ProTour Black Sidewall Tubular Road Bike Tyre – 23/25/28 mm
Brand: ProTour
Model: Black Sidewall Tubular
Application: Road Racing, Training
Casing: 320 TPI Corespun fabric
Tread: Natural rubber and silica compound
Inner Tube: Latex
Puncture Protection: Calicot fabric reinforcement layer
Valve: 42 mm Presta valve with replaceable core
The ProTour Black Sidewall tubular tyre is designed for road racing and training. Its highly flexible 320 TPI Corespun casing, latex inner tube and natural rubber and silica tread compound are designed to reduce rolling resistance while providing grip and riding comfort.
The Calicot fabric puncture-protection layer provides additional protection against sharp objects, while the tubular construction maintains casing flexibility.
Key Features
320 TPI Corespun casing: Soft, flexible construction for a smooth ride and low rolling resistance.
Latex inner tube: Excellent flexibility and low rolling resistance.
Calicot puncture protection: Densely woven reinforcement designed to reduce the risk of punctures.
RainDrop tread pattern: Designed to optimise grip and rolling performance.
Handmade in Italy: Traditional craftsmanship using a 35-step manufacturing process.
42 mm Presta valve: Features a replaceable valve core.
Construction and Materials
Casing: Compressed PES/CO Corespun fabric, 320 TPI.
Inner polyester tape: Protects the latex inner tube from abrasion caused by the stitching.
Latex inner tube: Provides flexibility and low rolling resistance.
Outer cotton tape: Used to glue the tubular tyre to the rim while helping protect the casing from rim-related damage.
Puncture-protection layer: Calicot fabric reinforcement.
Tread: Natural rubber and silica compound with a RainDrop pattern.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | ProTour |
| Model | Black Sidewall Tubular |
| Application | Road Racing, Training |
| Thread Density | 320 TPI (120/cm) |
| Puncture Protection | Calicot fabric reinforcement layer |
| Casing Material | Compressed PES/CO Corespun |
| Tread Compound | Natural rubber and silica |
| Inner Tube | Latex |
| Valve | 42 mm Presta |
| Valve Core | Replaceable |
Available Sizes
| Model | Size | Weight* | Recommended Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| PT23B | 28″ × 23 mm | 260 g | 7–10 bar (100–145 psi) |
| PT25B | 28″ × 25 mm | 300 g | 6–9 bar (85–130 psi) |
| PT28B | 28″ × 28 mm | 310 g | 5–8 bar (75–115 psi) |
*Actual weight may vary slightly due to the handmade manufacturing process.
Applications
The ProTour Black Sidewall tubular tyre is designed for road racing and training on wheels with tubular rims. When choosing a model, consider the required tyre width, rim compatibility and recommended pressure range.
