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Tested
Mid-field
21.3 W · rank 7 of 20 comparable XC tires
4.6 W behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.
XC-Reifen mit sehr gutem Nassgrip-Messwert auf Hartbelag.
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: 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.
Editorial assessment on a 1–10 scale. Grip index: 8.8
These grades describe the tire model, not one specific width or compound – no reliable per-version grades exist.
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Scores from 1 to 10: higher is better.
Every variant the manufacturer lists, with its own claimed data. Missing values stay blank.
| 29" | 2.1" | XC Trail(Trail) | 790 g | |||
| 29" | 2.25" | XC Race(Light) | 690 g | |||
| 29" | 2.25" | XC Trail(Trail) | 840 g | |||
| 29" | 2.4" | XC Race(Light) | 730 g | |||
| 29" | 2.4" | XC Trail(Trail) | 870 g | |||
| 29" | 2.6" | XC Trail(Trail) | 960 g |
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: Peyote XC Race 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.
Rank 7 of 20 · lower is better
Best value · Rank 1 of 20 · higher is better
Rank 11 of 20 · lower is better
Test series: Bicycle Rolling Resistance – MTB-Messreihe
Measured values per compound and casing from the same laboratory test. Empty cells mean no reliable value was published.
| Peyote XC Race 2.25 | 29 x 2.25 | 21 W | 73 | 44 | – | 54 mm | 706 g | – |
| Peyote XC Race 2.4 | 29 x 2.40 | 21.3 W | 72 | 39 | – | 57 mm | 720 g | – |
Wet grip is measured in the lab on a hard wet surface – it is not off-road grip.
lower is better
Up to three versions at once: the curve is modelled rolling resistance across pressure, the dot is the real lab measurement. Click the legend to show or hide a version.
The curve shape is a physics model, not a measurement. Labs do not measure grip across pressure – we do not invent that curve. Wet grip is a lab value per tire model, not per version.
Hardness steps are our classification based on manufacturer information. All numbers come from lab tests; sources are linked on the tire pages. All information without warranty.
Tested: Calculated from the stored measurements – compared only within the same test series and category (XC).
Mid-field
21.3 W · rank 7 of 20 comparable XC tires
4.6 W behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.
Strong in comparison
72 points · rank 1 of 20 comparable XC tires
Best value in this test series. More points means more compound grip on smooth surfaces.
Mid-field
720 g · rank 11 of 20 comparable XC tires
128 g behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer grams is better, but usually costs casing stability.
Measurements from different test rigs are not directly comparable – Sources & method.
Our own summaries – the full test is available at the source.
Bicycle Rolling Resistance
July 2024In Bicycle Rolling Resistance's lab test, the Peyote XC Race measures 21.3 watts of rolling resistance, 39 points for puncture protection and 72 points for wet grip — the best values compared to the Mezcal and Barzo XC Race. Overall score 5.0 out of 5 ("Highly Recommended").
To the sourceoff-road.cc
November 2024off-road.cc awards 9 out of 10: the Peyote XC Race runs very smoothly and feels fast, the supple casing absorbs bumps well and puncture protection convinces. The low tread reaches its limits on hard ground; test weight 717 grams.
To the sourceBike Perfect
October 2024Bike Perfect credits the Peyote XC Race with high speed on dry, loose ground and impressive puncture resistance. Under braking it breaks away easily and cornering grip is limited — the recommendation: run it on the rear only.
To the source
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