American Basic has simply unveiled three new tires to its already in style and price-conscious line of tires. The brand new tires embody one gravel tire and two MTB tires. Introducing the Grus, Cumbre, and Terestre.
The yr was 2018, and American Basic was taking a step again after 30+ years within the trade. Solely to emerge in 2021 with a brand new line of tires… and the tires had been solely $35 every, and within the panorama of $100 bicycle tires, this was a giant deal. The tires created plenty of buzz.
There have been some minor hiccups within the first batch or so of tires, however folks had been typically stoked on the tires. They went again and improved the road, bumped the worth by $10, added a good-looking darkish brown wall to the accessible choices and all was good. Take a look at the lil evaluation I did of a set of their Kimberlites right here.
On to the brand new ones…
American Basic Grus “The Final Gravel Athlete’s Companion.”
“Grus excels on hardpack circumstances with its fast-rolling tread and ensures optimum traction on free terrain with its aggressive periphery. That includes American Basic’s Stage 5S Armor building, Grus gives an ideal stability of light-weight, supple experience high quality, and unmatched anti-cut safety“.
Retail: $45
- Dimension: 700×40 (40-622)
- Casing: 120TPI
- Weight: 515g
- Shade: Black
- Kind: Tubeless Prepared
- Hookless Appropriate: Sure
- Rim Widths: 17-28mm
- Design Dimension Rim: 23mm
American Basic Cumbre “Empowering Cross-Nation Riders”.
“Cumbre is designed for riders in search of increased speeds on rolling terrain, providing easy acceleration with its fast-rolling tread sample. Constructed on Stage XC Armor building, Cumbre ensures a light-weight construct, an opulent using expertise, and unparalleled cross-country efficiency“.
Retail: $45
- Dimension: 29×2.25 (57-622)
- Casing: 120TPI
- Weight: 690g
- Shade: Black
- Kind: Tubeless Prepared
- Hookless Appropriate: Sure
- Rim Widths: 19-31mm
- Design Dimension Rim: 25mm
American Basic Terestre “Conquer Blended Terrain with Confidence“.
“Terestre delivers spectacular grip on each hardpack and free circumstances, making it supreme for conquering combined terrain. With Stage XC Armor building, this tire gives a harmonious mix of light-weight design, supple experience high quality, dependable efficiency, and most management“.
Retail: $45
- Dimension: 29×2.25 (57-622)
- Casing: 120TPI
- Weight: 745g
- Shade: Black
- Kind: Tubeless Prepared
- Hookless Appropriate: Sure
- Rim Widths: 19-31mm
- Design Dimension Rim: 25mm
These three new tires can be found by way of the American Basic international distribution community, choose native retailers, and Amazon in the USA.
