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Specialized
Tested
Weaker in comparison
38.8 W · rank 3 of 4 comparable Trail tires
10.6 W behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.
Schnell rollender Hinterreifen mit stabilen Seitenstollen.
Width, casing, compound and pressure – every value on this page follows your pick.
Width, casing and compound decide how a tire really rides. We only show what was actually measured – and label estimates honestly.
Reference: test pressure 24.7 psi (1.70 bar).
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.
Editorial assessment on a 1–10 scale. Grip index: 7.8
These grades describe the tire model, not one specific width or compound – no reliable per-version grades exist.
Scores from 1 to 10: higher is better.
Basis of these scores: Redaktionelle Einschätzung auf Basis von Herstellerangaben und veröffentlichten Praxistests
Every variant the manufacturer lists, with its own claimed data. Missing values stay blank.
| 27.5" | 2.3" | GRID TRAIL(Trail) | T7 | 900 g | ||
| 27.5" | 2.3" | GRID GRAVITY(Enduro) | T7/T9 | 1240 g | rated | |
| 27.5" | 2.6" | GRID TRAIL(Trail) | T7 | 960 g | ||
| 27.5" | 2.6" | GRID GRAVITY(Enduro) | T7/T9 | 1250 g | rated | |
| 29" | 2.3" | GRID TRAIL(Trail) | T7 | 950 g | ||
| 29" | 2.3" | GRID TRAIL(Trail) | T9 | 975 g | ||
| 29" | 2.3" | GRID GRAVITY(Enduro) | T7/T9 | 1290 g | rated | |
| 29" | 2.6" | GRID TRAIL(Trail) | T7 | 1030 g | ||
| 29" | 2.6" | GRID TRAIL(Trail) | T9 | 1050 g | ||
| 29" | 2.6" | GRID GRAVITY(Enduro) | T7/T9 | 1315 g | rated |
The value in brackets is our brand-neutral casing class (Light, Trail, Enduro, Downhill) – not a manufacturer statement.
Real test-rig values – not an estimate. Tested variant: Eliminator T7/T9 Grid Gravity 29 x 2.40.
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.
Rank 3 of 4 · lower is better
Best value · Rank 1 of 5 · higher is better
Rank 3 of 3 · higher is better
Rank 4 of 5 · lower is better
Tested: Calculated from the stored measurements – compared only within the same test series and category (Trail).
Weaker in comparison
38.8 W · rank 3 of 4 comparable Trail tires
10.6 W behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.
Strong in comparison
76.1 % · rank 1 of 5 comparable Trail tires
Best value in this test series. A higher percentage is better – the tire cushions hard edges for longer.
Weaker in comparison
478.1 N · rank 3 of 3 comparable Trail tires
65.1 N behind the best value in the same test series. More newtons is better – the casing withstands sharp rocks for longer.
Weaker in comparison
1,363 g · rank 4 of 5 comparable Trail tires
321 g behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer grams is better, but usually costs casing stability.
Notable: below-average rolling resistance together with above-average impact protection – this tire breaks the usual trade-off.
Measurements from different test rigs are not directly comparable – Sources & method.
Our own summaries – the full test is available at the source.
ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine – Labortest
January 2023ENDURO's lab test measures 64 MTB tires under standardised conditions (20 km/h, 1.5 bar, 50 kg wheel load) for rolling resistance, pinch-flat protection and puncture resistance. Key takeaway: weight and pinch-flat protection are closely linked, while rolling resistance depends mainly on the rubber compound. Summarised in our own words; details and measured values at the original.
To the sourceMTB-News.de
November 2025As the rear partner to the Butcher, the new Eliminator was also tested extensively. It rolls noticeably faster while barely sacrificing braking traction and cornering support. This makes it a fitting companion for fast trail and enduro rides.
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