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product_id: 1549312
title: "Continental Contact Speed tire - clincher, wire bead, SafetySystem Breaker, E25, black/Reflex or black, 26\", 27.5\", 650b or 700 sizes"
brand: "continental"
price: "529.37 DT"
currency: TND
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Continental"
url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1549312-continental-contact-speed-tire-clincher-wire-bead-safetysystem-breaker-e25
store_origin: TN
region: Tunisia
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# wear-optimized tread for long-lasting speed available in multiple global standard sizes 3-ply casing for max puncture defense Continental Contact Speed tire - clincher, wire bead, SafetySystem Breaker, E25, black/Reflex or black, 26", 27.5", 650b or 700 sizes

**Brand:** continental
**Price:** 529.37 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛞 Ride Fast, Ride Fearless — Never Let Flats Slow You Down!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Continental Contact Speed tire - clincher, wire bead, SafetySystem Breaker, E25, black/Reflex or black, 26", 27.5", 650b or 700 sizes by continental
- **How much does it cost?** 529.37 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1549312-continental-contact-speed-tire-clincher-wire-bead-safetysystem-breaker-e25)

## 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

- • **Trusted Worldwide:** Market leader with a 4.7-star rating from 1,250+ riders who refuse flats.
- • **Versatile Size Range:** Fits 26", 27.5", 650b, and 700C wheels — perfect for every urban warrior’s ride.
- • **Endurance Meets Speed:** Wear-optimized tread compound delivers a smooth, fast ride mile after mile.
- • **Lifetime Warranty Confidence:** Ride worry-free backed by Continental’s lifetime warranty on durability.
- • **Unmatched Puncture Protection:** Triple-layer Polyamide casing + Poly-X breaker belt shields you from flats like a pro.

## Overview

The Continental Contact Speed tire is a clincher road bike tire engineered with a unique 3-ply casing and a wide Poly-X breaker belt for superior puncture resistance. Designed for urban commuters and road cyclists, it combines durability with a wear-optimized tread compound for long-lasting speed and reliability. Available in multiple sizes (26", 27.5", 650b, 700C), it’s a global favorite boasting a 4.7-star rating and lifetime warranty, making it the ultimate choice for professionals who demand performance and peace of mind on every ride.

## Description

After Extensive Market Research, Feedback From Commuters All Over The World Showed Us That A New Type Of Tyre Was In Demand. Our Gatorskin Race Bike Tyre Had Filled A Gap For Hardcore Commuters But They Wanted More; More Casing; More Breaker; More Protection... Taking The Gatorskin As Our Base, We'Ve Added A Third Polyamide Layer In The Sidewall To Make A Unique 3-Ply Casing For The Gator Hardshell. We'Ve Also Added A Wider Poly-X Anti Puncture Breaker Belt Under The Tread Which Extends Down Into The Shoulder Area For Wider Coverage. Add This To The Duraskin Anti-Tear Mesh On The Outside Of The Casing And You Are Presented With A Tougher Commuter Which Is Also Fast And Is Available In 700 X 23 Up To 32

Review: Amazing tires. No more flats for me. - I have a bone to pick with these other reviewers. What are they thinking? “I hit a curb. Tire flat. Tire fault” “Roads have debris that punctured my tire. Tire fault” Are you kidding me lol I have switched to these from the glass tires that are the Schwalbe Ones and never looked back. At the gram differences these are superbly fast and most importantly RELIABLE. I ride these things all throughout New York City. I promise. You can’t get more debris and compromising terrain than the streets of these boroughs. They have never went flat on me. If I do hit something obviously extraordinary then it is the fault of that extraordinary thing that flats your tire. Although tire technology is very advanced today, they are not magic. Flats will always be a thing. I, with thousands of miles of milage on these now, can vouch that with smart, (and I’m not going slow either) calculated riding, they will not go flat on you. I am also using TPU tubes with these. I am astonished at how I can even get through a significantly woody terrain on BMX tires on a folding bike and still not lose a pound of air. I am now forever going to be running these tires for the all-rounded use purpose. Frustrating to see multiple people complain about the very thing this tire solved for me: Flats. Makes me reiterate, they are the problem, and not the tire. It’s like people who give 1 star reviews for a product when desertcart, a retailer and shipping company, doesn’t deliver a product or it breaks in travel.
Review: THE Go-To tire for far-from-home rides. - Despite owning several sets of wheels and tires, these Conti Gator Hardshell tires are my go-to tires for far-from-home ultra-distance cycling. I feel more confident knowing I have the Hardshells under me when traversing unfamiliar roads and territory. As a very experienced cyclist, I've had the chance to ride on just about all the tire brands and models of tire available in the U.S. I settled upon the Continental brand after noticing them on the bikes of many of my cycling teammates. I researched and really liked the low rolling resistance of the 4000S2 but too often saw problems with punctures. After my first few Double Centuries featured multiple flats on the 4KS2s, I made the switch to these Hardshells. I have experienced the peace of mind these offer in the form of nearly bullet-proof toughness and more than tolerable road comfort. These aren't as supple as the S2s in cornering but on the flats, they perform and feel very similarly, just a touch firmer. The tread wear has been phenomenal...The flashing ridge finally wore-off after more than 600 miles on my front tire. I ride 25mm rear and 23mm out front. I have yet to ride a bike tire (by ANY manufacturer) which ticks as many boxes as these do: Ultra-durable treadwear, Ultra-puncture resistant, Reasonable weight, Good comfort on the road, Good traction in the dry and okay in the wet, Excellent sidewall cut-resistance, phenomenal service-life, etc. These are NOT the paper-thin lightest OR lowest rolling resistance tires for time trialists, but for every-day urban commuting, long- or ultra-distance endurance cycling, or even trouble-free neighborhood touring, these are THE BEST investment you can make towards improving your cycling enjoyment. Just install them and ride defensively and you'll rarely need that spare tube or repair kit ever again. Happy riding! **UPDATE** .... 1-28-18: Pulled three dreaded tips off "goathead" thorns straight out of the tread after a century ride at home. Expecting quick deflation...aired up and left wheel overnight. I checked the pressure the next morning and NO PUNCTURE. The air pressure held. I rode 78 miles on the tire and checked air pressure the next day again and re-confirmed the tube was not punctured by the dreaded Tribulus Terrestris thorns. I have flatted before by one of these thorns on this tire, but this time, three couldn't get through.

## Features

- Elastane
- Imported
- KnoGator Hardshellwn around the world for it's legendary puncture protection and durability
- The reptilian design sets the tone for eating up those miles!
- Superior puncture protection comes via Continental's Poly X Breaker
- Extremely long service life through wear-optimized tread compound
- MARKET LEADER AMONGST CYCLIST - Known around the world for it's legendary puncture protection and durability

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002XYNA2Q |
| Best Sellers Rank | #160,384 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #962 in Bike Tires |
| Bike Type | Road Bike |
| Brand | Continental |
| Brand Name | Continental |
| Color | Nero |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,253 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04019238466379 |
| Included Components | Tyres |
| Item Diameter | 70 centimeters |
| Item Type Name | Folding Bike Tyre |
| Item Weight | 0.23 kg |
| Item Width | 23 millimeters |
| Manufacturer | Continental |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CON100311 |
| Material Type | Polyester |
| Model Number | CON100311 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Size | 700C x 23 |
| Tire Type | Clincher |
| Tread Type | knogator |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Type | Lifetime |
| Wheel Size | 70 centimeters |

## Product Details

- **Bike Type:** Road Bike
- **Brand:** Continental
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 04019238466379
- **Item Diameter:** 70 centimeters
- **Item Width:** 23 millimeters
- **Material:** Polyester
- **Size:** 700C x 23
- **Tire Type:** Clincher
- **Warranty Type:** Lifetime
- **Wheel Size:** 70 centimeters

## Images

![Continental Contact Speed tire - clincher, wire bead, SafetySystem Breaker, E25, black/Reflex or black, 26", 27.5", 650b or 700 sizes - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61lRBuUvYFL.jpg)
![Continental Contact Speed tire - clincher, wire bead, SafetySystem Breaker, E25, black/Reflex or black, 26", 27.5", 650b or 700 sizes - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51VNquBIKuL.jpg)
![Continental Contact Speed tire - clincher, wire bead, SafetySystem Breaker, E25, black/Reflex or black, 26", 27.5", 650b or 700 sizes - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51DLmxnCNzL.jpg)
![Continental Contact Speed tire - clincher, wire bead, SafetySystem Breaker, E25, black/Reflex or black, 26", 27.5", 650b or 700 sizes - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61cW2FQYpmL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how can one tire fit 3 different rim size. I need a 700 X 25 but there is no place to select size and yet the description says 23,25,28..**
A: The "700" is the diameter which all three are....The "25 -28" refers to the width of the rim. This is a very small difference which the tire can expand to accommodate.

**Q: Are these tires actually manufactured in Germany?**
A: Yes, the are manufactured in Germany. Thank you.

**Q: is this the folding tire?**
A: Yes, they come shipped in a small box. I think they are called "Kevlar bead"

**Q: what is hard shell over a regular tire**
A: Big difference between a regular tire is more puncture resistanceExtra tread rubber for more mileage, great for a commuterReinforced with DuraSkin (polyamide mesh sidewalls)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing tires. No more flats for me.
*by B***Y on March 29, 2026*

I have a bone to pick with these other reviewers. What are they thinking? “I hit a curb. Tire flat. Tire fault” “Roads have debris that punctured my tire. Tire fault” Are you kidding me lol I have switched to these from the glass tires that are the Schwalbe Ones and never looked back. At the gram differences these are superbly fast and most importantly RELIABLE. I ride these things all throughout New York City. I promise. You can’t get more debris and compromising terrain than the streets of these boroughs. They have never went flat on me. If I do hit something obviously extraordinary then it is the fault of that extraordinary thing that flats your tire. Although tire technology is very advanced today, they are not magic. Flats will always be a thing. I, with thousands of miles of milage on these now, can vouch that with smart, (and I’m not going slow either) calculated riding, they will not go flat on you. I am also using TPU tubes with these. I am astonished at how I can even get through a significantly woody terrain on BMX tires on a folding bike and still not lose a pound of air. I am now forever going to be running these tires for the all-rounded use purpose. Frustrating to see multiple people complain about the very thing this tire solved for me: Flats. Makes me reiterate, they are the problem, and not the tire. It’s like people who give 1 star reviews for a product when Amazon, a retailer and shipping company, doesn’t deliver a product or it breaks in travel.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE Go-To tire for far-from-home rides.
*by A***R on September 8, 2017*

Despite owning several sets of wheels and tires, these Conti Gator Hardshell tires are my go-to tires for far-from-home ultra-distance cycling. I feel more confident knowing I have the Hardshells under me when traversing unfamiliar roads and territory. As a very experienced cyclist, I've had the chance to ride on just about all the tire brands and models of tire available in the U.S. I settled upon the Continental brand after noticing them on the bikes of many of my cycling teammates. I researched and really liked the low rolling resistance of the 4000S2 but too often saw problems with punctures. After my first few Double Centuries featured multiple flats on the 4KS2s, I made the switch to these Hardshells. I have experienced the peace of mind these offer in the form of nearly bullet-proof toughness and more than tolerable road comfort. These aren't as supple as the S2s in cornering but on the flats, they perform and feel very similarly, just a touch firmer. The tread wear has been phenomenal...The flashing ridge finally wore-off after more than 600 miles on my front tire. I ride 25mm rear and 23mm out front. I have yet to ride a bike tire (by ANY manufacturer) which ticks as many boxes as these do: Ultra-durable treadwear, Ultra-puncture resistant, Reasonable weight, Good comfort on the road, Good traction in the dry and okay in the wet, Excellent sidewall cut-resistance, phenomenal service-life, etc. These are NOT the paper-thin lightest OR lowest rolling resistance tires for time trialists, but for every-day urban commuting, long- or ultra-distance endurance cycling, or even trouble-free neighborhood touring, these are THE BEST investment you can make towards improving your cycling enjoyment. Just install them and ride defensively and you'll rarely need that spare tube or repair kit ever again. Happy riding! **UPDATE** .... 1-28-18: Pulled three dreaded tips off "goathead" thorns straight out of the tread after a century ride at home. Expecting quick deflation...aired up and left wheel overnight. I checked the pressure the next morning and NO PUNCTURE. The air pressure held. I rode 78 miles on the tire and checked air pressure the next day again and re-confirmed the tube was not punctured by the dreaded Tribulus Terrestris thorns. I have flatted before by one of these thorns on this tire, but this time, three couldn't get through.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Punctures, STOPPED!
*by L***F on November 21, 2016*

*** UPDATE 8/13/18 *** These tires finally gave up the ghost. One month shy of two years and almost 3500 miles. Did I get my money's worth? OH YEAH. Did I order more to replace them? OH YEAH. So in 3500 miles, I had only one, maybe two punctures. Pretty good record, don't you think? ***UPDATE 3/21/17 *** So, six months and 755 miles later, absolutely ZERO punctures! None. Nada. Zip. Zen zen. And they seem to wear very slowly as well. You know you are getting a tough tire when the picture on the box features two of their bulked up German women with their arms crossed and facial expression saying, "You don't mess with me!" I went through a spell where I was getting a puncture every week. Sometimes twice a week. What broke the camel's back was getting three punctures in two days. It was recommended to me to get these. I love them. Here it is two months later and not a single puncture. These do the job. They have good grip and give a nice ride. High quality German hand-made manufacturing. And if you want to carry a spare under your saddle, these do fold up nicely.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Continental Contact Speed tire - clincher, wire bead, SafetySystem Breaker, E25, black/Reflex or black, 26", 27.5", 650b or 700 sizes
- Continental Race 28 700x20-25c Bicycle Inner Tubes - 42mm Long Presta Valve - 2 Pack

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*Last updated: 2026-09-08*