| Model | TAIPAN XC |
| Tyre diameters in inches | 29 |
| Section | 2.25" |
| ETRTO | 54-622 |
| Bike tire assembly | Tubeless Ready |
| Rod | SUPPLE |
| TPI | 66 |
| Practical | MTB |
| Terrain type | MUDDY/SOFT |
| Main colour | Black |
| Technology | Hardskin |
| Specificities | Gomme Race Ripost XC |
| Weight in grams | 770 |
Hard skin:
Textile protection reinforcement, from bead to bead, to limit the risk of cuts and punctures
Race Ripost XC Compound:
Made in France, it is composed of three mixtures of different hardness to maximize performance.
The tread lugs are harder for optimal power transfer and the softer side lugs guarantee better grip in the turns.
Gum structure: 65 ShA.
Lateral rubber: 50 ShA / Rebound 40%.
Central rubber: 60 ShA / Rebound 50%.
For a functional Tubeless Ready assembly of Hutchinson tires, it is important to achieve this with the Hutchinson ProtectAir preventive:
476199 (120mL) 521444 (150mL) 521445 (250mL) 521446 (500mL) 487998 (1000mL)