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Vredestein at the highest level
Vredestein bicycle tyres are used at the highest levels of sport. Much of our field testing is realised together with professionals whose valuable input is at the heart of our (product) development.
Performance tyres for bicycles since 1909
Vredestein is a true household name in the cycling industry and an authority in tyres for two wheelers, passenger cars and agricultural & industrial applications. Such a status is not achieved overnight.
Certified Vredestein tyres for e-bikes
Vredestein’s e-bike tyres are exceptionally well-balanced. Because the compounds were developed based on our expertise in car tyre technology, our e-bike tyres are suitable for speeds of up to around the 50 km/h mark.
World premiere during Eurobike: the Vredestein Fortezza Flower Power, made of rubber from dandelions
Apollo Vredestein showcased a prototype of its Vredestein Fortezza Flower Power at the Eurobike exhibition in Friedrichshafen, Germany. This innovative road tyre is made of rubber extracted from the roots of dandelions, the result of a joint initiative with Wageningen University and Research (WUR) called DRIVE4EU, co-financed by the European Union. Vredestein’s involvement illustrates the importance that the company attaches to sustainability and innovation.
Sina Frei claims 2 gold medals on Vredestein Spotted Cat
Sina Frei (Switzerland) has won 2 gold medals at the mountain bike world championships in Cairns, Australia
Lightweight and durability just became close friends
Lightweight racing tyres offer many advantages, such as more speed, grip and comfort, and lower rolling resistance. However, a well-known downside of light tyres is an increased risk of punctures due to the economising on the anti-puncture material. Vredestein’s developers, therefore, set themselves the task of making a lightweight, durable high-performance road tyre with solid puncture protection.