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Makes the 2.6 Butcher and Slaughter Grids an even better buy
2.6 Slaughter doesn't appear to be included. Or is it just out of stock?
No 26" in the offer either!
Thanks Tracey - will look at what I need for my 29er 🙂
Ooh, may have to treat myself to some new road tyres, some Turbo's would be lovely on the summer road bike.
Saw this yesterday... but it didn't occur to me that Spesh did tubeless(bliss) road tyres... they do! so I've got some... so thanks for the bump Tracey 🙂
wwaswas - 26X2.6 Butchers are in the offer.
It's not just the tyres in Tracey's link, go here - https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/new-arrivals/equipment/bike-components/tyres--tubes/c/tirestubes
2.6 x 650b Slaughter Grid. Didnt know they did a 2.6 x 29
Thanks for the link, fancy trying a bigger Slaughter for the summer
will the 2.6 fit in a std. 27.5 fork?
will the 2.6 fit in a std. 27.5 fork?
Dunno and it may depend on what fork and rim you are using. I do know someone running a 29 X 2.6 butcher on Flow EX in an old non boost Reba. They don't appear to size up massive
It’s not just the tyres in Tracey’s link, go here
Ah, missed that!
will the 2.6 fit in a std. 27.5 fork?
Yes. Riding buddy has just fitted a 2.6 Butcher on a Flow ex and no clearance issues on Fox 34's
Good offer for ok tyres. I don't mean to rain on the parade but........the way Specialized layer the compounds, soft on top of hard, means once you are through the soft top layer, there's loads of tread left but it's horrible non-grippy hard compound. Hence why I've heard people describe them as going off!
I assume it hasn't changed for the latest revisions?
I my experience, the side walls won't last long enough for you to wear the top layer off.
Ooh, quite keen to try the 29x2.6 versions of the Butcher
I don’t mean to rain on the parade but……..the way Specialized layer the compounds, soft on top of hard, means once you are through the soft top layer, there’s loads of tread left but it’s horrible non-grippy hard compound
you mean like the way Maxxis (who I think make specialized tyres) do too with 3C and how I'd imagine the other manufacturers make tyres too?
you mean like the way Maxxis (who I think make specialized tyres) do too with 3C and how I’d imagine the other manufacturers make tyres too?
Nope not all do and Specialized are the worst I've tried (I've tried nearly all brands bar Vee and couple of other niche ones) in that regard.
Linky no work at the mo - looks like they're a tad busy!
I can't say I've ever noticed a problem and I've been using Specialized and Maxxis tyres for many years, and I'm tight and run them right down to the bitter end on the rear.
@bigjim - You can on the rear where maximum grip isn't as important. I move worn Butchers to the rear once they're toast and wash out in the dry, usually about 4-6 months in for me, although me and my mate don't buy them any more!
Also being tight I tend to buy tyres that work well front & rear, are overkill casing wise for a front, in anticipation of it being switched to the rear, to be thrashed through summer when ultimate traction doesn't really matter.
I my experience, the side walls won’t last long
Some of the lighter weight 'control' versions I'd agree but I think the 'grid' casing is plenty tough enough for most
Hasn’t the grid casing changed recently though? I bought a butcher in some new brown packaging (amusingly labelled as an e-bike ready tyre) and a slaughter in the old packaging and the butcher grid was much thinner. Has anyone else noticed this? Sorry if it’s been covered before..