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29″ Python TR

Posted in All Posts, Tech Talk, News by shiggy on the October 29th, 2006

Hutchinson did confirm the 29×2.0 Python at Interbike. Latest word is it will be produced (only) in a Tubeless Ready version.

“We plan to make the Python 29″ in TUBELESS READY. This means that Python 29″ will be able to be installed using FAST’AIR tubeless latex on a UST compatible rim/wheel or you can mount this tire (with tubeless beads) onto a normal rim and use a tube. To be clear, there will only be one (version) but this Tubeless Ready tire can be mounted tubeless or with a tube.”

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Ramblings of a Tire Junkie

Posted in All Posts, Commentary by shiggy on the October 20th, 2006

They are just rubber and nylon treads. Why do they fascinate me so much?

So many ways to put them together.

Such a light and flexible structure.

But once attached to a rim and filled with air they can support great loads and take incredible abuse.

The only thing that connects bike to ground.

Without the tires a bike is useless.

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New Tires at Interbike ‘06, Part 1

Posted in All Posts, News by shiggy on the October 3rd, 2006

I was taken with the Rubena DH/FR tires from the Czech Republic.

Triton in 2.45 and 2.25

Harpie 2.25

They also have XC tires in their complete lineup.

Schwalbe has a new intermediate to wet.
Muddy Mary 2.50 w/ a HD casing

Geax Datura 2.2
Deep open tread and light weight casing

Geax Suguaro XC tire
26x 2.0 & 2.2 and 29×2.2

WTB has NINE new tires including the Stout 2.3

Dissent 2.5

Prowler MX 2.5

Prowler XT 2.3

Vulpine 2.1

Raijin 2.1

WeirWolf 29×2.55 LT

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