Tioga about to introduce the new PowerBand front tire

Tioga about to introduce the new PowerBand front tire

Posted on January 27, 2010

Tioga’s relentless determination to develop the fastest race tires available has resulted in the PowerBand - a Front specific tire, designed to fully capitalize on the hard-packed, well groomed surfaces of todays BMX race tracks.

The PowerBand shares many of the same design elements as the famed PowerBlock, but with extra emphasis on reducing drag and minimizing rotational weight - which are more critical to a front tire than the rear. 

The fast-rolling aspect of the PowerBand is obvious. Harder to see is the improved stability made possible by a combination of the tire’s profile and the width of its center tread band. Such unique design principles have allowed Tioga Engineers to adopt a smaller width casing for substantial weight savings, while at the same time enhancing all the important functionalities of a front tire.  The result is a 1.85” PowerBand with performance gains shattering that of wider, heavier tires.
A true difference maker that stood out during testing.
Tioga rider Donny Robinson proclaimed the PowerBand “The best front tire I’ve ever ridden” while John ‘The Jackal’ Purse stated “The tire is awesome.  It felt very secure in turns and I increased speed in 50 yard sprints.”  Similar glowing feedbacks from select members of the Factory Redline squad, reinforces that for racing on hardpacked, well maintained tracks, the PowerBand is the ultimate choice up front. And when paired with the PowerBlock, this “Power Series” looks to be the fastest tire combo ever released by Tioga.

The PowerBand will be available in February 2010, in one size, with either standard or S-Spec trim, as below.

PowerBand 20x1.85”                             PowerBand 20x1.85” S-Spec
60 TPI Casing                                     120 TPI Cylex Casing
UTC Rubber Compound                          UTC Rubber Compound
Steel Bead                                          Folding Bead
345g; 12.17oz.                                    270g; 9.52 oz.

For more information, please visit www.tiogausa.com/BMX

About Tioga: With over 30 years in the cycling industry focusing on function with style, Tioga has created numerous industry advancing components from the Comp-III BMX racing tire to the industry standardization of the 1-1/8” steering system.   Tioga’s new generation of stylish components are functionally designed to accommodate serious athletes, and to reflect their commitment to the sport.