| Founded in 1991, Company Tufo designs and makes | | | | That is why most times the flat tire is just thrown |
| tubular tires. The production of Tufo tires relies on the | | | | away and a new one is used. |
| over 25 years of experience in the rubber tire industry | | | | This is not true when Tufo sealant is used in |
| belonging to its founder Miloslav Klabal. The owner is | | | | conjunction with their tires. Tufo sealant makes repairs |
| himself a passionate cycling enthusiast and racer. | | | | easy and inexpensive. It is possible that there is minimal |
| Before launching his own company he devoted many | | | | delay as the tire is repaired quickly saving the rider |
| years to research and development in this industry. | | | | precious time. It can seal punctures up to 2 mm in |
| Tufo mostly makes bicycle racing and competition | | | | diameter after a flat occurs or be used as a |
| tires. Their company culture is for innovation in | | | | preventative measure. Another produce Tufo tire |
| research and production to create the best product on | | | | sealant Extreme works on larger punctures but only |
| the market. This innovative approach is evident in the | | | | after a flat has occurred. Either one will be a big help |
| number of patents they hold. The Tufo tubular is one | | | | should your Tufo tire meet with a hazard during a ride. |
| such patented product, as it is the unusual Tufo tubular | | | | Standard tubeless bike tires are not the only product |
| clincher. | | | | of this innovative company. The Tufo tire is also |
| Now a little background on tubeless bike tires or as | | | | available for installation on a clincher rim. This design is |
| they maybe known sprints or sew ups. They are | | | | totally new for the industry; it's not just a Tufo clincher |
| referred by this because the tire is stitched around the | | | | tire. It's different. It incorporates a new type of |
| inner tube, this contrasts to a beaded edge like a | | | | construction that simultaneously eliminates the need for |
| clincher tire. Glue holds the tire in place on a special rim | | | | glue and rim liners without sacrificing the stability, safety |
| designed for this type of tire. These rims and tires are | | | | and ride of a tubeless tire. Cyclists get the best of both |
| each a little lighter than a standard clincher and many | | | | worlds then and can switch without buying or changing |
| riders find they provide a more comfortable ride. In | | | | rims. One of the new Tufo tubular tires replaces the |
| technical terms the tires are more resistant to rolling, | | | | old tire, inner tube and liner. |
| which as you might expect is more safe. | | | | You need not look any further than the Tufo S33 |
| In contrast, a clincher tire has an inner tube and an | | | | Special tire. This tire has a fine tread pattern well suited |
| outer tire. The tire looks like a "U" if seen as a cross | | | | for traction on poor quality pavement. This makes it a |
| section then the edges of the "U" connect to the | | | | great choice for triathletes who must ride on less than |
| edges of the rim holding it securely in place. A liner | | | | ideal surfaces. It has very good puncture resistance |
| separates these layers. A bead made of sturdy hoops | | | | and will survive the high mileage required for serious |
| act to hold the tire to the rim. | | | | training. It installs without glue, tape or tools. |
| More competitive cyclists prefer tubeless bike tires | | | | Whether you choose the clincher type or tubular type, |
| over clinchers for the added safety as well as the | | | | the Tufo brand will give you value for your money. An |
| subtracted weight. Their stability is not as | | | | uncompromising commitment to quality progressive |
| compromised in the event of a flat and Tufo tubular | | | | design makes this company an industry leader. Their |
| tires can be ridden flat in case of an emergency. The | | | | new technology will keep Tufo at the front of the |
| drawback is to repair that flat, which is not easy at all. | | | | pack. |