Product details:
The Espoir Elite is an extremely reliable road tyre that's ideal for ambitious training and high-mileage rides. It features the legendary Gripton compound, so it's guaranteed to provide low rolling resistance and exceptional traction through corners. And with our Black Belt X 2 flat protection, you also gain reliability and durability where it counts. So you won't have to worry about flats—just concentrate on sprints, hills, or good conversation on those longer rides. Features Compound: Gripton. Flat Protection: Black Belt X2. Technologies Black BeltAn extra layer of uniquely-crafted fabric with highly resistant properties sits between the casing and the tyre to reduce the risk of punctures. The technology is higly recommended to be applied on the tyres intended for use in intense conditions with a high puncture risk. Gripton compoundThe Gripton compound uses 'mostly synthetic rubber reinforced with silicon dioxide', which reduces the amount of energy lost through hysteresis. This basically means less deformation, less heat build-up, and a more efficient tyre with improved rolling resistance when compared to natural rubber. The Gripton compound is soft, allowing it to adapt and conform to rough surfaces. It has a durometer of 56 A, making it much softer than other tyres, meaning the tyre not only conforms to the surface it is rolling over, but also filters vibration, which produces a smoother ride.