Pirelli has improved their gravel tire range with the launch of a new gravel tire, the Cinturato Gravel RCX. This all-new gravel tire is designed to be one of the best gravel bike tires available, and the brand says it's capable of tackling the toughest gravel trails, and the best bikepacking adventures. Pirelli claims it's the perfect choice for riders racing in the best gravel bike races like Unbound Gravel, where it was recently raced by Hannah Shell.
The new tire also made its first public appearance at Eurobike in Frankfurt and Pirelli says it's an even tougher version of its popular Cinturato Gravel RC, with the added X standing for Extreme. The tread of the RCX model remains the same as the Gravel RC, which was based on the highly rated Pirelli Scorpion XC MTB Tire. The tread features a lower central tread to minimize rolling resistance on smooth surfaces, with the MTB-inspired larger side knobs aimed to deliver excellent cornering grip.
