Originally Posted by
chipcom
Uh, the 700x28 Gator Hardshell is 40 grams heavier than the 700x28 kevlar-bead Top Contact (which has a reflective sidewall) - so I don't think so.
Where did you get those weights from Chip? From the
conti uk site the weights are:
GatorHardshell wire 700x28 =
390g (rec price £29.95)
Top Contact wire 700x28 =
500g (rec price £44.99)
Top Contact folding 700x28 =
450g (rec price £49.99)
So that's a massive 110g difference (or at least 60g compared to the folding Top Contact)!
...not to mention the price...
edit: Chipcom, I realise you were just making a point as to the reflective band question...
The regular Gatorskin is 320g.
fwiw the Hardshell even has a higher rec. max pressure (120 psi) compared to the Top Contact (102 psi) so I'm thinking it might be a fast roller for those of us who like a hard ride...