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product_id: 1549309
title: "Continental Ultra"
brand: "continental"
price: "€ 71.40"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Continental"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/1549309-continental-ultra
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# High mileage carbon-black tread PolyX Breaker puncture protection DuraSkin sidewall durability Continental Ultra

**Brand:** continental
**Price:** € 71.40
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛞 Ride fearless, ride farther — the Continental Ultra means business.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Continental Ultra by continental
- **How much does it cost?** € 71.40 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/1549309-continental-ultra)

## 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

- • **Rugged Sidewall Armor:** DuraSkin protection guards against harsh conditions and rough city streets.
- • **Endurance-Driven Tread:** Carbon-black compound delivers high mileage for relentless urban and touring adventures.
- • **Comfort Meets Confidence:** Optimized 28c size balances ride comfort with superior flat resistance.
- • **Unmatched Puncture Defense:** PolyX Breaker tech shields you from flats without slowing your ride.
- • **Effortless Installation & Style:** Quick-mount design with sleek black finish to elevate your bike’s look and performance.

## Overview

The Continental Ultra (Gatorskin) is a premium 700x28c folding bike tire engineered for urban commuters and touring cyclists who demand durability and puncture resistance. Featuring PolyX Breaker technology and a high mileage carbon-black tread compound, it offers exceptional flat protection and long-lasting performance. Its DuraSkin sidewall reinforcement ensures toughness on rough roads, while the slightly larger size enhances ride comfort without compromising speed. Trusted by riders worldwide, it’s the go-to tire for those who refuse to let flats slow them down.

## Description

desertcart.com : Continental GatorSkin DuraSkin Folding Tire, Black, 700 x 28cc : Bike Tires : Sports & Outdoors

Review: Confidence building - I bought these tires to replace the Continental 23c 4000's that I loved. I really think the 4000s were the best tires I've ever used on my bike for decades. Great tires. But, since I ride streets and trails around town where there seems to be an ever increasing amount of broken glass, I thought I'd try the Gatorskins and up the size a little to the max recommended for my rims, 28c. My immediate thought within yards on my first ride with them was that they were obviously a heavier tire and that they seemed a "harder" tire. A little harsher ride. However, I realized that I'd inflated them to the same psi that I used on the narrower 4000s. On my next ride I adjusted the psi down from 80 front, 90 back, to 75/80 and that helped some. I've gotten used to them after a couple of months riding, but they're still an obviously heavier tire. But, I don't notice it as much now. My original reason for buying them was extra flat protection. I have been very happy with the extra confidence I have when I ride of small particles of glass. I still try to avoid glass and I still hold my glove over the rotating tires after running over glass, but I do not really worry about it as much now. So, overall I'd recommend them for that extra confidence. And, they do seem to give a slightly more comfortable ride in the larger size and lower inflation.
Review: "BEST INICIAL EXPERIENCE ON ROAD TIRES YET" - I usually wait a couple months before commenting, but not in this case. I ordered these Gaterskins a week ago and will give my initial observations. First, I was expecting to receive them on a Saturday and they arrived on the Tuesday prior. Very quick for standard shipping. Second, I was expecting to have a difficult time mounting them but not so, I spent less then 5 minutes per rim. a A suggestion, Start at the valve, put a small amount of air in the tube so it gets its round and install it once the first bead is in. As for the tire itself, I replaced some almost new Schwalbe Lugano 700x25c tires that I got 3 punctures on in two 20 mile rides with these Gaterskins in a 700x 28c size on my Cannondale Synapse. What a difference in comfort, speed and road feel on my first ride yesterday. I rode over the same roads I road two days before and the difference was like night and day and no flats. To top it off they look very nice in my bike. That is my inicial review, but will follow up in about a thousand miles.

## Features

- The right tire when it comes to tough conditions. The right choice for a strong performance in the urban field and on tour.
- Highly puncture-resistant casing and sidewall protection with high mileage carbon-black tread compound
- PolyX Breaker puncture protection with dense polyester weave for durability without slowing you down
- DuraSkin protected road tires built for commuting, touring, and tough conditions
- Ride how and where you want

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00A9245B4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #149,815 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #638 in Bike Tires |
| Bike Type | Racing Bike, Road Bike |
| Brand | Continental |
| Brand Name | Continental |
| Color | Black |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (631) |
| Date First Available | November 17, 2012 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04019238581430 |
| Included Components | 1x Gatorskin 700 x 28 PolyX Breaker, Duraskin |
| Item Diameter | 622 Millimeters |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10.43 x 10.43 x 0.49 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 10.08 x 3.86 x 3.43 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.3 Kilograms |
| Item Width | 1.1 Inches |
| Manufacturer | Continental |
| Material | Synthetic Rubber |
| Model Name | Gatorskin |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Weight | 0.33 Kilograms |
| Part Number | TYC00641 |
| Size | 700 x 28 |
| Sport Type | Cycling |
| Suggested Users | mens |
| Tire Type | Clincher |
| Warranty Description | Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (“Continental“) provides a Limited Warranty to the original (consumer) purchaser that covers all Continental bicycle tires, purchased within the United States and Canada, against manufacturer defects in material and workmanship for up to two years from date of purchase, five years from date of manufacture, or until there is no serviceable original tread depth (as… |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Wheel Size | 622 Millimeters |

## Product Details

- **Bike Type:** Racing Bike, Road Bike
- **Brand:** Continental
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 04019238581430
- **Item Diameter:** 622 Millimeters
- **Item Width:** 1.1 Inches
- **Material:** Synthetic Rubber
- **Size:** 700 x 28
- **Tire Type:** Clincher
- **Warranty Type:** Limited
- **Wheel Size:** 622 Millimeters

## Images

![Continental Ultra - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61enp6A8tGL.jpg)
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## Available Options

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

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Confidence building
*by J***N on August 7, 2022*

I bought these tires to replace the Continental 23c 4000's that I loved. I really think the 4000s were the best tires I've ever used on my bike for decades. Great tires. But, since I ride streets and trails around town where there seems to be an ever increasing amount of broken glass, I thought I'd try the Gatorskins and up the size a little to the max recommended for my rims, 28c. My immediate thought within yards on my first ride with them was that they were obviously a heavier tire and that they seemed a "harder" tire. A little harsher ride. However, I realized that I'd inflated them to the same psi that I used on the narrower 4000s. On my next ride I adjusted the psi down from 80 front, 90 back, to 75/80 and that helped some. I've gotten used to them after a couple of months riding, but they're still an obviously heavier tire. But, I don't notice it as much now. My original reason for buying them was extra flat protection. I have been very happy with the extra confidence I have when I ride of small particles of glass. I still try to avoid glass and I still hold my glove over the rotating tires after running over glass, but I do not really worry about it as much now. So, overall I'd recommend them for that extra confidence. And, they do seem to give a slightly more comfortable ride in the larger size and lower inflation.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "BEST INICIAL EXPERIENCE ON ROAD TIRES YET"
*by M***J on November 18, 2016*

I usually wait a couple months before commenting, but not in this case. I ordered these Gaterskins a week ago and will give my initial observations. First, I was expecting to receive them on a Saturday and they arrived on the Tuesday prior. Very quick for standard shipping. Second, I was expecting to have a difficult time mounting them but not so, I spent less then 5 minutes per rim. a A suggestion, Start at the valve, put a small amount of air in the tube so it gets its round and install it once the first bead is in. As for the tire itself, I replaced some almost new Schwalbe Lugano 700x25c tires that I got 3 punctures on in two 20 mile rides with these Gaterskins in a 700x 28c size on my Cannondale Synapse. What a difference in comfort, speed and road feel on my first ride yesterday. I rode over the same roads I road two days before and the difference was like night and day and no flats. To top it off they look very nice in my bike. That is my inicial review, but will follow up in about a thousand miles.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic tires!
*by V***R on October 22, 2022*

For people with road bikes who ride in cities, I can't say anything bad about these. They are tough, grippy, attractive, and easy to mount. They are not cheap, but given that things made in Germany are insanely expensive compared to bike products made in Asia, they are surprisingly inexpensive. One thing I would note is that these are "taller" for some rim sizes than you might expect. This is not super-important, but you might need to recalibrate your bike computer.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Continental Ultra
- Continental Race 28" Wide 700x25-32c Inner Tubes - 42mm Presta Valve (Pack of 2 w/Conti Sticker)
- Continental Ultra Gatorskin Bicycle Tire (700x25, Folding, Black)

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