Pirelli PZero Race TLR SL 26

The puncture protection belt is gone to save this weight and to help to increase the rolling resistance, but Pirelli still claim that puncture protection is adequate. All that I know is that I’ve been deliberately riding these tyres on typical country roads here in the Yorkshire Dales, with numerous farmers cutting back hedges and leaving the sharp and tyre hunting debris all over the tarmac and yet I’ve not suffered any punctures. In my book, that’s a realistic and significant test and an honest result. Pirelli say that this is due to the tubeless casing and sealant providing a certain amount of this protection, especially compared to equivalent lightweight clinchers or tubular tyres. All I can say is that they would seem to be correct and it’s a good tyre for autumn country roads where the surface might be slightly damp or scattered with elements of field debris on the surface. Yes, be it a training ride or a race, this tyre will give you an element of gain and as proof,  even my own limited Strava times benefited from the new Pirelli Race compound and their technologically developed tread pattern.

Ultimately we all like to ride fast in a bike, but we like to be safe. Testing the Pirelli PZero TLR SL 26mm tyre has been a real pleasure and quite a surprise. It’s a positive tyre that provides good comfort on harsh roads and its a fast performer whilst still holding the road when you throw the bike into that lose corner. It also seems to be reasonably hard wearing and is easy to fit onto the wheel, remaining stable and firm. The 26mm is in my opinion a great choice for all around riding and this tyre will bring lots of smiles to your road cycling miles. It’s not the cheapest of tyres, but you have to pay for performance, and this tyre from Pirelli certainly does that.