Ritchey

Wcs Shield Cx Tubeless Ready

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"This is my tire of choice for fast cyclocross courses and gravel events. It rolls incredibly quick and the softer side compound gives great control when diving into corners. It’s a racer’s dream."

Designed for competitive cyclocross and high-speed gravel, the Ritchey WCS Shield Cross Tubeless Ready Tire in 700 x 35c delivers race-level grip and speed in a lightweight package. Built with a low-profile tread that reduces rolling resistance and sheds debris efficiently, it thrives on hardpack, grass, and light gravel.

Its WCS dual-compound rubber balances performance across the tread: a firmer center section reduces wear and maximizes speed, while the softer outer zones improve cornering grip. VFA (Vector Force Analysis) side knob shaping ensures consistent traction at varying lean angles, giving riders more control during aggressive maneuvers.

With a 120 TPI tubeless-ready casing and folding bead, the tire stays supple across variable terrain and pairs well with modern wide internal rims. At just 398g, it’s impressively lightweight and perfect for elite racers or any rider chasing podium-worthy performance. Whether you’re sprinting through barriers or carving switchbacks, the Shield Cross is built for precision and speed.