Challenge Almanzo Pro - Handmade Clincher

The Almanzo is the ideal tire for gravel and adventure riders seeking more control than the herringbone tread Strada Bianca and lower rolling resistance than the Gravel Grinder. This intermediate tread is perfect for dry, firm and fast conditions.

This handmade PRO version combines a supple Super Polyester casing with our durable SmartPlus Compound.  

Challenge clincher tires are designed for use with tubes and hooked rims.

CONSTRUCTION: Handmade
Challenge handmade tires combine comfort, performance, and grip in a way other tires can't match. Our handmade tires 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 tire with a ride feel that is simply on a different level.

SERIES: PRO
Everyday Luxury – Our workhorse handmade tire is the PRO series, delivering performance and ride feel unmatched by traditional vulcanized tires. Perfect for the rigors of daily riding.

CASING: Super Polyester 260TPI
Super Polyesters with higher thread counts of 220-300tpi make up our most affordable handmade casings. Polyester is much softer and stronger then nylon, is impervious to water and quite durable.

COMPOUND: SMARTplus
A tougher and more cut-resistant rubber compound for the demands of gravel and rough terrain. SMARTplus wears longer to keep tread edges sharper, improving confidence over mixed surfaces.

PUNCTURE PROTECTION: PPS2
Our tires designed for use on rough roads, cobbles and gravel are built with an additional layer of PPS (PPS2) on the inside of the casing.