With the increased tire thickness, the Gator Hardshell definitely is going to last longer than the Gatorskin. We rate the Gator Hardshell 4 out of 5 as it takes the most puncture resistant road bike tire crown and we think it's a better buy than the Gatorskin if you're looking for a training tire.

Are Gatorskin tires worth it?

The Continental Gatorskin tyre is a good quality mid-priced tyre that rolls well, although it's not quite as subtle or as grippy as its more expensive brothers. Continental pitches the Gatorskin as a tyre suited for sportives, training and commuting.

Can I run Gatorskins tubeless?

The Gator Hardshells do NOT claim to be tubeless, however, for anyone who has mounted them, they are an extremely tight fit. You basically cannot mount these with plastic tire levers.