Pirelli rounds out its gravel tyre range with the launch of the new CINTURATO™ Gravel RH and CINTURATO™ Gravel RM, manufactured at the company’s Milan-Bollate facility using FSC™ – certified natural rubber**.
The new tyres have been developed to meet the demands of modern gravel riding, a discipline that continues to evolve towards faster racing, more demanding terrain and higher performance expectations. The “R” denotes their race-oriented focus, while “H” (Hard) and “M” (Mixed) indicate the terrain conditions each model is optimised for, in line with the nomenclature already established across Pirelli’s off-road range.
The CINTURATO Gravel RH and RM complete the evolution of Pirelli’s gravel range, bringing together performance, control and reliability through expertise gained in motorsport and competitive XC mountain biking. Both models belong to the High-Performance Line (HP-Line), Pirelli’s premium gravel range, entirely designed and manufactured in Italy and representing Pirelli’s most advanced gravel tyre technology in terms of materials, manufacturing processes and performance.
NEW RH AND RM: SPEED AND VERSATILITY
The CINTURATO Gravel RH has been engineered for hard-packed and fast terrain, where efficiency and low rolling resistance are paramount. The new tread pattern combines a fully slick centre section – maximising contact patch and rolling efficiency on both tarmac and hardpack gravel-with pronounced shoulder knobs designed to bite into the terrain and deliver precise, confident cornering at speed. Derived from the brand’s XC racing tyres, the120 TPI ProWALL Gravel casing provides excellent ride feel, maximum control and enhanced puncture protection. This is the ideal choice for riders focused on racing and outright speed, long-distance performance and maximum efficiency. In Pirelli’s internal testing, the new tyre recorded a 17%* reduction in rolling resistance compared with the equivalent model in the Performance Line, placing it among the fastest-rolling tyres in Pirelli’s entire gravel range.
The CINTURATO Gravel RM is the versatile option for riders tackling a mix of fast tracks and more technical, rougher terrain without sacrificing speed. Its proven tread pattern (previously known as RC) delivers an excellent balance between grip and rolling efficiency, ensuring cornering stability and dependable traction under acceleration and braking across loose and mixed surfaces. Combined with the 120 TPI ProWALL Gravel casing and a broad size offering (up to 700x55mm, ETRTO 55-622), the RM is a genuine one-tyre solution for gravel racing, capable of adapting to a wide variety of courses while maintaining consistent control and a smooth, balanced ride feel. Internal Pirelli testing showed a 20%*reduction in rolling resistance compared with the equivalent tyre in the Performance Line.
Both tyres feature the latest-generation SmartEVO GR compound, developed specifically by Pirelli for highperformance gravel riding. SmartEVO GR is designed to combine low rolling resistance with reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions, helping balance speed, efficiency and control across a wide range of surfaces.
A COMPLETE GRAVEL RANGE
With the introduction of the new CINTURATO Gravel RH and RM, Pirelli now offers a complete range covering the full spectrum of modern gravel riding, from pure racing to adventure and exploration: from high-speed hardpack routes and technical gravel roads to rough, demanding terrain and muddy conditions.
The range is structured around two main product families:
- HP-Line (High-Performance Line), delivering the very best of Pirelli technology applied to gravel riding. Developed and manufactured at the company’s Milan-Bollate facility, it draws on materials and manufacturing know-how developed in motorsport and XC racing. It is designed for riders seeking uncompromising speed, precision and control.
- P-Line (Performance Line), built around proven and reliable technologies already established within Pirelli’s gravel range, offering an optimal balance of performance, durability and versatility. Featuring 60 TPI TechWALL Gravel casings and the SpeedGRIP compound, it is the ideal choice for all-round gravel riding across a broad spectrum of conditions and applications.
- Manufactured in Italy at Pirelli’s Milan-Bollate facility using FSC™-certified natural rubber, the new tyres complete a fully renewed gravel range.
- Up to 17%*lower rolling resistance for RH, and up to 20%*for RM.
- Available in four sidewall colour options from Classic Black and Classic Tan to the Retro finish and the new
Team Edition featuring Pirelli’s iconic Racing Yellow labels and sizes up to 700x55mm
In stock now, the CINTURATO Gravel RH and RM are available from Extra UK, Pirelli’s exclusive distributor in the UK and through Cyclex in Ireland, priced £74.99 SRP. Visit www.extrauk.co.uk to order and for more information on the Pirelli range, or speak to your Area Sales Manager about becoming a Pirelli stockist.
*Internal Pirelli testing comparing RH and RM models across the two product lines.
**The FSCTM-certified natural rubber used accounts for at least 15% of the tyre’s total weight
