New teeth for the Capricorn
At first glance, the new Ibex tire is clearly recognizable as such. Only on closer inspection does the tire reveal that a substantial update is rolling onto the starting line: the lugs are higher than before and are a tick closer together for better rolling behavior. The rubber compound, known as GRC 50, is softer than before and should provide more grip.
The Ibex buyer can choose from two carcasses: On the one hand, the TRC Trail Casing, which is lighter than the more stable GRC Gravity Casing, which should also be particularly well-suited to e-mountain bikes. The new Ibex is available for 27.5 and 29-inch wheels, with a choice of 2.4 and 2.6-inch widths. According to the various versions, the weight starts at just over 800 grams, with the heaviest version packing around 1200 grams onto the rim. To match the style of the tire to the bike, variants with black or skinwall sidewalls are available.
The new rubber compound could be particularly noticeable when riding: The new GRC 50 compound consists of two rubber mixtures. Soft 50a rubber is used on the tread and grippy45a on the side lugs. This means that Onza has made the new Ibex a good bit softer and therefore with more grip than the previous mountain bike Ibex.
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