#NewTyreDay: Specialized Cannibal rubbers revealed

#NewTyreDay: Specialized Cannibal rubbers revealed

The Buttery Brothers (explanation below), Loic Bruni and Finn Iles, have been riding this new Specialized Cannibal gravity tyre. Looks like it means business.

Specialized Cannibal nutshelled:

  • Large centre knobs
  • Wide braking edges cut in for maximum deceleration
  • High volume casing
  • Staggered shoulder blocks designed for predictable high-speed cornering
  • Gripton T9 compound
  • Grid Gravity 2-ply casing construction
  • 2Bliss
  • £TBC but approx £55

Press Release:

The world’s fastest riders are always hungry for more traction. So we teamed up with Loïc Bruni, Finn Iles and Chris Grice from the Specialized Gravity team to develop a mountain bike tyre to tame World Cup Downhill Tracks. Together we cooked up something that will satisfy even the most aggressive appetites. The Cannibal tread pattern has been completely redeveloped, integrating our super sticky GRIPTON T9 compound with a high volume casing that brings superior control to any terrain.

Ride it Or Eat It

Devour the track with unmatched grip, confidence, and control.

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The Cannibal tread pattern has been completely redeveloped, integrating our super sticky GRIPTON T9 compound with a high volume casing that brings superior control to any terrain. Staggered shoulder blocks maximize cornering stability and large centre braking blocks bite aggressively into the ground. Engineered to the design specifications of our riders, the Cannibal balances weight and durability with GRID Gravity Casing for Enduro, Downhill and Park riding. The Cannibal delivers the unbeatable combination of grip, confidence and control to devour any track.

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Buttery smooth

Specialized is also launching a Limited Edition kit in conjunction with Loic Bruni.

Introducing… the Butter Collection.

Press Release:

SPECIALIZED X LOÏC BRUNI

Four-time world champion, Loïc Bruni, doesn’t just win races—he wins them in style. Ever wonder what’s on his ingredients list for the track? We’ve prepped a race-day kit with The Buttery Smooth Taste of Speed. Loïc will debut the Gravity Butter Collection at the Fort William World Cup on 20th May.

Butter Gravity Pants (SRP £120)

The best recipe for pant design? Combining laser-perforated ventilation and high-abrasion resistance knee patches with an adjustable waist and tapered legs. Chef’s kiss

Butter Trail Long Sleeve Jersey (SRP £55)

The unique front sleeve design promotes ventilation in key heat zones. The crew neck collar is casual, comfortable, and buttery-soft.

Fast Made Faster with Leading Ventilation, Movement, and Durability…

VENTILATION

Key heat zones are laser perforated to keep you cool and riding longer.

MOVEMENT

Semi-form fitting elastane provides ultimate stretch articulation so you can stay agile.

DURABILITY

High-abrasion resistance support in the knees equips you to ride with confidence.

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