Right, I forgot about the other Team Spec. I was referring to this one though, so the regular regular, or something like that …
@Jonathan is one of the major advocates for the Aspen and seems to really like it and often sticks with it when others ride something more aggressive. I seem to remember that he was running Aspen’s at Singletrack 6. He is an exceptional rider though with reallynsharp technical skills, so something to keep in mind.
Jonatham did a fair bit of riding out in Bentonville durong Little Sugar/Big Sugar week. I dodnt see his bile up close but curious what tires he opted for there.
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No I’m sorry. I decided a while ago that it’s too much work do fo all this testing and it’s hard to eliminate external factors like humidity, wind, temperatures, etc.
I tested several tyres after each other on the same day but even then, maybe the wind is blowing just a bit harder or from a slightly different direction, the soil is more humid in the afternoon than it was in the morning, or the other way around, etc.
Ultimately, the timed differences between the Continental RaceKing 2.2, Kenda Rush Pro TR 2.2 and 2.4 and SCT 2.4, Pirelli Scorpion XC RC Lite 2.4 and Maxxis Aspen ST 170 2.4 were at most 1 to 2 seconds over a rolling section of around 35 seconds.
In the end, I decided that too many external factors were influencing my test results to keep on putting so much time and effort into this.
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Yeah, testing seems very time consuming.
What’s your opinion so far other then weight of the Hutchinsons Python Race compared to the RaceKings? How does the casing feel?
Like I said, thinking about getting these or the Vittoria Peyotes for mainly gravel use where the extra volume is appreciated.
That’s a difficult comparison for me to make. The only experience I have with these tyres is with the 2.2 RaceKing and the 2.4 Python Race.
I rode the Python Race at lower pressures than the Continental thanks to their width. I have the impression that the casing of the Hutchinson is more supple.
Honestly, I found both to be very comfortable and fast tires, but in my opinion, the Hutchinsons come out on top thanks to their larger volume.
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I like Rocket Ron front (16-18psi depending on terrain and conditions) and Racing Ralph rear (18-25 psi) both 2.35. Panzer insert rear. I’m 83kg.
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Another month of BRR voting is live. Just threw another vote at the Kenda Booster…
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I threw in the vote request for the Hutchinson Python 3 Race Lab 2.4.
Considering how well the Caracal performed, the Pythons have the potential to be quite interesting
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I’m not a pro member, so what (MTB) tires are currently on the list to be tested?
Might consider becoming a member and putting a vote in for the Python 3 and/or the Python Race. I loved the original Python many years ago, and the Caracal results have my hopefull for the new Hutchinson MTB tires.
I will respectfully suggest that you subscribe and check it by yourself. BRR does an amazing service to our community and they charge very reasonable price to support themselves.
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Fair enough.
To be honest, I hadn’t checked the pricing for the pro membership myself because I just hate how everything has become “a monthly fee”. But like you said, BRR are very reasonable.
Voted for the Booster as well.
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Booster Boosted
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Boosted as well.
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Ditto
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Same.
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Just did a vote request on BRR: Hutchinson Python Race Racing Lab TLR 29x2.4 is back in the game!
Imho this is the last “interesting” XC tire for 2024. Did a few runs with it, and by pure feeling its bit faster than Schwalbe Rick 2.4 , and def. faster than Vittoria Peyote 2.4, oh and its crazy light for a 2.4 (mine is 613gr)
VOTE 
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Hutchinson Python Race Racing Lab TLR 29x2.4 is good for rear use only or also up front? If only for rear what is a good match for the front wheel?
At 600g in 2.4 ist it resistant enough to punctures? 
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It has more than enough cornering grip as a rear and as a front tyre in dry(ish) conditions.
Only when it’s wet I don’t recommend to use the Python Race at the front.
I’ve had no punctures at all until now.
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Very long thread. Can someone list for me a few tires in the 2.0 -2.2 range with low rolling resistance? Thanks