Barzo XC Race
Barzo XC Race
Barzo XC Race
Barzo XC Race
Barzo XC Race
Barzo XC Race

MTB - Tubeless-Ready

Barzo XC Race

World Championship proven tread for coarse loose terrain conditions on the evolved XC Race TLR construction

Sale price$106.99
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Size: 29x2.25
Color: Brown
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World Championship proven tread for coarse loose terrain conditions on the evolved XC Race TLR construction

When the trail turns loose, rocky, and unpredictable, the Barzo XC Race delivers the traction, speed, and confidence cross-country racers demand. Purpose-built for high performance on coarse terrain, it’s this is the tire that turns chaos into control — and power into podiums.


Alternating center knobs create a fast-rolling profile that excels on rough and loose surfaces, maintaining momentum without sacrificing climbing grip. At the edges, moto-inspired shoulder knobs dig deep during aggressive cornering, giving you the bite you need when the trail fights back.


Full tread siping and wide knob spacing ensure dependable traction across mixed conditions — while shedding debris for consistent performance lap after lap. Whether you’re sprinting off the line, hammering climbs, or railing dusty descents, the Barzo XC Race keeps you planted, fast, and focused.


The Race Formulation Graphene + Silica compound delivers championship-level grip while preserving low rolling resistance and long-lasting durability. Paired with a 60 TPI nylon Race Casing, this tire absorbs impacts, resists punctures, and deforms consistently for optimal race feel and control.

The new XC Race construction delivers the numbers: 20% more speed, 8% more grip, 44% better puncture resistance, and 9% improved riding comfort.

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Race Formulation powered by Graphene + Silica

Optimized for fast and technical terrains, this race-ready compound blend balances speed with control.
The sinergy of Graphene and Silica enhances grip, while preserving rolling speed and durability. Built for cross-country racers who demand peak performance in every section—climbs, descents, and sprints.
Speed and grip, precisely where XC racers need it most.

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XC Race Casing

This 60 TPI nylon Race Casing offers a supple yet robust structure that enhances puncture resistance and impact absorption without compromising speed. Consistent deformation across tread and sidewall ensures peak performance in cross-country racing.

03

Bead Shield

Additional layer on the bead provides extra protection.
01

Race Formulation powered by Graphene + Silica

Optimized for fast and technical terrains, this race-ready compound blend balances speed with control.
The sinergy of Graphene and Silica enhances grip, while preserving rolling speed and durability. Built for cross-country racers who demand peak performance in every section—climbs, descents, and sprints.
Speed and grip, precisely where XC racers need it most.

02

XC Race Casing

This 60 TPI nylon Race Casing offers a supple yet robust structure that enhances puncture resistance and impact absorption without compromising speed. Consistent deformation across tread and sidewall ensures peak performance in cross-country racing.

03

Bead Shield

Additional layer on the bead provides extra protection.

Customers praised this XC race tire for being "fast and grippy" with "amazing traction" on technical courses. The lightweight design exceeded expectations on rocky terrain. However, one customer noted actual weight (810g) differed from advertised (740g). Shoppers recommend the graphene version for better puncture resistance, calling it "worth the cost."

  • Exceeded expectations on brutal, rocky, technical course. Amazing traction!
  • Fast and grippy!
  • Fast and grippy also good puncture resistance
Grip (positive)Puncture resistance (positive)Traction (positive)Racing (positive)Graphene (positive)
  • 5 stars: 9 (90%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (10%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Jimmy J. (United States)
Lightweight traction

Really lightweight xc race tire. Was skeptical because of how lightweight it was? But I put it on and raced the Laramie range epic in Wyoming... super brutal, Rocky, technical, cross-country course and it exceeded my expectations highly recommended. Amazing traction loved it.

Jimmy J. review photo
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Matthew

Awesome tire

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Anonymous (United States)
barzo

tire corners well, weight was 810g not the advertised 740g

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B D. (United States)
Fast

Less aggressive tread than the tires that came on my bike but still good grip in the dry terrain I ride and they roll well.

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Freddie P. (United States)
5 stars

I usually run these in the front for Texas XC racing. Fast and grippy also good puncture resistance when paired with Fast Cholo Sealant www.fastcholosealant.com

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C.J. (United States)
Fast and grippy!

Put these on my Yetti XC bike and they are fast and grippy!

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Zane L. (United States)
Barzo w/graphine combo

I purchased Mezcal/Barzo XC Bundle for XC racing. I had multiple punctures almost every ride. Too tempted by the bundle deal and paid for it. Went back to the XC Race combo (no bundled deal) with Graphene and have had much better luck. Pricier but recently finished a rugged race with no punctures. Worth the cost.

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Jason S. (United States)
Barzo

Like this Barzo Race better than the non-race version. Wished it had the new graphic on the sidewall that I’m seeing on the other Vittorias.

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Christopher M. (United States)

Barzo XC Race

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Josh D. (United States)
So far so good

Used on hard packed only so far, but seems like better grip than my Recons and better than my Kenda Boosters on turns

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