Team Issue versions are lighter non-TLR versions of our race proven 29-3 TLR. First tires specifically designed and engineered for 29ers. Versatile tread design allows the 29-3 to be effective in a variety of conditions. 2.25 size is large volume for maximum control while the 2.00 size emphasizes traction and speed.
Submitted by
yeahdog31
a Cross Country Rider
from Ohio
Date Reviewed: January 31, 2012
Strengths: Nice volume, reasonable weight, great traction.
Weaknesses: Packs with mud
Bottom Line:
Let me clarify that this review pertains to the 29-3 2.25 version, NOT the 2.0 version. The tread pattern for each is vastly different.
At first I just ran this tire in the front and I was pleased with the extra cushion the larger volume provides. It is a slightly unusual tread pattern and it looks like it would not be very grippy, but looks can be deceiving with 29er tires.
I switched my rear tire to the same, and I am quite happy with them. In dry or only moist trail conditions, they are pretty great. They aren't overly heavy, roll fast, have predictable cornering, and have pretty great traction for climbing and braking. When riding on wetter trails, they packed up with thick, clay-filled mud, but surprisingly this did not seem to affect the traction. The real downside is when all that mud cakes in there, you add a ton of rotational weight. The tread pattern does not seem to shed this mud as easily as some other tires I've used.
Great tire for dry - decent tire for wet.
Submitted by
joebreez
a Weekend Warrior
from CT, USA
Date Reviewed: October 18, 2010
Strengths: Good rolling resistance, decent traction
Weaknesses: Slight scuff in sidewall
Bottom Line:
When I picked up the bike from lbs I looked at the tires and was sure within a week or so I'd be replacing them. I'm used to a 26 inch bike with some meaty treads. Nevegals and small block 8's are what my old bike had so I thought for sure these weird looking tires would be coming off quickly.
I have to say that after over a month of thrashing the bike I'm actually surprised at the traction these tires have.Good cornering and climbing traction, even on smooth rocks.
They are larger volume at 2.2" and have a pretty smooth ride. I'm about 210lbs and run about 32psi in both tires. No problems so far on wet roots and rocks and the tires seem to hang in there as long as you're not riding above about 9/10ths. Even then I only get some controlled drifting, but very predictable.I'm fairly quick but not a thrasher of a rider. I can and do use a fair amount of finesse while bombing down trails.So far I haven't had any one area where they are lacking, overall a very good do everything tire.
When these wear out I may just replace them with the same tires. I'm only giving 4 overall chili's because I haven't ridden many other 29er tires.
Strengths: strong sidewalls, light, easy to mount, rolls fast
Weaknesses: braking traction at high speed (specifically on hardpack decents)
Bottom Line:
I have been on these for a few months now and put a few hundred miles on them, mostly in the rock quarry riding we have in Florida. The tire has always been good- not as supple as the Maxxis Ignitor (my go-to tire), but this is in a different category also. The narrow, low profile traction rolls fast and the sidewalls have held up well. I run them around 25psi (175lbs). The big downside for me is when I go north for races- I can bomb down some hardpacked stuff in Ga and NC and the braking traction is down right scary (or lack of traction I should say). Great flat- mid-land course tire, not so much for the mountains, based on descending
Submitted by
Rider
a Cross Country Rider
from Ontario County, NY
Date Reviewed: July 26, 2010
Strengths: Easy tubeless setup, tough sidewalls, excellent performance in mud, roll well on dry trails. Great all-day tire.
Weaknesses: A bit heavy for XC racing.
Bottom Line:
Purchased a few weeks ago. Tubeless setup was simple, completed with a floor pump. Easiest tubeless installation ever, in fact. Raced these at The Hardcore 24 last weekend, a fairly technical loop that got hammered by a monsoon about six hours in. Front set at 17 psi, rear was 18 (I'm 160 lbs), could have gone even lower as I never felt the rim on the rocks once. These tires were great on the rocky trails, but after the rain hit was where they really shined. There were varying types of mud throughout the course, but the tires never held any of it. I can't remember one instance of the front tire ever pushing on me, it just tracked. The rear hooked up really well too. I'm usually a fan of lighter tires, but the Bonty 29-3 has me rethinking my position on that!
Similar Products Used: Lots and lots of tires. Mostly in the 1.8" to 2.1" range, though.
Bike Setup: Titus Racer-X.
Overall Rating:
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Submitted by
tattommy
a Cross Country Rider
from san francisco
Date Reviewed: May 5, 2010
Strengths: great traction
i put the 2.25 on front and the 2.0 on rear
Weaknesses: none so far
Bottom Line:
i have tubeless ready rims so i purchased the tlr tires
they were super easy to mount
i thought the 2.0 on the rear might slip on me but no issues so far
great set up and running tubeless is such a plus with lower pressure
Similar Products Used: wtb tires exi, weirwolf and wolverine
Bike Setup: gary fisher superfly
Overall Rating:
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Submitted by
Pynis McDermott
a Cross Country Rider
from Phoenix, AZ, USeh
Date Reviewed: March 17, 2010
Strengths: Sidewalls are very tough, Low Rolling Resistance, Fast, Good on dry-loose terrain
Weaknesses: Lack of lateral knobs, tough to be confident in hard turns, not a great tire on hard granite, knobs wear very quickly, relatively expensive
Bottom Line:
This is for the 2.3 width tire, and it was run as a rear.
I purchased this tire because I was sick of tearing sidewalls in single ply non tubeless tires, like the Maxxis Ardent. Where I mostly ride, sidewall tears are a common issue. I was looking for a good 29er rear tire, at least 2.2 width, with stout sidewalls. The 29-3 fit the profile of the sidewall specifications, so I gave it a try.
The low profile knobs are quick, but they do take getting used to on hard turns. In dry loose-pack conditions, this tire worked great. I never had a sidewall issue. This tire is definately resiliant to sharp punctures.
I didn't experience any significant weaknesses until I rode National. The 29-3 did not hook up well in technical climbing situations. The lack of knob profiles led to consistent spinning out on the granite rocks. Clearly not a good technical/aggressive tire.
Like I stated, I purchased these tires to solve annoying sidewall tears that I was experiencing before. I understand that I did push the limits of what this tire is designed for, and it has held up as far as sidewalls are concerned. The knobs wear out very quickly, especially for a tire in the $50 range. I will give 3 chillis for value due to price, and 4 chillis for overall. I am still looking for an aggressive tubeless ready tire for a 29er that is wider than a 2.2. I will likely try out the FR-3 or the 29-4 next as I believe these fit my intended uses better.
Similar Products Used: Almost every Maxxis 29er Tire, Panaracer Rampage, Bonty XDX, and Jones ACX (all tubeless, all 29er)
Bike Setup: 2008 Niner RIP 9, 4.5" of Travel, Stan's Flow Wheels w/ WTB Laserlite Hubs
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Submitted by
mark60amp
a Racer
from Menomonee Falls, Wi, USA
Date Reviewed: November 12, 2009
Strengths: FAST, Rolls into corners nice. Really tough for a 2.0
Weaknesses: Bad on wet leaves and thats about it.
Bottom Line:
Almost as fast as XR1 in a tubeless ready casing. I wanted XR1's to work but numerous punctures, leaky beads and burps led me to give up. This will be my dry race tire for '10
I used the 2.0 Team Issue model.
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