"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I raced the Baby Limus Team Edition Tubular Tire on a course that went from dry hardpack to deep mud within the same section, and the SMARTsoft compound and sealed corespun cotton casing delivered a level of traction and feedback that made every corner feel like it had more grip than it had any right to. The seamless latex tube takes the suppleness of an already exceptional casing and elevates it further into something that genuinely feels different under pressure.""The best cyclocross tires in the world do not end up on the bikes of World Champions by accident, and the Challenge Baby Limus Team Edition Tubular Tire is the tire those athletes reach for when the race matters most. The Team Edition designation marks a meaningful step up from the PRO series in both casing and compound, combining a 320TPI sealed corespun cotton casing with SMARTsoft natural rubber tread to deliver a level of grip, cornering confidence, and ride quality that sits at the very top of what a handmade cyclocross tire can offer. A seamless latex inner tube completes the system, enhancing grip at lower pressures and adding a final layer of compliance that makes the tire feel alive and connected to whatever the course surface demands. The sealed corespun cotton casing is naturally softer and more supple than polyester alternatives, and Challenge seals the cotton sidewalls specifically to increase durability and resistance to water absorption without sacrificing the inherent compliance that makes cotton such a prized casing material. SMARTsoft compound was fine-tuned in collaboration with World Champions and is the same formulation used in the special tires Challenge developed with British Cycling for minimum rolling resistance and maximum grip. Because Challenge's handmade process never hardens the compound through vulcanization, SMARTsoft retains its intended character through the full life of the tire. PPS puncture protection adds a tightly-woven fabri..."
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