The Ardent Race bridges the gap between XC and trail, with a tread that rolls fast and can still handle demanding trail conditions. Ramped center knobs roll fast on hardpacked terrain and provide excellent braking traction Large block side knobs are stepped and siped to provide excellent cornering traction Intended use: loose, loose over hard, medium, wet EXO casing provides protection on sidewalls for extreme cut and abrasion resistance while remaining lightweight and highly flexible 3C triple compound construction features a harder base rubber layer and two progressively softer top layers to maximize performance