The latest generation of the World-Cup-proven intermediate tyre, the Butcher BLCK DMND 2Bliss Ready from Specialized, has sawtooth faces on the tread blocks to increase stability under load and provide additional biting edges. This improves rolling speed and control under hard braking and cornering. The proprietary GRIPTON® compound improves high frequency damping, allowing the tyre to better attach to the ground on small bumps and rough sections. The low frequencies of the rolling tyre deflections pass through unfiltered, keeping speed high. Once you ride the Butcher, you'll never want another tyre for your gravity excursions.The new BLCK DMND casing strikes the balance between suppleness and extreme pinch flat protection. For optimal traction during descents, the tyre needs to conform and hold on to the ground while also protecting from pinch flats. This is achieved by having only the treaded part of the tyre conform, grip, and dampen, while the tyre base offers stability and support for steering inputs.