Silca Protocol RCG-1 Tyre

SILCA PROTOCOL RCG-1 Gravel Tire The fastest gravel tire for going fast off-road. The SILCA PROTOCOL RCG-1 is a race-focused gravel tire designed for riders who want maximum speed without giving up the control and comfort needed when the road turns to dirt. Developed around modern high-volume tire sizes, the RCG-1 combines the rolling speed of a hardpack slick with the compliance and grip of an XC race tire. It is built specifically for fast gravel racing, mixed-surface courses and high-speed rides where every watt counts. The secret is its dual-purpose tread design. A low-ramped directional centre tread minimises rolling resistance while providing additional braking grip. When the trail gets loose and you lean into a corner, the elongated side knobs engage to increase surface contact, grip and stability. The result is a tire that rolls exceptionally fast on pavement and hardpack while providing confidence when the terrain becomes loose or technical. (SILCA) Key Features Fastest Pulsar Compound – SILCA’s high-performance rubber and silica race compound balances rolling efficiency, grip and durability. Race Casing – 120 TPI construction developed around modern gravel tire pressures for a supple, fast ride. GhostShield Protection – Proprietary casing construction provides puncture protection without relying on heavy breaker layers. CarbonBead BeadLock – Carbon-fiber bead technology helps maintain dimensional stability and consistent tire width throughout the tire’s life. Tubeless Ready – Designed for modern tubeless systems and lower tire pressures. Ramped Centre Tread – Directional centre tread is optimised for low rolling resistance while providing additional braking traction. Elevated Side Knobs – Larger side knobs provide additional grip and stability when cornering on loose-over-hard surfaces. High-Volume Design – Increased tire volume delivers greater compliance and comfort while maintaining race-level performance. (SILCA) Performance In SILCA’s controlled laboratory testing, the RCG-1 recorded 25.8 watts, compared with 27.0 watts for the Schwalbe Thunder Burt and 29.6 watts for the Continental Dubnital. SILCA also reports that the RCG-1 is lighter than both benchmark tires in the tested configurations. (SILCA) Ideal For Gravel racing Gravel Worlds SBT GRVL Dust Bowl Fast hardpack gravel Pavement-heavy gravel courses Mixed tarmac and dirt riding High-speed endurance gravel The RCG-1 is particularly suited to Cat 1 and Cat 2 gravel racing, where maintaining high tempo while managing changing surfaces is critical. (SILCA) SILCA PROTOCOL RCG-1 — race-level gravel speed, with the control to push harder through every corner.