{"id":289088,"date":"2022-06-27T20:18:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-27T18:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/?p=289088"},"modified":"2022-06-27T20:19:37","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T18:19:37","slug":"pirelli-introduces-softer-compound-scorpion-enduro-m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/pirelli-introduces-softer-compound-scorpion-enduro-m\/","title":{"rendered":"Pirelli Introduces Softer Compound Scorpion Enduro M"},"content":{"rendered":"

Back in November of 2020 I tested<\/a> Pirelli’s e-bike oriented Scorpion Enduro S\/R combination. At the time I was hoping for a more high performance oriented version with a softer compound. Lo and behold, it has arrived! Read on for the full scoop in the press release below…<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Press release] – Pirelli\u00a0continues the evolution of its\u00a0Scorpion range, adapting the catalogue to the increasingly varied and high-performance bikes available on the\u00a0MTB\u00a0market today.<\/p>\n

The renewal work has focused on the line dedicated to\u00a0enduro bikes with longer excursion, as well as on\u00a0e-MTBs.<\/p>\n

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Claimed weights<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Enduro 29 x 2.6 “: 1,030g – 1,230g depending on model <\/span><\/span>
\nEMTB 29 x 2.6″, Hyperwall: 1,290g – 1,375g depending on model<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Scorpion Enduro and Scorpion E-MTB lines currently include three different treads: S (Soft Terrain), R (Rear Specific) and M (Mixed Terrain).<\/p>\n

The\u00a0M tread\u00a0has been\u00a0completely revamped\u00a0and further extends its use thanks to a new knobs\u2019 layout and a new profile, which is\u00a0more aggressive\u00a0but extremely versatile.<\/p>\n

The revamped Scorpion Enduro M and Scorpion E-MTB M are designed to be true\u00a0all-rounders, aimed at those who use MTBs for long mountain rides but don’t disdain the occasional race.<\/p>\n

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Further enhancing the versatility of the M design for Scorpion Enduro and E-MTB is the new\u00a0SmartGRIP Gravity compound, developed drawing on Pirelli’s motorsport experience in motocross and rally competitions. In the new mix of materials, traction, rolling and tear resistance have improved, but the static stiffness value has been lowered, thus increasing the tire\u2019s ability to conform to the terrain, reduce vibrations and increase grip and riding comfort in more extreme situations.<\/p>\n

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New Smartgrip Gravity compound<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

We would like to point out that the launch of the Scorpion tires dedicated to the pure racing world of EWS and World Cup DH, which are being developed in collaboration with Fabien Barel, is instead\u00a0planned for the coming months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Addition to the Prowall casing<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Updates on Pirelli\u2019s MTB line also touched\u00a0the range of casing combinations\u00a0on existing models and compounds. Today the Scorpion Enduro range is available not only in the HardWALL version, but also in the lighter and more rideable\u00a0ProWALL.<\/p>\n

Availability and prices<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

The new Pirelli tires will arrive on the market starting from the end of July 2022.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n