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A new tyre has been launched, the Schwalbe Ultremo Aqua. I first saw it at the Cycle Show. Looking at the tyre, reminded me of the argument on pages 15-16 of this thread, where *kerley*, *velo_libre* and *rik*, all tried to show me how wrong I was about my views on tyre treads. Even hippy said that it meant little to nothing. Smallfurry was the person that thought along the same lines as myself.
Here is the new Schwalbe Ultremo Aqua.
Obviously different to the standard Ultremo.
On reflection, I think its useful to compare some other top rated tyres, that are similarly evidencing their siping lines (channels for water dispersal). Those who follow Sheldon Brown's theories on tyre construction, may not agree at all with what race tyre engineers produce.
Veloflex Master 22
**Vittoria Corsa EVO CX **
For those that think road/race tyres should be completely smooth (a la Sheldon Brown).....well, tyre makers' men of science disagree.
As for the idea that a marketing department would be able to influence the physical properties of a final product,
apart from colour and packaging, that.......is quite ridiculous.
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