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When hammering through rock gardens or threading the needle on steep, loamy chutes, your tires are the make-or-break contact between staying upright and eating dirt. Photo: Specialized Specialized knows this all too well, and they’ve gone back to the drawing board with their Butcher and Eliminator tires, working with World Cup pros to fine-tune the grip, stability, and speed needed to push the limits of modern trail and enduro riding. (Photos: Jordan Villella) What are the latest updates? Optimized tread spacing and design that delivers serious traction and control—whether you’re seasoning your local flow trails or dropping into the gnarliest EWS-style terrain. Plus, Specialized offers two casing options to suit your riding style. Let’s dig in. Specialized Next-Gen Butcher logo Butcher: Ultimate Grip & Control for Any Trail, Any Condition
If you’re looking for an aggressive, high-traction front tire that thrives in various conditions, the Butcher should be at the top of your wish list. Specialized tweaked the tread design to put 12% more block surface in contact with the ground, which means better grip, superior cornering confidence, and improved vibration damping for a smoother ride. 29 x 2.24 Grid Trail weight Specialized Butcher – Key Features:
GRIPTON T9 compound maximizes grip and control.
New tread pattern with Block-In-Block shoulder knobs rolls fast and grips harder when leaned over.
Two casing options: Grid Trail […]
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