When looking for an all-condition cross-country tire with a slight bias toward drier conditions, you can go totally right with the Vittoria Saguaro Tubeless Tire.

The sharp, close-together, lower spike knobs are perfect for digging in to softer surfaces while running fast on hardpack. The side knobs dig and hold regardless of where you direct them.

The casing is also part of the equation. They call it TNT casing. You can run it tubeless, you can run it tubed; it works great both ways. In both cases, the beads lock in to the rim with ease. What it does differently is the 120tpi nylon casing provides both a flexible carcass and one that protects against cuts and tears thanks to the nylon fabric and abrasion-resistant rubber compound applied to the sidewalls.

The Saguaro comes in multiple 27.5 and 29er sizes. A 29 by 2.0 weighs 710g.