Pirelli’s new ‘road enduro’ tyre is more than 50% recycled/bio-based

Pirelli has revealed new tyre CINTURATO EVO TLR, successor to the 2018-launched bestseller CINTURATO Velo, in the ‘road enduro’ category.

While retaining the qualities of the CINTURATO Velo – particularly its reliability and puncture protection – the new CINTURATO EVO TLR enhances its performance in grip, comfort and durability, with the aim of excelling in all weather and road conditions.

This new reinforced tyre is the first in the Pirelli range to use FSC-certified natural rubber while also featuring more than 50% bio-based and recycled materials.

Road enduro

Pirelli had leaned into its broader tyre expertise for the launch: Thanks to its technical features and broad range of sizes, the CINTURATO EVO TLR is also introducing a new category: the road enduro tyre. Long appreciated in the world of motorcycling, this versatile concept is now also available for cyclists, offering broad versatility of use, said the brand.

CINTURATO EVO TLR features SmartEVO AS, Pirelli Cycling’s most advanced compound in terms of grip, vibration damping and durability. Specifically engineered for riders who seek control, comfort and confident handling across all surfaces, this formula strikes the ideal balance of grip – ensured by the compound – even on wet roads and at low temperatures. It enhances vibration absorption and extends mileage, delivering a smooth ride even on rough terrain and in challenging weather conditions.

This cutting-edge compound offers high levels of grip in all seasons and across a variety of surfaces, significantly enhancing comfort and handling thanks to its improved ability to adapt to uneven ground and dampen vibrations.

Manufactured in Italy at Pirelli’s Milan-Bollate plant, the CINTURATO EVO TLR is a tubeless-ready tyre designed for road cycling, commuting, and gravel riding. It features a wide range of sizes from 28-622 to 55-622, tailored for cyclists looking to venture off paved roads while preferring the smoothness of a slick tread, whatever the surface – paved or dirt. Robust and durable, this tyre is also well suited for urban use, ideal for commuting between home and work, both in the city and on outings.

Sustainable credentials

The CINTURATO EVO TLR boasts over 50% of bio-based and recycled* materials, as verified by independent third-party body Bureau Veritas in accordance with ISO 14021. This is complemented by the FSC certification, related to the responsible supply chain management of the natural rubber contained in the tyre, a Pirelli exclusive in the industry.

This two-fold recognition provided by third-party bodies is an absolute record on the market, said the brand, and confirms Pirelli’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint through the use of innovative materials and providing the market with reliable and verified claims.

As a way to be transparent with its users, Pirelli has also developed its own logo to display on Pirelli models with at least 50% of bio-based and recycled materials. The image, two arrows within a circle, aims to enhance Pirelli’s commitment to the circular economy, alongside and in addition to the tyre’s high level of performance safety. This logo will therefore also be present on the new CINTURATO EVO TLR bike tyres, together with the FSC logo.

Motorcycle inspiration

The special tread of the new CINTURATO EVO TLR maintained the grooves of one of the best Pirelli motorcycle tyres dedicated to road enduro, the SCORPION Trail III. The similar application of the two Pirelli products, both dedicated to road and adventure riding in their respective fields, has enabled a selective technology transfer from the famous motorcycle tyre to the cycling one. Like its counterpart for motorbikes, the new CINTURATO EVO TLR is primarily intended for use on asphalt, but it also features a tread groove design developed to handle dirt roads, particularly gravel.

Pirelli has therefore reengineered the tread pattern of the SCORPION Trail III specifically for bicycle use, with a targeted distribution of grooves and solid sections along the profile. Compared to the traditional geometries of more ‘racing-style’ road tyres, the tread of the CINTURATO EVO TLR features a slick central band designed to provide a solid, rigid footprint for enhanced mileage and cut resistance, while its more sculpted shoulders help the compound deliver greater grip on wet or slippery surfaces.

The pattern, rich in grooves and edges, increases traction on surfaces that are not necessarily paved, such as typical gravel terrains The optimisation of the contact patch and the new construction also contribute to a marked improvement in abrasion resistance, resulting in a +40% increase in mileage compared to the original CINTURATO Velo, with the same tread thickness.

The new CINTURATO EVO TLR is available in sizes 28-622, 30-622, 32-622, 35-622, 40-622 in black and, for sizes 28, 30 and 32 also in the Classic and Retro versions. It will also be available later in the season in wider sizes: 45-622, 50-622 and 55-622.

Pirelli is distributed to the cycle trade by Extra UK (and Cyclex in Ireland). UK SRP is £74.99 in all sizes.