GRIFO Team - Handmade TLR
The best all-around cyclocross tire ever created excels in wet or dry, soft packed, rocky and root-infested courses, grass, and more. The Grifo features fast rolling knobs and a center section that offers excellent pedaling and braking traction.
This handmade TE (Team Edition) version combines a supple, 320TPI sealed corespun cotton casing with natural rubber SmartSoft tread for ultimate traction, cornering confidence and ride quality.
This Challenge TLR model is hookless rim compatible, and is designed to be compliant with UCI tire-width rules with most rims having an internal rim width up to 23mm.
For perfect tubeless setup use Challenge Smart Tubeless Sealant
GRIFO Team - Handmade TLR
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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: TE (Team Edition)
Race Day Performance – The go-to for our professional athletes, TEAM EDITION tires are a step up in casings and compounds and are the ideal balance of features for special efforts.
CASING: Corespun Cotton 320TPI
Corespun Cotton with thread counts of 320-350tpi is naturally softer and more supple than polyester but is more likely to absorb water so we seal our cotton sidewalls for increased durability.
COMPOUND: SMARTsoft
A more compliant rubber compound fine-tuned by Cyclocross World Champions for a smooth ride and maximum grip. SMARTsoft is also used on the special tires we developed with British Cycling for their Track program.
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