Don't know what they are like but seems a good price if they are of any use
Might be worth a punt at that price?
I took a punt on one the other day, not fitted yet though so can't feedback, but online reviews are positive so hopefully it'll be decent. If not it'll go on marketplace! That price is with free delivery too, so they're definitely worth a try.
I've ordered one for my downcountry needs, cheers OP.
You can never have enough tyres, eh?
They are decent tyres. I have a small stash of Ground Control and Purgatories left in 26" for my Stumpy and really like them.
Yeah definitely worth it. I got a 29x2.6 from Rutland for slightly less for the hardtail and I've been impressed. Sub 1kg, plenty of volume, no carcass wobble (unlike half the maxxis I've bought), and decent performance. Loses climbing grip in the worst slop but most do. Seems like a decent year round option.
Do they roll OK on tarmac or are they horribly draggy? I have to ride some road before I get to trails
How strong is the sidewall on these just slashed the tyre on my hardtail so in the market for some new tyres.
Do they roll OK on tarmac or are they horribly draggy? I have to ride some road before I get to trails
The old Purgs rolled fairly well so I can't imagine these being terrible.
Haven't you ordered yet though? First rule of PSAs is always order before you post the PSA
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I've been sucked in by discounts on Specialized tyres in the past and always been disappointed. I haven't ridden the new compounds but the old ones were really plasticky and sketchy. Even the Grid casing is really flimsy so not great for chunky riders or rough locations. The 2.6 was like a Maxxis 2.4 and the 2.3 was tiny.
Mine were relegated to my old hardtail mincing bike where they were fine.
They're alright for cheap tyres but don't put them on your good bike if you're an enduro god.
Lol - I was only half looking and stumbled across them.
Was actually looking at a Ground Control for £37 as a frontand rear tyre when I found the PSA
I haven’t ridden the new compounds
Riders I know IRL rate them very highly, I'd be careful abotu advising people against buying these on your previous experience.
Yep, I've had them from the last couple of PSA's, really good all-round tyres.
Only downside is the 2.3 is a bit narrow to really work on a 30mm rim and the 2.6 is big for most frames.
The old version worked well as a front too (from memory it was like a shallow DHF?), I ran them F+R as a winter tyre in loamy/sandy soil around Swinely and Farnborough, enough grip in the muddy bits without being a drag on the other 90% of the ride. But the new one is more of a rear tyre.
I have 2.6 29" on the back of both mtb's.
The 2.6 was not amazing in thick mud, the old 2.3 was better.
Fine for everything else. Much less draggy than a 2.6 butcher. The were fine on the road.
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"I’ve been sucked in by discounts on Specialized tyres in the past and always been disappointed. I haven’t ridden the new compounds but the old ones were really plasticky and sketchy. Even the Grid casing is really flimsy so not great for chunky riders or rough locations. The 2.6 was like a Maxxis 2.4 and the 2.3 was tiny."
They're completely different tyres. The only things the same are the names.
That is great news. Everyone enjoy your cheap tyres.
For a short-travel trail bike what would be the best setup for these, ground control and fast trak.
Would this upfront be the best setup?
Ordered a couple of the 2.6s for general trail riding, big fan of the old 2.2 Purgs for a fairly narrow + light winter XC tyre and interested to see how the newer tread goes.
FWIW on sizing the 2.6 casing is 155mm bead to bead across the inside laid out flat, Maxxis Ardent 2.4 as my reference big summer XC/trail tyre is 150mm.
FWIW on sizing the 2.6 casing is 155mm bead to bead
I’d be interested to know the height and depth once inflated. Not likely to try another Purgatory but the 2.6 Slaughters I bought appear quite skinny and high profile on a 32mm rim
I’ve been sucked in by discounts on Specialized tyres in the past and always been disappointed
+1
I bought 8 a few years ago on offer from specialized direct - the top models.
We've had two blow off a rim when inflating. Three others refuse to hold air tubeless - leaking sidewalls. And one other the was wobbly out the packet.
I’d be interested to know the height and depth once inflated.
Off to fit them in a bit, will report back.
2.6 Slaughters I bought appear quite skinny and high profile on a 32mm rim
Skinny, what actual width? I'm using 30mm rims and was looking for a Butcher 2.6 front to go with these, guessing they'd be similar size to the Slaughter 2.6.
I've been happy with the older Storm and Purgatory Controls, ride/grip well and seat really easily. Interested to see how this Grid 2.6 casing and the new Purg tread goes.
I bought 8 a few years ago on offer from specialized direct – the top models.
We’ve had two blow off a rim when inflating.
I’ve had a Slaughter 2.6 grid blow off a rim whilst riding in a straight line on a bridal way. I found the ones I had don’t play well with some rims. Fine on Stans flows though.
Off to fit them in a bit, will report back.
Fitted and ridden (2.6 version). A doddle to set up tubeless, 5 mins each with a trackpump.
They are a bit tall - 62mm casing width on a 30mm ID rim, but 60mm to tread shoulder. The added volume over an Ardent 2.4 is in height as much as anything. Alongside a Minion DHF 2.5 on a similar rim size they're a smaller tread on a similar or slightly larger casing volume. I trimmed a bit off the outermost edge lugs of the back tyre as the height meant the corner clearance was reduced at the chainstays Vs an Ardent 2.4 which is a bit more rounded in tread profile.
Seem like good high volume all-rounders which is what I was after. Roll well, grip over rooty bits on climbs was great partly due to the volume and they're suprisingly OK cornering in sloppy mud (Cotswolds) for a big XC tyre. Predictable cornering edge, no suprises. Felt good on a rigid bike at 16-17PSI.
All in all for this bike and where I ride the first impressions on a day where it was pretty sloppy in places were good - decent volume and quick rolling as well as wet-weather compatibility is a very useful combo.
Do they roll OK on tarmac or are they horribly draggy? I have to ride some road before I get to trails
First impression was how little buzz there was on tarmac and they don't feel like the centre knobs are being flexed much when climbing steep roads either. A fairly smooth roller, would happily use them for a long bikepacking trip for ex.