TECHNICAL SPECS
Rene Herse tires combine the performance of high-end tubular tires with the convenience of clincher. The supple casings roll smoothly over surface irregularities. The knobs are large enough so they don’t squirm, yet they are spaced far enough to clear mud. All models feature:
- Clincher, folding bead
- Tubeless-compatible
- Maximum pressure with tubes: 75 psi (5.2 bar)
- Maximum recommended pressure – tubeless: 60 psi (4 bar)
- Actual width on 20 mm rim (internal): approx. 36 mm
- Actual width on 23 mm rim (internal): approx. 38 mm
- Extralight casing: +0.5 mm width
- Tubeless: +0.5 mm width
- Recommended rim: 17 – 29 mm (inner width; hookless: +1 mm)
Standard casing
- Supple casing
- Tan sidewalls
- 435 g
Extralight casing
- Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing
- The ultimate in speed and comfort
- Black or tan sidewalls
- 388 g
- We recommend using a René Herse TPU Tube with this casing (vs tubeless).
Endurance casing
- The same ultra-fine threads as our Extralight casing, but in a denser, stronger weave
- Protective belt under sidewalls and tread
- Ideal for rough gravel and tough conditions
- Dark tan sidewalls
- 435 g
Peter (verified owner) –
I first bought a set of Rene Herse Steilacoom Pass 700x38c Extralight tyres off you last December. I was so amazed by their low rolling resistance and amazing traction on all surfaces from road and hardpack to deep gravel or soft mud or rocks & roots, that I’ve subsequently bought a set of the Standard sidewall Steilacooms for my son in law in Melbourne. My son in law gave me this feedback about his Steilacooms:
“Tyres are pretty wild. Biggest thing I noticed was the lack of rolling resistance, particularly on road/tarseal, and not losing traction up hill whilst standing. To my totally untrained eye, I can’t fathom how a knobbly tyre can feel and roll so well. But that’s why it is my untrained eye. I got a PB up the “unclimbable climb” today. ~120m at 16.7%. I generally only get about a 1/3 before I have to unclip. Today I got about 2/3 and had to put the foot out briefly but got up pretty well.”
I’ve bought all these tyres from Commuter Cycles. I really liked the vibe of the shop when I found their website, and since then I have been impressed with the initiative and adaptability of their staff to overcome the difficulties of trans-Tasman shipping in these lockdown times.