Towards all-mountain
There is more rubber, the tread is equipped with coarser lugs, the range of use is shifted from pure cross-country use towards all-mountain trails: this is the mood for the 2013 season with Onza's new Lynx tire. The New Lynx 29" model already features the new tread pattern, while the Lynx and Lynx Light versions will continue to use the existing lug pattern from 2008 for the time being until it is adapted to the new design in a "rolling change".

Ride has already reported on the Lynx tires in the old-school-look.

650b for Ibex in spring 2013
According to the manufacturer, whether Onza takes off with the 650b format depends on the demand from OEMs. 650b or 27.5 inch is planned for the Ibex tire, the date for the launch of this off-road tire in the trend format is not yet known, but should be in spring 2013.

Upgrade for downhill rubber
Onza is implementing a new version of the Ibex DH tire in the 2.4 inch dimension for the coming season: a triple rubber compound - previously only double - should give the tire even better riding characteristics. The rubber hardness "65a" is under the lugs, the compound "55a" in the middle area and the outer lugs are kept extra soft in the compound "45a" for good cornering grip. The Greina tire also has a "triple compound" variant.

New touring tire
Onza is not only innovating in the off-road sector, the tire manufacturer in Friedrichshafen also has something new to show for everyday bikes. The "Allegra" is comparable to Schwalbe Marathon or Maxxis Overdrive tires: the focus is on good everyday suitability and puncture protection. The "Allegra" welcomes the cycling world in two versions, one with simple puncture protection under the tread and one with a more elaborate design with a Kevlar belt to protect against punctures.

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