Babyshoe Pass 650b x 42c

Introduction

Our most iconic 650B tire has a perfect balance of on-pavement grip and off-pavement volume. Babyshoe Pass is remote pass nestled between the great volcanoes of Loowit (Mount St. Helens) and Klickitat (Mount Adams). It provides a back-door way from Seattle to Portland, avoiding the crowded Puget Lowland.

These tires roll as fast as racing tires on the paved lower sections of the climb up Babyshoe Pass, yet float over the gravel on the higher parts. They are surefooted on the descent to Trout Lake, where you can enjoy the famous huckleberry shakes at the local food spot.

The supple casing of Rene Herse all-road tires rolls smoothly over surface irregularities. The tread pattern interlocks with the road surface for superior cornering grip, wet or dry. The tread has enough thickness in the center to last thousands of miles, but its thin and supple on the shoulders where it doesnt wear.

The Standard casing is our 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 Babyshoe Pass istubeless-compatible. For tubeless setup, we recommendRene Herse Supple Sealant. When used with tubes, we recommend Rene Herse TPU tubes.

All models feature:

• Clincher, folding bead
• Tubeless-compatible
• ISO size: 42 – 584 mm
• Recommended rim: 17-28 mm (inner width), hookless or with hooks
• Maximum pressurewith tubes: 60psi (4.1 bar)
• Maximum recommended pressure tubeless: 60psi (4.1 bar)
• Actual width on 20 mm rim (internal): approx. 40 mm
• Actual width on 23 mm rim (internal): approx. 41 mm
• Extralight casing: +1 mm width
• Tubeless: +0.5 mm width
• Made in Japan

Standard casing

• Supple casing
• Tan sidewalls
• 415 g

Extralight model

• Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing.
• Black or tan sidewalls.
• 380 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
• 445 g