{"product_id":"bontrager-aw3-hard-case-lite-700x25c-road-bike-tire","title":"Bontrager AW3 Hard-Case Lite Road Tire - 700x25c","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13,0\"\u003eSovereign Training Reliability: Hard-Case Lite Puncture Protection Meets All-Weather TR-Endu Grip Compound, Low Rolling Resistance, and Rugged Folding Bead Agility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1\"\u003eSay goodbye to roadside flat tire headaches, enjoy high-speed cornering confidence in wet or dry conditions, and experience uncompromised durability over thousands of training miles. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1\" data-index-in-node=\"187\"\u003eBontrager AW3 Hard-Case Lite (700x25c) Road Bike Tire\u003c\/b\u003e represents the absolute pinnacle of \"All-Weather\" road tire engineering—specifically designed to combine fast-rolling speed and low rolling resistance with class-leading protection against thorns, wire, and road debris. Handbuilt with an optimized casing layout, this durable folding clincher tire features a specialized tread pattern with light siping at the shoulders to channel water away, keeping you glued to the pavement through damp, sweeping descents. Sourcing genuine Bontrager tires independently from international online warehouses often exposes you to frustrating shipping delays, expensive cargo minimums, or low-grade counterfeits that wear out within weeks. Epic Sports handles all international logistics natively, delivering 100% authentic performance spares straight to Nairobi. Outfitted with an improved Kevlar\/Nylon woven breaker belt, this premium road tire guarantees a smooth, worry-free ride mile after mile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13,3\"\u003eWhy the Bontrager AW3 Hard-Case Lite Matrix Governs the Road:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eElite Hard-Case Lite Puncture Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e Flat-free peace of mind. Features a re-engineered sub-tread layer composed of an ultra-tightly woven Kevlar and Nylon material blend, delivering an incredible 78% improvement in puncture protection over previous iterations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,4,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProprietary TR-Endu Rubber Compound:\u003c\/b\u003e Long-lasting grip efficiency. A specialized rubber compound designed specifically to withstand harsh pavement wear while providing incredible high-mileage life and cornering traction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,4,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLightly Siped All-Weather Tread Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e Total wet-weather confidence. The smooth center section provides low rolling resistance on flat straights, while the textured shoulder siping channels water out of the way for superior cornering grip when the rain starts to fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,4,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLightweight Folding Aramid Bead:\u003c\/b\u003e Nimble rolling acceleration. Discards heavy steel wire beads for a high-flex Aramid folding bead, making the tire significantly easier to install, lightweight to roll, and highly responsive out of the saddle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,4,4,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOptimized 700x25c Road Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e The classic road sweet spot. Offers the perfect balance of aerodynamic speed and vibration absorption, helping to smooth out rough, cracked asphalt surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13,6\"\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Product Architecture:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"13,7\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTire Performance Variable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Architecture \u0026amp; Product Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTire Standard Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e700x25c\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"ETRTO 25-622\" data-index-in-node=\"8\"\u003e$ETRTO 25-622$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTire Bead Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFolding Aramid Bead\u003c\/b\u003e, highly flexible and lightweight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePuncture Protection Layer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHard-Case Lite\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"Kevlar \/ Nylon woven barrier belt\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003e$Kevlar \/ Nylon woven barrier belt$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRubber Base Compound\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,4,1,0\"\u003eProprietary \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eTR-Endu\u003c\/b\u003e long-mileage dual-compound formula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThread Count Casing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,5,1,0\"\u003eDurable \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"8\"\u003e60 TPI\u003c\/b\u003e weave, balancing flex and sidewall strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRecommended Pressure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e90 to 125 PSI\u003c\/b\u003e standard operating range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAverage Product Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,7,1,0\"\u003eApproximately 260 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTire Fitment Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,8,1,0\"\u003eClincher tube-type setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFulfillment Status\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,9,1,0\"\u003eSecurely Stocked Natively in Kenya, 100% Factory Authenticity Verified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13,9\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Discerning Riders:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow does the \"Hard-Case Lite\" compare to standard \"Hard-Case\" protection?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,11\"\u003eThis is an important distinction in weight and ride quality. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,11\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003eBontrager's standard Hard-Case protection\u003c\/b\u003e uses a triple-layer system that wraps from bead-to-bead, offering ultimate protection but making the tire stiff and heavy. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,11\" data-index-in-node=\"226\"\u003eThe Hard-Case Lite system features a targeted protective belt directly under the center tread block\u003c\/b\u003e. This creates an incredibly lightweight, fast-rolling, and supple tire that conforms smoothly to the road surface for superior comfort, while still shielding your tube from the vast majority of puncture threats like road debris, glass, and thorns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAre folding bead tires better than cheaper wire bead tires?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,13\"\u003eYes, folding tires are a massive performance upgrade. Cheap wire bead tires use thick steel wire inside the edges, which makes them heavy, stiff, and difficult to install or carry as a spare. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,13\" data-index-in-node=\"192\"\u003eBontrager AW3's folding bead uses ultra-strong, lightweight Aramid fibers\u003c\/b\u003e. 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