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The Mitas Terra Force-EF Super, marked with a yellow stripe, features a fibrous durable long-lasting rubber compound that ensures outstanding grip and very low abrasion even on hard terrain MITAS REVEALS NEW RUBBER AT ERZBERG hat better place to launch a new range of enduro rubber than at one of the world’s most difficult enduros? At this year’s climb out of the ‘Iron Giant’, Mitas launched the replacements of the Enduro and Extreme Enduro tyre ranges – the Terra Force-EF and Terra Force-EH. Compared to the previous generation, the new hoops feature improved performance on a wide range of off-road surfaces than its predecessors. A larger footprint allows better grip in various riding conditions, while spaced knobs are designed to provide great clean out ability in mud or sand. “Mitas Terra Force-EF and Terra Force-EHH are successors to the popular and widely known Mitas Enduro and Extreme Enduro off-road tyre ranges”, says Ksenija Bitenc, director of the Mitas Motorcycle Tyres division. “The new generation was developed and tested in cooperation with many professional riders. Knowing that many riders are happy with our current Enduro and Extreme Enduro tyres, these will remain part of the extended portfolio of Mitas off-road tyres.” 18 KIWI RIDER The Mitas Terra Force-EF Super, marked with a yellow stripe, features a fibrous durable long-lasting rubber compound that ensures outstanding grip and very low abrasion even on hard terrain. It resists tearing and cutting and is therefore suited to wide range of terrains, from soft and intermediate to rocky. Tread pattern knobs are designed to meet specific Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) regulations. Mitas Terra Force-EF Super light, marked with a green stripe, is designed for harder enduro races. Compared to the Super version, it has a softer tread compound that ensures better adhesion and performance on hard and rocky terrain or wet tree roots. Designed for the harder competitions, it complies with current FIM regulations for enduro competition tyres. Mitas Terra Force-EH Super Soft, marked with double green stripes, has an extra sticky tread compound for extreme enduros. The tyre is suited to extreme rocky, stony, wet and mud, ideal for vertical climbs on hard enduro races and for all extreme terrains.