These are popular in europe, and superior to most tire carcasses in class. I found these and the XC M to be exceptionally durable rear tire for a shade over 700g.
Bike shop price is $109
The "lite" version of this race tire is VERY POPULAR in XC racing circuits. This tire is the identical tire casing with added 120tpi sidewall protection (prowall), yet close rolling resistance One of the few really fast and lightweight tires that will handle our occasional rocky sections. Also favored over the competition for its cornering traction on hard wet sections. "Prowall" is the bead fabric wraparound up the sidewall. Pinch protection is better compared to the "lite" version.
Pirelli Scorpion XC RC Team tire - 29x2.40
Technical information
Pirelli Scorpion XC RC tires feature a tread pattern designed to better manage modern crosscountry routes: from artificial technical sections to natural wooded sections, from compact to inconsistent terrain. Scorpion ™ XC RC is designed for the rider looking for maximum performance in racing conditions, always pushing his limits. The Scorpion ™ XC RC tread pattern was designed together with the crosscountry World Cup riders: low and numerous center knobs for the best smoothness, pronounced side knobs for cornering control. An uncompromising tread pattern. SmartGRIP Compound is a compound developed on the experience of motorsport championships, the choice of the single-compound solution offers constant high grip in both dry and wet conditions, even when the blocks begin to wear out. Scorpion ™ XC RC. Sidewall reinforcement technology for better puncture protection and low pressure driveability.
Compound: Smartgrip Compound.
TPI: 120.
Pro Wall technology.
Weight 700 g.
$69ea, $59ea for 2, no tax
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