Click to email a link to a friend We’ve been hearing a lot from the Hutchinson camp this year. So far, they’ve covered nearly the entire bike racing spectrum. They’ve released a road tire .Like the other Hutchinson tires released this season, the new Caracal Gravel range features the premium’ Racing Lab’ naming. These tires are hand-made in France and the product of Hutchinson athletes’ feedback and testing.
To recap, the Mach Tread 3.0 is the fastest compound Hutchinson has developed. Its new formulation offers an exceptional 25% rebound, meaning more energy is returned into forward motion. Not only is the compound faster than its predecessor, but it’s also 10% harder and more resistant to tearing. Hutchinson’s tests resulted in 75% better performance in tear tests, all without compromising grip.The Caracal tread is similar to other dry-condition gravel tires on the market.
The Caracal can survive rocks, roots, and the techy bits. If the rocks are dry, it’s a great companion. The volume is enough to bounce over and through the roots without much rim time. If you do bottom out, however, the casing is resilient enough to take more than a few hits.