Looking to buy the Pirelli Scorpion 27,5 x 2,6 Enduro tire

[Oscardw]

I am in the market for a new set of tires and found a great deal on the Pirelli Enduro range through Takealot. However, there are two options, they offer the Soft range and then the Medium/Mixed range at a bit of higher price. Both are well within budget, I am just unsure which would be best for Cape Town and it's surrounds terrain. Any advice would be appreciated!

Enduro Soft : https://www.takealot.com/pirelli-scorpion-27-5-x-2-6-enduro-soft-terrain-cycling-tyre/PLID71579396

Enduro Mixed : https://www.takealot.com/pirelli-scorpion-27-5-x-2-6-enduro-mixed-terrain-cycling-tyre/PLID71579393

I ride mostly short burst enduro trails (10-25km) in and around Cape Town.

[Headshot]

Softer compound up front and harder out back for durability is how I usually try and do it. 

[DieselnDust]

The Soft and Medium does not refer to compound but rather to the terrain the tyre is designed for.

 

For trail riding the SOFT up front will deliver the highest grip on sand over hardpack, soft and muddy conditions we experience in the WC.

The Medium will be a faster rolling tyre but with a similar rubber shore to the "soft"

that said I would side with Headshot on Soft Terrain upfront and Medium Terrain at the back if you're riding a analogue bike. If E-bike then soft /soft would be the best solution.

 

<cue the maxxis suggestions>

Edited August 31, 2022 by DieselnDust

[Oscardw]

Thanks for the advice, never really clicked to combine both options. I have now purchased both new tyres. I did look at the Maxxis tires and was definitely my first choice, but I felt for the price of one Maxxis I was able to get two Pirelli tires, which seemed like a great deal to me. 

Thanks again!