{"id":54899,"date":"2023-09-22T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T07:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=747455"},"modified":"2023-09-22T09:35:33","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T07:35:33","slug":"hutchinsons-new-challenger-tubeless-tyre-is-designed-to-last-for-10000km","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/hutchinsons-new-challenger-tubeless-tyre-is-designed-to-last-for-10000km\/","title":{"rendered":"Hutchinson\u2019s new Challenger Tubeless tyre is designed to last for 10,000km"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ultra-endurance tyre can also be run without sealant <\/p>

By Simon von Bromley\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 22 September 2023 at 07:00 AM<\/p>

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Hutchinson has announced the Challenger Tubeless, a new ultra-endurance road tyre with a claimed lifespan of 10,000km.<\/p>\n

The Challenger Tubeless builds upon the existing clincher version<\/a>\u00a0and is claimed to offer \u201ca level of puncture resistance never achieved in a performance road tyre before\u201d.<\/p>\n

As such, the Hutchinson Challenger Tubeless is targeted at all-season and ultra-endurance cycling.<\/p>\n

According to the French brand, it has been tested by athletes competing in the previous two editions of the Transcontinental Race<\/a>, a self-supported, ultra-endurance race across Europe.<\/p>\n

Hutchinson also says the Challenger Tubeless has such good air retention that it can be used without tubeless sealant<\/a>, if desired.<\/p>\n

The Hutchinson Challenger Tubeless costs \u00a359.95\/\u20ac59.99 and is available in 700\u00d725, 28 and 32c sizes.<\/p>\n

Designed to last<\/h2>\n
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The Hutchinson Challenger Tubeless tyre is designed for high mileage and challenging conditions.<\/span><\/figcaption> Hutchinson<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

While many of the best road bike tyres<\/a> feature headline claims about low rolling resistance, it\u2019s rarer to see such a heavy focus on durability and high mileage.<\/p>\n

Hutchinson, though, says the Challenger Tubeless tyre is designed to last for 10,000km, or \u201can entire year\u2019s riding\u201d (or perhaps multiple years if you average less than 27.4km per day).<\/p>\n

It\u2019s said to achieve this using a new technology called Hardshield.<\/p>\n

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Hutchinson says the Challenger Tubeless tyre has been tested in ultra-endurance events.<\/span><\/figcaption> Hutchinson<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Hutchinson\u2019s Hardshield technology takes the form of two puncture protection strips that are layered with the Challenger\u2019s 3\u00d7127 TPI (Threads Per Inch) casing.<\/p>\n

One of these layers is a \u2018flexible wide polyamide\u2019 (a type of nylon fabric) that covers the width of the tread, while the second is a narrower strip of \u2018super-strong Aramid threads\u2019 (Aramids are another type of synthetic fibres, that can be woven into fabrics), which provide additional protection underneath the tyre\u2019s contact patch.<\/p>\n

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The Challenger Tubeless has two puncture protection strips built into its casing, and a thicker-than-usual tread.<\/span><\/figcaption> Hutchinson<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

In addition to this, the Challenger\u2019s dual-compound tread is 2.3mm thick \u2013 twice the thickness of an ordinary road bike tyre, according to Hutchinson.<\/p>\n

These technologies are claimed to enable the Challenger Tubeless tyre to resist punctures up to a force of 170 newtons.<\/p>\n

In contrast, Hutchinson says \u201cpunctures typically occurred at a force rating of 80 to 120 newtons\u201d in an unnamed range of competitor tyres.<\/p>\n

Sealant-free tubeless<\/h2>\n
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Though it\u2019s a tubeless tyre, Hutchinson says the Challenger Tubeless doesn\u2019t need sealant to help it hold air.<\/span><\/figcaption> Hutchinson<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

While most tubeless tyres typically require the use of tubeless sealant for an airtight setup, Hutchinson says the Challenger Tubeless doesn\u2019t need it.<\/p>\n

It says sealant can be used to help fix any punctures, but that it\u2019s also possible to put in an inner tube<\/a> and repair the tyre at home for a \u201cmess free tubeless experience\u201d.<\/p>\n

Hutchinson says this is made possible by the tyre\u2019s new Airshield technology, which sees a flexible butyl layer (the same material used to make traditional inner tubes) applied to the inside of the casing.<\/p>\n

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The casing is lined with butyl to help the tyre retain air, without significantly impacting comfort or ride feel.<\/span><\/figcaption> Hutchinson<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This is claimed to improve air retention significantly, without harming the tyre\u2019s ability to deform to imperfections in the road.<\/p>\n

A \u201crobust, abrasion-resistant coating\u201d has also been applied to the tyre\u2019s tubeless bead, which helps in forming an airtight seal with a tubeless-ready rim.<\/p>\n

Hutchinson Challenger Tubeless specification<\/h2>\n
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The Challenger Tubeless is available in three sizes to fit a variety of road bikes.<\/span><\/figcaption> Hutchinson<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Hutchinson Challenger Tubeless uses a 3\u00d7127 TPI casing with Hutchinson\u2019s new Hardshield and Airshield technologies.<\/p>\n

The dual-compound tread uses a softer rubber on the shoulders for improved cornering grip and a harder one in the central portion for lower rolling resistance and high durability.<\/p>\n

Available with black sidewalls only, a 700x28c Hutchinson Challenger Tubeless is claimed to weigh 400g.<\/p>\n

Hutchinson Challenger Tubeless<\/h3>\n
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  • Price:<\/strong> \u00a359.95\/\u20ac59.99<\/li>\n
  • Type:<\/strong> Tubeless<\/li>\n
  • Casing:<\/strong> 3\u00d7127 TPI<\/li>\n
  • Available sizes:<\/strong> 700x25c, 700x28c and 700x32c<\/li>\n
  • Colour:<\/strong> Black<\/li>\n
  • Claimed weight:<\/strong> 385g, 400g and 450g<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/body><\/html>\n
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