ELITE XP - Handmade Clincher
The Elite is a durable and affordable option that is great for winter and spring training.
The XP Series adds a tougher rubber compound and casing reinforcement to create a truly year-round tire.
Challenge clincher tires are designed for use with tubes and hooked rims.
ELITE XP - Handmade Clincher
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ELITE XP - Handmade Clincher
Key Features
CONSTRUCTION: Handmade
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: XP (Xtra Protection)
Rugged High Performance – Extra Protection under the tread and in the sidewalls make XP the choice for rough pavement and gravel routes where sidewall cuts are common.
CASING: Super Polyester 220TPI
Super Polyesters with higher thread counts of 220-300tpi make up our most affordable handmade casings. Polyester is much softer and stronger then nylon, is impervious to water and quite durable.
COMPOUND: SMARTplus
A tougher and more cut-resistant rubber compound for the demands of gravel and rough terrain. SMARTplus wears longer to keep tread edges sharper, improving confidence over mixed surfaces.
PUNCTURE PROTECTION: PPS
Our Puncture Protection System (PPS) is a tough, tightly-woven fabric placed between the tread and casing to increase puncture resistance.
Technologies
Challenge Tire FAQs
Selecting a Road Tire
Which is the best blend of speed, rolling resistance and durability for my riding? You can learn more about our Road Line here: Selecting a Challenge Road Tire
Selecting a Gravel Tire
Which model is best for the terrain you ride? You can learn more about our Gravel Line here: Selecting a Challenge Gravel Tire
Selecting a Cyclocross Tire
Which tire is best in sand, snow or mud? You can learn more about our Cyclocross Line here: Selecting a Challenge CX Tire
Are Challenge TLR Tires Compatible with Hookless Rims?
The following Challenge TLR tires are compatible with ISO/ETRTO-compliant hookless rims:
• Getaway RACE Series TLR tires
• All Handmade TLR tires in sizes 33–45C
• All Criterium RS TLR sizes
Are Challenge Tires Difficult to Install?
A tight fitting TLR tire is critical for holding air and keeping the tire on the rim. You can find mounting videos for TLR and Tubulars here: Mounting Instructions