--- product_id: 9386193 title: "Gator Hard Shell Folding Bead Tire" brand: "continental" price: "₨59325" currency: LKR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Continental" url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/9386193-gator-hard-shell-folding-bead-tire store_origin: LK region: Sri Lanka --- # E25 energy-saving rating SafetySystem Breaker protection Versatile 26" to 700c sizes Gator Hard Shell Folding Bead Tire **Brand:** continental **Price:** ₨59325 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Upgrade your commute with ContinentalContact Speed — where safety meets speed! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gator Hard Shell Folding Bead Tire by continental - **How much does it cost?** ₨59325 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/9386193-gator-hard-shell-folding-bead-tire) ## 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 - • **Duraskin Durability:** Reinforced rubber sidewalls resist cuts and abrasions, keeping you rolling through any terrain. - • **Ride with Confidence:** SafetySystem Breaker tech shields you from sharp hazards on every commute. - • **Lightweight & Foldable:** RubberFoldable bead design makes storage and transport effortless for the urban pro on the go. - • **Eco-Efficient Performance:** E25 rating means longer tire life and less frequent replacements—good for your wallet and the planet. - • **Tailored Fit for Every Road:** Available in 26", 27.5", 650b, and 700c sizes to perfectly match your ride style. ## Overview The ContinentalContact Speed is a high-performance clincher tire featuring SafetySystem Breaker technology for superior puncture protection, an eco-friendly E25 rating for extended durability, and a foldable rubber bead for easy handling. Designed for road bikes and available in multiple sizes (26", 27.5", 650b, 700c), it’s ideal for commuters and touring cyclists seeking reliable, long-lasting performance. ## Description Product description Go Hardshell or go home The Gator Hardshell is an ideal tire choice when it comes to extremely long service life, for the next tour or the commute. Made for rough surfaces and rugged pavement. Why Choose This Tire? Ideal when it comes to extremely long service life, for the next tour or the commute. Made for rough surfaces and rugged tarmac. Handmade for You. Hardshell Protection Puncture protection and mileage are the strengths of ­Hardshell-ProTection. A wider PolyX Breaker, the specialist against punctures, under the tread center and shoulders provides for great reliability. The three-ply – each layer with 60 TPI – ­carcass covers the entire tire and makes it a real ­bastion against urban detritus. The outer ­sidewalls of the tire are reinforced with ­DuraSkin fabric providing even more reliablility due to the casing being so well protected. ­Hardshell tires are the puncture-resistant ­flagship amongst racing tires – produced ­exclusively in Germany. DuraSkin Tires with DuraSkin sidewall protection can take a beating as they are designed for the most adverse conditions. In rough terrain on a cyclocross or a gravel bike, on commuter bikes where tires scrape along curbs, on touring bikes as they cross continents encountering many different road qualities and on the race circuit where they prove themselves in endurance events such as the Paris-Roubaix. The high-quality polyamide fabric reliably protects the wall of the tire. Review: Excellent and reliable tire - I've been using Continental 4000 GTs for a few years now and decided to switch to Hardshells for more flat protection. I now have these tires on two of my three bikes, one with over 3,000 miles and not a single flat yet. I highly recommend these tires for anyone who rides high miles and wants more flat protection. Review: Have a served Purpose Very Well - I have used these tires for years. I'm thinking more than ten years, possibly 15+. I only bike about 1.5-3 hours a week now. I used them when I was doing serious training for many more hours as well. I don't recall ever flatting. -in fact I haven't carried tube repair stuff for a long time. I have found them a little difficult to put on when new, due to packaging compression. Probably for someone more skilled, younger with hands that consistently work better it may not be an issue. I will continue to use these unless I find a better deal. ## Features - Bead-to-bead DuraSkin protection - Extra-wide PolyX Breaker extends shoulder-to-shoulder for additional puncture resistance - Supple 180TPI casing for a responsive, comfortable ride - Handmade in Germany ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004NFD6OU | | Best Sellers Rank | #659,638 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #3,701 in Bike Tires | | Bike Type | Road Bike | | Brand | Continental | | Brand Name | Continental | | Color | Nero | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 57 Reviews | | Item Diameter | 700 Millimeters | | Item Weight | 0.6 Pounds | | Item Width | 23 Millimeters | | Manufacturer | Continental | | Manufacturer Part Number | 50-0083-700-23 | | Material Type | Rubber | | Model Number | Continental | | Number of Items | 1 | | Size | 700x23 | | Tire Type | Clincher | | Tread Type | Directional | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | Limited Warranty | | Warranty Type | Manufacturer | | Wheel Size | 700 Centimeters | ## Product Details - **Item Diameter:** 7E+2 Millimeters - **Brand:** Continental - **Tire Type:** Clincher - **Item Width:** 23 Millimeters - **Bike Type:** Road Bike - **Warranty Type:** Manufacturer - **Tread Type:** Directional - **Size:** 700c x 23mm - **Manufacturer:** Continental ## Images ![Gator Hard Shell Folding Bead Tire - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71GQyljtMXL.jpg) ![Gator Hard Shell Folding Bead Tire - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619NIQ5X1ML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent and reliable tire *by W***H on April 9, 2014* I've been using Continental 4000 GTs for a few years now and decided to switch to Hardshells for more flat protection. I now have these tires on two of my three bikes, one with over 3,000 miles and not a single flat yet. I highly recommend these tires for anyone who rides high miles and wants more flat protection. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Have a served Purpose Very Well *by E***E on January 26, 2025* I have used these tires for years. I'm thinking more than ten years, possibly 15+. I only bike about 1.5-3 hours a week now. I used them when I was doing serious training for many more hours as well. I don't recall ever flatting. -in fact I haven't carried tube repair stuff for a long time. I have found them a little difficult to put on when new, due to packaging compression. Probably for someone more skilled, younger with hands that consistently work better it may not be an issue. I will continue to use these unless I find a better deal. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ they are perfect. *by T***R on June 21, 2015* Bought these as a replacement for the same brand already on my husband's bike. The first set lasted 4 yrs! He really loves this product. Installing them for the first time is quite challenging; however, once they are on, they are perfect. ## Frequently Bought Together - Continental Contact Speed tire - clincher, wire bead, SafetySystem Breaker, E25, black/Reflex or black, 26", 27.5", 650b or 700 sizes - AR-PRO Bicycle Tubes Race 28 700x20-25C 700x32-47C Bike Tube, 700C Inner Tube with Presta Valve Super Value Bundle (Pack of 6 Tubes & 2 tire Lever) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.lk/products/9386193-gator-hard-shell-folding-bead-tire](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/9386193-gator-hard-shell-folding-bead-tire) --- *Product available on Desertcart Sri Lanka* *Store origin: LK* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*