Chunkier knobs, more grip claimed and better damping: Specialized reworks the Butcher and Eliminator tyres, and they're only a fiver more expensive now too, from £50

New Specialized Butcher & Eliminator in the first test: Specialized is putting the in-house tyre range under a big update. Thus, the two trail and enduro tyres Butcher and Eliminator have been revised and offer even larger tunnels for more control in hard driving. We have already been able to drive them. [toc] Specialized Butcher & Eliminator – Infos and prices Specialized is a bicycle manufacturer, but has also been putting a lot of effort into…

Chunkier knobs, more grip claimed and better damping: Specialized reworks the Butcher and Eliminator tyres, and they're only a fiver more expensive now too, from £50

Specialized has a new version of its Eliminator tyre out, the tread has been completely redesigned with chunkier lugs, and overall it looks like a much better option for this summer. Most obviously, the shoulder knobs are now much bigger and higher, which Specialized reckons increases cornering stability, and the edges are now less ramped for more outright grip. There’s also a new version of the Butcher, which in its old format remains one of th…