The Espoir Elite is an extremely reliable road tire that's ideal for ambitious training and high-mileage rides. It features our legendary GRIPTON® compound, so it's guaranteed to provide low rolling resistance and exceptional traction through corners. And with our BlackBelt X2 flat protection, you also gain reliability and durability where it counts. So you won't have to worry about flats—just concentrate on sprints, hills, or good conversation on those longer rides.