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When you’ve been around a few decades, you learn a few things, but you don’t do it by staying still. The Python 2 has stood the test of time (and won a cabinet full of medals) through continual refinements to make it one of the best performance XC tires on the start line. It’s versatile enough for almost any trail, with a fast-rolling center section and wide, low-height knobs for efficient power transfer and grip at the rear wheel with less power lost to lug squirm. Squared-off shoulders make even off-camber sections feel like hero dirt, thanks partly to the softer shoulder compound in the RR.XC tread technology.

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Lateral grip
Traction
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Python 2 References

Gamme Use Tire Size ETRTO Concept Beads Reinforcement Compound Colours TPI Weight (+/- 7%) Reference Made in France

Rim Size 26

Gamme : Mountain bikeUse : XCTire Size : 26X2.1ETRTO : 52-559Concept : Tubeless ReadyBeads : FBReinforcement : Compound : Race Ripost XCColours : BlackTPI : 127Weight (+/- 7%) : 660gReference : PV525182Made in France : check
Gamme : Mountain bikeUse : XCTire Size : 26X2.1ETRTO : 52-559Concept : TubetypeBeads : WBReinforcement : Compound : Mono-compoundColours : BlackTPI : 33Weight (+/- 7%) : 695gReference : PV700865
Gamme : Mountain bikeUse : XCTire Size : 26X2.1ETRTO : 52-559Concept : TubetypeBeads : FBReinforcement : SideskinCompound : Mono-compoundColours : BlackTPI : 66Weight (+/- 7%) : 1gReference : PV704342
Gamme : Mountain bikeUse : XC – TrailTire Size : 26X2.25ETRTO : 54-559Concept : Tubeless ReadyBeads : FBReinforcement : SideskinCompound : Bi-compoundColours : BlackTPI : 66Weight (+/- 7%) : 700gReference : PV704112
Gamme : Mountain bikeUse : XC – TrailTire Size : 26X2.25ETRTO : 54-559Concept : TubetypeBeads : WBReinforcement : Compound : Mono-compoundColours : BlackTPI : 33Weight (+/- 7%) : 680gReference : PV700885
Gamme : Mountain bikeUse : XC – TrailTire Size : 26X2.25ETRTO : 54-559Concept : TubetypeBeads : FBReinforcement : SideskinCompound : Mono-compoundColours : BlackTPI : 66Weight (+/- 7%) : 610gReference : PV700892

Rim Size 27.5

Gamme : Mountain bikeUse : XCTire Size : 27.5X2.1ETRTO : 52-584Concept : TubetypeBeads : FBReinforcement : SideskinCompound : Mono-compoundColours : BlackTPI : 66Weight (+/- 7%) : 690gReference : PV700912
Gamme : Mountain bikeUse : XCTire Size : 27.5X2.1ETRTO : 52-584Concept : TubetypeBeads : WBReinforcement : Compound : Mono-compoundColours : TPI : 33Weight (+/- 7%) : 720gReference : PV701285
Gamme : Mountain bikeUse : XC – TrailTire Size : 27.5X2.25ETRTO : 54-584Concept : Tubeless ReadyBeads : FBReinforcement : HardskinCompound : Race Ripost XCColours : BlackTPI : 66Weight (+/- 7%) : 815gReference : PV526362Made in France : check
Gamme : Mountain bikeUse : XC – TrailTire Size : 27.5X2.3ETRTO : 55-584Concept : Tubeless ReadyBeads : FBReinforcement : SideskinCompound : Bi-compoundColours : BlackTPI : 66Weight (+/- 7%) : 750gReference : PV704102

Rim Size 29

Gamme : Mountain bikeUse : XCTire Size : 29X2.1ETRTO : 52-622Concept : Tubeless ReadyBeads : FBReinforcement : HardskinCompound : Race Ripost XCColours : BlackTPI : 66Weight (+/- 7%) : 830gReference : PV525222Made in France : check
Gamme : Mountain bikeUse : XCTire Size : 29X2.1ETRTO : 52-622Concept : TubetypeBeads : WBReinforcement : Compound : Mono-compoundColours : BlackTPI : 33Weight (+/- 7%) : 770gReference : PV700945
Gamme : Mountain bikeUse : XCTire Size : 29X2.1ETRTO : 52-622Concept : TubetypeBeads : FBReinforcement : SideskinCompound : Mono-compoundColours : BlackTPI : 66Weight (+/- 7%) : 740gReference : PV700952
Gamme : Mountain bikeUse : XC – TrailTire Size : 29X2.25ETRTO : 54-622Concept : Tubeless ReadyBeads : FBReinforcement : Compound : Race Ripost XCColours : BlackTPI : 127Weight (+/- 7%) : 760gReference : PV525352Made in France : check
Gamme : Mountain bikeUse : XC – TrailTire Size : 29X2.25ETRTO : 54-622Concept : Tubeless ReadyBeads : FBReinforcement : HardskinCompound : Race Ripost XCColours : BlackTPI : 66Weight (+/- 7%) : 860gReference : PV526372Made in France : check
Gamme : Mountain bikeUse : XC – TrailTire Size : 29X2.3ETRTO : 55-622Concept : Tubeless ReadyBeads : FBReinforcement : SideskinCompound : Bi-compoundColours : BlackTPI : 66Weight (+/- 7%) : 780gReference : PV704192
Gamme : Mountain bikeUse : XC – TrailTire Size : 29X2.3ETRTO : 55-622Concept : TubetypeBeads : FBReinforcement : SideskinCompound : Mono-compoundColours : BlackTPI : 66Weight (+/- 7%) : 1gReference : PV704362
Gamme : Mountain bikeUse : XC – TrailTire Size : 29X2.3ETRTO : 55-622Concept : TubetypeBeads : WBReinforcement : Compound : Mono-compoundColours : BlackTPI : 33Weight (+/- 7%) : 1gReference : PV704355
20 years of victories
Legendary

IN PRACTICE

The Python 2, that’s the ultimate tire with 20 years of victories! Its legendary «square» profile gives a top fast-rolling efficacy on all dry to mixed terrains, with square knob structure and an optimised compound-casing sealing. Associated with square profile, the lateral grip is excellent and the Race Ripost® compound is ideal when gaining speed, riding on bankings, getting out of ruts. For intensive use, you’ll love it at the rear. The legend is reassuring, trust it!

STRENGHTS

Legendary tire, multiple winner of the XC World Cup.

Fast rolling “square” effective profile.

Gives performance, grip and high-quality fast rolling capacity.

More reliable thanks to compound thickness and raised sidewalls.

 

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Alexis CHENEVIER, 6 times Transvésubienne Winner

« For me, the best word to describe the Python 2 is VERSATILITY. It is mounted on my XCountry and All Mountain bikes 90% of the time. I use it mainly in rear mounts for its excellent grip in traction and braking while maintaining a very good yield. The PYTHON 2 performs well on dry and mixed grounds. With the Hardskin casing, it is very resistant. With the Python 2 at the back, and the Kraken at the front, I could win 6 times the mythical Transvésubienne.»

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