Gator Hardshell vs CONTACT Cruiser review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Continental Gator Hardshell vs Continental CONTACT Cruiser tyres. Both manufactured by the same brand Continental, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Continental Gator Hardshell is better for Race Tires activities, Continental CONTACT Cruiser is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to Urban/Tour activities.

Gator Hardshell

CONTACT Cruiser

Ideal when it comes to extremely long service life, for the next tour or the commute.Made for for rough surfaces and rugged tarmac.

Voluminous lifestyle tire featuring high comfort for a high performance especially on tarmac. A fabric breaker provides light-rolling puncture protection.Available in different colors and dimensions.

Go Hardshell or go home

Chic Cruiser

Ideal when it comes to extremely long service life, for the next tour or the commute.Made for for rough surfaces and rugged tarmac.

Voluminous lifestyle tire featuring high comfort for a high performance especially on tarmac. A fabric breaker provides light-rolling puncture protection.Available in different colors and dimensions.

Features

Hardshell
More is what you get
Puncture protection and mileage are the strengths of Hardshell-ProTection. A wider PolyX Breaker®, the specialist against punctures under the tread centre and shoulders provides for great reliability. The threeply – each layer with 60 TPI – carcass covers the entyre 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.

Features

eBike
Suitable for E-Bikes
For our E-Bike tire we fall back on over 100 years‘ experience with moped and motorcycle tires. All of our city/trekking tires are rated to a standard speed of at least 25 km/h. Those tires marked e50 are also certified for S-Pedelecs. With their high quality structure, puncture protection is high and the rolling resistance is low offering protection from premature wear brought about by the additional driving force.
SafetySystem Breaker
Puncture protection with a system
The SafetySystem Breaker is made up of Kevlarreinforced, high-strength nylon fabric. Puncture and cut-resistant but nevertheless light and flexible, the tire adjusts quickly to the surface below. Without raising the weight or rolling resistance noticeably, it protects the carcass against foreign objects and contributes to a longer lifespan of the tire. Tires with the SafetySystem Breaker also provide good comfort properties.

Usage

Technologies

Specifications

"27"

Article: 0100315
ETRTO: 32 - 630 Dimension: 27 X 1 1/4 Technology: Hardshell Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 455 PSI: 102

"28"

Article: 0100640
ETRTO: 32 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 32C Technology: Hardshell Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 370 PSI: 102

Article: 0100435
ETRTO: 32 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 32C Technology: Hardshell Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 445 PSI: 102

Article: 0100314
ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 28C Technology: Hardshell Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 400 PSI: 116

Article: 0100639
ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 28C Technology: Hardshell Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 330 PSI: 116

Article: 0100312
ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: Hardshell Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 340 PSI: 120

Article: 0100313
ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: Hardshell Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 270 PSI: 120

Article: 0100310
ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: Hardshell Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 340 PSI: 120

Article: 0100311
ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: Hardshell Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 265 PSI: 120

Specifications

"28"

Article: 0101522
ETRTO: 55 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.20 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: grey/grey Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1025 PSI: 65

Article: 0101521
ETRTO: 55 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.20 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: brown/brown Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1025 PSI: 65

Article: 0101520
ETRTO: 55 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.20 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: cream/cream Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1025 PSI: 65

Article: 0101519
ETRTO: 55 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.20 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1025 PSI: 65

Article: 0101518
ETRTO: 50 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: grey/grey Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 960 PSI: 65

Article: 0101517
ETRTO: 50 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: brown/brown Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 960 PSI: 65

Article: 0101516
ETRTO: 50 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: cream/cream Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 960 PSI: 65

Article: 0101515
ETRTO: 50 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 960 PSI: 65

"27.5"

Article: 0101753
ETRTO: 60 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.40 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1025 PSI: 58

"26"

Article: 0101511
ETRTO: 55 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.20 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 905 PSI: 65

Article: 0101512
ETRTO: 55 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.20 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: cream/cream Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 905 PSI: 65

Article: 0101514
ETRTO: 55 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.20 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: grey/grey Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 905 PSI: 65

Article: 0101513
ETRTO: 55 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.20 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: brown/brown Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 905 PSI: 65

Article: 0101507
ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 850 PSI: 65

Article: 0101508
ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: cream/cream Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 850 PSI: 65

Article: 0101510
ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: grey/grey Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 850 PSI: 65

Article: 0101509
ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: brown/brown Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 850 PSI: 65

"20"

Article: 0101754
ETRTO: 50 - 406 Dimension: 20 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 615 PSI: 73

Gator Hardshell vs CONTACT Cruiser review

Features

Hardshell

Features

eBike

SafetySystem Breaker

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"27"

"28"

Specifications

"28"

"27.5"

"26"

"20"