Hutchinson cobra xc mtb tyrethe cobra is another absalon hutchinson collaboration sort of a son of python if you will the knob count is denser to improve tracking and lower rolling resistance in dry and rocky conditions the density of the knobs also helps the tyre find its way out of ruts again high side lugs hang on like crazy in the turns dual compound race riposte adds tread life lowers rolling resistance on the rolling tread and makes the side knobs grip nice honeycomb styling patte