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Christopher Beech
a Weekend Warrior
from Pittsburgh, PA, USADate Reviewed: August 19, 2006
Strengths: shedding sticky mud, straight line tractionWeaknesses: computer programming, roadBottom Line: I was amazed at how well this tire cleaned itself. We have some pretty adhesive clay mud around here and the Montana never packed up. I was running a Nevegal on the front and the Conti was always much cleaner. Of course I am using this as a rear tire - I don't think it would be so good on the front. I found the wide paddle shaped knobs did a good job hooking up in soft dirt on climbs. The tire is getting worn out now and I wouldn't mind finding another one to replace it. OK for hardpack and OK for cornering but really good on traction in soft stuff and mud shedding.
Favorite Trail: Frick Park
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Bike Setup: hardtail, multi-speed, soft fork
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jeremy atkinson
a Cross Country Rider
from UKDate Reviewed: October 21, 2000
Strengths: cheap.very good on overgrazed grass [uk farming subsidies], not as grippy as a geax blade but wears better, clears wet mud wellWeaknesses: not much good on the frontBottom Line: a surprisingly good tire for sheep ravaged wet welsh hills chorus -'land of my fathers'
Favorite Trail: Hergest ridge
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$18.00
Similar Products Used: blades , cross countrys, teams
Bike Setup: hardtail
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Bob
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from Des Moines, IA USADate Reviewed: March 2, 2000
Strengths: Sticks OK in dirtWeaknesses: Punctures WAY too easily; braking was too soft no matter what direction I mounted the tire. Never (ever) use for commute bike.Bottom Line: Had a Montana in rear for daily urban commute through last years warm months--tire was recommended by my bike shop probably in error. Raptor in front had zero flats over this time period; with or without kevlar flat-prevention strip and tire goo the Montana caught a flat almost every week--I spent more on patch kits and tubes than I did on the tire. Tire death came as a result of a messy sidewall blowout on a quiet ride through a cemetery, leading me to wonder how long the shop had this tire on the shelf before selling it to me last May. Ride at recommended PSI of ~55 was ultra smooth, compared to noisy Raptor tho. Raptor accelerated faster, but not as sweet of a takeoff from full-stop as the new Geax Hook/Warp combo I put on today--will give an opinion on that rig after a few months on road and off. 2 chilis because I like Continental road bike tires and I'm sure that they wouldn't sell a tire without any redeeming qualities--I must have just missed the good stuff somewhere along the line. Am i just too hard on my tires?
Favorite Trail: Katy Trail in Missouri
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: WTB Primal Raptors
Bike Setup: 97 Fisher Marlin
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Jim Hesketh
a Weekend Warrior
from Palm Bay FloridaDate Reviewed: June 1, 1999
Strengths:
Sticky compoundWeaknesses:
loose sandBottom Line: Good, No great tire for hardpack, mud and semi loose earth. These tires stick. I have montanas on back and atlantas on front. Much better then the raptors.
Favorite Trail:
Spruce Creek
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Similar Products Used:
velociraptors
Bike Setup:
GT Aggressor
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