Pirelli Scorpion Race XC M Tubeless Mountain Bike Tyre (29 x 2.40 | SmartGRIP Race)

World Cup Cross-Country Speed: Hyper-Lightweight 2.4" Casing Meets Aggressive Mixed Terrain Bite

Slash your lap times, maintain blistering momentum across technical rock gardens, and corner with unyielding authority. Developed directly on the grueling UCI World Cup circuit, the Pirelli Scorpion Race XC M (Mixed Terrain) in a high-volume 29 x 2.40 Lite architecture is the definitive choice for pure cross-country and marathon racing performance. This premium tyre features an optimized tread layout with progressive block heights—designed to roll rapidly on smooth paths while sinking deep into loose dirt or light mud when under braking or cornering loads. Built with Pirelli's chemical-match SmartGRIP Race compound and wrapped in a supple 120 TPI Lite casing, it delivers immense structural mechanical traction at an incredibly low rolling weight.

Why the Scorpion Race XC M Platform Dominates the Course:

• Elite SmartGRIP Race Chemical Matrix: Formulated exclusively for pure racing speed. This advanced single-rubber compound delivers unyielding mechanical grip in both slick wet and dry conditions while keeping rolling resistance hyper-low, ensuring you don't waste a single watt.
• Supple 120 TPI "Lite" Racing Casing: Engineered for maximum speed and smooth compliance. By minimizing casing thickness, the "Lite" construction deforms effortlessly around trail chatter, roots, and rocks, maximizing your contact patch and maintaining speed over rough ground.
• Progressive Mixed Terrain Tread Architecture: Smart knob arrangement. A compact, lower-profile center strip provides immediate rolling acceleration, while the taller, reinforced shoulder blocks provide rock-solid support when carving hard into loose berms.
• Modern High-Volume 2.40 Width Optimization: Designed to maximize stability on modern, wide cross-country rims (28mm–30mm internal width). Running a 2.4" volume expands your air pocket, letting you run lower pressures safely to absorb vibrations and lower total muscle fatigue.
• Crisp Yellow Racing Accents: Classic motorsport pedigree. The bold Pirelli yellow lettering across the sidewalls adds an aggressive, professional World Cup styling to your racing machine.

Technical Specifications & Architecture:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Discerning Riders:

How does the Scorpion Race XC M (Mixed Terrain) differ from the standard Scorpion XC RC tyre?

The XC RC is a dedicated hardpack tire featuring a nearly continuous micro-knob center strip optimized strictly for dry, ultra-fast clay or hard-baked dirt. The Scorpion Race XC M features taller, wider-spaced knobs that dig much deeper into loose gravel, sandy chutes, loamy loam, and wet singletrack. This makes the "M" profile vastly superior when you need a versatile racing tire capable of biting into variable, technical terrain without sacrificing rolling efficiency.

What are the benefits of choosing the "Lite" casing over a reinforced casing model?

The "Lite" casing is optimized purely to eliminate rotating weight and maximize tire compliance. It allows the casing to adapt instantly to trail imperfections, creating an incredibly smooth ride that carries momentum beautifully over technical cross-country race tracks. If your primary goal is achieving the lightest, fastest-accelerating setup for race day or rolling marathon loops, the Lite layout provides a distinct competitive advantage.

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