Specialized Eliminator Grid
They look to be an awesome tire that is more aggressive than the purgatory.
Specialized eliminator grid. 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. 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. The eliminator features a new generation of tread that combines an aggressive block design with a well balanced tread pattern. 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 purgatory is a reasonably light rear tire coming in at 964 grams in the 29 x 2 6 inch width. Its transition knobs help bridge the traditional channel between center and shoulder knobs making the eliminator perfect for enduro where versatility is key. The eliminator grid trail 2bliss ready tire features a new generation of tread that combines an aggressive block design with a well balanced tread pattern. 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. The eliminator still has the bite of a dh tire but it also brings the manners to handle well on hardpacked trails. For anyone worried about the size of the eliminator here is the size of the eliminator 29 x 2 3 blk dmnd mounted on a stan s flow mk3 with a 29mm internal width compared to a 2018 specialized purgatory 29 x 2 3 grid and a 2018 maxxis minion dhf 29 x 2 3 albeit used and worn down a bit. The 2020 specialized butcher slaughter hillbilly and eliminator mtb tires get improved puncture protection and sidewall stiffness with specialized s new grid trail casing.
The eliminator still has the bite of a dh tire but also brings the manners to. It was the eliminator which is now available with two versions of casing the grid and the blck dmnd. They were released yesterday and i checked them out today at my lbs. The latter has a reinforced carcass as explained in this article.
Its transition knobs help bridge the traditional channel between center and shoulder knobs making the eliminator perfect for enduro. The specialized purgatory grid is a rock solid and predictable tire is best suited for duties on the rear wheel.