Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite Road Tyre

Overview

Faster, Longer-Lasting, and Fewer Flats

The all-new R3 is one tyre that can do it all. Fast enough for race day, yet durable enough for every day, the R3 is your go-to road tyre for great ride feel and lasting performance. Rethinking our research and design has resulted in new proprietary compounds and technologies for a do-it-all road tyre that rolls faster, lasts longer and protects better against flats.

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Features

Leading speed, confidence and durability make the R3 Hard-Case Light Road Tyre perfectly suitable for race day or everyday.

Bontrager's proprietary TR Speed Compound rolls faster. We went back to the drawing board and totally reworked our rubber compound to deliver a tyre that is faster in the lab and faster on the road.

The updated tread design, casing construction and all-new TR-Speed Compound deliver the perfect blend of speed, traction and tread life. Detailed testing shows significant improvement in wear rate so you can get that new tyre feel for longer – lots longer.

The improved Hard-Case Lite Puncture Protection adds in a Nylon105 breaker belt that offers increased protection against flats while maintaining a supple, smooth-rolling ride feel.

The R3'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.

If for any reason you’re not satisfied with a Bontrager or Trek aftermarket purchase, return the item, along with the original sales receipt to the original place of purchase within 30 days for an exchange or refund. Think of it as a 30-day test ride.

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Specs

Size	700C x 23mm	700C x 25mm	700C x 28mm
Diameter	700C	700C	700C
Width	23 mm	25 mm	28mm
TPI	120 TPI	120 TPI	120 TPI
Durometer	60a/57a	60a/57a	60a/57a
Bead	Folding	Folding	Folding
Type	Clincher	Clincher	Clincher
Maximum pressure	125 psi	125 psi	112psi
ETRTO	23-622	25-622	28-622
Tread	Slick	Semi-slick	Semi-slick
Construction	Hard-Case Lite	Hard-Case Lite	Hard-Case Lite
Studdable	No	No	No
Weight	190g	210g	225g

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