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Mezcal is the versatile all-around that gets you to the podium, time and time again. Riding a combination of terrain? This is the choice of professionals. The Mezcal features a unique low profile tread that is closely spaced in the center, for low rolling resistance and durability. Countless effective edges work together to grip on a variety of terrain, while directional offset on each knob makes for traction on roots and rocks. The best tires are made with the best casing and compound, and the Mezcal TNT is no exception. Using the proprietary graphene-enhanced 4C compound, the Mezcal hits the holy grail of XC tires; Grip, durability and low weight.
Carcass thread density is measured in threads per inch (one inch = 25.4mm) and is known as TPI. The carcass is the heart of the tire or tubular and is made of rubber and threads (which can be nylon, cotton, Kevlar or Corespun).
Standard road tires generally have casings from 24-55 TPI. Vittoria tires and tubulars range from 26 TPI to 320 TPI. Riders looking for higher performance are more likely to choose higher TPI tires.
For many sport racers, folding tires around 150 TPI are a good overall compromise for weight, rolling resistance, durability, and comfort. A higher TPI provides the benefit of lower weight and rolling resistance, but at a durability penalty. Still, riders looking to play harder often look for tubulars and open tubulars with a TPI of 200 or higher.
4 Compounds (4C) is exclusively developed by Vittoria to achieve performance products without compromise. Vittoria 4C is a layering process that uses 4 separate compounds in the same tread.
The 4C process offers unmatched versatility, by allowing for separate base and surface compounds, both in the center and on the side areas of the tread. Benefiting from the different properties of each compound, including G+ Isotech*, its distribution is extensively tested to offer the best products imaginable.
Vittoria only uses the most premium form of graphene (pristine) to unlock the most important improvements for all of our products.
The pristine Graphene Vittoria uses, compared to other forms of graphene, offers 4-6 major improvements for the material it is applied to (carbon for wheels, rubber for tires).
Vittoria TNT (Tube-No Tube) rims are up to 100g lighter than standard tubeless tubes, but have reinforced sidewalls with massive cut resistance. Running tubeless on UST rims with Pit Stop cartridge or Pit Stop liquid latex, TNT rims offer better camber, faster rolling and less flats, at lower pressure. Adjustment is easy: TNT's tire bead easily locks into the rim and the tire inflates with a standard hand pump. The Pit Stop Cartridge contains just 35g of foam, as effective as 50-60g of liquid latex, and is a reliable solution for tubeless running. TNT tires can still be used with an inner tube if the rider prefers, and are still lightweight for a beefed up tire.
Advantages of TNT Latex:
TNT + Pit Stop vs. standard tubeless tire
TNT + Pit Stop vs. standard tire with latex sealant
Colour | Black |
Diameter | 29 |
Width | 2.25 |
Hoop | Folding |