Good tire, but performance. . .
"Overall a good tire with good grip and lateral grip ( used only on dry or slightly damp ground ), overall quite safe. 2 big downsides: weight and performance".
HUTCHINSON
HUTCHINSON KRAKEN 29x2.30 Racing Lab Hardskin Race Ripost XC Tubeless Ready Folding Tyre Black
Used in the XC World Cup by some of the best riders in the discipline, notably David Valero (top 10 worldwide), the HUTCHINSON Kraken Racing...
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Used in the XC World Cup by some of the best riders in the discipline, notably David Valero (top 10 worldwide), the HUTCHINSON Kraken Racing Lab 29x2.30 Hardskin RaceRipost XC Tubeless Ready Folding Tyre is an ultra-high-performance model designed exclusively for competitive Cross-Country on dry and mixed terrain.
The Kraken will delight riders who crave rolling efficiency, responsiveness and aggressive riding. Its tread has been designed to deliver optimal efficiency, maintaining constant contact with the ground, while the progressive intermediate and side knobs provide security and come into their own on wide rims.
Built around a robust, lightweight and impact-resistant 66 TPI casing, the Kraken features the RaceRipost XC rubber compound blend dedicated to pure performance, with a harder compound in the centre section to guarantee high rolling efficiency, and a softer compound on the sides for good grip.
In this version, it also features Hardskin reinforcement from bead to bead, providing highly effective protection against cuts, tears, punctures and hard impacts. The Kraken is ideal for front mounting.
The Kraken will delight riders who crave rolling efficiency, responsiveness and aggressive riding. Its tread has been designed to deliver optimal efficiency, maintaining constant contact with the ground, while the progressive intermediate and side knobs provide security and come into their own on wide rims.
Built around a robust, lightweight and impact-resistant 66 TPI casing, the Kraken features the RaceRipost XC rubber compound blend dedicated to pure performance, with a harder compound in the centre section to guarantee high rolling efficiency, and a softer compound on the sides for good grip.
In this version, it also features Hardskin reinforcement from bead to bead, providing highly effective protection against cuts, tears, punctures and hard impacts. The Kraken is ideal for front mounting.
Ref: 7977540878502
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66 TPI ultra-supple and lightweight casing, paired with the Tri-compound Race Ripost XC, for exceptional performance
Linkepattern technology combining lateral knobs providing maximum grip and a tread pattern allowing high speed
Racing Lab: Handmade in France
Harskin bead-to-bead reinforcement for maximum puncture protection
Tested and approved by some of the best XC World Cup riders (Racing Lab label)
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Overall rating: 3.4444444 / 5 from 9 reviews.
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attention this ref is black and not tan wall
"PV529322 has black sidewalls and not brown as shown in the illustration. The reference with brown sidewalls is PV529332. I've only done one outing with it in the mud and in front mount. Grip was okay, but not crazy either. I was probably over-inflated and the tire isn't suitable for heavy mud."
Very mixed opinion
"Very little directionality, steep trajectory control. Noisy on asphalt. Pour un pneu dit roulant. . . plutôt pas d'accord"
No conformity
"Ordered a Hutchinson Kraken Racing Lab Tubeless Hardskin tire in black in photo and specs. Tire delivered in brown on sidewalls. ... ... ."
Real mountain bike tire
"Best tire I've used in a long time, apart from its weight. Does not tear on the first descent in enduro mode. Very good grip on real mountain bike trails with rocks, stones and roots. Not useful for those who ride on eggshells or white trails to VTC/gravel."
Fragile
"Good performance and grip for trial use on the rear but...REALLY TOO FRAGILE! 2 tires bought and both ripped on the sidewall after 2 rides."
At the top
"Very good front tire, I'm going to mount one on the rear. I inflate it to 1.4 and it's great when rolling on gravel and very correct in greasy conditions. I recommend it."
Super tire
"Excellent tire. Very easy mounting, excellent grip in the rocky terrain of southern France. The excellence of a French brand. ..."
A little narrow
"The width in 2. 3 is given for an interior 30 rim with a 25 it's more like 2. 2."
