First Look: Specialized Purgatory 29×2.4 29er Mountain Bike Tires

Towards the end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010, we started to see the 29 inch wheel size for mountain bikes get some big rubber. There were other companies on the market that were providing large widths with high volume, but that normally came with a lower, faster rolling tread pattern to appeal to the lighter end of the 29er spectrum. With the introduction of more capable AM styled 29ers (Niner R.I.P, Niner W.F.O. 9, Turner Sultan, etc.), the need for more aggressively styled tread patterns on 29er tires became a serious need.

First Look Specialized Purgatory 29×2.4 MTB Tire

Specialized Purgatory 29x2.4 29er Mountain Bike Tire

Specialized has been known to provide some incredible tires to the 29er market. The Resolution (now discontinued) was a crowd favorite amongst almost all of the 29er riders I know. This Purgatory 29×2.4 mountain bike tire from Specialized Bicycles brings the aggressive tread pattern found on the 26 inch version to the larger wheel platform. With blocky tread and pronounced transition and side knobs, this high volume, wide tire promises to provide the grip needed to pilot longer travel 29er mountain bikes.

To start this review process, the Specialized Purgatory’s are going to hit the rigid Wolfhound and get some work on a Niner R.I.P. With this sharp contrast, we should be able to get a real idea on how these new tires from Specialized perform with different riding conditions.

Specialized Purgatory Specs

From Specialized.com:

Big jobs require big equipment. The Purgatory has big volume in its casing and monster traction, with biting side and center knobs when conditions turn soft. 420/D1 Control Casing for improved cut resistance.

  • 420/D1 for 15% improved puncture and cut resistance
  • Bead: Aramid
  • Center Compound: 70a
  • Shoulder Compound: 60a
  • 2Bliss ready
  • 29″ x 2.4 approx. weight 675g, PSI: 35-65*
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