"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The 29in Kraken is one of the most balanced tires I’ve ridden. It rolls fast enough for XC racing but has just enough volume and knob height to give me confidence on technical descents. It’s the perfect ‘fast...
After years of staring longingly at crumbling country roads and enticing bike trails on your road bike, your curious nature earning you more than a few tumbles and flat tires each summer, you're finally equipped with a gravel bike. Push the limits of...
After years of staring longingly at crumbling country roads and enticing bike trails on your road bike, your curious nature earning you more than a few tumbles and flat tires each summer, you're finally equipped with a gravel bike. Push the limits of...
After years of staring longingly at crumbling country roads and enticing bike trails on your road bike, your curious nature earning you more than a few tumbles and flat tires each summer, you're finally equipped with a gravel bike. Push the limits of...
After years of staring longingly at crumbling country roads and enticing bike trails on your road bike, your curious nature earning you more than a few tumbles and flat tires each summer, you're finally equipped with a gravel bike. Push the limits of...
After years of staring longingly at crumbling country roads and enticing bike trails on your road bike, your curious nature earning you more than a few tumbles and flat tires each summer, you're finally equipped with a gravel bike. Push the limits of...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I mounted the 700 Overide Tubeless Ready tires before a long bikepacking trip and was blown away by how smooth they rolled on pavement and how grippy they stayed when things got chunky. I love the added confidence...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I mounted the 700 Overide Tubeless Ready tires before a long bikepacking trip and was blown away by how smooth they rolled on pavement and how grippy they stayed when things got chunky. I love the added confidence...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Python 2 TLR is the kind of tire I can run almost anywhere. It rolls fast on hardpack, grips well in corners, and the tubeless setup has kept me flat-free even on rocky sections. I especially like it as a...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Python 2 with Hardskin is my go-to rear tire for dry to mixed terrain. It rolls fast, holds grip on punchy climbs, and sheds just enough mud when things get slick. And with the Hardskin casing, I can hit rocky...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve raced and trained on the Python 3 for months now, and it’s the perfect tire for technical XC trails. It rolls fast, grips hard in corners, and the Hardskin layer lets me ride aggressively without stressing...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve raced and trained on the Python 3 for months now, and it’s the perfect tire for technical XC trails. It rolls fast, grips hard in corners, and the Hardskin layer lets me ride aggressively without stressing...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""The Python 3 is the tire I recommend to riders who want race-level performance but also need something that can handle everyday trail abuse. It’s fast, super grippy, and the bi-compound rubber keeps it predictable...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""The Python 3 is the tire I recommend to riders who want race-level performance but also need something that can handle everyday trail abuse. It’s fast, super grippy, and the bi-compound rubber keeps it predictable...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I threw the Python Race on for a dry-to-damp XC block and it flat-out flies. The super low-profile center rips on hardpack, the edging blocks hook up predictably, and the 3×127 TPI casing keeps it supple over...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Skeleton is my go-to for dry, fast XC courses. It’s light, incredibly quick-rolling, and the tread design gives just enough bite to keep me confident when things get techy. It’s a serious race tire for...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""The Racing Lab Skeleton is what I run when I want confidence on race day. It’s insanely light and rolls effortlessly, and the Race Ripost XC compound gives just enough rebound control to stay in contact through...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I race the Skeleton when I want a tire that absolutely flies. It’s super light, and the mono-compound rubber is fast and predictable—perfect for dry tracks and big climbs. If I’m chasing PRs or podiums,...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I swap to the Hardskin Taipan when courses get sharp and rowdy. Same fast roll, extra cut protection. I’ll pick 2. 1 for max efficiency or 2. 25 when I want more footprint.""Rock-strewn race loops and wet-over-hardpack...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I swap to the Hardskin Taipan when courses get sharp and rowdy. Same fast roll, extra cut protection. I’ll pick 2. 1 for max efficiency or 2. 25 when I want more footprint.""Rock-strewn race loops and wet-over-hardpack...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""For enduro days I run this in back—it brakes hard, finds traction on blown-out lines, and the Hardskin casing feels tough without riding harsh. Pairs great with a Toro up front.""When trails turn sharp and...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I mix these by route: 2. 1 XC rear for speed, 2. 3 or 2. 4 on rough trails for more volume. Sideskin saves sidewalls, tubeless setup is painless, and traction stays predictable when it gets loose.""One tread,...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve used the Hutchinson Toro 29in on technical, muddy trails in the Alps, and it’s proven itself as a true all-conditions tire. The open tread clears mud fast, the side lugs hook up beautifully on off-camber...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve used the Hutchinson Toro 29in on technical, muddy trails in the Alps, and it’s proven itself as a true all-conditions tire. The open tread clears mud fast, the side lugs hook up beautifully on off-camber...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I grab Toro XC 29x2. 1 when the course swings from damp to greasy. The widely spaced knobs clear fast, the hard center climbs and brakes with authority, and the softer shoulders hook on wet roots. It set up tubeless...