The Vittoria Barzo has a solid reputation among mountain bikers owing to attributes such as its reliability, speed and front-end assurance. While some pair it with a Mezcal at the rear, using it at both ends is the safest bet you can make – both as a racer and weekend rider. I've spent thousands of miles training and racing with this tyre and have never been let down. In fact, the Vittoria Barzos were faultless during the times I raced the technically demanding Absa Cape Epic.
- Price: $76.99, £63.49, €60.00
- Wheel size: 26, 27.5, 29-inch
- Width: 2.1, 2.25, 2.35, 2.60in
- Compound: Graphene-enhanced 4C compound
- Carcass: TNT 120tpi (Cape Cobra)
- Weight: 700g (TLR 29 x 2.25 tested)