Pirelli Scorpion XC H 29" tyre

Pirelli presents Scorpion MTB: a tyre line, that eliminates the weather variable!

Pirelli expands also to the off-road world and presents a Scorpion MTB range in Sicily, its first tyre line specifically designed for Mountain Bikes. The distinctive concept of the new Pirelli product line is a range of models designed for the variety of terrains, based on their consistency, from compact to soft. Easily understandable, developed for each specific need, the new Scorpion MTB line will definitely surprise you. It offers the most suitable rubber for every type of riding, considering terrain, style, wheel characteristics. The result is a tyre line that guarantees maximum performance in each size and version, regardless of the weather conditions.

Each size is produced separately
The great experience acquired by Pirelli in the Motocross field has been invested, in the new MTB tyre development: tread patterns, knob shape and height, distance, cross-link and angles. All this has been studied for maximum efficiency on the specific surfaces you're riding on. While designing new tyres, the Pirelli's engineers also had to consider many other variables: from the rider's riding style to the most recent developments in terms of profiles and rim sizes. This is why the construction technology of the new Scorpion MTB is different for each tyre size. The combination and interaction of different compounds, reinforcements, static and dynamic rubber properties, measurements and patterns for the various terrains: all this was quite a difficult technical challenge for Pirelli but nothing can change their professional approach! They develop all their products with the specific customer needs in mind. The new Scorpion MTB range allows the rider to freely choose tyre size that best suits their riding style, without fear of compromising on performance.


Features

  • Scorpion H (Hard Terrain-Red) low profile and compact tread spacing for riding quickly and confidently over any kind of hardpack terrain, whether for dry and wet.
  • Grip: SmartGrip Compound for uncompromising grip on dry and wet surfaces.
  • Handling: designed for an optimal shape on modern wide profile rims.
  • Damping: a supple 120 Tpi and TLR casing for added stability and grip at a modern lower pressure riding style.
  • Protection: Anti-tear tread compound for balanced protection and best performance.


Technology

SmartGRIP Compound

SmartGRIP is a compound that uses cutting-edge advances in chemical technology to achieve two typically opposed features in off-roading: mechanical resistance and chemical grip. This compound is capable of achieving performance levels high enough that it can be used for the entire depth of the rubber used to create the tread. The use of a single rubber compound ensures that performance won't decrease as tread wear increases, which is usually a key defect of multilayer compounds. Pirelli selects the best rubber compound for every tread and every size, no compromise between grip and handling in wet and dry conditions.

ProWALL

ProWALL sidewall reinforcement technology increases puncture protection and improves handling at low pressures. An additional layer of Nylon fabric is applied over the casing sidewalls for extra protection and improved cornering stability.