HUTCHINSON Taipan Hardskin 26 x 2.10

Can you make a tire that excels in the dry and the wet? That sheds mud but rolls fast? That’s light but has a meaty tread compound for loose, muddy trails? Sure you can, because we did. That’s the Taipan, the all-course, all-conditions quiver of one to tackle any trail on any day. Blocky, v-shaped knobs power through wet and muddy conditions for exceptional acceleration and mud-shedding abilities. Modest tread block height keeps weight down and efficiency up when the skies clear and the trails dry out. It’s the perfect pick for those days when the weather can’t make up its mind.

IN PRACTICE

A very versatile tire, the Taipan gives performance, lightness and grip, the indisputable assets. Whatever the conditions, it’ll take you on all terrains. Its round profile will surprise the square tire adepts. Finally, the volume of lateral knobs is specified to optimise grip and lateral deformation. Used on a regular basis by the best XC and TRAIL racers in mixed/wet conditions.

STRENGHTS

Delivers excellent lightweight performance and grip.

Sheds mud from the sides thanks to blocks of V-shaped knobs.

The reference for Trail in terms of versatility.

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Jean-Paul STEPHAN, multiple XC Master World Champion

« When friends ask me which kind of tires to use, I always recommend a set of TAIPANs. They are exceptionally versatile, with very satisfying ride qualities… and the durability of the compound is a great comfort during the whole season ! »