{"product_id":"pirelli-scorpion-xc-rc-29-x-2-40-smartgrip-lite-tubeless-ready-tire","title":"Pirelli Scorpion XC RC MTB Tire - 29\" x 2.40 (SmartGrip Lite \/ Tubeless-Ready)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13,0\"\u003eSovereign Cross-Country Velocity: World Cup-Proven Low-Profile Center Knobs Meet Aggressive Cornering Shoulder Blocks, Proprietary SmartGrip Single Compound, and Featherweight LITE Casing Suppleness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1\"\u003eBlitly accelerate away from the starting line, carry blistering momentum over hard-packed singletrack flats, and lean deep into loose-over-hard trail corners with uncompromised mechanical grip. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1\" data-index-in-node=\"198\"\u003ePirelli Scorpion XC RC 29 x 2.40 Mountain Bike Tire\u003c\/b\u003e represents the absolute pinnacle of competitive cross-country racing rubber—specifically co-developed with Pirelli’s elite factory team athletes to master the modern, highly technical World Cup circuit. Utilizing an engineered tread pattern that bridges the gap between raw rolling efficiency and technical trail control, this wide-volume racing tire floats smoothly over rough chatter while maintaining low rolling resistance. Sourcing premium off-road tires independently from overseas online warehouses often exposes you to frustrating shipping delays, premium customs surcharges, or flat-out counterfeits. Epic Sports handles all international logistics natively, delivering genuine European-engineered racing rubber straight to Nairobi. Outfitted with an ultra-supple \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1\" data-index-in-node=\"1023\"\u003e120 TPI LITE casing\u003c\/b\u003e, tubeless-ready beads, and a chemically advanced single-rubber matrix, this premium XC weapon guarantees a lightning-fast, podium-hunting ride mile after mile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13,3\"\u003eWhy the Pirelli Scorpion XC RC Matrix Governs the singletrack:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLow-Profile Rapid Center Tread Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e Unrivaled rolling efficiency. Packed with tightly spaced, low-profile center knobs that maximize patch contact to minimize rolling drag on hardpack trails and flat straights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,4,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAggressive Block-Style Shoulder Knobs:\u003c\/b\u003e High-side cornering flow. Features taller, more open shoulder blocks adapted from Pirelli's motocross heritage, providing sharp braking bite and absolute tracking safety when leaning into loose trail corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,4,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProprietary SmartGrip Single Rubber Compound:\u003c\/b\u003e Permanent dry and wet traction. A highly advanced formulation that provides consistent high-grip performance across the entire tire lifetime, ensuring the tire grips flawlessly even as the tread wears down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,4,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUltra-Lightweight 120 TPI LITE Casing:\u003c\/b\u003e Agile acceleration profiles. Built with an exceptionally fine, high-flex casing weave that minimizes structural rolling resistance and shaves critical rotating weight at the outer edge of your 29er wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,4,4,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModern 2.40-Inch High-Volume Section:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower operating pressures. Expands beautifully on wide modern rims, creating a broader footprint that enhances root traction and absorbs trail vibrations to keep you fresh over long marathon distances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,4,5,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSecure Tubeless-Ready Folding Bead:\u003c\/b\u003e Crisp, flat-free compliance. Features a robust aramid folding bead profile engineered to lock tightly into carbon or alloy hookless and hooked rims, ensuring effortless tubeless sealing and zero burping under low pressures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13,6\"\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Product Architecture:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"13,7\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTire Performance Variable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Architecture \u0026amp; Product Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTire Standard Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e29\" x 2.40\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"ETRTO 60-622\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003e$ETRTO 60-622$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTire Tread Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eXC RC \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"Cross-Country Racing\" data-index-in-node=\"6\"\u003e$Cross-Country Racing$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e multi-condition layout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRubber Compound Tech\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,3,1,0\"\u003eProprietary \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eSmartGrip Single-Compound formula\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCasing Structural Build\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLITE Casing\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"Optimized for maximum weight savings \u0026amp; suppleness\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003e$Optimized for maximum weight savings \u0026amp; suppleness$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThread Count Casing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,5,1,0\"\u003eHigh-flex \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003e120 TPI\u003c\/b\u003e premium weave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Fitment Standard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTubeless-Ready\u003c\/b\u003e TLR configuration, Aramid folding bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAverage Product Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,7,1,0\"\u003eFeatherweight \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"approximately 650 grams per tire\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003e$approximately 650 grams per tire$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFulfillment Status\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,8,1,0\"\u003eSecurely Stocked Natively in Kenya, 100% Factory Authenticity Verified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13,9\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Discerning Riders:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat makes the \"LITE\" casing option distinct from Pirelli's ProWall casing versions?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,11\"\u003eThis is a crucial choice between ultimate weight savings and extra sidewall defense. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,11\" data-index-in-node=\"85\"\u003eThe ProWall casing features an added layer of nylon fabric woven into the sidewalls\u003c\/b\u003e to protect against sharp rock cuts and pinches, making it ideal for rugged trail riding or marathon courses with jagged terrain. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,11\" data-index-in-node=\"298\"\u003eThe LITE casing discards this extra layer to maximize rolling speed and suppleness\u003c\/b\u003e, dropping the tire's weight to a featherweight minimum. 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