Challenge Getaway Pro Clincher Tire Tan, 700x40

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I have been riding the Getaway Pro Clincher Tire on mixed gravel routes that swing between hardpack doubletrack and loose intermediate gravel, and the SMARTplus compound holds tread edges sharper and longer than anything I have used at this level while the 260TPI Super Polyester casing delivers a suppleness that makes rough surfaces noticeably more manageable over long rides. It is the tire I now default to for any gravel day where conditions are not specifically extreme in one direction.""Most gravel rides do not stay in one condition for long, and the Challenge Getaway Pro Clincher Tire was designed to be the right tire for all of them. Built around the most common terrain gravel riders actually face, it performs confidently on hardpack, intermediate gravel, and firm to loose dirt without requiring the rider to make compromises or second-guess the tire choice when the surface changes under wheel. This is Challenge's most popular gravel tire for exactly that reason, and at 700x40C it carries enough volume to smooth out rough sections while remaining fast enough to roll efficiently on the miles in between. The 260TPI Super Polyester casing brings handmade suppleness to a format that rewards compliance on variable gravel terrain, conforming to surface irregularities that would deflect a stiffer tire and maintaining traction where it matters most. SMARTplus compound steps up from the standard Smart formulation specifically for the demands of gravel and rough terrain, offering greater cut resistance and longer-lasting tread edges that stay sharper and grip more confidently over mixed surfaces as mileage accumulates. PPS2 double-layer puncture protection adds two layers of tightly-woven fabric between the tread and casing, providing significantly enhanced flat resistance against the sharp gravel, rocks, and road debris that define the surfaces this tire was built for. Assembled by skilled craftspeople using natural glues and late..."

Price: $69.99 from Backcountry