Specialized Hillbilly Grid Review

The first thing that stands out about the new specialized hillbilly for a sticky rubber dual ply enduro ready tyre is its bargain price.

Specialized hillbilly grid review. The hillbilly is specialized intermediate tyre we ve previously ridden this tyre in the 2 3 width and were eager to see how it faired as a 2 6 tyre. Product full name specialized hillbilly grid 29 x 2 3 2bliss retail price 35 available from specialized uk specialized hillbilly great value winter thrasher. The hillbilly grid 2bliss ready tire features debossed knob tops that enhance traction on roots rocks logs off camber drops you name it this tire tames them all. Our test tyre has the larger volume gripton compound and grid carcass making it both tacky and tough.

Although the hillbilly is a mud tyre it s features specialized s new blck dmnd casing which is also used on two dry weather friendly tyres the specialized butcher and specialized eliminator. Cheap grippy and fast. 2 4in gum x magi x tyre review. This casing is designed for enduro and downhill use and is double thickness with overlapping plies.

Specialized hillbilly details intended conditions. And with the addition of our grid casing that dramatically improves sidewall stiffness and cut resistance you ll be able to tackle any trail with total confidence. I ve been using the hillbilly in 27 5 x 2 6 as a front tire for the last 10 months. 4 5 out of 5 star rating 4 5 gbp 35 00 rrp usd dollar 60 00 skip to.

While i ve found specialized s gripton compound can be slippery on wet rocks in its lighter grid tyres the hillbilly does better. The best mountain bike mud tyres in 2020. The hillbilly is specialized s burliest mountain bike tyre for getting proper wild on. A decent open tyre helps cut through the slop when the going gets muddy and this 29in only tyre from specialized is one of the best we ve used.

During that time it has seen all manner of conditions from dusty dry to muddy as it gets and i ve ridden them on local enduro trails and in the bike park. Soft to intermediate terrain gripton rubber compound tubeless ready sizes. This product is featured in. Specialized hillbilly grid tyre features.

Aggressive all condition tyre designed for everything from loose. Specialized hillbilly grid 2bliss tyre review.