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The Dugast Pipistrello 33-28" Tubular tyre stands out as a high-performance choice designed specifically for challenging terrains such as deep sand and extremely fast hardpack surfaces. Its unique tread pattern featuring open diamonds ensures excellent grip on both sandy and grassy circuits, while the innovative radius control lines on the sidewalls enhance cutting efficiency on loose surfaces. This combination allows riders to maintain control and speed in demanding race conditions, making it a reliable option for cyclo-cross enthusiasts.
Crafted with a 100% cotton casing boasting a high thread-per-inch count, the Pipistrello offers remarkable puncture resistance, elasticity, and reduced rolling resistance, which translates to superior handling through corners. The tyre’s neoprene coating, a thin 0.1 mm silica layer, protects against moisture and mud absorption without compromising comfort or performance. Complementing this is the Flying Doctor casing, which blends cotton and kevlar to reduce weight while reinforcing sidewall durability, ensuring stability even under low pressure during aggressive cornering.
The Monsoon compound further elevates the riding experience by lowering rolling resistance, enhancing grip, and providing a smoother, more comfortable ride. With a tubular construction tailored for cyclo-cross hardpack disciplines, and a ribbon width optimized for rims up to 27 mm, this tyre balances speed, traction, and resilience. The tan colour and 700-33c size fit seamlessly into competitive setups, weighing just 395g for an ideal blend of lightness and robustness.
Can the Dugast Pipistrello be used on wet or muddy surfaces?
While the tyre excels on hardpack and sandy conditions, its tread design and compound are optimized for fast, firm surfaces rather than deep mud. It may not offer optimal traction in very muddy environments.
Is the neoprene coating visible or does it affect tyre flexibility?
The neoprene coating is a subtle 0.1 mm silica layer that protects the casing from moisture without affecting tyre flexibility or ride comfort, maintaining excellent performance.
Stock Status Instock - Instore - Item Usually shipped or available for shop collection, within 48 hours (Mon-Fri)
Instock - Supplier Warehouse - Item is held in Suppliers Warehouse, Depending on the the supplier transfer time can vary from 24 Hours to 14 Days for item held in European warehouse.
(over festive periods some suppliers shut from 24th Dec-2nd Jan so orders can be delayed through this period.)
Brands held in European website include Trek, Bontrager, Electra, Wahoo, Rapha. For up-to-date transfer times please call customer services on +44 (0)1782 768622
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(Certain bikes will only have this option such as Cargo Bikes)
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In some cases, we may ship items out with another courier, depending on the status and availability of items ordered. (Customers will not be charged more and will be refunded any unused postage cost) If part of an order is cancelled and the total drops below the £50.00 free postage, a postage charge may be taken.
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If you have any questions about delivery charges, times or none delivery please do not hesitate to get in touch by email:store@swinnertoncycles.co.uk or by telephone on +44 (0)1782 768622. Handling is normally 48 hours, but at busy periods this may be extended but we will endeavor to process your order within 5 working days. Please bear in mind in some cases orders can take longer to process, please contact us for more details.
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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