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Pirelli have unveiled what they call ‘the debut of a road enduro category in cycling’ with its new Cinturato™ Evo TLR tyre.
Pirelli says it’s a “new reinforced bicycle tyre that adapts to all surfaces and uses, thanks to its wide range of sizes: from 8-622 to 55-622. The Cinturato Evo TLR is a tubeless-ready tyre, designed for road, commuting and gravel cycling.
It’s also reportedly the first tyre in the Pirelli range to use FSC™-certified natural rubber while also featuring more than 50% bio-based and recycled* materials. The Cinturato Evo TLR is the successor to the Cinturato Velo, launched in 2018.
Specifically engineered for riders who seek control, comfort, and confident handling across all surfaces, this formula strikes the ideal balance of grip – ensured by the compound – even on wet roads and at low temperatures. It enhances vibration absorption and extends mileage, delivering a smooth ride even on rough terrain and in challenging weather conditions. This cutting-edge compound offers high levels of grip in all seasons and across a variety of surfaces, significantly enhancing comfort and handling thanks to its improved ability to adapt to uneven ground and dampen vibrations** – Pirelli
The concept of road enduro is something Pirelli says has long been appreciated in the motorcycling world, something they have brought to cycling that offers a “broad versatility of use.”
Manufactured in Italy at Pirelli’s Milan-Bollate plant, the Cinturato Evo TLR was inspired by one of their most popular motorcycle tyres, the Scorprion Trail III. Pirelli says they reengineered the tread pattern of the Scorpion Trail III specifically for bicycle use, using a targeted distribution of grooves and solid sections along the profile. The brand says the Cinturato Evo TLR features a slick central band designed to provide a solid, rigid footprint for enhanced mileage and cut resistance, while its more sculpted shoulders help the compound deliver greater grip on wet or slippery surfaces. The pattern, rich in grooves and edges, increases traction on surfaces that are not necessarily paved, such as typical gravel terrain.
Pirelli says the new tyre offers over 50% of bio-based and recycled* materials, as verified by an independent third-party body, Bureau Veritas in accordance with ISO 14021. This is complemented by the FSC™certification***, related to the responsible supply chain management of the natural rubber contained in the tyre, a Pirelli exclusive in the industry.
Here are further details from the release:
The FSC™ logo is globally recognised as a mark of environmental and social responsibility, and of high standards in both areas. FSC™certified products come from forests managed responsibly, in accordance with rigorous environmental, social and economic criteria. Adopting this certification helps counter deforestation, protect biodiversity, preserve the natural ecosystems, and guarantees a controlled, transparent and verifiable supply chain. From a social perspective, the FSC™ standards protect the rights of the workers and local communities who live in forest areas by promoting fair working conditions and local development.
This two-fold recognition provided by third-party bodies is an absolute record on the market, and confirms Pirelli’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint through the use of innovative materials and providing the market with reliable and verified claims.
As a way to be transparent with its users, Pirelli has also developed its own logo to display on Pirelli models with at least 50% bio-based and recycled materials. The image, two arrows within a circle, aims to enhance Pirelli’s commitment to the circular economy, alongside and in addition to the high level of performance safety. This logo will therefore also be present on the new Cinturato Evo TLR bike tyres, together with the FSC™logo.
The new Cinturato Evo TLR is available in sizes 28-622, 30-622, 32-622, 35-622, 40-622 in black and, for sizes 28, 30 and 32, also in the Classic and Retro versions. It will also be available later in the season in wider sizes: 45-622, 50-622 and 55-622. UK SRP is £74.99.
Pirelli is distributed in the UK and Ireland by Extra UK.
** Compared to Cinturato Velo (Pirelli internal testing).
***The natural rubber component accounts for between 23% to 24% of the tyre’s total weight, depending on its size. By 2026, all-natural rubber used in Pirelli’s European factories will be FSC™certified. License number N003618.
