Specialized Eliminator 2 6
World s better than wtb light casing but that s a pretty low bar.
Specialized eliminator 2 6. Its transition knobs help bridge the traditional channel between center and shoulder knobs making the eliminator perfect for enduro. I ve just mounted the 27 5 2 6 eliminator grid on the front on 33mm internal carbon hoops. I gave specialized a go for a while grid casings just don t cut it. Similarly thin to schwalbe snake skin.
The eliminator still has the bite of a dh tire but it also brings the manners to handle well on hardpacked trails. It was the eliminator which is now available with two versions of casing the grid and the blck dmnd. Biggest reason for switching to a different front tire is to get more volume upfront with good cornering grip but without getting too heavy or slow rolling. When mated with an aggressive front tire this is a reasonably fast rolling option with decent braking bite and a casing that is tough enough for daily trail riding.
The eliminator is a tire designed for enduro very similar to butcher but with a profile in which. The 29x2 6 specialized eliminator has the promise of a great trail tire with aggressive knobs that could still roll decently on fire roads which specialized claims makes it perfect for enduro. With a huck norris dh. The specialized purgatory grid is a rock solid and predictable tire is best suited for duties on the rear wheel.
My park bike wasn t on hand for a photo but i can tell you there is a big difference. In a league of their own in this. I could potentially end up with 2 6 eliminator front 2 4 hellkat rear eventually or maybe a 2 4 maxxis dissector rear or even a 2 3 butcher or eliminator to go all specialized. The latter has a reinforced carcass as explained in this article.
Eliminator first impression a couple of days ago specialized sent me two 29x2 6 eliminator tires one grid and the other blk dmnd casing to test and provide feedback so i threw the grid on the. In our review of the specialized butcher blck dmnd we mentioned a new product from the californian brand that we were trying. Brand new specialized eliminator mountain bike tyre 29 x 2 6 size selling for 35 each 2 available postage is extra 15 anywhere in aus pick up from knox area victoria can deliver if local these retail for 85 stock info. Only downside is if you run exo specialized doesn t have an equivalent light casing.
I m back to solely maxxis for light casing tires. This thing is not a true 2 6 like specialized s 27 5 tires. Specialized eliminator blck dmnd 2 6in rear tyre review great for dry rocky conditions the products mentioned in this article are selected or reviewed independently by our journalists.