Road Bike Tire Comparison:
Continental Gator Hardshell 2019 vs
Hutchinson Fusion 5 All Season TL 2017
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- Continental Gator Hardshell
- Hutchinson Fusion 5 All Season TL
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Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Continental | Hutchinson |
| Model | Gator Hardshell | Fusion 5 All Season TL |
| Year | 2019 | 2017 |
| Tire Type | Tubetype (clincher) | Tubeless |
| Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| New or Used | New | New |
| Mileage | 0 km | 0 km |
| Price Range | High | High |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0100313 | PV526131 |
| EAN | 4019238466409 | |
| TPI | 3/180 | 127 |
| Compound | HDF 5.3 | |
| Bead | Folding | Folding |
| ETRTO | 25-622 | 25-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" | 28" |
| Width mm | 25 | 25 |
| Specified Weight | 270 grams | 325 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | 95 psi | psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 120 psi | 115 psi |
| Made In | Members Only | Members Only |
| Available Sizes | 23-622 (700x23c) 25-622 (700x25c) 28-622 (700x28c) 32-622 (700x32c) | 23-622 (700x23C) 25-622 (700x25C) |
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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Gator Hardshell | Fusion 5 All Season TL |
| Specified Weight | 270 grams | 325 grams |
| Measured Weight | 273 grams | 335 grams |
| System Adjusted Weight | 373 grams (tire + inner tube) | 355 grams (tire + valve + rim seal) |
| Measured Width | 26 mm (un-round) | 25 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | 23 mm (un-round) | 22 mm (un-round) |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 3.7 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
| Unmounted Casing Width | 65 mm | 62 mm |
| Unmounted Tread Width | Members Only | Members Only |
| All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 100 psi / 6.9 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim. | ||
Rolling Resistance Test Results
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| Rolling Resistance Test Results | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Gator Hardshell | Fusion 5 All Season TL |
| Inner Tube | Conti Race28 (100gr butyl) | None (20 ml sealant) |
| Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube |
| Rolling Resistance 140 PSI / 9.7 Bar |
Not Tested | Not Tested |
| Rolling Resistance 120 PSI / 8.3 Bar |
19.5 Watts CRR: 0.00585 | 14.3 Watts CRR: 0.00429 |
| Rolling Resistance 100 PSI / 6.9 Bar |
20.5 Watts CRR: 0.00615 | 15.2 Watts CRR: 0.00456 |
| Rolling Resistance 80 PSI / 5.5 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance 60 PSI / 4.1 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
| All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs. Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load. |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Gator Hardshell | Fusion 5 All Season TL |
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 100 Points | 50 Points |
| Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
| Tread Total Tire Thickness | 3.7 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
| Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only | Members Only |
Conclusion
| Conclusion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Gator Hardshell | Fusion 5 All Season TL |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Recommended | Recommended |
| Rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
- Continental Gator Hardshell
- Hutchinson Fusion 5 All Season TL
(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)
Pro Members get 9-point radar charts