Continental Gator Hardshell review: The most rugged heavy duty tyre out there, but they need to get with the times

Continental Gatorskin Hardshell tyres.

Continental Gator Hardshell

Price: £57.95 / €66.95 / $70.95

Weight: 330g claimed, 328g measured

Widths: 23, 25, 28, 32c and 27x1 1/4

Measured: 29.31mm

Tubeless: No

Hookless: No

The Continental Gator Hardshell tyres have been around for over a decade now, and are the brands most hardy winter road bike tyres. Whereas most tyres have a puncture protection layer along the centre, these Hardshells fit a puncture belt across the entire tyres from bead to bead along with an added belt. This really does make them as close to impervious to punctures as you can realistically get.