Expanding from the already successful Cinturato™ Velo range, the new gravel and cyclocross specific tyres from Pirelli combine specific tread pattern designs and new rubber compounds in order to satisfy the most demanding offroad application of the drop-bar equipped CX and Gravel bicycles.
The Cinturato™ Cross & Gravel family includes what Pirelli has already developed for the road as well for the MTB product ranges: it combines the Tailor Development philosophy and terrain-driven tread pattern design from the Scorpion™ MTB, to the rolling efficiency and reliability of the super reinforced Cinturato™ Velo.
Altogether, Pirelli offer includes a 33mm Cinturato™ Cross version in tubeless-ready (TLR) reinforced construction and in 2 tread pattern designs: Hard Terrain and Mixed Terrain.
Following the terrain-specific lineage of the Scorpion™ MTB, where the tread pattern is linked to the surface consistency and no longer to the weather, Pirelli designed a compact tread design (H) for all the paved of hard packed gravel roads and a more open design (M), with more open spacing and aggressive knobs for more demanding terrains.
Features:
- Medium profile and tread spacing for riding quickly and confidently over a mixed variety of terrains, from hard to soft, whether for dry or wet.
- SpeedGRIP Compound formulation for on-&-off-road rolling efficiency coupled with high tear resistance and high wet grip
- High-strength woven Nylon fabric from bead to bead for added cut and puncture protection
- Multi-ply 127tpi Nylon casing construction
- TLR tubeless-ready aramid folding bead optimized for wide rims and lower pressure riding
- Specific cyclocross development of 33-622 size: tailor developed tread design engineering
Compound - SpeedGRIP:
The properties of the new Pirelli compound formulation SpeedGRIP are tailored for any weather condition, regardless if the terrain is dry or wet. As developed into the Scorpion™ MTB rubber formulation – SmartGRIP – the new SpeedGRIP Compound retains the same polymer matrix, improving in the rolling efficiency.
The higher need for speed or mileage with the same effort riding gravel, with a combination of tarmac, gravel and more aggressive terrain as well as a mix of intended uses – from racing to bike packing and adventures – pushed Pirelli technicians to fine tune this new rubber towards a better energy management.
The SpeedGRIP Compound retains the same tear resistance of its MTB counterpart (SmartGRIP) as well as its high chemical grip (known as the wet grip), with a more efficient energy management decreasing the rolling resistance to a level very close to pure road racing tyres.
Note: Tubeless Ready tires require tubeless compatible rims/wheels, tubeless valves, tubeless rim tape and sealing fluid for tubeless mounting. Sealant fluid is not required for tubeless UST tires, but is recommended for increased puncture protection. Installation should only be carried out by qualified personnel.