So why is this better than running a tough sidewall eg: a Super gravity for additional protection for the average trail rider?
Because it protects rims against impact strikes better and it will possibly allow you to run even lower pressures with less roll by the looks of it. And yes, also it’s to do with being able to run low pressures and still have the “spring rate” of the tyre ramp up quickly/progressively.
Synatce are behind it, so I’m definitely going to try it. This is one of the few new products I haven’t scoffed at this year – far better invention than new axle sizes.
What solves cutting sidewalls is riding well. 😆 I’ve never bothered with dual plys unless I was racing.
My next trail bike is getting procore, plus the 1500 gram Superstar carbon wheelset – which should bring the weight up to a set of Flow EX’s in a stiffer grippier setup. I’ll probably knock some of the weight back off by dropping down to a Nobby Nic or a 2.25 Hans Dampf instead of the 2.35 Hans Dampf as 24 PSI on the front gives me a good amount of grip on smaller tyres.