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Overview

Aggressive XC bite meets heritage aesthetics in the Vittoria Barzo XC Race Brown

The Vittoria Barzo XC Race Tubeless Tire in Brown brings the most aggressive XC race tread in the Vittoria lineup to riders who want race performance paired with the warm tan sidewall that anchors a classic steel hardtail or modern carbon build with intent. Tall widely spaced shoulder knobs deliver mountain bike level cornering bite, while the open center tread clears mud and loose debris fast. The Brown sidewall runs a few grams lighter than the Full Black equivalent.

Built on Vittoria's 60 TPI XC Race TLR casing with the Race Formulation Graphene plus Silica compound and a reinforced Bead Shield, the Barzo XC Race Brown is tubeless ready and hookless rim compatible. The right pick for XC racers on technical courses, marathon riders dealing with rough and loose conditions, classic steel hardtail enthusiasts, and Pacific Northwest XC riders who want maximum bite with the heritage aesthetic that signals a serious race build.

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MPN 11A00734

Sensors and connectivity1 spec
Hookless Compatible
Yes
Build and box1 spec
Sidewall Color
Brown
Other details7 specs
Model
Barzo XC Race
Discipline
Cross Country Racing, Technical XC, World Cup XC, Marathon
Terrain
Coarse loose, technical climbs, loamy XC, mixed rough
Construction
Tubeless Ready, Folding Bead
Casing
XC Race TLR, 60 TPI Nylon with Bead Shield
Compound
Race Formulation Graphene plus Silica
Tread Pattern
Tall widely spaced shoulder knobs with open center

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Does the Brown sidewall affect tire performance?

The brown sidewall does not affect tread performance. The compound, casing, and knob pattern are identical between the Brown and Full Black versions. The choice is purely aesthetic. Brown tends to run a few grams lighter due to sidewall construction.

How does the Barzo compare to the Peyote and Mezcal?

The Peyote is the fastest rolling XC tire for hardpack and fine loose. The Mezcal is the versatile all rounder for mixed conditions. The Barzo is the most aggressive for coarse loose terrain and technical XC. Choose Barzo if your trails are predominantly rough, loose, or technical.

Is the Barzo Brown tubeless and hookless compatible?

Yes. The Barzo XC Race Brown has a tubeless ready folding bead, hookless rim compatibility, and uses the XC Race TLR casing with reinforced Bead Shield. Pair with quality tubeless sealant.

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