Challenge Baby Limus (Handmade)

Handmade Suppleness. All-Condition Speed.

The defining highlight of the Challenge Baby Limus Handmade Tire is its 300 TPI SuperPoly Casing. Unlike standard vulcanized tires that feel stiff and bouncy, Challenge’s handmade construction glues the tread directly to a ultra-high-thread-count casing. This allows the tire to deform fluidly over obstacles, roots, and ruts; creating a massive contact patch that conforms to the terrain for unbelievable cornering grip and low rolling resistance at low air pressures.

Why the Baby Limus Handmade is a Race-Day Benchmark:

• Versatile Hybrid Tread Profile: Combines low-profile centre knobs for fast rolling on hardpack with aggressive, deep shoulder knobs drawn from the legendary Limus mud tire for sharp cornering control.

• Ultra-Supple 300 TPI Casing: Premium SuperPoly casing flexes effortlessly under load, absorbing chatter and maximizing mechanical traction through damp, off-camber corners.

• Handmade Tubeless-Ready (HTLR) Design: Engineered to run smoothly with tubeless sealant at ultra-low pressures without burping or losing bead seating.

• Smart Soft Compound Rubber: Proprietary tread compound balances durability with tacky rubber grip on wet roots, slick grass, and greasy mud.

• GANZO Puncture Protection System (PPS): High-density fabric layer placed between the tread and casing significantly reduces puncture risks from sharp rocks, thorns, and glass.

Technical Specifications:

• Disciplines: Cyclocross (UCI Compliant) / Gravel / Mixed Terrain

• Construction: Handmade Tubeless-Ready (HTLR)

• Casing: SuperPoly (300 TPI)

• Size: 700x33c (Standard CX Width)

• Puncture Protection: PPS (Puncture Protection System)

• Bead: Aramid Folding Bead

• Recommended Pressure Range: 23–45 PSI (1.6–3 Bar)

• Weight: ~395 grams

The Alegro Perspective: In the cyclocross pit, the Baby Limus is widely regarded as the "holy grail" tread pattern. On race days where the course starts damp and gradually turns into sloppy grease, changing tires every hour is a hassle. The Baby Limus rolls almost as fast as a dry tire on hardpack, but the moment you lean the bike over into a muddy corner, those aggressive shoulder knobs bite into the ground like anchor hooks. The 300 TPI handmade casing feels silky smooth beneath you, letting you hold speed through technical sections where others are stepping off to run.

Handmade Precision. Unrivaled Cornering Traction. Dominate Race Day with Challenge.