Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite Road Tyre

Model 579256

An everyday road tyre with added traction and a longer-lasting tread. The R2 Hard-Case Lite brings proven puncture protection and durability to a lightly-treaded design that maximises confidence across all road conditions. The R2 is a fast-rolling, everyday road tyre that delivers lasting performance.

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Designed for lasting durability and performance for everyday road riding
Hard-Case Lite provides lightweight puncture protection
Fast-rolling, lightly-treaded design adds traction and confidence
Low rolling resistance and excellent cornering grip
Tread styling gets more aggressive as size increases to suit intended use better

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An everyday road tyre with a confident, fast-rolling tread and Hard-Case Lite puncture protection.

The R2's lightly treaded casing adds traction and cornering confidence. As the tyre size increases the traction becomes more pronounced, perfect for aligning tyre size with intended use.

Hard-Case Lite provides a lightweight puncture-protection layer that keeps flats at bay so you can keep rolling.

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Size	700C x 23mm	700C x 25mm	700C x 28mm	700C x 32mm
Diameter	700C	700C	700C	700C
Width	23 mm	25 mm	28mm	32 mm
TPI	60 TPI	60 TPI	60 TPI	60 TPI
Durometer	60a	60a	60a	60a
Bead	Folding	Folding	Folding	Folding
Type	Clincher	Clincher	Clincher	Clincher
Minimum pressure	90 psi	--	--	--
Maximum pressure	125 psi	125 psi	115 psi	70 psi
ETRTO	23-622	25-622	28-622	32-622
Tread	Slick	Semi-slick	Semi-slick	Semi-slick
Construction	Hard-Case Lite	Hard-Case Lite	Hard-Case Lite	Hard-Case Lite
Studdable	No	No	No	No
Weight	225g	245g	275g	364g

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Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite Road Tyre