Who it's for

  • XC racers navigating technical and unpredictable course conditions.
  • Competitive riders prioritizing precise handling and braking performance.
  • Endurance athletes needing reliability without sacrificing ride quality.

Who should skip it

  • Speed-focused riders on hardpack or less technical race courses.
  • Weight-conscious climbers seeking the absolute lightest setup.
  • Riders primarily on groomed trails or urban environments.

Performance breakdown

Cornering Traction

Moto-style shoulder knobs bite hard into loose corners with total confidence.

Excellent

Rolling Efficiency

Alternating center knobs maintain impressive speed on hardpack and fire roads.

Excellent

Compound Grip

Graphene and silica blend delivers reliable stickiness across varied trail conditions.

Excellent

Setup Simplicity

Tubeless-ready design seats easily on most modern rims without a struggle.

Excellent

Ride Compliance

The 60 TPI nylon casing offers a supple, fatigue-reducing ride feel.

Excellent

Debris Clearing

Open tread pattern sheds mud and trail debris quickly while riding.

Excellent

Key Specs

Tire Diameter

29 inches

Tire Type

Tubeless

Casing

60 TPI Nylon

Bead Type

Folding Kevlar

Compound

Graphene + Silica

Compatibility

Hookless Compatible

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