Goodyear has released the single largest expansion of its road bike tyre range with four new models.
The four new tyres are called: Eagle F1 R; Eagle F1 SuperSport R; Eagle; and Vector Sport.
Goodyear says the range is aimed at road racing, time trialling and endurance riding with options for “elite racers and enthusiasts alike”.
Each tyre in the range is available in either clincher or tubeless options.
Along with either black or transparent sidewalls and different widths, this means there are 47 variations across the range.
Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tyre manufacturers. It entered the road bike tyre market in 2018 with its ‘High-Performance’ and ‘Ultra High-Performance’ categories.
The brand continues this categorisation with its latest tyres, but it has released updated compounds that use the ‘High-Performance’ and ‘Ultra-high Performance’ names.
The Eagle F1 R and Eagle F1 SuperSport R sit in the Ultra-High Performance bracket. The Eagle and Vector Sport belong to the High-Performance category.
The new models will complement Goodyear’s existing road tyres, including the Vector 4Seasons tyre.
Compound advancements for faster tyres
The four tyres, manufactured at Goodyear’s recently expanded factory in Taiwan, use the brand's new Dynamic: High-Performance and Dynamic: Ultra-High Performance compounds.
The new Dynamic: UHP compound is found on the Eagle F1 R and Eagle F1 SuperSport R tyres.
Goodyear says data from third-party testing shows the tubeless Eagle F1 R and Eagle F1 SuperSport R tyre models outperform the first-generation Eagle F1 tyre.
Compared to the previous Eagle F1, Goodyear claims the new Eagle SuperSport R's rolling resistance has decreased by up to 35 per cent and grip has increased by up to 19 per cent, depending on tyre pressure.
The Dynamic: HP compound, used on the Eagle and Vector Sport tyres, is said to improve puncture resistance while “maintaining dependable grip and low rolling resistance”.
Updated Tubeless Complete
When Goodyear expanded its Ultra High-Performance range in 2020, it introduced its Tubeless Complete technology. This used a multi-compound material liner on the inside of the tyre to increase air retention and puncture protection.
Goodyear has updated this technology with its latest tubeless road tyres. The new Tubeless Complete features a Dual Angle Bead design. This is said to make installing the tyres easier, reduce weight and help retain air.
This technology appears on the Eagle F1 R and F1 SuperSport R, but Goodyear refers to the tubeless Eagle and Vector Sport simply as “tubeless ready”.
New casing
The Eagle F1 R and Eagle F1 SuperSport R tyres feature Goodyear’s new short-ply casing. This casing uses 150 TPI fabric in the Eagle F1 SuperSport R and 120 TPI fabric in the Eagle F1 R.
Goodyear says the short-ply casing uses a single-layer tread, whereas its 1-ply casing uses a triple-layer tread. It is said to result in a more supple and lighter tyre.
Goodyear says the 700x25mm Eagle F1 SuperSport R is one of the lightest tubeless road tyres available, weighing a claimed 235g.
The 700x25mm Eagle F1 R tubeless tyre weighs a claimed 280g and is said to offer an 8 per cent reduction in weight compared to the previous Eagle F1 tubeless tyre.
The Eagle and Vector Sport use a 60 TPI casing.
R:Shield puncture protection
Apart from the Eagle SuperSport F1, all the tyres feature Goodyear’s R:Shield.
Goodyear describes this technology as a tightly-woven breaker belt. Sitting below the rubber compound, this is said to provide puncture protection with low rolling resistance and a supple on-road feel.
Goodyear road bike tyre range
Goodyear says its new tyres are available now and pricing ranges from £45 / $55 / €50 to £65 / $80 / €70.
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R
- Sizes available: 700x25mm, 700x28mm, 700x30mm (Tubeless-Complete, only)
- Claimed weight: 235g (700x25mm, Tubeless-Complete); 190g (700x25mm, tube-type)
- Sidewall colours available: Black or transparent
- Price for clincher tyre: £60 / $70 / €65
- Price for Tubeless-Complete: £65 / $80 / €70
The Eagle F1 SuperSport R is said to be Goodyear’s lightest tyre and to offer “race day performance” for road, time trial and triathlon competition.
Goodyear Eagle F1 R
- Sizes available: 700x25mm, 700x28mm, 700x30mm, 700x32mm
- Claimed weight: 280g (700x25mm, Tubeless-Complete); 205g (700x25mm, tube-type)
- Sidewall colours available: Black or transparent
- Price for clincher tyre: £60 / $70 / €65
- Price for Tubeless-Complete: £65 / $80 / €70
The Eagle F1 R is described as an all-round race tyre suitable for non-racers, too. It is said to have low rolling resistance without compromising grip in the wet.
Goodyear Eagle
- Sizes available: 700x25mm, 700x28mm, 700x30mm, 700x32mm
- Claimed weight: 280g (700x25mm, tubeless-ready); 240g ( 700x25mm, tube-type)
- Sidewall colours available: Black or transparent
- Price for clincher tyre: £45 / $55 / €50
- Price for tubeless-ready: £50 / $62 / €55
Goodyear says the Eagle provides “race-inspired performance” across weather conditions. Like the Eagle F1, it is targeted at riders looking for all-round performance. However, unlike the Eagle F1, it has a 60 TPI casing and is described as a more economical package.
Goodyear Vector Sport
- Sizes available: 700x25mm, 700x28mm, 700x30mm, 700x32mm
- Claimed weight: 320g (700x25mm, tubeless-ready); 280g (700x25mm, tube-type)
- Sidewall colours available: Black
- Price for clincher tyre: £48 / $57 / €53
- Price for tubeless-ready: £53 / $65 / €58
The Vector Sport is aimed at endurance riding with increased tread cap thickness, 60 TPI casing and a double layer of R:Shield protection. The tyre’s tread extends towards the middle of the tread cap for grip and the edge tread is said to aid cornering.
