54 products found for "Rene Herse"

No. 84 Paris-Brest-Paris 2023 Volcano High Pass Super Randonnée (A. Brey, J. Nadeau, T. Turner) Test: Lauf Seigla 85 years of Rene Herse Cycles Rene Herse mysteries: Who invented Speedy brakes, low-rider racks and the Eclairage sans Fil? An 11-year-old’s 3000 km ride across Japan (Futo Togashi) Airplane Rinko

Hailey Moore rides the 200-mile Unbound for third time and reports how the race has changed and how she has changed as a rider.Bikerafting in Montenegro (Gerhard Czerner & Martin Bissig).Jan realizes that the 350-mile Unbound XL is one of the last big adventures.Edelbikes is at the vanguard of a new generation of French framebuilders (Nicolas Joly).Daniel Rebour, the famous illustrator, artist and cyclist.Tests of SON Ladelux headlight, Campagnolo Super Record Wireless, Enve SES 2.3 wheels, Rapha Pro Team Bib Shorts.

No. 82 Spring 2023Contents: The incredible story of the 2700 km Rhino Run bikepacking race Are gravel bikes slower than road bikes? A scientific test. Testing the Made-in-France Distance 45 gravel bike Arizona’s Sky Islands—a magical landscape Alex Singer Owners New Year Ride

No. 79 Spring 2022Follow with amazement as Lael Wilcox rode the entire Alaska Pipeline Trail non-stop. She recounts the experience almost mile-by-mile, while Rue’s photos took us right into the action. Smile when you read how our bike test turned from ‘just a spin in the hills’ into a much bigger adventure. Learn from Natsuko how to descend confidently without being brave or taking risks. Read about Romolo Stanco, the mad genius behind T°Red Bikes, and be amazed by his ideas that allowed Francesca Selva win the Italian Fixed Championships on a very unconventional bike. Gravel tire choice is still a bit of a mystery. Why do some racers win on ultra-wide tires, while others are just as fast on narrower rubber? Take a deep look at why there’s more to tire choice than only optimizing rolling resistance. Our ‘Project’ article on how to remove a tire without tire levers (no great strength required!), how to patch tubes with 100% success, and how to get tubeless rim tape lay flat inside the rim.

No. 77Autumn 2021 Oregon Outback Touring Portugal Cyclocross bike as gravel bike? How to make mudflaps Headlight resistanceThe Autumn 2021 tells the story of Anton Krupicka’s amazing Sagebrush and Summits adventure: Running/scrambling and climbing Utah and Colorado’s highest peaks and linking them with a 2300-mile bike tour. Join Lael Wilcox and Jan on their non-stop ride across the Oregon Outback. Check out Jan’s new bike for riding 585 km of rough and loose gravel roads in a little over a day. Rob van Driel takes us on a wonderful tour of Portugal. We ride the Pratt with its innovative steel frame and ask: How well does a cyclocross bike work as a gravel bike? We also test SRAM’s new XPLR gravel group and find much to like. We measure the resistance of generator-powered headlights: How much does a brighter light slow you down? And how much light actually reaches the road surface with different lights?

Bicycle Quarterly 86 Hailey Moore scouts a new bikepacking route in Colorado. Sofiane Sehili on winning the Silk Road Mountain Race three times in a row. Josh Ibbett takes us on the Japanese Odyssey, exploring a new country and culture. Three stories from the Arkansas High Country Race. Visiting Shoichi Hosoyama (Futaba, Quark), ‘Japan’s Fastest Framebuilder’ A beautiful 1964 René Herse Randonneuse that is a truly international bike. Real-road rolling resistance test of TPU tubes. Tests of Ass Savers Win Wing fender, Apidura Packable Backpack, Bert shoes, Swissvax for matte finishes and an update on the Wahoo Elemnt Bolt.

No. 85 Dark Divide 300Cape to KenyaTorino Nice RallySuspension Losses

No. 80 Summer 2022 The BQ team takes two all-road bikes to Unbound XL, the 350-mile gravel race across the Flint Hills of Kansas Hailey Moore’s FKT ride on the Ozark Gravel Doom bikepacking route Donalrey Nieva explores the roads of the volcanic island Tenerife. 50 years ago: Winning the world championships on Rene Herse Sano-Magic Mahogany Sportif: A cyclotouring bike made from wood Krysten Koehn about how landscapes shape our personalities Test: Allied Echo Road/Gravel bike

No. 81 Autumm/Winter 2022Contents: The BQ team takes two all-road bikes to Unbound XL, the 350-mile gravel race across the Flint Hills of Kansas Hailey Moore’s FKT ride on the Ozark Gravel Doom bikepacking route Donalrey Nieva explores the roads of the volcanic island Tenerife. 50 years ago: Winning the world championships on Rene Herse Sano-Magic Mahogany Sportif: A cyclotouring bike made from wood Krysten Koehn about how landscapes shape our personalities Test: Allied Echo Road/Gravel bike

The Barbieri Nana pump is a high performance pump that inflates tires up to 10 BAR and 142 PSI. Thanks to its compact size and low weight this pump can be used in competition. Good reliability is ensured by the use of carbon fiber and titanium. Complete with clips for attachment to the frame. The Nana’s superlight action allows you to pump with more strokes per second to make up for its smaller air volume. Made completely from carbon and titanium, the Nana’s is superlight thanks to high-end materials and simple design, not because it is excessively fragile: The pump is rated to 142 psi (10 bar). Like most minipumps, the Nana works best for wide, low-pressure tires – above 60 psi (4 bar), pumping gets a bit harder. It weighs only 29 grams !!Specs: For Presta valves only Max. inflation pressure: 10 bar (142 psi) Weight: 29 g Carbon: barrel, plunger Titanium: cover Made in Italy

No. 78Winter 2021 Mauna Kea Test: Mason InSearchOf BQ Un-Meeting French Gravel Oregon Outback How to Wrap Leather Bar TapeAnother un-missable BQ, starting with the cover story: Donalrey Nieva and Karen Yung climb Mauna Kea. With Donalrey’s stunning photos, this feature will make you want to head to Hawai’i and ride to its highest point yourself. Closer to home, we ride the Mason InSearchOf, an adventure bike that, according to its maker, is “in the #FastFar, #ContinentCrushing vein, but with steeper, rougher and deeper terrain well within its capabilities.” To test all aspects of the Mason, we venture out of our usual comfort zone onto some true mountain bike singletrack – and have a lot of fun. We bring you the story of three great rides on three continents: The BQ Un-Meeting was in California this year and saw a great group of riders, including the ‘Queen of the Wombats,’ mountain bike pioneer Jacquie Phelan (center). Adem Rudin tells the story and shares his photos. In Japan, we headed to the mountains to attend the 60th anniversary ride of the Alps Cycle Friends and marvel at some beautiful passhunters and cyclotouring bikes. Nicolas Joly takes us to the center of France. Sparsely populated, this region is home to 100s of (extinct) volcanos, 10,000s of cows, and an equally impressive mileage of gravel roads. Nicolas’ friends from the local bike maker Victoire charted a two-day trip that will make you dream of heading to France. We’ve updated our recommendations on how to find the right tire pressure. There are now two curves, since our tests show that there are two pressures that optimize rolling resistance. Which one you choose depends on the road surface and your personal preference. We also look at front/rear pressure, carrying loads and everything else you always wanted to know about tire pressure. Our projects show you the secrets of wrapping leather handlebar tape and – for advanced home mechanics – how to route lighting wires through your frame and rack.

No. 83 Summer 2023 Touring and climbing in Colorado (Anton Krupicka) Riding and racing in Iceland (Krysten Koehn) Tracing an old route in Brazil (Leonardo Brasil) History of Cycling Clothing Japanese camping bikes of the 1960s and 1970s VAAST A/1: an affordable all-road bike made from magnesium

At 48 mm wide, the Hatcher Pass hits the sweet spot between narrow gravel tire (38 mm) and mountain bike volume (55 mm) – ideal for the latest generation of gravel and all-road bikes. Named after Lael Wilcox’ favorite road in Alaska, this tire perfect for Hatcher Pass: The front side of the climb is paved and leads to Independence Mine (an abandoned gold mine that is now a state park). The back side is dirt. In August and September there are fields full of wild blueberries near the top. The Standard casing is our more affordable option: comfortable and fast, yet also strong to withstand considerable abuse. The Extralight casing takes the performance, comfort and feel of your bike to an entirely new level. The Endurance casing is reinforced for extra sidewall protection and puncture resistance, while retaining the speed and comfort for which Rene Herse tires are famous.The Endurance Plus casing provides the ultimate in sidewall protection for extremely tough conditions. The Hatcher Pass is tubeless-compatible. For tubeless setup, we recommend Orange Seal.Nothing changes your bike like a set of supple tires. Rene Herse tires roll fast and absorb vibrations.  Their tread grips supremely, both in wet and dry conditions. Our allroad tires have a file tread designed for conditions from smooth pavement to rough gravel. Our dual-purpose knobbies excel in mud, but work equally well on pavement, and everywhere in between. Whichever Rene Herse tire you choose, they’ll put a smile on your face. Rene Herse Tires are constructed to provide the smoothest ride possible. Wide, souple tires provide the best ride quality without sacrificing speed. As a general rule of thumb, Rene Herse recommend using the widest tire you can fit with safe clearances. Rene Herse tires are made in Japan. All models feature: Clincher, folding bead Tubeless-compatible Maximum pressure with tubes: 75 psi (5.2 bar) Maximum recommended pressure – tubeless: 60 psi (4.0 bar) Actual width on 21 mm rim (internal): approx. 47 mm Actual width on 23 mm rim (internal): approx. 48 mm Extralight casing: +1 mm width Tubeless: +0.5 mm width Standard casing Supple casing Tan sidewalls 470 g Extralight casing Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing Black or tan sidewalls 430 g Endurance casing Our Extralight casing in a denser, stronger weave Protective belt under sidewalls and tread Ideal for rough gravel and tough conditions Dark tan sidewalls 495 gEndurance Plus casing Extra-tough casing with ultra-strong threads Protective belt under sidewalls and tread The ultimate in sidewall protection Dark tan sidewalls 510 g Click here for a downloadable article on optimizing your tire pressure and tire installation instructions.

The Corkscrew Climb semi-slick is named after the biggest climb of the SBT GRVL race in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Instead of distinct zones with different tread patterns, the slick tread transitions seamlessly into the side knobs, for better and more predictable grip as the bike leans into corners. The first row of side knobs is anchored on the center tread to stiffen the knobs for superior traction under extreme power—important when you sprint or climb out of the saddle and rock the bike from side to side. The knobs are arranged with our proprietary noise cancelling technology, making this tire almost eerily quiet for a gravel tire.The radius of the tread is significantly larger than the radius of the casing—effectively creating a tire that corners like a much-wider tire. This innovation also allows us to make the center tread thin and supple for ultra-low rolling resistance, while the tall side knobs provide superb traction when the tire sinks into the surface. Continuous center tread for optimum power transfeFile tread in the center for optimum braking (special request from our pros)Large side knobs for cornering tractionRound profile and gradual transitions—no cornering surprisesNoise cancelling for shoulder knobs—quieter than other tires with knobsLightweight: class-leading weight, like all RH tires (481 - 564 g, depending on casinDeveloped with gravel pros, input from Ted King, Brennan Wertz, Mazda Orange Seal Gravel Team Clincher, folding bead, Tubeless-compatible ISO size: 44 - 622 mm Recommended rim: 17 - 28 mm (inner width), hookless or with hooks Maximum pressure: 4 bar Actual width on 20 mm rim (internal): approx. 43 mm Actual width on 23 mm rim (internal): approx. 44 mm Extralight casing: +1 mm width Tubeless: +0.5 mm width Made in Japan The Standard casing is our more affordable option: comfortable and fast, yet also strong to withstand considerable abuse. Supple casing Tan sidewalls 517 g The Extralight casing takes the performance, comfort and feel of your bike to an entirely new level. Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing The ultimate in speed and comfort Tan sidewalls 481 g The Endurance casing is reinforced for extra sidewall protection and puncture resistance, while retaining the speed and comfort for which Rene Herse tires are famous. The same ultra-fine threads as our Extralight casing, but in a denser, stronger weave Protective belt under sidewalls and tread Ideal for rough gravel and tough conditions Dark tan sidewalls 552 g The Endurance Plus casing provides the ultimate in sidewall protection for extremely tough conditions. Extra-tough casing with ultra-strong threads Protective belt under sidewalls and tread The ultimate in sidewall protection Dark tan sidewalls 564 g

At 55 mm wide, the Antelope Hill is Compass Cycles largest tire yet. Antelope Hill is the unofficial name of the last great climb on the 360 mile Oregon Outback mixed-surface ride/race. The gravel is quite loose in places, and the extra floatation of the Antelope Hill tires gives you more speed and security when the going gets really rough. Standard (ca 530gr), Extra Licht (ca 465 gr), Endurance (ca 530gr) and Enduracne Plus (ca 570 gr) versions, all 'Tubeless Compatible‘. These tites are becoming rapidly popular with beachracers due to their light weight and ability to roll smoothly on soft beaches. Nothing changes your bike like a set of supple tires. Rene Herse tires roll fast and absorb vibrations.  Their tread grips supremely, both in wet and dry conditions. Our allroad tires have a file tread designed for conditions from smooth pavement to rough gravel. Our dual-purpose knobbies excel in mud, but work equally well on pavement, and everywhere in between. Whichever Rene Herse tire you choose, they’ll put a smile on your face. Rene Herse Tires are constructed to provide the smoothest ride possible. Wide, souple tires provide the best ride quality without sacrificing speed. As a general rule of thumb, Rene Herse recommend using the widest tire you can fit with safe clearances. Rene Herse tires are made in Japan. All models feature: Clincher, folding bead Tubeless-compatible Maximum pressure with tubes: 55 psi (3.8 bar) Maximum recommended pressure – tubeless: 55 psi (3.8 bar) Actual width on 20 mm rim (internal): approx. 54 mm Actual width on 23 mm rim (internal): approx. 55 mm Extralight casing: +1 mm width Tubeless: +0.5 mm width Standard casing Supple casing Tan sidewalls 535 g Extralight casing Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing Black or tan sidewalls 465 g Endurance casing Our Extralight casing in a denser, stronger weave Protective belt under sidewalls and tread Ideal for rough gravel and tough conditions Dark tan sidewalls 535 g Endurance Plus casing Extra-tough casing with ultra-strong threads Protective belt under sidewalls and tread The ultimate in sidewall protection Dark tan sidewalls 570 g Click here for a downloadable article on optimizing your tire pressure and tire installation instructions.

Our most comfortable handlebar for all-day rides. The gentle curve of the ramps supports your palms better than a flatter handlebar shape. This eliminates pressure points that can lead to numb hands and pain in wrists and elbows. It’s a shape that was developed when races were long and roads were rough. We refined it so the shape ‘just right’ (unlike many similar bars that only raise your hands, but don’t really add comfort). Once you have ridden these, you won’t want to use any other bars for long rides. Pro Tip: Angle your Randonneur bars upward so the ramps are approximately flat. It’s key to enjoying the supreme hand comfort for which these handlebars are famous. Handlebar widths are center-to-center. All models (except 37 cm) Drops: 400/420/440/460/500 mm wide Ramps: 370/390/410/430/470 mm wide (bars flare outward) Reach: 115 mm (bars horizontal), increases as you angle the bars Drop: 140 mm (bars horizontal), decreases as you angle the bars 37 cm model: Drops: 370 mm wide Ramps: 295 mm wide (bars flare outward) Reach: 115 mm (bars horizontal) Drop: 135 mm (bars horizontal) Clamp diameter: 25.4 mm Width of clamp area: 35 mm Weight: Superlight: 296 g (420 mm); Lightweight: 339 g (440 mm) Rene Herse Superlight handlebars are made from extra-thinwall aluminum. This specification can only be used for handlebars up to 420 mm wide. Rene Herse Lightweight handlebars are made from slightly thicker, but still very light, aluminum to compensate for the longer lever arm of the wider bars. Heat-treated for ultimate strength All Rene Herse handlebars meet the most stringent EN “Racing Bike” standard for fatigue resistance. Polished (aluminum) finish Made in Japan 5 year warranty

Named after an iconic cyclocross course near Seattle, the Steilacoom combines the supple casing of Compass tires with a knobby tread optimized for muddy conditions. The knob pattern is designed to pick up as little mud as possible. The knobs are widely spaced to clear the mud as the tire rotates. For riding on hard surfaces and pavement, the center knobs are staggered to offer good rolling. The large side knobs reduce squirm during cornering and make for a smooth transition without the sudden breakaway of most knobby tires. Even thought the Steilacoom rolls OK and corners fine on pavement, it is not intended as a road tire. Use the Steilacoom for rides where you expect muddy conditions – and cyclocross. The Steliacoom is tubeless-ready.All Models Clincher, folding bead Tubeless-ready Fast-rolling Excellent grip Superior traction Clincher tires with the ride of a good tubular Maximum pressure with tubes: 75 psi (5.2 bar) Maximum recommended pressure – tubeless: 60 psi (4 bar) Standard model Tan sidewalls Weight: 423 g Extralight model Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing Black or tan sidewalls Weight: 378 g Endurance casing: Further improved comfort and traction Extralight casing in a denser, stronger weave Protective belt under sidewalls and tread Ideal for rough gravel and tough conditions Dark tan sidewalls Weight: 445 g

The ultimate 650B bikepacking tire is designed for rides where you don’t know what lies ahead. Umtanum Ridge a steep and lonesome ridge in the central Cascade Mountains. It is so remote that European settlers never renamed it, and it carries its ancestral Native American name to this day. The Umtanum Ridge’s large and widely spaced knobs grip tenaciosly when conditions get tough. On pavement, it rolls and corners like a slick thanks to its large and strategically placed knobs that don’t squirm and always put the same amount of rubber on the road. The Umtanum Ridge features our patented noise cancellation: The staggered tread blocks create overlapping noise frequencies that partially cancel each other. This means that on most surfaces, the Umtanum Ridge doesn’t just roll as fast as a slick – it’s also as quiet as a slick.All models feature: Clincher, folding bead Tubeless-compatible Maximum pressure with tubes: 55 psi / 3.8 bar Maximum recommended pressure – tubeless: 55 psi / 3.8 bar Actual width on 21 mm rim (internal): approx. 56 mm Actual width on 23 mm rim (internal): approx. 57 mm Extralight casing: +1 mm width Tubeless: +0.5 mm width Recommended rim: 17 - 40 mm (inner width; hookless: +1 mm) Standard casing Supple casing Tan sidewalls 580 g Extralight casing Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing The ultimate in speed and comfort Tan sidewalls 515 g Endurance casing The same ultra-fine threads as our Extralight casing, but in a denser, stronger weave Protective belt under sidewalls and tread Ideal for rough gravel and tough conditions Dark tan sidewalls 595 g Endurance Plus casing Extra-tough casing with ultra-strong threads Protective belt under sidewalls and tread The ultimate in sidewall protection Dark tan sidewalls 630 g Click here for a downloadable article on optimizing your tire pressure and tire installation instructions.

Finally Rene Herse's revolutionary dual-purpose knobbies are available in a 26″ version. Humptulips Ridge, the place that inspired these tires, is at the southern edge of the remote Olympic Mountains. A beautiful narrow gravel road climbs one side of the ridge, then descends the other, in an otherworldly loop that ranks among the best riding experiences anywhere. The Humptulips Ridge grips like a knobby when conditions get tough. On pavement, it rolls like a slick tire thanks to its large and strategically placed knobs that don’t squirm and always put the same amount of rubber on the road. The Standard casing is our more affordable option: comfortable and fast, yet also strong to withstand considerable abuse. The Extralight casing takes the performance, comfort and feel of your bike to an entirely new level. The Endurance casing is reinforced for extra sidewall protection and puncture resistance, while retaining the speed and comfort for which Rene Herse tires are famous. The Endurance Plus casing provides the ultimate in sidewall protection for extremely tough conditions. All models feature: Clincher, folding bead Tubeless-compatible Maximum pressure with tubes: 55 psi (3.8 bar) Maximum recommended pressure – tubeless: 55 psi (3.8 bar) Actual width on 20 mm rim (internal): approx. 52 mm Actual width on 23 mm rim (internal): approx. 53 mm Extralight casing: +1 mm width Tubeless: +0.5 mm width Recommended Rim Size: 17 - 39 mm (inner width; hookless: +1 mm) Made in Japan Standard casing Supple casing Tan sidewalls 525 g Extralight casing Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing Ttan sidewalls 490 g Endurance casing Our Extralight casing in a denser, stronger weave Protective belt under sidewalls and tread Ideal for rough gravel and tough conditions Dark tan sidewalls 585 g Endurance Plus casing Extra-tough casing with ultra-strong threads Protective belt under sidewalls and tread The ultimate in sidewall protection Dark tan sidewalls 610 g

At 48 mm wide, the Switchback Hill is Compass largest 650B (27.5″) tire yet. Switchback Hill is a climb on the 360 mile Oregon Outback gravel ride/race. The gravel is quite loose in places, and the extra floatation of the Switchback Hill tires gives you more speed and security when the going gets really rough. 30% of the Oregon Outback is on pavement, so we designed this tire to roll as fast and grip as well as a good racing tire. With this tire, you truly have the best of both worlds. The Switchback Hill is tubeless-compatible in both standard and extralight casing.All Models: Clincher, folding bead. Clincher tires with the ride of a good tubular  Tubeless-compatible Low rolling resistance and Excellent grip Superior comfort 55 PSI / 3.7 Bar maximum pressure Standard model Tan sidewalls Light weight Classic appearance Weight: 478 g Extralight model Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing. Tan or black sidewalls Superior comfort Weight: 413 g Endurance casing Our Extralight casing in a denser, stronger weave Protective belt under sidewalls and tread Ideal for rough gravel and tough conditions Dark tan sidewalls 441 g

The Rene Herse tire specially designed for BikePacking. 29*2.2. Inch (700x55c). It rolls fast, it’s got great traction with its large, widely spaced knobs, but the round profile and clever knob arrangement also allow me to lean the bike deep into corners on pavement. Available with Standard, Endurance & Endurance Plus Casing.Fleecer Ridge 29″ x 2.2″ (700 x 55 mm) tires with the Endurance casing. Specs: Excellent grip Superior comfort Clincher tires with the ride of a good tubular Weight: Maximum pressure: 55 psi / 3.8 Bar Click here for a downloadable article on optimizing your tire pressure and tire installation instructions.

The updated version of our most popular 650B tire is 1.5 mm wider and tubeless-compatible. The new Babyshoe Pass measures a true 42 mm wide on most rims. Mounted tubeless, it’s even more at home on its namesake pass high in the Cascade mountains. René Herse Cycles is the new brand name for Compass Tires. On our website and on the tire sidewalls the brand names are both used. Babyshoe Pass (1330 m/4350 ft) runs between the great volcanoes of Mount St. Helens and Mount Adams in the Cascade Range. The road can be quite rough, depending on when it last has been graded. For this challenging ride, you will appreciate the ultimate tire, which will roll as fast as a racing tire on the paved lower sections of the climb, yet float across the gravel on the higher parts. The Babyshoe Pass also is a great way to transform the on-road performance of your 27.5″ mountain bike. All Rene Herse tires combine the performance of high-end tubular tires with the convenience of clinchers and the width for all-road riding. The Standard casing is a more affordable option that also offers extra protection against sidewall cuts on sharp rocks. The Extralight casing takes the performance, comfort and feel of your bike to an entirely new level.  Clincher, folding bead Low rolling resistance Tubeless-compatible Excellent grip Superior comfort Light weight  Clincher tires with the ride of a good tubular Maximum Pressure 75psi / 5.2 Bar Standard Version  Tan sidewalls Classic appearance 390 g  Extralight model  Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing Tan or black sidewalls 362 g  Endurance casing Our Extralight casing in a denser, stronger weave Protective belt under sidewalls and tread Ideal for rough gravel and tough conditions Dark tan sidewalls 425 g

Compass Cycles Naches Pass (EL TAN) 26 x 1.80 René Herse Cycles is the new brand name for Compass Tires. On our website and on the tire sidewalls the brand names are both used. Extralight model - Clincher, folding bead - Tubeless-compatible - Choice of black or tan sidewalls - Ultra-low rolling resistance - Excellent grip - Superior comfort - Light weight - Classic appearance - Clincher tires with the ride of a good tubular - 300 g