Challenge Gravine Gravel Tire: For Mud & Rocky Terrain

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The all-new Challenge Gravine

“Explore the Unreachable”

“The GRAVINE introduces the more aggressive tread of the Challenge gravel line-up, positioned after the Strada Bianca, Gravel Grinder and Getaway, in order. The GRAVINE is suitable for more severe, rugged terrains than the others. It is designed to push the boundaries of gravel further, allowing for totally new adventures.” – https://challengetires.com

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SMARTplus Compound

The GRAVINE comes with the gravel-specific tread compound, made of special higher durometer, natural SMARTplus rubber. While providing reduced wear and enhanced durability, the SMARTplus rubber compound still retains its natural properties and offers improved shock-absorption, better grip and control, and reduced rolling resistance.”

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A good look at the tread pattern

Ganzo PPS – Puncture Protection System

The GRAVINE and GRAVINE XP feature the GANZO PPS puncture protection system. A tight weave, multi-component, puncture protection, narrow, special fabric placed between the rubber tread and the casing.”

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Tread pattern differs greatly from the Challenge Getaway

Corazza Armor Silver

The GRAVINE includes a double, comfortably wide 260TPI polyester ply casing wrapped around the bead, that delivers maximum sidewall protection.”

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Gravine XP

Corazza Armor Gold

Exclusive feature of the XP tire range is the Corazza Armor Gold, which increases the tire’s puncture protection and robustness further, by including an additional Bead-to-Bead layer of tightly woven material. The additional layer reinforces the entire tire and makes the GRAVINE XP a great tire for more endurance riding or simply a more dependable tire on more rugged terrains, in multiple and adverse conditions.”

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Gravine is available in 700c x 40 & 45

Chafer Aramid Bead Protection Strip

The GRAVINE includes a bead protection outer strip that enhances tire longevity against the rim, by reducing the effects of chafing or rubbing against the rim’s bead hooks. Additionally, the contrasting black, precise chafer line that shows around the rim, acts as a visual confirmation, that the tire bead has been properly seated all-around the rim”

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Looking inside the Gravine
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All-black is also available

Technical Specifications

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Additional Photos

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Gravine XP in the field
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Gravine is intended to work in mud & more
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This tyre is almost too pretty to get dirty
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Review of the Gravine coming later!

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