Veloflex Corsa Race Gum open tubular
Corsa RACE - Created to enhance the characteristics of a TubeLess Ready and to support the most demanding cyclists during racing
Clincher tire with a very soft 350 TPI (Threads Per Inch) Corespun casing, lightweight, with great flexibility to adapt to any road surface and low rolling resistance. The RainDrop pattern of the tire tread is made of a compound with natural rubber and SiO2 to provide exceptional road holding. The new extremely tenacious RKB (Resilient Kinetic Belt) protection belt will help preventing punctures.
Handmade in Italy
All Veloflex open tubulars are designed with the same artisanal process used for the tubulars, handmade in the laboratory. Handcrafting, tradition, expertise and constant research to create clincher tires that offer extraordinary performance.
Advanced technology
Veloflex combine the artisan vocation with the latest technology and unique materials to obtain top-quality products.
Features
- Use: Racing.
- TPI (Threads Per Inch): 350 Threads Per Inch (120/cm).
- Beds: Kevlar inextensible yarn.
- Protection Belt: RKB - Resilient Kinetic Belt.
- Sidewall protection: SPS - Sidewall Protection System.
- Rubber tread: Natural rubber and silica exclusive compound.
- Casing: Soft and flexible 350 TPI (Threads Per Inch) Corespun casing, designed to ensure the lowest rolling resistance to the road bicycle clincher tire.
- Beads: Ultralight non-extendable Kevlar® beads to fasten the clincher tire to the rim and conveniently fold it to save space.
- Tread: The highest levels of road holding thanks to the new tire tread in natural rubber and silica; with its RainDrop pattern the tread is the core of the clincher tire, offering excellent grip and exceptional low rolling resistance.
Technologies
Sidewall Protection System (SPS)
Further sidewall protection in the bead area of the tire to strengthen contact between the clincher tire and the rim so that it makes the former suitable for all carbon rims available on the market, regardless of the type or brand.
Kevlar®
Kevlar® is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (DuPont™). Kevlar® is a para-aramid fiber in the aromatic polyamide family, created in DuPont's lab in 1965. It possesses unique combination of high strength, toughness and thermal stability. It can be spun and weaved into different fabric structures including woven, non-woven and knitted, or blended or coated for more of different functions.
RKB (Resilient Kinetic Belt)
RKB (Resilient Kinetic Belt) puncture protection belt is made of an extremely tenacious yarn, without altering the clincher tire softness and low rolling resistance and to prevent any external damage.
Note
For best results in both sealing and puncture repair, Velofex recommends the use of the following sealants:
- Stan's Notubes Tire Sealant tubeless
- Joe's No-Flats Super Sealant tubeless
- Mavic liquid tire sealant