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Continental GatorHardshell Road Tire

Last Updated: February 17, 2022 (Refresh Now)
7.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
413
Old Reviews
323
Unverified
22
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Review Analysis - 68 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Usage
 13
tire, road, ride, training, roads
+100%
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" ...  Unfolded them and let them sit in proper shape in heated room.  ...  "
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" ...  These are super nice on the road and it is a bit of a pain to set up (first time buying foldable).  ...  "
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" ...  I highly recommend these tough tires if you don't like worrying about mid ride flats!  ...  "
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" ...  They were really easy to install. ... They feel stable and feel durable on all of my rides, even went in short trail area when I had no more road and felt good confidence.  ...  "
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" ...  Looks nice and easy to install  ...  "
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" ...  I ride coast highway between Tamarack and Power House Park, Del Mar and the Eucalyptus seeds kept puncturing my tires.  ...  "
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" ...  It was a lot easier to put on then I thought it would be  ...  "
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" ...  I go cycling daily and depend on not getting flat tires.  ...  "
Body
 11
tire, rim, ride, puncture, tread
+73%
-27%
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" ...  Another thing I have added is thorn proof inner tubes.  ...  "
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" ...  Not a soft ride, but they are durable as heck.  ...  "
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" ...  Incredibly tough tire.  ...  "
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" ...  But aside from that, the tires seem really tough and durable. ... But overall I bought these for durability and puncture resistance, and they seem to deserve 5 stars for that.  ...  "
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" ...  The durability and puncture strength of these tires is unbeatable.  ...  "
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" ...  The look and durability.  ...  "
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" ...  I use them on my commuter bike on which I encounter a lot more broken glass and debris but they have performed great.  ...  "
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" ...  Doesn't feel too heavy or slow and has good grip/tread left.  ...  "
Comfort
 8
wear, tires, tire, tread, road
+63%
-38%
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" ...  These are super nice on the road and it is a bit of a pain to set up (first time buying foldable).  ...  "
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" ...  Doesn't feel too heavy or slow and has good grip/tread left.  ...  "
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" ...  Both of these concerns proved false as they remain comfortable and grippy in the rain.  ...  "
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" ...  Long miles, rough roads, smooth roller and comfortable ride.  ...  "
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" ...  these are very smooth feeling tires, a lot of other tires including regular gator skins I’ve tried feel more abrasive on the ground (which leads me to believe these wear slower while skidding - I ride fixed. )  ...  "
Size
 7
tire, tires, tread, ride, good grip
+43%
-57%
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" ...  It just didn't fit my 700 rim.  ...  "
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" ...  Still very stiff and difficult to fit over the rim (and I've been doing this for decades!)  ...  "
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" ...  It wouldn't fit on my rim. ... It's basically too small.  ...  "
Reliability
 7
2 years, two months, tires, manufacturing, hardshells
+43%
-57%
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" ...  It was either defective or I damaged it getting it on and the sidewall immediately failed.  ...  "
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" ...  Either way these are not durable or reliable.  ...  "
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" ...  This caused a blowout that nearly caused a horrific crash.  ...  "
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" ...  I suspect this was caused by a manufacturing defect.  ...  "
Marketplace
 6
seller, return, manufacturing, happy, defect
+67%
-33%
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" ...  The product arrive a day before so I’m berry happy and pleased I really recommend this seller overall the best thank you  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as described.  ...  "
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" ...  I got the folded one.  ...  "
Price
 3
tire, lbs, 200
+100%
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" ...  I’m also a pretty hefty guy at over 200 lbs.  ...  "
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" ...  Great tire and price  ...  "
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" ...  I have used them for several years and think their performance is excellent for a very reasonable price  ...  "
Marketplace / Marketplace
 3
seller, happy
+100%
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" ...  The product arrive a day before so I’m berry happy and pleased I really recommend this seller overall the best thank you  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as described.  ...  "

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