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Smooth, narrow pavement tire for mountain bikes.

Ritchey tires have won more World Cup races than any other. Our SpeedMax series consists of semi-slick designs for minimal rolling resistance, maximum acceleration and all-out speed in hardpack conditions. Our Z-Max series is based on Z.E.D. (Z-Max Evolved Design) philosophy, designed for optimal traction and handling in a variety of conditions. Our newest additions to the Ritchey WCS lineup build on that heritage: the Z-Max Premonition , Intuition and the SpeedMax Beta combine new Dual Compound rubber with world cup winning Vector Force Analysis tread technology. The result is the next generation of tires worthy of our name.

Fast rolling, low profile VFA tread pattern is perfect for racing and hardpack conditions. Side knobs employ VFA design for consistent traction at all cornering angles. Features dual compound – softer side enhances cornering, firmer center section rolls faster and is more durable. Tubeless ready tire bead.

• Brand: Ritchey

• Intended use: MTB

• Wheel Size: 26 Inch

• Tyre:
• Build: wired tyre
• Profile: side traction profile

Side knobs employ advanced Vector Force Analysis (VFA) design for consistent traction at all cornering angles,Supple 120 TPI casing for smooth ride,Dual rubber compound – softer side knobs for cornering and firmer center knobs for durability and speed. Low-profile tread CX tire for all-around use. Color: Black. Weight: 375. Tire Bead: Folding. ISO Diameter: 622 / road / 29″. ISO Width: 35. Labeled Size: 700 x 35. Tire Type: Clincher. Tire Diameter: 700c. Intended Use: CX. Defined Color: Black.

Fast rolling, low profile VFA tread pattern is perfect for racing and hardpack conditions
Side knobs employ VFA design for consistent traction at all cornering angles
Features dual compound – softer side enhances cornering
firmer center section rolls faster and is more durable
Tubeless ready tire bead

In 1984 Tom was the first to appropriate road tire technology for MTB tire design by introducing higher TPI and more compliant rubber compounds. While he pioneered trail specific tread patterns, Vector Force Analysis technology for MTB tires was developed. The result was the first ever rotation directional specific tire; soon thereafter he applied this technology to the first front and rear tire specific treads. 30 years later, Tom refined this technology and applied it to the Trail Bite and Drive tires. Featuring a wider, reinforced casing to handle a more aggressive terrain, the Bite and Drive are our newest offering for all mountain riding. Drive: rear, rotational specific low durometer rubber tread for exceptional climbing traction drives the bike forward for the best grip and power transfer. 7mm Casing width – a true 2.25 wide trail tire. Comp (30TPI) levels.

Our classic tread pattern is back! Tom broke major ground when he developed Vector Force Analysis and tore up many trail with the MegaBite. Originally it was our first tire to receive all the benefits of VFA, and was highly successful for many of our cross riders. The return of the MegaBite sees the reintroduction of an extra toothy tread pattern only lighter and more supple than before.

The Ritchey SpeedMax Cross is a premier cross racing tire with a low and closely-spaced tread pattern for low rolling resistance.

• Low rolling resistance
• Excellent mud clearing capability
• Diamond pattern center with VFA baffles
• Folding bead
• Weight: 358 grams / tire (700×32)
• Max Pressure: 75 PSI

Brand: Ritchey

Based on the original ZMax VFA tread VFA (Vector Force Analysis) places each knob and edge at an angle corresponding with cornering and braking forces for optimal traction at all angles. Fast-rolling, grippy, predictable and now available in a 29er version. Tread lugs are spaced wider and shortened for faster handling, reduced rolling resistance and lighter weight. WCS version features dual compound – softer sides enhance cornering, firmer center section rolls faster and is more durable; tubeless ready, 120TPI casing. Ritchey StrongHold reinforced casing reduces sidewall flex under hard cornering and resists damage (WCS)