Specialized Introduces Tan-Walled ‘Soil Searching’ Tires to Benefit Trails - Pond Beaver 2021

 As if half of pinkbike commenters would really notice a difference in a tire that's 4mm narrower than their minions.

 People hating on the 2.3, but that T9 2.3 is just about a perfect rear tire size to hold an edge. The newer Butcher is a pretty good tire.

 Furriest knobs since Boogie Nights

 2.3-??????
What is this?!
A tire for ants?

 A specialized 2.3 is very similar to maxxis 2.5 believe it or not.

 Just when I bought the "normal one". T9 is insane, I run it in front on my Tallboy and it's super gripy in these CA dry conditions. I tried to run it also in the back but the tire is really too slow and if you do trail riding, it's not worth it. Unfortunately Specialized currently does not have any T7 for sale, so I had to go with T5 which is really quite firm. But in the back for trail riding, it's ok. You will just drift a bit more than you want

For anyone to compare with Maxxis, Butcher 2.3 is bigger than Maxxis DHF 2.3. T9 is definitely as gripy as Maxx Grip, I would say T7 would be similar to Maxx Terra. Also have to say I really like how Butcher digs into the corners, so far I feel it's definitely more open to aggressive riding than DHF.

 So many dedicated plus bike riders here. I thought that was a fad.

 Tan? I'm waiting for leopard print

 green hotpatch = now i like specialized

 2.3, that won't fit on my gravel bike. What's the point?!

 Their website has an option for 2.6 (at least at the time I'm posting this), maybe it's a typo?

 fyi, 29er new butcher sizing via bikerumor, the (27.5x2.3 is already sold out):

With both running the Grid Trail casing, it was very surprising to see the two sizes were just 3g apart. However, that seems to be the result of the 2.6″ tire being fairly undersized, while the 2.3″ tire is a little big.

With both tires mounted (quite easily) to a pair of Revel RW30 rims with a 29mm inner rim width, the 2.3″ tire measured 2.3715″ wide. The 2.6″ tire managed just 2.465″ wide. Granted, these are both without much time to stretch, but in both cases the casing is already wider than the tread.

 I'll take a 26 You know, there are many-a-trail-digger that loves a 26... just sayin.

 Having used Specialized tyres and Maxxis, for the money they are great, 2.3 are fine for 90% of riders.
The butcher is super predictable. I am now preferring lighter faster rolling tyres on the days I'm not at the uplift, so T9 is too much, and I'm currently on a High Roller/Ardent combo, but will try specialized again next.
Main thing I find is when I'm power washing my bike the Specialized tyres always shook my bike but the Maxxis don't, hardly a deal breaker

 I've been loving specialized tires lately. Eliminator grid up front with a ground control grid out back is a killer combo for where i live.

 I think we've officially reached peak tanwall.

 2.3, what am i gonna do? run this on my 29er dj bike?

 Boring. We want grey, butterscotch and blue tyres back.

 Very ice, the Butcher is a sick tyre!!

 My 2.8 magic Mary's measure 2.65 on 30mm rims . Would be interested in getting some tan walls at some point , but would have to be 2.8 as I'm on a hartail.

 Tan walls were were what we were running on bmx race bikes in the 1980's until we came to our senses and changed to black walls. Old school isn't always cool.

 A portion? Like what $0.30....$1....$5? Put up some real figures.

 There's a 29x2.6 also, in both tread patterns

 Tan wall tires are really sick. These are like my new dream tires for a DJ

 Oh yes, please more of those tires that look and smell like my grandma's pantyhose...

 or even green like those Wildgrippers from days of yore

 again............... every set of tires comes with a free from litigation decree

 Yes.

 2.3??? What is this for XC?

 No 27.5 no sale!

 Just keep those specialized side walls away from anything pointy!

 I think our trails would benefit more if they stop selling Mopeds

 Ick