particular wheel.
### What protection features are described?
The listing claims bead-to-bead protection, hard-shell casing extending into the sidewall and a wide Poly-X breaker belt across the tread.
### Is the listed weight consistent?
No. The listing gives 350 grams in a feature and 0.33 Kilograms in its details. Confirm the applicable specification if weight matters.

## Alternative options

- [Continental Grand Prix 5000 Performance Road Bike Tyre](https://bargaincloverdeals.com/visit/continental-gator-hardshell-700x28c-clincher-tyre)
- [Continental Grand Prix 4 Bicycle Tyre](https://bargaincloverdeals.com/visit/continental-gator-hardshell-700x28c-clincher-tyre)

## Images

![Continental Gator Hardshell 700 x 28C Clincher Tyre — 1](https://bargaincloverdeals.com/i/YP8IWkWH-jzEqhsd_V3TZpyOVh8T5itagEU3K-_aQ01il0wkH0CucHcw4OdROZfN-SPXMkpoYy7MQ_VPdrPrzbf1tmegSXaTkgemwIujQ3dozGFZuq_mZIcq.jpg)