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Review by rickintxWorth every penny!by rickintxCycling EnthusiastHouston, TX United States3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.I was hesitant about spending a lot on a tire for a long time but after trying all kinds of tires and getting sick of flats I decided to try these. Well 1800 miles later I love them! No flats so far! I ride in Houston, about 50 or more miles a day pending weather, I come across bad roads, there is all kinds of crap on these streets, cans, bottles, glass, nails, screws, rocks, wire, wood, steel, a rake, a shovel, no kidding,, anyway these tires still look new, I ride a road bike and ride pretty hard, I love the ride, the grip, all of it. I will buy these tires always from now on.. Try them you will love them!
Reviewed 11/10/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by rickintx was helpful/No, review by rickintx was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I was hesitant about spending a lot on a tire for a long time but after trying all kinds of tires and getting sick of flats I decided to try these. Well 1800 miles later I love them! No flats so far! I ride in Houston, about 50 or more miles a day pending weather, I come across bad roads, there is all kinds of crap on these streets, cans, bottles, glass, nails, screws, rocks, wire, wood, steel, a rake, a shovel, no kidding,, anyway these tires still look new, I ride a road bike and ride pretty hard, I love the ride, the grip, all of it. I will buy these tires always from now on.. Try them you will love them!
Review by ORjtTHE commuter tire (for 700c)by ORjtCycling EnthusiastPortland, OR area1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I have an 11 mile (one way) commute that varies from rural to city (bike lane) routes. As you might imagine, lots of debris (rocks, glass, metal, you name it) from time to time in the bike lanes. New commuter bike this year, and on the first ride in, picked up something that cut through the rear tire. In the past, I've used Gatorskins as my go-to robust tire.
This time, went with the Hardshell, I was happy to find it in 32mm folding, and on sale. I've been riding on this for a couple of months. Tread still looks great, no signs of cutsbreakswhat not. I expect to get many, many worry-free commute miles.
One oddity - this tire must run very slightly small, my commute went from 10.7 to 10.8 miles. The 10.7 value was based on three bikes, three different tires. They were all consistent at 10.7, this tire has been consistent at giving me 10.8.
Very happy with this tire, I'll grab one for the front once I either wear out, or flat, the tire that came on the bike.
Reviewed 7/21/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by ORjt was helpful/No, review by ORjt was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I have an 11 mile (one way) commute that varies from rural to city (bike lane) routes. As you might imagine, lots of debris (rocks, glass, metal, you name it) from time to time in the bike lanes. New commuter bike this year, and on the first ride in, picked up something that cut through the rear tire. In the past, I've used Gatorskins as my go-to robust tire.
This time, went with the Hardshell, I was happy to find it in 32mm folding, and on sale. I've been riding on this for a couple of months. Tread still looks great, no signs of cutsbreakswhat not. I expect to get many, many worry-free commute miles.
One oddity - this tire must run very slightly small, my commute went from 10.7 to 10.8 miles. The 10.7 value was based on three bikes, three different tires. They were all consistent at 10.7, this tire has been consistent at giving me 10.8.
Very happy with this tire, I'll grab one for the front once I either wear out, or flat, the tire that came on the bike.
Review by SF commuterExcellent, durable tires prevent flats!by SF commuterDaily CommuterSan FranciscoI use on my daily commute....prevents flats!
Reviewed 2/16/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by SF commuter was helpful/No, review by SF commuter was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I use on my daily commute....prevents flats!
Review by AnonymousTiresby Anonymousfast service
Reviewed 7/25/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
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Review by TimEXCELLENT Tire!by TimCycling EnthusiastTacoma, WA.1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Had been running Continental Grand Prix All Season, kept getting flats. Bought a pair of the Gator Hardshells, so far no flats. Ride quality is better than expected. I found rolling resistance is also very comparable to Grand Prix All Seasons, I had expected a slower tire. I'm running 25's. Turn in on fast downhills is stable. Tires have excellent rain traction. I really the tread wear indicators as well, to know just how worn the tire really is. Extremely happy with the tires!
Reviewed 3/2/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Tim was helpful/No, review by Tim was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Had been running Continental Grand Prix All Season, kept getting flats. Bought a pair of the Gator Hardshells, so far no flats. Ride quality is better than expected. I found rolling resistance is also very comparable to Grand Prix All Seasons, I had expected a slower tire. I'm running 25's. Turn in on fast downhills is stable. Tires have excellent rain traction. I really the tread wear indicators as well, to know just how worn the tire really is. Extremely happy with the tires!
Review by rick rinerWorth every penny!by rick rinerCycling EnthusiastHouston, TX United StatesI was hesitant for a long time to spend the money for these but, after trying a lot of other cheaper tires and getting tired of flats I decided to Go For It and see what happens, well 1800 miles later I will never buy another kind of tire, I haven't had a flat, no problems at all and still lots of life left in these tires. I ride a road bike, about 50 miles a day providing good weather, in Houston, bad roads, all kinds of crap in the streets, I have run over almost everything, glass, nails, rocks, wire, a rake, everything,, no flats, no cuts, still riding like new. This is a excellent tire and I will always buy this one from now on...
Reviewed 11/10/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by rick riner was helpful/No, review by rick riner was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I was hesitant for a long time to spend the money for these but, after trying a lot of other cheaper tires and getting tired of flats I decided to Go For It and see what happens, well 1800 miles later I will never buy another kind of tire, I haven't had a flat, no problems at all and still lots of life left in these tires. I ride a road bike, about 50 miles a day providing good weather, in Houston, bad roads, all kinds of crap in the streets, I have run over almost everything, glass, nails, rocks, wire, a rake, everything,, no flats, no cuts, still riding like new. This is a excellent tire and I will always buy this one from now on...
Review by AnonymousWonderful product. by AnonymousPdx ORMy buddy has the same ones, three years going. No flats. Even found a Staple in is rear but didn't pop the tube!
Reviewed 9/11/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
My buddy has the same ones, three years going. No flats. Even found a Staple in is rear but didn't pop the tube!
Review by drdgkerrNearly bomb proofby drdgkerrCycling EnthusiastCorpus Christi, TX1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I went with the 25s vice the 23s. They are heavier but they roll so much smoother over the chip seal roads around hear. I just had my first flat after 2700 miles. All the other tires I've used haven't even lasted that long. Still lots of rubber and hoping to get at least 4000 miles before replacing them.
Reviewed 7/26/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by drdgkerr was helpful/No, review by drdgkerr was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I went with the 25s vice the 23s. They are heavier but they roll so much smoother over the chip seal roads around hear. I just had my first flat after 2700 miles. All the other tires I've used haven't even lasted that long. Still lots of rubber and hoping to get at least 4000 miles before replacing them.
Review by airus78solid commuter tireby airus78tacoma2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.I bike in rainy weather and through city streets that have lots of glass, construction junk, and lot of gravel. I have only had one flat since i got this tire and that was cause i hit a nail!! The tire is still looking great. The only down side is that it does not roll as smooth and it does feel slower, but that is alright. I prefer to be slower than being faster and having to change a tire in 35 degree temp. and getting soaked!!!. Overall very satisfied!!
Reviewed 6/2/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by airus78 was helpful/No, review by airus78 was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I bike in rainy weather and through city streets that have lots of glass, construction junk, and lot of gravel. I have only had one flat since i got this tire and that was cause i hit a nail!! The tire is still looking great. The only down side is that it does not roll as smooth and it does feel slower, but that is alright. I prefer to be slower than being faster and having to change a tire in 35 degree temp. and getting soaked!!!. Overall very satisfied!!
Review by TampaRiderLong lasting durable tires.by TampaRiderCycling EnthusiastTampa1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.On the road or on the trail these tires provide a smooth and trouble free ride for many miles. Don't want to ride anything else. Worth the extra weight for the peace of mind.
Reviewed 5/26/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by TampaRider was helpful/No, review by TampaRider was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
On the road or on the trail these tires provide a smooth and trouble free ride for many miles. Don't want to ride anything else. Worth the extra weight for the peace of mind.
Review by DeeBikerWorks as advertisedby DeeBikerCycling EnthusiastPortland, OR1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Hard to go wrong with this tire. It's very durable, fast-rolling, and very puncture-proof. My only complaint is that ride quality begins to suffer drastically in wet conditions after you've put about 500-600 miles on them. Then again, ride quality is entirely dependent on rider style, weight, and setup pressures. I opt for the 700x25s and 100psi.
Reviewed 4/15/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by DeeBiker was helpful/No, review by DeeBiker was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Hard to go wrong with this tire. It's very durable, fast-rolling, and very puncture-proof. My only complaint is that ride quality begins to suffer drastically in wet conditions after you've put about 500-600 miles on them. Then again, ride quality is entirely dependent on rider style, weight, and setup pressures. I opt for the 700x25s and 100psi.
Review by 51bikerNice tiresby 51bikerCycling EnthusiastEdwardsville, ILI have ridden Continental Gator Hardshell 23 mm tires for a couple of years with only one flat in over 4,000 miles. I was curious about the claim that these 25 mm tires ride a little softer than the 23 mm tires and finally decided to try them. The ride is noticebly smoother, particularly when going over expansion cracks in bridges and similar types of uneven pavement. I don't notice any difference rolling resistance or weight so the smoother ride made these tires a great purchase.
Reviewed 4/17/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by 51biker was helpful/No, review by 51biker was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I have ridden Continental Gator Hardshell 23 mm tires for a couple of years with only one flat in over 4,000 miles. I was curious about the claim that these 25 mm tires ride a little softer than the 23 mm tires and finally decided to try them. The ride is noticebly smoother, particularly when going over expansion cracks in bridges and similar types of uneven pavement. I don't notice any difference rolling resistance or weight so the smoother ride made these tires a great purchase.
Review by AnonymousGreat tire that solved constant flattingby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastI ride rough roads with and flatted every other ride with other tires - I put 3,000 miles on this tire with no flats - I won't run anything else.
Reviewed 2/27/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I ride rough roads with and flatted every other ride with other tires - I put 3,000 miles on this tire with no flats - I won't run anything else.
Review by YOLObikerVery durable tires that roll well, but are initially quite difficult to get on the rim because of their stiffness.by YOLObikerDaily CommuterDavis, CA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Daily 20 mile commutes to work. They roll very well in fast pacelines (around 20-21 mph), but are very difficult to get on the rim the first time.
Reviewed 8/29/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by YOLObiker was helpful/No, review by YOLObiker was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Daily 20 mile commutes to work. They roll very well in fast pacelines (around 20-21 mph), but are very difficult to get on the rim the first time.
Review by mrchrisdNo flats! ride firm oh and NO FLATS!!by mrchrisdCycling Enthusiastlas vegas nvmy 2-3 times a week 22 mile ride I love these tires! No flats!
Reviewed 10/16/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by mrchrisd was helpful/No, review by mrchrisd was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
my 2-3 times a week 22 mile ride I love these tires! No flats!
Review by SFDailyCommuterLooking to prevent flats on the glass filled streets of San Francisco!by SFDailyCommuterDaily CommuterSan Francisco0 of 3 customers found this review helpful.I recently installed these tires to try and prevent flats on the glass filled streets of San Francisco. There is so much car vandalism here that there is glass everywhere! I hope to prevent some flats with these tires. Need some time to see the results!
Reviewed 6/22/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by SFDailyCommuter was helpful/No, review by SFDailyCommuter was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I recently installed these tires to try and prevent flats on the glass filled streets of San Francisco. There is so much car vandalism here that there is glass everywhere! I hope to prevent some flats with these tires. Need some time to see the results!
Review by AnonymousReliable with strong performanceby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastConejo Valley1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.For riding a reliable option that feels smooth on the road.
Reviewed 12/10/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
For riding a reliable option that feels smooth on the road.
Review by BikerbubGreat tires! I have never had a flat since I have been riding on the Hardshells ! Smooth, quiet ride as well.by BikerbubCycling EnthusiastMilwaukee, WIUsed for road riding. Very quiet. There is nothing I don't like about these tires.
Reviewed 10/15/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Bikerbub was helpful/No, review by Bikerbub was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Used for road riding. Very quiet. There is nothing I don't like about these tires.
Review by AnonymousBullet proof by AnonymousAnaheim1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.In 17,000 mile riding with Gators I've had four flats.Two of them were dry wall screw in side,Staple T50 deflected through side wall.
Reviewed 10/3/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
In 17,000 mile riding with Gators I've had four flats.Two of them were dry wall screw in side,Staple T50 deflected through side wall.
Review by jeffroBest tire for flat free ridingby jeffroPortland1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.these tires do exactly what they say they do miles and miles of flat free riding. Not only that they ride well. What more could you ask for in a tire. My bikes wont ever have anything else.
Reviewed 7/22/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by jeffro was helpful/No, review by jeffro was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
these tires do exactly what they say they do miles and miles of flat free riding. Not only that they ride well. What more could you ask for in a tire. My bikes wont ever have anything else.