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Hutchinson Road Tubeless Intensive Perform at Paris-Roubaix

April 23rd, 2009

The 107th edition of this mythical race was held Easter Sunday. 259 kilometers over cobblestones and rutted roads.

PARIS-ROUBAIX is a race that challenges spectators and riders alike. Française des Jeux upped the ante this year by taking on another challenge; starting the race on Road Tubeless Intensive clincher tires.

Martial Gayant, Director Sportif of the Française des Jeux team explained why he decided to let his riders race on clinchers. “After our reconnaissance of the course days before the race, we found that the Road Tubeless Intensive clinchers offered a smooth ride on the flat pavé without punctures or rider fatigue.

This is a first in the world of professional bicycle racing; all eight riders of the Française des Jeux team racing on clincher tires in a major cycling event.

Wesley SULZBERGER, Française des Jeux rider related, “a few days before the race, we made a reconnaissance of the race course equipped with Intensive Road Tubeless, the cobblestones were wet, yet the tires performed well. The day of the race, the pavé was dry and again the performance we needed from the tires was there. The grip was good and I didn’t have one flat. It’s a tire that is truly suited to this type of course”

The Intensive is a tire designed as a training, racing and long distance urban riding tire. This version was a slick treaded competitive version with carbon fiber beads that assure that the tire will stay mounted if flatted.

The Française des Jeux riders at Paris-Roubaix were equipped with prototype tires. The 700c x 25mm version that is now available delivers longevity, comfort and safety for cyclists that demand this type of performance.

Norbert Gangloff, responsible for product innovation and team equipment relations followed the race from inside the Française des Jeux team. The results of 2009 Paris-Roubaix were the culmination of six years of work on Road Tubeless. The tires performed as anticipated in this most demanding race. “The race highlighted the performance of Road Tubeless Intensive on the asphalt and comfort on the cobbles.

Tom Boonen won the Paris-Roubaix in 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Frédéric Guesdon of Française des Jeux was the 2nd French rider in 13th place on his Intensive Road Tubeless. The team performed well with five finishers. Thanks to all on the Française des Jeux team for their confidence in Hutchinson during this challenge. “The race was memorable and indescribable,” added Norbert Gangloff.

Cyclingnews Spies Road Tubeless at Paris-Roubaix Start

April 11th, 2009

Française des Jeux is making a cycling first at this prestigious race. Check this link.

VeloNews Tests RT1 Wheels

March 16th, 2009

VeloNews has put the Hutchinson RT1 wheels t where they belong, the road and to the test. Result? “Impression of this wheelset is quite positive. The ride is fantastic.” Read the full article here.

Testrider.com tests Road Tubeless

February 4th, 2009

Test Rider takes a ride on the new Campagnolo 2-Way Fit Shamal wheels. Verdict? Have a look.

Road Tubeless on Velonews.com

December 15th, 2008

Quick mention of the Road Tubeless line at Velonews.com

Welcome… Finally Live

November 12th, 2008

Welcome to the new Hutchinson Road Tubeless website. Come here often to find all the information you would want on Road Tubeless technology, products and cycling. Also visit our regular website www.hutchinsontires.com to find info on all other Hutchinson cycling related products. Thanks for visiting and come back soon.

Richard Cunningham’s take on Campy and Shimano innovation

August 4th, 2008

[lang_en]As related to Road Tubeless technology, Richard Cunningham of Road Bike Action weighs in on where the real innovation with Campagnolo and Shimano lies for the coming season.[/lang_en][lang_fr]french[/lang_fr]

Campagnolo Announces New Road Tubeless Wheels

August 1st, 2008

In 2009 Campagnolo will embrace tubeless technologies with two wheels: Shamal Ultra 2-Way Fit and Eurus 2-Way Fit. The 2-Way Fit moniker refers to the wheels’ ability to accept tubeless or standard clincher type tires. Campagnolo convinced itself of the merits of tubeless with internal testing.

Campagnolo believed the features presented by Hutchinson in its release of tubeless road tires (Comfort, resistance to pinching and safety if punctured) were impressive, but what convinced it to participate is the improvement in rolling resistance. Campagnolo believes tubeless tires reduce a wheel’s rolling resistance by 31 percent.

Campagnolo realizes that tubeless tires are still rare and that there is still indecisiveness on the part of tire manufactures surrounding the technology. For this reason, it decided not to build a wheelset that would only work for tubeless, but also offer compatibility with standard clinchers.

“TRO BRO LEON – FUSION 2 TUBELESS tires win in Brittany”

April 28th, 2008

Frédéric Guesdon (Française des Jeux) has won the Tro Bro Leon race in the sprint while racing on Fusion 2 Road Tubeless tires.

To better roll on the dirt and graveled roads of Brittany, all of the Française des Jeux used Fusion 2 Tubeless tires during the Tro Bro Leon which is known as the Paris Roubaix of Brittany. Conditions were especially wet and muddy on the narrow roads in which the race is held.

Many of the competing teams had multiple punctures. Andrezj Pozak, one of the FDJ’s team mechanics said the race was without mechanical incidents. “The only stess was the final palpitation of Frédéric Guesdon.” The FDJ team finished with three riders in the top 10 finishers. Winner Frédéric Guesdon ; Lilian Jégou and Yauheni Hutarovich finished in 4th and 10th places respectively.

It’s been the 4th victory for Fusion 2 Road Tubeless this season after the success of Phillipe Gilbert (Het Volk, Grand Prix Samyn) and Yauheni Hutarovich (2nd stage of the Tour des Flandres Occidentales and the overall final classification).

All about Road Tubeless

April 8th, 2008

RACE WINNING

Since the beginning of the season, Hutchinson has won 8 victories with the Française des Jeux and 3 with Scott Saunier Duval on Fusion Road Tubeless
Philippe Gilbert : Het Volk and Grand Prix Samyn
Yauheni Hutarovich, won the second stage and the overall classification of the Trois Jours des Flandres Occidentales.

EASE of INSTALLATION
Without tubes, mounting is simple by hand simple is with pneu Hutchinson StickAir.
Following installation instructions, Hutchinson clinchers are known to be easy to mount. 
With TUBELESS, not having the a tube or rim strip makes tire installation even easier.

THE CASING
Body of the tire is composed of:
127 TPI bias thread
The casing is reinforced at the beads which helps resist pressure and protects against punctures on the sidewalls.

CARBON BEAD
New Carbon bead provides the necessary strength for the Road Tubeless concept to work.

SEALING
A layer of compound placed in the interior of the casing guaranties the tubeless tire perfect sealing. Specially formed dompound around the bead assures a total seal between the rim and the hook of the tire.

TREAD
3 types of compound «Triple Compound» are used in the Fusion 2 Road Tubeless tread.

• In the center, the compound wears longer.
• First leaning zone, a compound that grips the road while cornering.
• Second leaning zone, high-rebound compound that holds the road surface during intense cornering demands.
• The new TRIPLE COMPOUND technology allows three compounds with different properties to create the best performing tire possible.
• The hard compound at the center augments the life of the tire and resistance to cuts and perforations while providing a low rolling resistance.
• Finally the side compounds offer unequaled grip for cornering and tight turns which gives the rider the ultimate confidence in his tires.

PERFORMANCE AND COMFORT
Triple Compound: 3 compounds optimized for wear and progressive adhesion while cornering.
Competition slick profile. Ultra performance 127 tpi casing
New Carbon Bead technology