Hutchinson

Kraken TLR Hardskin 29in Tire

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"This version of the Kraken gives me exactly what I want on my trail-focused XC bike: enough volume to ride confidently on rough descents and a fast-rolling feel that doesn’t hold me back on climbs. It’s a serious all-rounder."

The Hutchinson Kraken 29in Tubeless Ready tire with Race Ripost XC compound and Hardskin casing is designed to meet the evolving demands of modern XC and downcountry riders. Developed from the Skeleton’s high-performance lineage, the Kraken offers a more aggressive profile and higher volume, allowing lower pressures for added comfort and stability on technical terrain.

Its Race Ripost XC rubber compound uses triple-density layering to provide structural support, trail-conforming grip, and minimized rolling resistance. The center tread remains fast and efficient, while the taller side knobs bite into soft corners and off-camber lines with controlled precision. Meanwhile, the bead-to-bead Hardskin reinforcement guards against cuts and punctures, making it an ideal match for race courses and aggressive trail loops where terrain can quickly turn from smooth to rugged.

From podium chasers to weekend warriors, the Kraken 29in is a reliable, race-tuned tire that delivers fast, confident performance across everything from hardpack loops to rooty technical sections, blending XC speed with trail-bike confidence.