Conti 2010

The Gator Hardshell and the SuperSport+ are new additions to the impressive Conti line that I'd like to try out. The hardshell irons out issues with the gators flimsy walls to stop pinch punctures and the SS+ has been developed with FGLondon for fixed riders.

Heres the rundown...

Gator Hardshell

700x23 / 25 / 28 / 32
The Ultra Gatorskin has set the bar for a perfectly balanced blend of ride quality and long term durability without breaking the bank, but still the lack of road maintenence by some UK local authorities means that riders demand MORE.

Sharing the bead to bead protection of Duraskin, the Hardshell casing wraps further into the sidewall, making a full on 3 ply tyre carcass and an extra wide Poly-X breaker belt under the tread extends into the tyre shoulder.
Added material in the tread strip not only improves mileage, but lends yet another degree of puncture resistance.

More isn't always better, but in this case - MORE is what you get

Supersport PLUS

Calling all couriers, hardcore commuters and fixed gear riders!
700x23 or 25

A classic is back, but better than ever. The Supersport pedigree is a long standing brand name within the Conti range. Borrowing a tread pattern from the venerable Grand Prix, the Supersport PLUS now features our Plus Breaker Belt, guaranteed to provide superior puncture protection.
Robust, extra thick casing rubber provides increased sidewall strength also.
If un-interrupted long haul A to B riding is required, this is your tyre