CONSTRUCTION: Handmade Challenge handmade tyres combine comfort, performance, and grip in a way other tyres can’t match. Their handmade tyres are assembled step-by-step by experienced craftspeople. High quality natural glues and latex coatings are applied to ultra-supple casing materials like silk, cotton, or polyester. The result is a small-batch tyre with a ride feel that is simply on a different level.
SERIES: PRO Everyday Luxury – this workhorse handmade tyre is the PRO series, delivering performance and ride feel unmatched by traditional vulcanised tyres. Perfect for the rigors of daily riding.
CASING: Super Polyester 220TPI Super Polyesters with higher thread counts of 220-300tpi make up their most affordable handmade casings. Polyester is much softer and stronger then nylon, is impervious to water and quite durable.
COMPOUND: SMART Their standard rubber compound, SMART is the perfect balance of durability and performance. Their handmade construction ensures that our tread compounds are never hardened or heated by the vulcanisation process.
PUNCTURE PROTECTION: PPS The Puncture Protection System (PPS) is a tough, tightly-woven fabric placed between the tread and casing to increase puncture resistance.
Handlebar Tape for Gravel Racers and Riders Enhanced Comfort Wider and Longer Tape for an Overlapping Wrap Shock Absorption Properties 3-Layer Construction Available in 2 Tape Colors Includes PRO Recycled Polypropylene End Caps
Udog says: “FORZA gravel / off-road shoe blends minimalist Italian design with advanced performance. Light, rugged and fully in control, whether on remote gravel roads, technical trails or long adventure rides.
“FORZA features UDOG’s proprietary Twist Tech dial closure system with integrated TWS 2.0, delivering precise micro-adjustability, even pressure distribution and a secure, supportive fit.
“An innovative crag-inspired outsole wraps over the toe and around the heel for enhanced durability, protection and grip. This distinctive construction delivers confidence on technical terrain while ensuring comfort and stability off the bike.”
FIT – Made for every rider – gender neutral sizing from 38 to 48. Keeps your feet protected when the trail gets wet, thanks to the water-repellent upper. The fast-dry engineered mesh breathes well and sheds moisture quickly. Plenty of room up front so your toes can splay naturally, even on the longest days and a deep heel cup that holds your foot exactly where it needs to be.
TWIST TECH – This simplified closure offers a precise, uniform fit for enhanced stability and all-day comfort. The ergonomic dial, surrounded by a soft rubber edge, ensures optimal grip in any riding condition. Twist Tech sets a new benchmark for control and reliability.
FORZA OUTSOLE 7.0 – This outsole, built around a nylon carbon composite core, features a molded sticky rubber which winds over the toe and around the heel to create a rugged look. The nylon carbon sole performs the best possible power transfer, while the innovative rubber molded construction is designed with large lugs that provide traction, protection and unparalleled walking comfo
The carbon shell is in-moulded with the liner, meaning it’s fused into a single piece to create a sandwich construction that adds strength and reduces weight (size medium is 36.7 ounces).
The interior EPS liner’s densities are optimised for protection while also helping keep weight low. Mips Evolve also supports enhanced rotational impact protection.
Ventilation channels inspired by POC’s existing full-face and road helmets deliver unrestricted airflow for enhanced cooling.
The multi-directional breakaway peak is attached via magnets, designed to break away upon a front or side impact.
The helmet strap features a popular D-ring buckle for added security and feel. Adjustable padding helps fine-tune fit, with extra space around the ears for balance and comfort.
