COVER VITTORIA BARZO BROWN

VITTORIA IS THE No. 1 MANUFACTURER OF GRAPHENE IN THE BICYCLE INDUSTRY

Each year, tons of graphene are applied to Vittoria tires and wheels. Graphene interacts with rubber by filling the space between the rubber molecules. It acts like a magnet, causing the rubber molecules to come closer and improving the overall structure of the rubber. Always aiming to push the boundaries of what is possible, Vittoria achieved the development of a new generation of graphene: GRAPHENE 2.0.GRAPHENE 2.0 (G 2.0) takes the base of the original graphene compound that Vittoria built, and functionalizes performance advancements, for each specific application. In other words, where the first generation of graphene compounds raised the bar uniformly, Graphene 2.0 pinpoints each performance metric and increases it disproportionately to the rest. Vittoria can now apply Graphene in such a way that it can achieve a performance boost specifically for speed, wet grip, durability and puncture resistance. GRAPHENE 2.0 is a radical change applied in the design phase of new products and consumers can experience the difference. Several specific areas of improvement are focused on. Then, by creating defined chemical bonds between Graphene 2.0 and rubber, the desired benefits will significantly improve without adversely affecting other key properties.

GRAPHENE 2.0 BETTER AND UPDATED Depending on the type of tire and its requirements, GRAPHENE 2.0 addresses the performance that is desired to improve. Considering MTB tires, GRAPHENE 2.0 significantly improves wet grip across all product lines. With regard to Road tires, GRAPHENE 2.0 significantly reduces rolling resistance and abrasion in the Corsa, Pista and Triathlon product lines; significantly improves wet grip and mileage in the Rubino product line; and significantly improves puncture resistance in the Zaffiro product line.

VITTORIA USES 4 COMPOUNDS IN A SINGLE TREAD. The company invested several million dollars in the world's only extruder to mix 4 compounds in a single tread: an impressive high-tech machine that is a true miracle of engineering. This is Vittoria 4C technology. The Vittoria 4C compound layering technology features separate base and surface compounds, both in the center and in the side areas of the tread. This approach allows the Vittoria team to fine-tune the tread base angle and tread surface separately, placing the correct durometer GRAPHENE 2.0 compound exactly where it is needed to achieve maximum performance in cornering, climbing, rolling and braking. In addition, durability and puncture protection are also improved, as the robust base compound resists punctures and provides a stable foundation for deeper mountain bike treads