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WTB expands into wider, more versatile 700c treads with new Venture 40 & 50mm

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Since the early days of Road Plus, WTB has been on board. But even as 650b grew in popularity for mixed surface riding, a number of riders still prefer the bigger 700c wheels and tires. As such, every time WTB would launch a new Road Plus Tire, apparently they were bombarded with requests for the same tread pattern but in 700c. Requests like that have given rise to the latest WTB addition – the Venture 40 & 50.

WTB expands into wider, more versatile 700c treads with new Venture 40 & 50mm

What sets the Venture apart is a fairly smooth center track for smooth rolling on hard surfaces, but with plenty of siping for wet control. From there, the tread gets slightly deeper in the transition zone, until meeting large cornering lugs for traction when you need it most.

WTB expands into wider, more versatile 700c treads with new Venture 40 & 50mm WTB expands into wider, more versatile 700c treads with new Venture 40 & 50mm

The tread should work well to provide a tire that is capable on most surfaces, without giving up much in performance one way or the other.

WTB expands into wider, more versatile 700c treads with new Venture 40 & 50mm WTB expands into wider, more versatile 700c treads with new Venture 40 & 50mm

WTB expands into wider, more versatile 700c treads with new Venture 40 & 50mm

Offered in black or tan sidewalls, all of the Venture series tires use their TCS tubeless ready system for easy tubeless set up with sealant and Dual DNA rubber compound. Weights are claimed at 472g for the tan wall and 501g for the black 700c x 40mm tires, and TBD for the 50mm treads. For some reason, the 700c tires have a lower price than the 650b variant at $59.95 vs $70.95. The 700c versions are currently shipping in Europe, and will be available in the U.S. soon.

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pm732
5 years ago

if it’s anything like the Riddlers, their cheap casings will make them ride like IRCs or Vittorias that are 5-10mm narrower.

Jon
Jon
5 years ago
Reply to  pm732

The TCS Riddlers ride great ime. Good casing. Plenty supple enough.

dontcoast
5 years ago
Reply to  pm732

NM experience with riddlers, but the Resolute is super supple and rides wonderful.

Patrick Cavender
Patrick Cavender
5 years ago
Reply to  pm732

The WTB Resolute as an amazingly supple casing. I went from 2.1 (other) tires to 42c Resolutes and prefer the 42c Resolutes.

Shafty
Shafty
5 years ago
Reply to  pm732

I’ll disagree with your assessment of WTBs tires, but I’ve got to think you also aren’t very familiar with them. There are multiple casing options and they don’t all ride the same. Also, “like tires 5-10mm narrower” means nothing, since those are different categories of tires. Not to mention neither has, from what I’ve seen, similar tread patterns.

I’m excited for these new sizes, as it means WTB may FINALLY give up on the “road plus=only 650b BS”. I want big tires, and I don’t want them on smaller wheels. Love my Soma Shikoro 700×48 tubeless.

pedaltrash
pedaltrash
5 years ago

These might be an interesting option for my Trek 920 commuter in 50mm. Might give me a little more flat resistance than the Compass Antelope Hill, but might also feel the increased drag….

ryan
ryan
5 years ago

please make 700×47 sendero!

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