Hutchinson Tires has launched the latest addition to its MTB range, the Kraken Racing Lab.

A new addition to the Hutchinson’s XC/trail range, the Kraken Racing Lab is the result of close collaboration between designers, engineers and XC Hutchinson athletes. According to the brand, the objective was to develop a fast, agile and reliable tyre thanks to the addition of high lateral knobs to allow maximum confidence in cornering or upon rough terrain.

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“The architecture of the Kraken’s knobs has been inspired by the Skeleton, the ultimate tyre in terms of performance,” said a statement.

“Developed in 29 x 2.30, the volume of the Kraken allows riders to run lower pressures to bring maximum comfort and calm in the most chaotic moments.”

The tyre is available in two constructions, ultra-light 127 TPI or ultra-versatile 66 TPI coupled with Hardskin bead-to-bead reinforcement.

The Kraken complements the Hutchinson Racing Lab range, the brand has said, inaugurated last year with the Griffus.