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Pro racers have demanded a semi-slick—a tire that combines the speed of René Herse slicks with the traction of the knobbies. They didn’t want a conventional semi-slick, but the same round profile as other Rene Herse tires, for predictable cornering grip at all times—whether in a muddy gravel race or during a paved descent with ultra-fast hairpin turns.

So René Herse went about reinventing semi-slick tires. It took three years of R&D and resulted in three new patents. 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 innovations don’t stop there: 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 allowed them 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.

Together with the supple casings, the result is a semi-slick tire that’s faster than most slicks on the market.

The Standard casing is the 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 Corkscrew Climb is tubeless-compatible. For tubeless setup, we recommend Rene Herse Supple Sealant or Orange Seal Sealant. When used with tubes, we recommend Rene Herse TPU tubes.

Pro Tip: Use a Tire Pressure Calculator as a starting point to dial in your tire pressure.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Clincher, folding bead
• Tubeless-compatible
• ISO size: 44 - 622 mm
• Recommended rim: 17 - 28 mm (inner width), hookless or with hooks
• Maximum pressure: 60 psi (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

Standard casing

• Supple casing
• Tan sidewalls
• 517 g

Extralight casing

• Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing
• The ultimate in speed and comfort
• Tan sidewalls
• 481 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
• 552 g