Criterium RS Handmade TLR

ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE! The Criterium RS improves speed, grip and rolling resistance while providing our legendary control and supple ride thanks to its handmade construction.

Criterium RS is available in our TE (Team Edition) 350tpi Corespun Cotton casing for improved weight and compliance. 

This Challenge TLR model is hookless rim compatible.

For perfect tubeless setup use Challenge Smart Tubeless Sealant

• Weight: 25C - 225g
• Construction: Challenge handmade tires combine comfort, performance, and grip in a way other tires can't match. Our handmade tires are assembled step-by-step by experienced craftspeople. High quality natural glues and latex coatings are applied to ultra-supple casing materials like silk, cotton, or polyester. The result is a small-batch tire with a ride feel that is simply on a different level.
• Series: Race Day Performance – The go-to for our professional athletes, TEAM EDITION tires are a step up in casings and compounds and are the ideal balance of features for special efforts.
• Casing: Corespun Cotton with thread counts of 320-350tpi is naturally softer and more supple than polyester but is more likely to absorb water so we seal our cotton sidewalls for increased durability.
• Compound: Delivers lower rolling resistance than our basic SMART compound without sacrificing traction or durability. SMARTprime rubber compound forms the basis of our fastest road tires yet.
• Puncture Protection: Our Puncture Protection System (PPS) is a tough, tightly-woven fabric placed between the tread and casing to increase puncture resistance.