{"id":70167,"date":"2024-10-15T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4ba0ab54-17a7-4426-a21a-00d0931f922a"},"modified":"2024-10-15T17:25:26","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T15:25:26","slug":"wtbs-new-toughest-yet-sg1-protection-and-updated-compounds-make-tyres-grip-better-and-last-longer","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/wtbs-new-toughest-yet-sg1-protection-and-updated-compounds-make-tyres-grip-better-and-last-longer\/","title":{"rendered":"WTB\u2019s new “toughest yet” SG1 protection and updated compounds make tyres grip better and last longer"},"content":{"rendered":"

SG1 casing gets IP+ technology, while refreshed Fast Rolling and High Grip compounds offer more grip <\/p>

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Published: Tuesday, 15 October 2024 at 15:00 PM<\/p>

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WTB has released its new SG1 tyre protection, which features increased under-tread puncture protection and Inner Peace + technology to protect the tyre bead, while bolstering the sidewall structure.<\/p>

The new casing will be available on WTB’s Trail Boss<\/a>, Vigilante<\/a>, Judge<\/a> and Verdict<\/a> mountain bike tyres, with the brand saying it’s designed to withstand enduro riding<\/a> on full-fat electric bikes<\/a>.<\/p>

WTB has also updated its Fast Rolling and High Grip compounds, with the changes said to result in greater tread longevity as well as improved grip.<\/p>

The SG1 casing is available with both compounds, with tyres in the range starting at \u00a380 \/ $89.95 \/ \u20ac74.50.<\/p>

Toughest casing yet<\/h2>
The SG1 casing features more protection than previously available from WTB. WTB<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
WTB says the new SG1 casing is its toughest to date, with the dual-ply Tough option providing more protection than ever.<\/p>
The new protection is only available on mountain bike tyres<\/a> and sees puncture protection running beneath the entirety of the tread cap, increasing resilience to sharp objects such as rocks and roots.<\/p>
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The new system triples the height of the apex bead protection on SG1 tyres. WTB<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
The new Inner Peace + (IP+) technology adds more structure to the sidewall and shields the tyre bead from damage on blunt impacts.<\/p>
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The tyres are designed for gravity riding. WTB<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
WTB says its athletes and testers have found this allows for lower tyre pressures<\/a> to be run, increasing comfort without sacrificing stability and support on compressions or take-offs.<\/p>
The SG1 tyres also feature WTB’s TriTec compound, which combines three strategically placed rubber compounds within the tread. This allows for firmer rubber to be used where efficiency and longevity are desired, and softer rubber where traction is a priority.<\/p>
The tyres are heavier than before, with the brand saying it prefers to think about not getting punctures rather than those extra grams.<\/p>