MTB Tire Guide
Hutchinson Python Race MTB tire (XC, 29")

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Hutchinson

Python Race

XC
Front+Rear
Intermediate
Tubeless ready
Short answer:

Tested

Mid-field

24.5 W · rank 9 of 20 comparable XC tires

7.8 W behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.

Leichter XC-Reifen mit dünner Karkasse und niedrigem Gewicht.

Weight
592 g
Variant
–
Compound
Mono-Compound
Grip class
Speed-Grip
Casing
Racing Lab
TPI
–
Reinforcement
–
Wheel sizes
29", 27.5"
Widths
2.4"
Front pressure
20–26 psi (1.38–1.79 bar)
Rear pressure
22–28 psi (1.52–1.93 bar)
Price (MSRP)
54–70 €
Model year
2025
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Width, casing, compound and pressure – every value on this page follows your pick.

Pressure (context)
Measured point
Measured value available
How we calculate

Width, casing and compound decide how a tire really rides. We only show what was actually measured – and label estimates honestly.

Reference: recommended pressure 24 psi (1.65 bar) – an assumption, not a test pressure.

More pressure: less rolling resistance, less grip, less comfort. Tougher casing: more protection, more weight. Softer compound: more grip, more rolling resistance.

Modelled values are assumptions based on the stated measurement points – not a lab test.

Rating profile

3 of 8 criteria rated

Editorial assessment on a 1–10 scale. Grip index: 3.7

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TestedYour build – derived

These grades describe the tire model, not one specific width or compound – no reliable per-version grades exist.

Individual scores

  • Rolling resistance6.3/10
  • Wet grip3.7/10
  • Puncture protection2.2/10

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  • Dry grip
  • Cornering grip
  • Braking traction
  • Durability
  • Comfort/damping

Scores from 1 to 10: higher is better.

Measured values

Lab data

Real test-rig values – not an estimate. Tested variant: Python Race Racing Lab 2.4 (gemessene Variante).

Watts measured on the test rig: lower is better. The 1-10 ratings on this page: higher is better.

No lab of our own: measurements come from the third-party test named above – the source is linked directly.

Rolling resistancemeasured at 28 psi (1.93 bar)
24.5 W

Rank 9 of 20 · lower is better

Impact protection tread
25 points
Wet grip measurementHard surface, not off-road
59 points

Rank 18 of 20 · higher is better

Tread rubber thickness
1.8 mm
Weighed weight
592 g

Best value · Rank 1 of 20 · lower is better

Measured widthon a 17.8 mm rim
56 mm
Source: Bicycle Rolling Resistance · January 2026To the test

Automatic assessment

Tested: Calculated from the stored measurements – compared only within the same test series and category (XC).

  • Rolling resistance

    Mid-field

    24.5 W · rank 9 of 20 comparable XC tires

    7.8 W behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.

  • Wet grip measurement

    Weaker in comparison

    59 points · rank 18 of 20 comparable XC tires

    13 points behind the best value in the same test series. More points means more compound grip on smooth surfaces.

  • Weighed weight

    Strong in comparison

    592 g · rank 1 of 20 comparable XC tires

    Best value in this test series. Fewer grams is better, but usually costs casing stability.

Measurements from different test rigs are not directly comparable – Sources & method.

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