Hutchinson

Python Race 29in Tire

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I’d save this for A-priority races—it's the fastest rolling tire in my quiver. Set up tubeless, it seals quickly, holds pressure, and the side knobs bite harder than you’d expect from such a slick-looking center. It’s made for modern XC where you need outright speed and precise handling."

Python Race distills Racing Lab R&D into a single objective: maximum XC velocity with real cornering control. A super low-profile center reduces hysteresis losses so the tire surges with every pedal stroke, while taller, well-spaced edge blocks provide mechanical keying and braking bite when you tip it in or scrub speed on loose-over-hardpack.

Under the tread, a 3×127 TPI casing keeps the contact patch alive over corrugations and mid-corner chatter. The Race Ripost XC compound pairs a fast center blend with a grippier shoulder mix to stabilize transitions at race pace. Tubeless-ready beads integrate seamlessly on 30mm internal rims, yielding roughly 60mm of volume for added footprint and lower pressures without squirm.