Going tubeless for first time - just fitted Butcher Grid for front and Purg Grid for back (coming from WTB Wolverines).
There is a problem with the Butcher that became more evident when inflated.
When it arrived it was folded - in the crease of the fold a blemish/sunken spot that was noticeable but I thought that when inflated it would disappear. Basically there's a bulge on the tread and part of the sidewall which is much more noticeable when inflated and on the bike. Called the shop and they want me to bring the wheel in so they can see the problem - never had this on any tyres before - folding or not.
No probs with the Purg. If they deem it a faulty tyre (it def is) they'll change it. Problem is they dont have another Butcher Grid and won't have before I go the the Lakes over NY for a ride.
They DO have another Purg but Control not Grid....it's not the same as the Butcher Grid but having never tried the BG will the Purg Control be a good replacement or shall I hold out for the BG? I went for this combo based on all the positive reviews/feedback on here.
I could wait to get that and actually try the WTB Wolverine tubeless instead of with a tube (as it came with my Cannondale Trigger). Feels like if I go for the Purg Control it's a compromise and not really what I want. Basically do the Purgatorys work as a good pair - one Grid and one Control?
I didn't like the Purg on the front, I'll put it on the back at some point once the Capt is knackered.
I get on well with a purg on the front but haven't tried a butcher. Give it a go - if you don't get on with it just bring it back and swap for a butcher using the tyre satisfaction guarantee.
I prefer a Purg on the back too, they seem to tramline a bit on the front.
Good combo with a Bontrager XR4 on the front, pretty much ideal for me.
Sorry - is this for real? Never heard of this scheme before...I get on well with a purg on the front but haven't tried a butcher. Give it a go - if you don't get on with it just bring it back and swap for a butcher using the tyre satisfaction guarantee.
Tyre satisfaction guarantee you say? 😀
It is for real. Speak to your local spesh dealer.
Bike #1 has a Purg Grid on the back, as the rear tyre is more susceptible to damage and a Butcher Control up front. Thus far, it's been okay, no horror stories to report and I live in a part of England famous for vicious flints (thus far the flint round here has claimed two Spesh Captain Controls, two Storm Controls, a Conti Mountain King and a brand new Rubber Queen black Chili (the latter had me in tears after spluffing £50 only a few hours beforehand).
If they've only got another Purg Control then I'd hold out for the Butcher.
Sorry - is this for real? Never heard of this scheme before...
[url= http://www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk/the-hub/specialized-tyres-satisfaction-guaranteed ]http://www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk/the-hub/specialized-tyres-satisfaction-guaranteed[/url]
NB Applies to in-store purchases only.
Butcher Control front and Purgatory Control rear on all our bikes except Abigales Slaughter Control on the rear. Tried the Purgatory on the front but its not in the same league as the Butcher.
The tyre exchange is a win win for Specialized on what are already reasonably priced tyres. Wish they would bring their worn tyre exchange back. That was a good promotion.