Pumpkin Ridge 650B x 42

Description   |

The ultimate dual-purpose tire offers excellent performance and cornering on paved roads, yet its large knobs dig into the surface when it gets slippery. Rene Herse distributed the knobs so that the tire always is supported by the same amount of rubber, whether it’s rolling forward or leaning into a turn. This gives you uniform grip at all times – whether on a muddy cyclocross course or during a paved descent with ultra-fast hairpin turns.

Rene Herse tires are named after the passes in the Cascade Mountains that inspire them: Pumpkin Ridge near Portland, Oregon, has a number of promising dirt spurs heading toward the Tualatin Mountains. Past explorations failed to reveal a connection, because we bogged down in mud. The Pumpkin Ridge tires excel both on the paved approach and on the muddy trails up the ridge.

The Standard casing is a 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 Pumpkin Ridge is tubeless-compatible. For tubeless set up, we recommend Panaracer Seal Smart tubeless tire sealant. 

Specs |

All models feature:

• Clincher, folding bead
• Tubeless-compatible
• Maximum pressure with tubes: 60 psi (4.1 bar)
• Maximum recommended pressure – tubeless: 60 psi (4.1 bar)
• Actual width on 20 mm rim (internal): approx. 40 mm
• Actual width on 23 mm rim (internal): approx. 41 mm
• Extralight casing: +1 mm width
• Tubeless: +0.5 mm width
• Recommended rim: 17 - 31 mm (inner width; hookless: +1 mm)

Standard casing

• Supple casing
• Tan sidewalls
• 480 g

Extralight casing

• Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing
• Black or tan sidewalls
• 418 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
• 495 g