Pirelli Cinturato Gravel RC X MTB Tire

From the success of the Cinturato Gravel RC, Pirelli's first ever gravel-racing specific tyre, they developed an even more reinforced version: the Cinturato Gravel RC X. This model features the new Techwall X Gravel, a 60 TPI fabric casing structure extended past the tread line, with also an additional bead-to-bead protection layer. Keeping the characteristic tread design of the RC models, the Cinturato Gravel RC X is designed for gravel-racing on rough surfaces.

Compound

The SpeedGRIP Compound is a gravel-specific rubber formulation born from the Pirelli experience in the World Rally Championship where the performances of speed and grip on and off-road are crucial. This chemical formulation rely on the polymer matrix of the MTB-specific SmartGRIP Compound while lowering its rolling resistance. The gravel application requires good speed and on-off road capabilities, for this reason our engineers tweaked the compound features towards a better energetic efficiency with a little compromise on the grip, the result is a predictable compound with solid performances on and off road.

Structure

In order to develop a tyre able to satisfy all gravel racing requirements on rougher terrains, Pirelli engineers combined the technologies derived from road-specific reinforced casings with the MTB-specific one. This blending resulted in a tubeless casing construction which features a reinforced and cut-resistant 60 TPI fabric extended past the tread line in addition to a bead-to-bead protection layer. The Techwall X Gravel, even with its enhanced puncture protection, still offers an optimal riding feeling thanks to its TLR tubeless-ready aramid folding bead, optimized for wide rims and lower pressure riding.

Specifications:

• Tire Compound: SpeedGRIP
• Tire Technology: TechWALL X Gravel
• Tire Diameter/ISO: 700C/622
• Bead: Folding
• Tire Weight: 560 g
• Tire Type: Tubeless Ready
• TPI: 60 TPI