Monterey, CA - April 18, 2008 - - Hutchinson, a world leader in bicycle tire technology, has unleashed its new TORO 29 inch tire to the masses at the Sea Otter Classic, one of the largest cycling events on the globe.
The TORO features All-Mountain capabilities as well as marathon-friendly features to satisfy the needs of the ever-growing 29 inch mountain bike market.
"TORO is the natural extension of our success with the Python 29 inch tire," states Eric VanHaverbeke, International Director of Marketing, and GM of Hutchinson USA. "While the Python provides lightweight, fast rolling performance in dry conditions, the TORO brings bigger knobbies, a wider profile, and longer wear for year-long weather and trail variations."
TUBELESS READY
The TORO also features reinforced sidewalls with tubeless beads for use with the Hutchinson FAST AIR latex sealant, to create the ultimate sealing and puncture resistant system on the market.
HARDSKIN TECHNOLOGY
Sidewall durability has been greatly increased with the inclusion of the new HARDSKIN protective textile grid. Integrated into the casing, this reinforcement provides resistance to perforations and cuts without reducing comfort and overall performance.
The TORO is available in sizes ranging from 1.85 to 2.35, and in 127 and 66 threads per inch (tpi) reinforced construction, and in weights from 510 grams to 970 grams for the burliest Enduro version.
www.hutchinson-pneus.com/en/
The TORO features All-Mountain capabilities as well as marathon-friendly features to satisfy the needs of the ever-growing 29 inch mountain bike market.
"TORO is the natural extension of our success with the Python 29 inch tire," states Eric VanHaverbeke, International Director of Marketing, and GM of Hutchinson USA. "While the Python provides lightweight, fast rolling performance in dry conditions, the TORO brings bigger knobbies, a wider profile, and longer wear for year-long weather and trail variations."
TUBELESS READY
The TORO also features reinforced sidewalls with tubeless beads for use with the Hutchinson FAST AIR latex sealant, to create the ultimate sealing and puncture resistant system on the market.
HARDSKIN TECHNOLOGY
Sidewall durability has been greatly increased with the inclusion of the new HARDSKIN protective textile grid. Integrated into the casing, this reinforcement provides resistance to perforations and cuts without reducing comfort and overall performance.
The TORO is available in sizes ranging from 1.85 to 2.35, and in 127 and 66 threads per inch (tpi) reinforced construction, and in weights from 510 grams to 970 grams for the burliest Enduro version.
www.hutchinson-pneus.com/en/
