Rene Herse 700C X 48 Poteau Mountain TC Semi-Slick
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Rene Herse 700C X 48 Poteau Mountain TC Semi-Slick

Price range: $87.00 through $99.00

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The Poteau Mountain is named after the roughest and most remote part of the Arkansas High Country Race. It’s a magical place, especially at night. The initial climb is ultra-steep and full of loose rocks. Rough boulder fields suddenly appear during the high-speed descents, adding to the challenge. The Poteau Mountain tire is perfect for adventures like the Arkansas High Country, which combine ultra-rough terrain with paved sections.

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 Endurance Plus casing provides the ultimate in sidewall protection for extremely tough conditions.


Overview

So Rene Herse went about reinventing semi-slick tires. It took three years of R&D and resulted in three new patents. 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 allows us 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 our supple casings, the result is a semi-slick tire that’s faster than most slicks on the market. We don’t use the word ‘revolution’ lightly—try these tires yourself and tell us whether you notice the difference!

Features

Tire Type: Clincher, tubeless-compatible folding bead.

ISO Size: 48-622 mm ($700 \times 48\text{c}$).

Rim Width Compatibility: Recommended for 17–30 mm inner rim widths (compatible with hooked and hookless rims).

Modern Wide-Rim Approved: Fully approved for ultra-wide gravel rims including ZIPP 303 XPLR and Enve G SES ($30\text{–}35\text{ mm}$ internal width).

Puncture & Pressure Protection: Rated up to $55\text{ psi}$ ($3.8\text{ bar}$) for both tubed and tubeless setups.

Specs

Technical Specifications

  • Bead Type: Folding

  • Tubeless Ready: Yes

  • Max Pressure (Tubed / Tubeless): $55\text{ psi}$ ($3.8\text{ bar}$)

  • Recommended Inner Rim Width: 17–30 mm (Hooked / Hookless)

  • Approved Wide Rim Internal Width: 30–35 mm

  • Country of Manufacture: Japan

Mounted Width Reference Guide (By Rim Internal Width)

  • 21 mm Rim: $\approx 47\text{ mm}$

  • 23 mm Rim: $\approx 48\text{ mm}$

  • 25 mm Rim: $\approx 49\text{ mm}$

  • Casing Adjustments: Add $+1\text{ mm}$ for Extralight casing; add $+0.5\text{ mm}$ for tubeless setups.

Casing Options & Models

  • Standard Casing

    • Build: Supple standard casing

    • Sidewall: Tan

    • Weight: 520 g

  • Extralight Casing

    • Build: Ultra-light, ultra-supple performance casing

    • Sidewall: Tan

    • Weight: 490 g

  • Endurance Casing

    • Build: Ultra-fine threads in a high-density, high-strength weave with sub-tread and sidewall protection belts

    • Best For: Rough gravel and harsh conditions

    • Sidewall: Dark tan

    • Weight: 540 g

  • Endurance Plus Casing

    • Build: Extra-tough casing featuring heavy-duty threads and full-coverage protective belts

    • Best For: Maximum sidewall armor and extreme conditions

    • Sidewall: Dark tan

    • Weight: 570 g

Warranty

All Rene Herse products are backed by warranty against defects in material and manufacturing.

Please see our Warranty page for the details of our warranty process as well as additional information regarding the Rene Herse warranty policy.