PISTA SC - Handmade TubularWhether the velodrome surface is wood or concrete, nothing holds the sprinters line like the Pista. This handmade TE (Team Edition) version combines a supple, 320TPI sealed corespun cotton casing with natural rubber SmartSoft Compound tread and a Latex Inner Tube with 48mm valve stem. Remember you may need to use Challenge Presta Valve Extenders when mounting tubulars on deep profile rims.

Made of waterproof Polysester with a black PVC cover on the bottom to avoid damage from asphalt or rough ground

we start where other tires stop - we utilize ultralight 60TPI nylon casings and superior tread compounds - to give our traditional vulcanized tires excellent ride feel and quality that is more affordable than our handmade offerings

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Our most popular gravel tire is designed to handle hardpack

zip thru off-camber sections

only switching if the course is quite wet or rocky with chunky gravel

The small shoulder knobs are intended for riders with great bike handling skills

Thijs and Thibau Nys both won the 2018 Belgian Championships one week after receiving the first samples of this tire

Comfortably fits two wheels and multiple rim/rim dimensions (27

perfect for a casual yet refined look

For perfect tubeless setup use Challenge Smart Tubeless Sealant

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