The Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS is claimed to be the fastest road bike tyre the brand has ever made.Designed specifically for racing (RS stands for Racing Speed), the P Zero Race TLR RS features an updated Pirelli SpeedCore casing and a new SmartEvo rubber compound.According to the Italian brand, the P Zero Race TLR RS offers a 16 per cent reduction in rolling resistance and an 8 per cent reduction in weight, compared to the existing P Zero Race TLR.Given this, it appears to be designed to compete with the new generation of time trial tyres that are increasingly being used in road races, such as the Continental GP5000 TT TR and Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed TLR.Pirelli says the P Zero Race TLR RS also features an updated tubeless bead, which offers improved compatibility with hookless rims.Available now, the Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS is available in four sizes from 700x26 to 70x32c, and costs 84.99 / $99.90 / 89.90.Racing SpeedPirelli claims the P Zero Race TLR RS is the fastest road bike tyre it's ever made. - PirelliThe current P Zero Race TLR is already considered one of the best road bike tyres available, topping the rolling resistance group test we performed last year and winning plenty of races in the WorldTour.Nevertheless, weight-obsessed professional riders want things to be made lighter and faster.Pirelli claims to have done that with the P Zero Race TLR RS.Visually, the new P Zero Race TLR RS looks very similar to the current P Zero Race TLR. - PirelliPirelli claims it offers a 16 per cent reduction in rolling resistance, alongside an 8 per cent reduction in weight.According to Pirelli, the reduction in rolling resistance for the P Zero Race TLR RS comes thanks to an updated SmartEvo2 rubber compound and the new lighter casing.These changes also improve grip compared to the standard P Zero Race TLR, Pirelli says.Pirelli is pitching the P Zero Race TLR RS as its most racing-focused road bike tyre. - PirelliLike the P Zero Race TLR, the P Zero Race TLR RS uses a 120 TPI (Threads Per Inch) casing with Pirellis SpeedCore technology.This sees a thin layer of aramid-infused rubber used to help make the tyre airtight a critical feature for any tubeless tyre.This layer enables the rest of the tyre casing to be made thinner and lighter, reducing weight and rolling resistance.According to Pirelli, the updated casing has been lightened by modifying the thickness of the fabric layers and the tyres tread.The SpeedCore casing has been lightened and there's a new SmartEvo2 rubber compound to reduce rolling resistance. - PirelliA size 700x28c Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS is claimed to weigh 295g.Notably, this is the same claimed weight as for a standard 700x28c Pirelli P Zero Race TLR when we reviewed that tyre though, our samples weighed 310g each (in the same size). Perhaps Pirelli will update its claimed weight for the standard model accordingly.Pirelli hasnt made any specific claims about the puncture resistance of the P Zero Race TLR RS, but its worth noting Pirelli-sponsored riders were using the tyres at the 2024 Paris-Roubaix (marked as prototypes).Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS details, pricing and availabilityPirelli's P Zero Race TLR RS tyre goes straight to the top of its range, but the standard P Zero Race TLR will still be available. - PirelliThe Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS is available now and costs 84.99 / $99.90 / 89.90.At launch, Its available only in black and in four sizes; 700x26c, 700x28c, 700x30c and 700x32c.Pirelli says the P Zero Race TLR RS is compatible with hookless rims in a size 700x28c or larger the 26c tyre is not compatible with hookless rims.It also says the tubeless bead has been updated for better compatibility and air retention on modern rims.The tread pattern is the same on Pirelli's P Zero Race TLR tyre. - PirelliAccording to Pirelli, the P Zero Race TLR RS complements the existing P Zero Race TLR and does not replace it.Pirellis performance road bike tyre range now encompasses the P Zero Race TLR RS as its fastest option, with the standard P Zero Race TLR now denoted as more of an all-rounder.The P Zero Race TLR 4S remains Pirellis go-to option for all-season performance.Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS claimed weights700x26c 270g per tyre700x28c 295g per tyre700x30c 320g per tyre700x32c 345g per tyre

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Custom steel bike builder Officina Battaglin makes a big leap into new materials with an all-new carbon & steel Roma road bike. By combining a lugged steel backbone with lightweight forged carbon tubes, the Battaglin Roma promises that classic steel feel at a lighter weight, completely made in Italy and topped off with their amazing custom cromovelato finish. Battaglin Roma lugged steel and bonded carbon (all) road bike(Photos/Battaglin)With the new Roma, Officina Battaglin set out to redefine whats possible with steel, blending that sweet smooth ride quality of classic lugged steel with the lighter weight benefits of contemporary carbon fiber. The idea was to replace the more vertical elements of the frame with lighter carbon, while retaining the more horizontal elements in steel to retain the steel damping character.Traditionally, the unmatched comfort of steel comes with a certain weight penalty, a trade-off weve embraced as a dedicated steel bicycle manufacturer. However, with the Roma project, we set out to redefine whats possible with steel while staying true to the materials roots. Weve challenged ourselves to see how much weight we could eliminate without compromising the exceptional ride quality that only steel can offer. Alex Battaglin, Officina Battaglin CEOThe end result is a mixed material frame said to be on par with titanium frame weights, but with the distinctive lively feel of a steel frame. Steel + Carbon constructionThe new Battaglin Roma frame is entirely hand-built in batches, in Marostica, Italy.(Photo/Cory Benson)The frame starts in two halves top & bottom joining a Columbus GB81 steel tubeset custom-drawn for Battaglin with proprietary 3D-printed stainless steel lugs. With specially developed frame jigs in the Battaglin workshop, the frame builders braze the lugs onto either end of the toptube, and build the complete lower spine dropouts, chainstays, bottom bracket, downtube & lower headtube lug. Battaglin mirror polishes these finished steel assemblies, then fully chrome plates them in the classic silver chrome that forms the basis of their cromovelato finish.Then, Battaglin bonds in the full set of Italian-made ultra-high-modulus T1000 forged carbon fiber tubes to complete the Roma frame. Only once you choose the final finish, does Battaglin add the last color tint layers of paint to the finish. Lastly, topping it off with logos and a deep shiny clearcoat, while leaving the forged carbon tubes raw.Tech details & stock geometrystraight 1.5 headset for fully internal cable routing with the tapered steerer full carbon forkwireless electronic groupsets onlydisc brake only, flat mount 140/160mmT47 threaded bottom bracket31.6mm round seatpostplus, 700c x 35mm max tire clearanceand then, 12 vibrant cromovelato colors to choose from, plus this new Rose Gold nod to Giovanni Battaglins Giro dItalia winThe new Battaglin Roma road bike comes in seven stock sizes (XS 48 XXL 60cm). It is all-road-ready with big modern tire clearance. But its meant to feel quick, with all-day endurance road geometry, modern long Reach and reasonably low Stack.Battaglin Roma Pricing, Cromovelato For You options & availabilityOfficina Battaglin sells the all-new carbon and steel Roma all-road bike as a frameset, through their expanding dealer network. For 5500 they deliver a stock size Roma frame custom finished in the single cromovelato deep chrome color of your choice, plus a matching carbon fork, headset, seatpost clamp, and thru-axles. Frames are made to order, and like their other new Cromovelato For You semi-custom bikes. And Battaglin says theyll ship your bike out in just 4 weeks.And of course, one of Battaglins new global premium partner bike shops will take care of your custom build. The, theyll turn your new Roma frame into a complete modern road bike.OfficinaBattaglin.comThe post All-new Battaglin Roma Road Bike Mixes Lugged Steel & Carbon in Modern Classic Ride appeared first on Bikerumor.