The French bicycle tire manufacturer, Hutchinson, launches the latest evolution of its gravel line with three new tires: Touareg Race, Touareg Race GS, and Caracal Race GS. Hutchinson was a pioneer and a first adopter of tubless technology. Back in 1999, the Universal System Tubless (UST) tech was introduced by Mavic, in partnership with Michelin and Hutchinson. If I remember right, it was a sealant-less system, and didnt really work very well.Drawing on over 130 years of tire engineering experience, Hutchinson has developed the Touareg Race, Touareg Race GS, and Caracal Race GS to work together as a system. So, you can mix and match them based on terrain and riding preferences.(Photos / Hutchinson)Gravel racing has evolved into a discipline defined by pure performance, data, and marginal gains, said Martin Chuchu, Hutchinson Product Manager.At Hutchinson, we recognised that no single tyre could meet the demands of every modern gravel race. With the Caracal Race established as our fastest gravel tyre, we developed the Touareg Race to complete the system. Together, this pairing covers the vast majority of race conditions and represents the fastest gravel setup weve ever created.Lets check em out. Toureg RaceThe Touareg Race represents the flagship of the new lineup, combining proven tread patterns with updated materials and construction. The new Touareg Race is built with Hutchinsons Mach Tread 3.0 compound. This offers 25% better energy return and 10% higher tear resistance compared to previous versions. The SwiftEasy casing reduces the weight of the tire while improving flexibility. This results in a race-ready tire that starts at 480g. Hutchinsons performance testing shows the new Touareg Race runs 35% more efficiently than its predecessor, balancing low rolling resistance with stability and grip for aggressive riding.All new models come in 40mm, 45mm, and 50mm widths, with the 50mm option marking Hutchinsons response to the growing trend toward higher-volume gravel tires. The entire range is tubeless-ready and designed to work with modern wide-rim standards. GridSkin TechHutchinson also introduces GridSkin technology to its gravel performance range for the first time. This is meant to address the needs of riders on rocky terrain. This knitted mesh reinforcement strengthens the tire by isolating cuts and tears to prevent sidewall punctures. This helps maintain rolling efficiency that Hutchinson says is close to the standard Touareg Race. Hutchinson suggests pairing the Touareg Race at the front for maximum grip and control with the Caracal Race at the rear for pure speed, creating what they call the Perfect Combo for most gravel racing conditions.The expansion includes the Caracal Race, which now offers a 50mm version combining speed with comfort on demanding terrain. All new tires come tubeless-ready and offer aesthetic choices between classic black or tan sidewalls for Race versions, and a speckled finish for GridSkin models.Pricing is as follows: Touareg Race: 59.89, 54.99, $70 Touareg Race GS: 64.89, 59.99, $76Caracal Race GS: 64.89, 59.99, $76Both models are now available in wider 40mm, 45mm, and 50mm options, reflecting the trend toward higher-volume tires in gravel racing. Check the link below for more information.Cycling.Hutchinson.comThe post Hutchinson Expands Gravel Line with Three New Tires, Brings GridSkin Tech to Gravel appeared first on Bikerumor.

Today, CYPLORE is launching a Kickstarter campaign for its e-bike conversion system. The brand claims that it will be the worlds lightest electric conversion system, made to integrate with thru-axle road and gravel bike frames. The idea is to simply add a pedal-assist system to the bike that riders already own, know, and love.The CYPLORE system consists of a compact rear hub motor, paired with an aerodynamic, bottle-style battery. Based on the photos, it appears to go virtually unnoticed, to amplify your pedaling efforts without ruining the aesthetics of your bike. According to the brand, it will be offered in two configurations: as a complete wheel (CYPLORE ONE) or as a hub-only (CYPLORE FLEX) to build your own wheel.CYPLORE DetailsThe CYPLORE e-bike conversion system can be purchased as a complete wheel or a hub-only to build your own.CYPLORE states that its electric bike conversion system is the lightest in the world, with a complete system weight of 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs.) for the hub motor, battery, sensor, and controls, also known as CYPLORE FLEX. For the complete pre-built wheel setup, aka CYPLORE ONE, they claim a weight of 2.5 kg. For a quick comparison, the Mahle XS system with the X20 hub motor, sensor, controls, and external, bottle-style battery has a claimed weight of 2.5 kg.Hub MotorThe hub motor looks quite discreet.The heart of the CYPLORE system is the compact rear hub motor. This light-assist motor reportedly puts out up to 250 watts of peak power and up to 23 Nm of torque. It uses a torque sensor to measure pedaling effort with the goal of delivering assistance smoothly and proportionally, along with an internal clutch to disengage the motor when coasting to preserve a natural, resistance-free ride.CYPLORE has designed its hub motor with four assistance modes. There are: Smooth, Agile, Auto, and Training. These are controlled by the systems magnetic remote control. This remote magnetically docks to the battery for charging and control, and can be mounted on the handlebar to control the system while riding.Smooth: provides gradual assist, perfect for flat terrains and endurance rides.Agile: delivers sharp, responsive boosts for quick climbs or accelerationsAuto: Adapts to terrain and effort, delivering boost when roads rise or headwinds hitTraining: Target heart rate zones for structured workouts or recovery sessionsFitmentThe CYPLORE hub fits bikes with 12 x 142mm dropouts.The hub is designed for bikes with 12 x 142mm thru-axles, which covers the majority of performance-oriented road and gravel bikes. CYPLORE lists all of the standard freehub options, Shimano HG, SRAM XD & XDR, and SRAM Road Splined as being supported. Again, they will be offering the system in the FLEX configuration as a hub-only, so riders can choose their preferred rim, or in the ONE configuration with a complete rear wheel, which is referred to as a prebuilt carbon wheel.Rear dropout spacing: 142 12mm thru-axleBike type: Road or gravel bikeFreehub: Shimano HG / SRAM XD&XDR / SRAM Road SplinedBrakes: CYPLORE ONE: Disc onlyCYPLORE FLEX: Disc or RimBatteryThe battery mounts to your bottle bosses.The CYPLORE system uses a bottle-style battery designed with aerodynamics in mind. It comes with its own cage/carrier and mounts to your frames bottle bosses. According to CYPLORE, it has 111Wh of capacity and is capable of providing up to 50km of range. It uses a USB-C charging connection with a claimed charging time of just one hour.The magnetic remote appears to nest in the top of the battery for charging or control, and can be removed and placed on the handlebar while riding. The system comes with a mount to attach the remote to the handlebar.With a narrowed profile and smoothed edges, CYPLOREs battery has been designed with aerodynamics in mind.CYPLORE AppCYPLORE also tells us that it connects to cycling computers via ANT+. Those interested can also use the CYPLORE app, where riders can sync ride data and upload to Strava, and access real-time ride and battery information on a ride.InstallationAccording to CYPLORE, installing the ONE conversion system (with the complete rear wheel) only takes a few minutes. The steps required appear to be installing a cassette, installing a tire, and then installing the wheel in place of the standard wheel. Riders will also need to install the battery mount and attach/route the power cable. If you opt for the FLEX version, youll need to get the complete wheel built before installation, but otherwise the steps will be the same. SpecsCYPLORE ONEPre-built carbon motor wheel + batteryApprox. 2.5 kg total weightDisc brake compatible700c wheel, tubeless/clincher compatibleThe CYPLORE ONE option comes as a complete wheel with a carbon rim.CYPLORE FLEXHub motor + batteryApprox. 1.7 kg total weightDisc and rim brake compatibilityBuilt for custom wheel buildsThe CYPLORE FLEX option only includes the hub, so riders can build a wheel with their preferred rim.CYPLORE SYSTEM SHARED SPECS250W rated power23 Nm torque50 km+ range25 km/h (EU), 32 km/h (US) top speed36V, 111Wh battery with USB-C charging1-hour charging timeIP65 water resistanceCYPLORE on KickstarterCYPLOREs Kickstarter campaign starts today. Early supporters can reportedly get up to a 48% discount on the system when it officially launches. Those interested can head to the Kickstarter page to check out all the details or reserve the lowest price. Or, you can check out the brands website at the link below.cyplore.comThe post CYPLORE E-Bike Conversion Kit for Performance Road and Gravel Bikes Launches on Kickstarter appeared first on Bikerumor.

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