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Name: A Tour de France road bike tire is a bit like a Swiss Army knife: it has to do many things at once –
Uploaded: 2026-07-16T12:00:31.987Z
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Description: A Tour de France road bike tire is a bit like a Swiss Army knife: it has to do many things at once – and do them all exceptionally well. But what exactly does that mean? Cyclist Tegan Phillips joined

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A Tour de France road bike tire is a bit like a Swiss Army knife: it has to do many things at once – and do them all exceptionally well. But what exactly does that mean? Cyclist Tegan Phillips joined our expert Hannah at our production facility to find out. The answer is more complex than you might think 🚴 Hannah explains what really makes the difference between a good ride and a great one – from what happens when a tire spins up to 750 times per minute to why the contact patch with the road is so critical. Curious? Find out more! 🎬

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