Home / Mountain Bikes and Gear / Components / Mountain Bike Tires The all-new Hutchinson Kraken mountain bike tire is a semi-slick designed for marathon XC and trail riding, or riding to the ride.By Jeff BarberApril 20, 2020 Last Updated: July 15, 2022 Singletracks may receive compensation for purchases made through any affiliate links in this article.Today marks the release of the new Hutchinson Kraken tires. I got a chance to test a pair of the all-new XC mountain bikes tire on my local trails, and here’s what I’ve learned so far.Hutchinson Kraken Specs and featuresHutchinson bills the Kraken as a mountain bike tire designed to meet the needs of both XC Marathon racers and everyday trail riders. Naturally, it’s a 29er tire and is offered in just a single, 2.3″ width. For a cross-country tire, that’s fairly wide, though we are starting to see other brands move in this direction. A wider tire can be more forgiving, though often at the expense of weight and rolling resistance.Still, the…
