The ultimate tire for bikepacking and gravel adventures – and recipient of Bikepacking.com’s coveted ‘Gear of the Year’ award for the ‘Best New Component.’ Developed together with bikepacking legend Lael Wilcox, the Fleecer Ridge measures 29″ x 2.2″ (or 700C x 55 mm), making it a perfect fit for bikepacking bikes.
Rene Herse names their tires after the passes that inspire them: Fleecer Ridge is the toughest climb on the incredible Tour Divide that traverses the Rocky Mountains from Canada to the Mexican border. On a ride that long, you’ll need a tire that can handle a huge range of conditions, from deep snow and mud via fast gravel to pavement as you descend into towns to resupply.

FEATURES:

• The Fleecer Ridge grips like a knobby when conditions get tough.
• On pavement, it rolls like a slick tire thanks to its large and strategically placed knobs that don’t squirm and always put the same amount of rubber on the road.
• The Fleecer Ridge is the world’s first bicycle tire with noise cancellation: The staggered tread blocks create overlapping noise frequencies that partially cancel each other.
• The Endurance casing is reinforced for extra sidewall protection and puncture resistance, while retaining the speed and comfort for which Rene Herse tires are famous.
• The Fleecer Ridge is tubeless-compatible. For tubeless setup, SealSmart sealant is recommended. When used with tubes, SV19 or SV19A tubes are recommended.
• Protective belt under sidewalls and tread
• Dark tan sidewalls
• Pro Tip: The noise cancellation improves further during the first 30 miles (50 km) as the sharp edges of the knobs wear off a little.

SPECS:

• Clincher, folding bead Tubeless-compatible
• Maximum pressure with tubes: 55 psi (3.8 bar)
• Maximum recommended pressure – tubeless: 55 psi (3.8 bar)
• Actual width on 21 mm rim (internal): approx. 56 mm
• Actual width on 23 mm rim (internal): approx. 57 mm