Introduction

The P Zero Race TLR (Tubeless Ready) is designed to pack all the benefits of tubeless technology, grip, rolling and handling, into a race-ready all-rounder which outperforms anything Pirelli have done before, tubulars included.  There are two version available now – the ‘standard’ TLR, which is astonishingly robust for a racing tyre, and the SL (SuperLight) which sacrifices a little of the TLR’s puncture proofing for the lowest possible weight.

• Price Band: £££

Key Benefits:

• Fast rolling
• Easy to set up tubeless
• Lightweight
• Tough
• Grippy
• Long lasting durability (for a full on race tyre)

Technical Specification:

• Available sizes: 700x24c/26c/28c/30c
• Tubeless Ready? Yes
• Claimed manufacturer weights: 700x24c: 245g / 700x26c: 270g / 700x28c: 295g / 700x30c: 320g
• Casing: 120 TPI, TechBELT Road anti-puncture
• Compound: SmartEvo

In Review:

“On the road, the tyres continue to impress. They feel noticeably faster than Pirelli’s previous Cinturato tyres and, in terms of on-road feel, are easily on a par with the best road bike tyres in the rolling-resistance stakes. The new rubber compound delivers reassuring grip when pushing the tyres hard into the corners, and puncture resistance is good.” BikeRadar

Introduction

Sitting at the top of Pirelli’s range of clincher tyres, the P Zero Race is the non-tubeless version of their ‘race ready all-rounder’. The TechBELT Road carcass improves reliability against punctures, without impacting the weight of the tyre, whilst the special SmartEVO compound enhances grip on both wet and dry tarmac.

• Price Band: £££

Key Benefits:

• Fast rolling
• Lightweight
• Good balance of durability and speed
• Consistent handling
• Grippy

Technical Specification:

• Available sizes: 700x26c/28c/30c
• Tubeless Ready? No
• Claimed manufacturer weights: 700x26c: 205g / 700x28c: 225g / 700x30c: 245g
• Casing: 120 TPI, TechBELT Road anti-puncture:
• Compound: SmartEvo

In Review:

“Pirelli has found a good balance between speed, grip, durability and puncture protection with the P Zero Race, which results in a tyre that’s fit and forget for the summer season at least. I was more than happy both training and racing on these, as they don’t feel fragile yet compromise very little in terms of speed or grip.” RoadCC

Introduction

The Cinturato Velo is the perfect tyre for all conditions and road types, ideal for riding long distances where a variety of terrain is encountered. The Armour Tech construction results in a level of protection against the worst road conditions which has never been achieved before, and the Silica rubber compound guarantees safer rides and confidence-inspiring handling even in harsh conditions.  Way faster than a traditional ‘training’ tyre and much tougher than all-out racing slick.

• Price Band: £££

Key Benefits:

• Fast all conditions road tyre
• Smooth rolling
• Superior grip
• Greater puncture resistance
• Tubeless only – easy setup

Technical Specification:

• Available sizes: 700x26c/28c/32c/35c
• Tubeless Ready? Yes
• Claimed manufacturer weights: 700x26c: 300g / 700x28c: 340g / 700x32c: 360g / 700x35c: 410g
• Casing: 60 TPI, Armour Tech anti-puncture
• Compound: SmartNET Silica

In Review:

“Pirelli Cinturato Velo tyres are very well priced considering their premium performance, especially as that extra tread depth translates to extended wear life.” CyclingNews

Introduction

The Pirelli P7 Sport is an ideal non tubeless all-round training tyre. It was developed to give riders the same confidence and control as racing products, whilst providing the added durability needed for everyday use year round. Optimised for modern wider rims, the P7 Sport offers improved handling and comfort over similarly priced models from other brands.  Far out performs its ‘entry level folding tyre’ price tag.

• Price Band: £££

Key Benefits:

• Great value
• Outperforms its price tag
• Predictable handling in wet and dry conditions
• Tough
• Durable 

Technical Specification:

• Available sizes: 700x24c/26c/28c/32c
• Tubeless Ready? No
• Claimed manufacturer weight: 700x24c: 250g / 700x26c: 280g / 700x28c: 310g / 700x32c: 340g
• Casing: 60TPI, TechBelt Road anti-puncture
• Compound: Pro Compound

In Review:

“he Pirelli P7 Sport is a grippy, robust and dependable tyre that’s great for training and general riding – especially considering the price.” RoadCC

Introduction

The best road bike tyre Schwalbe has ever developed. The Pro One EVO TLE is something of a benchmark for road bike tyres designed to be raced fast. Combines ‘souplesse’ (road feel), speed and control at the highest level. Available in a huge range of sizes, and with black or tan walls.

• Price Band: ££££

Key Benefits:

• Quick and easy to set up
• Very fast tyre
• Grippy
• Surprisingly Long lasting
• Medium level puncture protection – it’s an all-in lightweight race tyre

Technical Specification:

• Available sizes: 25c, 28c, 30c, 32c, 34c
• Tubeless Ready? Yes
• Claimed manufacturer weight: 265g (700 x 25mm)
• Casing: Super Race carcass (Souplesse construction), V-Guard anti-puncture protection
• Compound: ADDIX Race

In Review:

“One of the fastest, grippiest and easiest to fit tubeless-ready race tyres on the market” RoadCC

Introduction

An extremely popular all-round road tyre, as it combines all-season practicality with race like performance.  Schwalbe One tubeless technology of the highest level makes it fast, reliable and agile. The award-winning 3×67 EPI carcass construction with additional RaceGuard protection is proven to be fast in tubeless use and at the same time it equips the Schwalbe One with a high level of safety. The high performance ADDIX compound is extremely durable and reliable in every situation – even on wet winter roads.

• Price Band: £££

Key Benefits:

• Really well balanced tyre
• Fast enough for racing, resilient enough for training and winter roads
• Mid-priced
• Easy to set up tubeless
• High all-round performance, grip and puncture proofing

Technical Specification:

• Available sizes: 700x25c, 700x28c, 700x30c, 70032c
• Tubeless Ready? Yes
• Claimed manufacturer weight: 275g (700 x 25mm)
• Casing: MicroSkin carcass (67EPI), RaceGuard anti-punture protection
• Compound: Addix

In Review:

“Dependable all-rounder with easy installation, great grip and floaty ride feel…once you factor in price and longevity there are few that can match the Schwalbe One TLE” Cyclist

Introduction

Schwalbe One’s road bike tyre technology is fast, reliable and agile. A perfect all-rounder for cyclists who prefer to ride with tubes.

• Price Band: ££

Key Benefits:

• Non tubeless version of Schwalbe One Performance TLE, so slightly slower rolling and slightly less flat protection
• Easy to fit and remove
• Grippy
• Durable

Technical Specification:

• Available sizes: 700x23c, 700x25c, 700x28c, 700x30c, 70032c
• Tubeless Ready? No
• Claimed manufacturer weight: 245g (700 x 25mm)
• Casing: MicroSkin carcass (67EPI), RaceGuard anti-puncture protection
• Compound: Addix

Introduction

Do you need to reduce the risk of flats to as close to zero as possible, above all else?  Then the Marathon Plus is what you need. The flat-less tyre. Schwalbe‘s best selling model, and also the most puncture resistant pneumatic tyre there is. The patented 5 mm thick SmartGuard layer, when compared to all generic products, has a significant advantage in rolling resistance. Also featuring an Anti-aging sidewall, the Marathon Plus now lasts much longer before developing unsightly cracks when subjected to use with too low air pressure.

• Price Band: ££

Key Benefits:

• The toughest road tyre in the world. Period.

Technical Specification:

• Available sizes: 700 x 25/28/32/35/38/47c
• Tubeless Ready? No
• Casing: 67 TPI, SmartGuard anti-puncture protection
• Compound: Dual

In Review:

“Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tyres are essentially heavy duty, ultra reliable commu-touring tyres that inspire unprecedented confidence without feeling sluggish or barge-like, as the 970g weight for a pair would imply.” RoadCC

Introduction

Corsa N.EXT is an exciting new addition to the Corsa family, and one we have been waiting for – so much so that half of our staff members have fitted them straight away and are impressed to say the least. Designed to satisfy the requirements of enthusiast cyclists who clock up the miles on long and demanding weekly rides, Corsa N.EXT combines Vittoria’s peerless knowledge of racing performance with the durability of a long-lasting nylon casing that uses a unique Silica and Graphene compound for improved rolling efficiency, grip and longer wear-life. To increase puncture protection, the central section of the casing features 3 layers of nylon as well as an additional puncture protection belt.  Available in both tubeless and clincher form we recommend the tubeless version as it rolls faster and is even more puncture resistant.

• Price Band: £££

Key Benefits:

• Range covers lots of sizes, in both tubeless and non-tubeless versions
• Lightweight
• Low rolling resistance
• Very grippy
• Long lasting and highly puncture proof for a tyre of this speed
• Very easy and reliable tubeless setup (addressing one of the weaknesses of the cotton casing Corsa models)

Technical Specification:

• Available sizes: 700 x 24/26/28/32/34c
• Tubeless Ready? Yes (also available non non-tubeless models)
• Casing: 100 TPI, Triple Layer Nylon breaker anti-puncture
• Compound: Silica and Graphene

In Review:

“All in all, the Corsa N.EXT is one of the nicest vulcanized road clinchers I’ve used, and it fills a long-standing hole in Vittoria’s lineup that I honestly can’t believe has existed for as long as it has. The Corsa N.EXT feels fantastic, it rolls very well, and it grips tenaciously. ” CyclingTips

Introduction

Originally designed for intensive high mileage training, the mid-priced Vittoria Rubino Pro is equally suitable for wet weather winter riding and brisk commuting, where robustness and grip are key. The Rubino Pro builds on the standard Rubino platform, utilising the same grippy Graphene compound, long life, puncture protection, and sharp handling traits, but substitutes a folding bead material for reduced weight.

• Price Band: ££

Key Benefits:

• Benchmark mid-priced training/everyday tyre
• Great wet weather grip
• Good puncture resistance
• Robust and long lasting

Technical Specification:

• Available sizes: 700x23c, 700x25c, 700x28c, 700x30c
• Tubeless Ready? No
• Claimed manufacturer weight: 700x25c: 250g
• Casing: 150 TPI Nylon
• Compound: Graphene 3C

In Review:

“Overall, the Rubino Pro G2.0s are decent fast training tyres, ideal for high-tempo club runs or sportives where the added advantage of having a slightly tougher tyre outweighs the higher rolling resistance. ” RoadCC

Introduction

Another staff favourite, especially for when the conditions get wet, muddy and wintery.  The Ravager incorporates many of the features that make Maxxis such a strong brand in the MTB world, including tough casings and sidewalls, fast rolling tread compounds and reliable tubeless set up.  It’ no slouch on hard pack surfaces, but it’s when conditions get tough and muddy when the Ravager truly shines.

• Price Band: £££

Key Benefits:

• Easy to set up tubeless
• Tough
• Possibly the best mud tyre available in 700c
• Surprisingly quick on road, super grippy off-road

Technical Specification:

• Available sizes: 700x40c
• Tubeless Ready? Yes
• Claimed manufacturer weight: 700x40c: 485g
• Casing: 120 TPI, EXO Puncture Protection
• Compound: Dual Compound Technology

In Review:

“Great puncture protection; swift feeling on-road; no compromise on off-road grip; cuts through and clears mud well; easy tubeless setup” BikeRadar

Introduction

The Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H is a highly puncture proof gravel tyre designed for compact terrain and firmer or drier surfaces. The tread features low, tightly packed knobs and an ability to adapt to the terrain, offering a large contact area and therefore excellent feel while riding. The special SpeedGRIP Compound adds dry and wet weather grip without compromising rolling efficiency, plus a very high level of puncture protection.

• Price Band: £££

Key Benefits:

• Very easy to set up tubeless
• Fast on hardpack, despite being extremely robust
• Decent shoulder grip for cornering
• Very tough, including the side walls
• Wide range of sizes, with all-black and tan wall options

Technical Specification:

• Available sizes: 650bx45, 650bx50 and 700x35c, 700x40c, 700x45c, 700x50c
• Claimed manufacturer weight: 700x40c – 480g
• Tubeless Ready? Yes
• Casing: 120 TPI, TechWALL Gravel anti-puncture
• Compound: SpeedGRIP

In Review:

“Pirelli’s Cinturato Gravel H tyres roll well along the hard terrain that they’re designed for, and although not as supple as some, they’re hardwearing and robust enough for rocky routes. ” RoadCC

Introduction

A true staff favourite.  The Cinturato Gravel M is designed as an all-round tyre for mixed terrain, where the surface varies between compact and unstable terrain, dry and wet, and everything in between. The tread consists of knobs with average height and spacing to guarantee excellent performance on a wide range of terrains – while not a mud tyre’ it still performs well in winter gloop. The special SpeedGRIP Compound adds wet and dry grip, without compromising the surprisingly good rolling efficiency.

• Price Band: £££

Key Benefits:

• High performing in all conditions – as close to ‘fit and forget’ as it gets
• Incredibly versatile
• Fast rolling but still tough with great puncture resistance
• Grippy
• Durable
• Wide range of sizes, with all-black and tan wall options

Technical Specification:

• Available sizes: 650b x 45/50 and 700c x 35/40/45/50
• Tubeless Ready? Yes
• Claimed manufacturer weight: 700×40 – 500g
• Casing: 120TPI, TechWALL Gravel anti-puncture
• Compound: Speed Grip

In Review:

“As you take the Cinturato out of the packaging you can feel that it’s a tough, well made and good quality product. Fitting and tubeless set up were a breeze too. Obviously our expectations were high, based on Pirelli’s reputation, and also for a European made product (France in this case) and the Cinturatos didn’t disappoint. For a product is touted as an all-rounder Pirelli have achieved this with precious little compromise. ” ADVNTR.CC

Introduction

While it wins no prizes for accurate naming (it’s way more than a tyre for the ‘Dry’) the Vittoria Terreno Dry has won a hatful of industry awards for very good reason.  The Terreno Dry bridges the gap between file treads and traditional all-conditions gravel treads, making it suitable for a huge range of surfaces apart from mud and very loose rocky terrain.  The key to this is the unique angled “fish scale” design, that allows the centre tread to roll extremely fast, yet offer traction when loaded in cornering and braking. Add the transitional height mid and side tread, and the Terreno Dry transitions as smoothly and quickly as it rolls.

• Price Band: ££

Key Benefits:

• Semi slick tyre that is for far more than just ‘dry’ conditions
• Decent grip
• Strong cornering performance
• Light and very fast
• Comes up a little larger than its size label (e.g. 38mm = 40mm)

Technical Specification:

• Available sizes: 650x47c, 700x31c, 700x33c, 700x35c, 700x38c
• Tubeless Ready? Yes
• Claimed manufacturer weight: 700x38c: 490g
• Casing: 120 TPI, TNT Sidewall Protection
• Compound: Graphene

In Review:

“Vittoria is underselling this by naming it the Terreno Dry. While it is excellent on dry surfaces, as you might hope, it’s surprisingly capable for more general, year-round conditions too. It’s one of the best fast tyres you can buy, and cheaper than other premium tyres to boot.” OffroadCC

Introduction

The Terreno Mix all conditions tread offers very high levels of performance, no matter the terrain. At the heart of the design is a fast rolling centre ridge, which is designed to minimise rolling resistance, especially on hard pack or paved surfaces, while still providing confident braking traction. Cornering and off camber work is confidently handled by alternating open shoulder lugs. The Terreno Mix is a strong contender if you are looking for that “one” tire to do it all – a little slower on hard pack surfaces than the Pirelli Cinturato Mix, but a little more capable in muddy conditions.

• Price Band: ££

Key Benefits:

• Pretty fast rolling on tarmac and hardpack
• Grippy and pliant off-road
• Easily seated tubeless
• Good levels of protection, especially in the sidewalls

Technical Specification:

• Available sizes: 700x31c, 700x33c, 700x38c
• Tubeless Ready? Yes
• Claimed manufacturer weight: 700x38c: 500g
• Casing: 120 TPI, TNT Sidewall Protection
• Compound: Graphene

In Review:

“The Vittoria Terreno Mix tyre is a good option for mixed surfaces, rolling well on road and feeling very subtle and grippy off-road too. It’s easy to set up tubeless and feels robust, if a little heavy for cyclo-cross racing use.” Cycling Weekly

Introduction

The WTB Nano is arguably one of the most versatile gravel tyres you can buy, despite being available in just one size.  It is certainly one of the best selling gravel tyres . The nearly uninterrupted centreline provides swift efficiency on hardpack terrain while staggered outer knobs allow you to stay on the gas while hammering up climbs or hanging on through loose gravel corners. The high-volume 40mm casing smooths out jarring gravel while also reducing drag and rolling resistance. It is undeniably a tyre that thrives in faster conditions, but it won’t let you down over softer ground either.

• Price Band: ££

Key Benefits:

• The classic all rounder
• Fast rolling
• Pretty tough
• High performing in all but the muddiest or rockiest of conditions

Technical Specification:

• Available sizes: 700x40c
• Tubeless Ready? Yes
• Claimed manufacturer weight: 700x40c: 530g
• Casing: Lightweight TCS
• Compound: Dual DNA

In Review:

“Three years on, I’m finding it hard to find a single option that beats the WTB Nano 700c x 40 as an all-rounder gravel tyre. Here’s my humble ode to the Nano, and why I’d recommend them to almost anyone.” ADVNTR.CC

Introduction

The Maxxis Rekon Race is labelled as a semi-slick XC race tire, but it performs brilliantly well outside the race world – sure, it’s light and very fast, but its low profile tread is very capable in a wide range of dry to moderate trail conditions.  Often used as a fast rear tyre, paired with a more aggressive front tyre for more challenging terrain.  The Rekon Race is also tough, in its EXO side wall version, which is the one we stock.

• Price Band: £££

Key Benefits:

• Super fast
• Reliable tyre for dry or moderate trail conditions
• Ideal as a fast rear tyre, paired with an Ikon front tyre for more challenging XC conditions, or a Rekon for general trail riding
• Rolls smoothly

Technical Specification:

• Available sizes: 27.5×2/2.25/2.35″, 29×2.25/2.35/2.4″
• Tubeless Ready? Yes
• Claimed manufacturer weight: 29×2.35″: 705g
• Casing: 120 TPI, EXO puncture Protection
• Compound: Dual Compound Technology

In Review:

“If I ever line up for another XC race on hardpack trails, the Maxxis Rekon Race tires will be mounted up front and rear. They not only roll fast, but the knobs grow slightly taller toward the shoulders, providing an ideal balance of grip and low rolling-resistance at every angle. There’s not enough rubber to consider any squirm issues in the turns, and the cornering grip is far better than I expected given their low profile.” Singletracks

Introduction

The Maxxis Ikon is well named – an iconic tyre in the Maxxis range, it has been continually updated with new casings and compounds, and now stands as the most versatile tyre in their range.  Designed as a fast Cross Country tyre, the Ikon offers a more aggressive tread than the Rekon Race, and also handles slippery conditions better.  Certainly not a specialist ‘mud’ tyre, the Ikon is still reliable when conditions tun soft.  Fast and capable, the Ikon is the ultimate fast all round race tyre for XC and light trails.  With EXO sidewalls the Ikon is tough enough for everyday use and works well as a ‘fit and forget’ pair for fast singletrack riding, as a front with a Rekon Race at the back for aggressive XC racing, or as a rear with a Rekon up front for fast trail riding. 

• Price Band: £££

Key Benefits:

• Where XC tyres crossover with trail tyres
• Fast rolling, despite a deeper tread
• Capable in heavier or muddy conditions
• Ultra reliable and long lasting
• Stable in corners

Technical Specification:

• Available sizes: 26×2.2/2.35″; 27.5×2.2/2.35″; 29×2.2/2.35/2.6″
• Tubeless Ready? Yes
• Claimed manufacturer weight: 29×2.35″: 740g
• Casing: 120 TPI, EXO Puncture Protection
• Compound: 3C Maxxspeed Compound Technology

In Review:

“If I ever line up for another XC race on hardpack trails, the Maxxis Rekon Race tires will be mounted up front and rear. They not only roll fast, but the knobs grow slightly taller toward the shoulders, providing an ideal balance of grip and low rolling-resistance at every angle. There’s not enough rubber to consider any squirm issues in the turns, and the cornering grip is far better than I expected given their low profile.” Singletracks

Introduction

The Maxxis Rekon is a ‘light duty’ trail tyre designed to go fast in technical terrain, and the Rekon+ is a higher volume trail tyre for intermediate and technical terrain.  We’ve run these ourselves in all kinds of conditions, and over all tyres of terrain, from local trails to epic challenges like the Highland Trail 550, and they have never failed to impress.  While not a ‘race tyre’ as such, they are still pretty rapid and agile, while also being tough and aggressive enough for hardcore natural trails.  They can also be paired with a faster tyre at the rear, such as the Ikon or Rekon Race, if you’re looking for a quick but still capable set up. 

• Price Band: £££

Key Benefits:

• Classic all round rail tyres
• Grippier than the Rekon Race, but still quick
• The second most popular Tour Divide tyre (after the Vittoria Mezcal)
• Good sidewall protection

Technical Specification:

• Available sizes: 27.5×2.4/2.6/2.8″; 29×2.25/2.4/2.6/2.8″
• Tubeless Ready? Yes
• Claimed manufacturer weight: 29×2.4″: 891g
• Casing: 120 TPI, EXO Puncture Protection
• Compound: MaxxTerra Compound Technology

In Review:

“Maxxis’ Rekon is a fast-rolling tyre that delivers bags of comfort and grip, while doing a stellar job of isolating you from trail chatter. The re-modelled EXO+ casing is reliably durable and puncture-resistant, too, making the Rekon a hugely attractive option” BikeRadar

Introduction

The Mezcal is a highly versatile fast all-rounder that is the number one tyre in off-road ultra races worldwide. If you ride a combination of terrains this could well be the tyre for you. The Mezcal features a unique low-profile tread that is tightly spaced in the centre, for low rolling resistance and durability. Countless effective edges work together to grip on a variety of terrain, while directional siping on each knob makes traction in the roots and rocks. The best tires are built with the best casing and compound, and the Mezcal TNT is no exception. Using the proprietary Graphene enhanced 4C (4 layer) compound, the Mezcal attains the holy grail of XC tires; grip, durability, and low weight.

• Price Band: £££

Key Benefits:

• Fast rolling all conditions tyre
• The most popular tyre in the Tour Divide for good reason
• Easy to fit
• Impressive puncture resilience
• Durable and grippy

Technical Specification:

• Available sizes: 27.5×2.1/2.25/2.35/2.6″; 29×2.1/2.25/2.35/2.6″, 700×35/44c
• Tubeless Ready? Yes
• Claimed manufacturer weight: 29×2.35″: 735g
• Casing: 120 TPI, TNT Puncture Protection
• Compound: Graphene 4C

In Review:

“If you’re looking for a reliable tire that prioritizes speed, look no further than the Vittoria Mezcal. It’s a brilliant tire for cross-country and marathon riding.” Bikeperfect