700c clincher tire. The clincher tire that rides like a tubular. The Fortezza Tire is an improvement in technology with an added Silica Energy Compound (SPL) Sportex Protection Layer and a Curve Control System making this one fast and puncture resistant Fortezza. Handmade folding tire. 120 tpi casing grip center tread. Vredestein's most popular competition tire, it is suitable for all weathers and mixed conditions thanks to the Fortezza Tubeless Ready and Curve Control technologies which give unparalleled cornering ability wet or dry and more durability than the slick version.
Vredestein is very proud to introduce a new, high-performance all-round road bike tyre at the start of the new cycling season: The Superpasso. This new Tricomp road tyre combines superior aesthetics with low rolling resistance and excellent grip. The Superpasso is tailored to modern, wider rim profiles (19 mm) and thus offers a realistic tire width, so it is always clear whether the tire fits the frame well or not. The Superpasso is suitable for both training and competition purposes and is available as tube type and tubeless ready in these size ranges; 23, 25, 28 and 32 mm. The Dutch continental cycling formation BEAT Cycling will be the first team this year to compete in its road races on the new Superpasso.
Mountain pass
Developed in close collaboration with Italian designer Rodolfo Frascoli, the tire's name and appearance are inspired by rugged Italian mountain passes with ever-changing climbs and descents. The light 150 TPI carcass of the Superpasso ensures smooth rolling behavior and provides extra comfort, especially on the flats and uphill. Then, when the descending begins, the Tri-Comp technology provides the rider with instant feedback, lots of grip and a comforting feeling of control when braking and cornering. The good puncture protection properties make the tirea real all-rounder, which has been tested under all weather conditions and therefore does not lose any of its performance capabilities, no matter the weather and road conditions.
Tire compound: Tricomp technology
When developing the Superpasso rubber compound, the Tricomp technology was used, which is characterized by using different compounds in the center and shoulder section of the tire profile. This provides better grip and handling in varied weather conditions in comparison with single or duo compound tires. Vredestein acquired the knowledge and experience of mixing and processing silica from, among others, the company’s automotive division (which is part of the multinational Apollo Tyres Ltd.) and was the first brand to introduce this technology to cycling.
SPL, TLR and TWI
The Superpasso has an advanced Sportex Protection Layer (SPL). As a result, the risk of punctures is significantly lower than with a normal racing tyre. The tyre remains flexible and light. The Superpasso TLR (Tubeless Ready) can be made preventively puncture-proof with the help of Vredestein Tyre Sealant, a liquid latex. This combination offers three main benefits; – the tire can be ridden with lower tire pressure, and therefore providing more comfort and grip. – Since no inner tube is fitted, the rolling resistance decreases significantly, since most of the rolling resistance is caused by the friction between the inner tube and the tire, while saving an additional 20 grams per wheel. – In addition, the tire is “puncture-proof”, since the Vredestein tyre sealant seals the tire when pierced by e.g. a rock or a thorn. A last, practical feature is the Tread Wear Indicator (TWI), which helps recognizing when the tire is worn out and needs to be replaced.
About Frascoli Design
Italian designer Rodolfo Frascoli is the founder of Frascoli Design and worked closely with Vredestein engineers when developing the Superpasso. Frascoli has successfully designed motorcycles and scooters for global brands such as Triumph, Suzuki, Yamaha, Moto Guzzi, Vespa and Aprilia. When we asked him to design a bicycle tyre, he accepted the challenge with passion and created our “Superpasso”, which once again shows why he is one of the most important designers in the world of two-wheelers and mobility.
KEY FEATURES:
- Tubeless ready with Butyl Shield Technology
- Optimal puncture protection, comfort and durability
- Aero shape tread profile
- Improved aerodynamics and faster steering
- Tubeless ready in combination with sealant
- Easy mounting, no innertube and no more pinch flats
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