WTB already has some awesome tires for various gravel conditions, but it looks like another might be added soon. This hot patch-less tire was spotted on a Specialized Diverge, and it features a tread pattern that we haven’t seen before…
Built wit more substantial center tread blocks than the popular Riddler, the tight spacing indicates a fast rolling tire with more rubber at the contact patch—likely for increased durability. But all those working edges should also give the tire an excellent grip on mixed terrain.
The cornering knobs have a little more space between then, though they don’t look quite as big as those on the Riddler.
The lack of any hot patches made this tire blend in, but the ‘WTB Recommended Rim Width’ on the sidewall gives it away. This particular tread is a 700c x 40mm, which seems to mesh well with the idea of it being a fast gravel race tire.
No word on when or if it will launch any time soon, but we’ll keep you posted.
