The Oxford dictionary defines the word Honcho as: “a leader; the person in charge”. This tire fits that description to a “T”. The Teravail Honcho really does “take charge” of just about every trail type and trail condition, lending itself to be a very versatile tire.
For my uses, specifically on the trails in and around Southern California, the Honcho did rule the roost… handling a myriad of trail conditions very well, proving itself an awesome, all-rounder-type tire. I know, I know…I used the word “versatile”. Sue me. For me, I like my bikes to do many things well, ya know, be versatile. Try to remember, for most of the John Q. Bike Public, versatility is our friend.
But, I get that sometimes we need ultra-specific components for our bikes, especially if you are competing at a high level. But that isn’t all of us, is it? Nay, that isn’t most of us.
What You Get and What it Costs:
The Honcho comes in 27.5″ and 29″ wheel sizes and 2.4″ and 2.6″ widths in both wheel sizes. You can also get the tire in either a black wall or a tan wall with either a “durable” or “light and supple” sidewall casing in both colors. On their website, the retail pricing is $70 for the “light and supple” casing and $80 for the “durable” casing.
Teravail went ahead and sent us a pair of the Honchos in the 29 x 2.6″ flavor with the tan walls (duh!) and the “light and supple” casing.
Both tires weighed in at 961 grams each… which I consider to be a moderate weight for this type/size of tire.

How’d They Mount up?
How’d they Ride?
