BS claims from major makes and suppliers.

[Cycleops]

I couldn't believe this when I read their claim for puncture resistance, especially from a respected brand like Decathlon. This is for their 32 X 700 gravel tyre. Anyone else found similar claims which are a bit of a stretch?

 

[Alex321]

Where is the "stretch" there?

The only actual quantifiable thing there is the compatibility, and that seems very reasonable.

 

[Sterlo]

Must have a damn good tread on it if it stops puncture, 10mm high?

 

[toffee]

Must have a damn good tread on it if it stops puncture, 10mm high?

It doesn't say it stops puncture

 

[Ajax Bay]

It doesn't say it stops puncture

So how does the tread "reduce the risk"? By its pattern?

 

[Cycleops]

But it does say it 'resists'punctures and shows a little tack. Come on Decathlon, credit your customers with a little intelligence, if it doesn't have proper puncture protection say so or don't mention it, don't expect them to believe this BS.

 

[fossyant]

I couldn't believe this when I read their claim for puncture resistance, especially from a respected brand like Decathlon. This is for their 32 X 700 gravel tyre. Anyone else found similar claims which are a bit of a stretch?

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Got that tyre, no issues so far !

 

[Cycleops]

It doesn't say it stops puncture

It would be a very foolish manufacturer who claimed that.

 

[Alex321]

But it does say it 'resists'punctures and shows a little tack. Come on Decathlon, credit your customers with a little intelligence, if it doesn't have proper puncture protection say so or don't mention it, don't expect them to believe this BS.

I'm sure it does have a significantly lower puncture risk than slick tyres would have, just because of the extra thickness of rubber over most of the surface.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I like the fact that it's specifically the tyre's pattern that reduces the risk of punctures.

How does this pattern ward off punctures when other, inferior, patterns do not? That's a trade secret I'm afraid.

 

[PaulSB]

Look at an image of the tyre and you might see how or why the claim is being made. I'd say the tread may offer some additional protection.

 

[Cycleops]

Maybe I'm too cynical but I can just imagine the meeting where the copywriters were finalising the listing:

CW 1: What other benefits can we give this, it's a cheap tyre with no puncture protection and we all know this is very important to cyclists.?

CW2: I know it's got quite chunky tread, maybe we could claim that it helps prevent punctures? Someone is bound to believe it.

CW1: Brilliant! Let's do it.

 

[Drago]

"Provides excellent grip on trails (gravel) and road."

Translation:

"By virtue of being an all surface tyre it actually does not provide excellent grip on either trails (gravel) or road."

 

[fossyant]

I have the 'Lite' version at 38c and a whopping £19.99. They do the job both on mud and rocks, having ridden a MTB route I do on the FS - I had to dismount when I remembered what one of the descents was - more rider and not having 130mm suspension. Not flatted them yet.

 

[Threevok]

I treat tyre manufacturer’s claims the same as ones on shampoo/toothpaste/moisturiser adverts