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Scotty17Date Reviewed: May 10, 2012
Strengths: For an all around tire that is fast rolling...good in wet/damp and dry hard pack...Ignitor is the tire for me! I am not a very smooth rider so I hit stuff...the side walls and overall quality of construction is amazing without the extra weight. No flats with the tubeless set up on my WTB trail 29.Weaknesses: In really muddy conditions I would like more bite. I know there are better tires fore these conditions....but these are not bad I try not to ride when its raining.Bottom Line: I am on my second set and I am going to put a 26' set on my Son's bike. I found a tire that works well in NoCA...so Im sticking with Ignitor.
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ssalmonsDate Reviewed: May 9, 2012
Strengths: Great front tire (never used as rear), grips well, brakes well without skidding.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: These tires work really well here in my area (st louis). They grip very well and give me confidence when attacking corners. They setup with Stan's sealant quickly without problems, bead seated easily on my Bontrager TLR rims.
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Mman
a Cross Country Rider
from Yardley, PADate Reviewed: September 1, 2011
Strengths: Trustworthy front tire that is fast and grippy in most conditions. In my experience these tires have been very durable. I ride these at a higher psi and they grip like mad.Weaknesses: They seem a bit low on volume.Bottom Line: No complaints as a front tire; grips and rolls fast, but I am not feeling it in the back. I run it on the front around 35 psi tubeless and found that it would bottom out sub 30psi (170lb rider). Works well for me as a summer tire in dry trail conditions. Reliable and easy to set up with Stans.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: Nevegal, fast trak LK
Bike Setup: tubeless 29, 1x9
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secretary7
a Cross Country Rider
from Amarillo, Tx.Date Reviewed: April 4, 2011
Strengths: None that I can find! The rear hooks up well and bites hard.Weaknesses: Possibly a little loose for a front tireBottom Line: I've been using these tires on front and rear for over 1yr.. They survived a 24hr. race and a lot of miles on both loose/hardpack high desert soil and Kentucky clay/mud. As a rear tire it's awesome I've never had a problem with loosing traction even on really steep switchbcks. As a front tire, I'm a bit more reserved, it looses traction when I'm really trying to carve a turn. I'll probably take advice from other folks here and maybe switch my front to a Kenda Nevegal (sp?). I will admit that I run my tires harder than most folks riding 29er's so it could be I'm running the front too hard. I'm still giving the tires a full 5 chili's for overall durability. I've been riding them almost weekly for 2-4 hours and they still have the rubber on the knobs from when I first got them. They're tough and I've been beating them! I'm old school though, no tubeless system for me.
Favorite Trail: GS Trail System
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: None for a 29er
Bike Setup: SS Vassago Jabberwocky
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barnhorse
a Cross Country Rider
from Las cruces, NM, USADate Reviewed: January 1, 2011
Strengths: Has good traction. Seems tough enough for rocks, etc.Weaknesses: I am using it tubeless. It is dissolving. The sealant is leaking out the sidewalls around the threads. I make my own sealant, but no one else seems to have this problem with the same recipe.Bottom Line: Not sure what to think. Good tires, I have used them in the past with no problems. I have seen other posts with similar problems with the Ignitors, recently.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: local shop
Similar Products Used: Had this happen with Nevegals a few years back.
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jimbsport
a Weekend Warrior
from quebecDate Reviewed: September 24, 2010
Strengths: light weight, grip very well, corner good won't slid awayWeaknesses: none yetBottom Line: i use it as a rear tire with a kenda nevegal 2.2 in front. it grip really good but in front i want a bullet proof tire that will not slip, for a rear tire it can slip sometime but not much, lighter weight then the nevegal
Favorite Trail: J-bar
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: jenson
Similar Products Used: kenda nevegal 2.1 on a 26"
Bike Setup: gary fisher hi fi plus 2010
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john
a Cross Country Rider
from bangor pa usaDate Reviewed: June 16, 2010
Strengths: Hooks up great ,considering width and being a 250 lb rider. Fast rolling too.Weaknesses: None as of yet for me.Bottom Line: Hot set up for me is a nevigal on the front and ignitor for the back on both my bikes. Weighing 250 i feel i push the traction limits for both of these tires but have no complaints . I left off 1 chilli because only useing them for a short time period but im sure they will stand the test of time and earn the last chilli.
Favorite Trail: east coast rideing
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At: vellodrome sale
Similar Products Used: Bontroger jones
Bike Setup: 2010 Turner sultan full fox ,scram xo ,x9, chris king top to bottom,gravity dropper ,thompson, mavic 29er wheels. Niner sir 9 2 spd similar setup.
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desert scrub monkey
a Weekend Warrior
from central new mexicoDate Reviewed: May 19, 2010
Strengths: Outstanding tracion in scree, sand and pointy rocksWeaknesses: noisy?Bottom Line: I find these tires are seriously grippy in all desert conditions including even when the surface is coarse cement covered with sand. Climbing is smooth and consistent and running along a moderate downhill, never lost confidence cornering the tire on narrow trails lined with cactus. Under hard braking from about 20MPH in a sandy trail to avoid running over a desert tortoise, the tire didn't slide. The rear came up pretty far though. There doesn't seem to be any problem with them getting cut spiky rock either but I do use slime filled tubes. I'll go with the weight considering all the local hazards.
Favorite Trail: all of them
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: OEM
Similar Products Used: several
Bike Setup: 9 speed, Manitou minute fork, hardtail
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Dgilmour1
a Racer
from Nyack, NY, USADate Reviewed: January 24, 2010
Strengths: Lightweight, durable, tremendous traction in all conditions.Weaknesses: Only that if you run them tubeless the sidewall will wear out before the tread does. The tire is not built for tubeless so it does not have a thick sidewall. I put a tube in when they started to look bad.Bottom Line: Truly an amazing tire. I have run it now through four seasons and it grips in every condition. They are light and feel very quick. They are also durable and I have had no problems with the tire wear. I will probably use this tire until I can't get them any more.
Favorite Trail: Blue Mountain
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: tree fort bikes
Similar Products Used: WTB Exiwolf, WTB Motoraptor
Bike Setup: 07 Cannondale Caffeine 29er. ZTR wheels.
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simian23
a Cross Country Rider
from Boston,MADate Reviewed: April 7, 2009
Strengths: Low rolling resistance, great straightline traction (i.e. rear tire), relatively light weightWeaknesses: Need to run at high pressure, kind of weak sidewalls, wear out quickly, narrow widthBottom Line: This is a great rear tire for a fast-rolling, lightweight, single speed 29er. It sucks on the front, particularly if you run a rigid fork, because you have to run really high pressures or you'll get tons of pinch flats. On the plus side, however, it grips like mad as a rear tire. Even when the mossy rocks and roots around here get damp it digs in, braking or accelerating. Countless times I will stand all my weight on one pedal to move the 16t freewheel and I won't slide a mm. It will slide a bit on corners or off-camber rocks (which is why it sucks on the front), but predictable oversteer is useful on a steel hardtail. I wouldn't pay full retail for this tire though. Ebay/craigslist are your friends. Combine this with a Rampage 2.3 front tire for a happy 29er experience.
Favorite Trail: Harold Parker SP
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$5.00
Purchased At: craigslist, Ebay
Similar Products Used: Nevegal DTC, IRC Mythos, Panaracer Rampage, Bontrager ACX
Bike Setup: Kona Unit 2-9, Reba SL fork
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OSnap
a Cross Country Rider
from VirginiaDate Reviewed: February 6, 2009
Strengths: Very good tractionWeaknesses: I would love a 2.4 to run up frontBottom Line: Great Tire to run up front. I was having trouble with other tires skidding out on wet/loose/leafy trails, especially in the fall and winter. I have yet to skid out on these. I would like a bigger size, maybe a 2.4 or so...bigger is better (right?)
Favorite Trail: The one I'm on
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: store
Bike Setup: SS
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mtbnachos
a Cross Country Rider
from San DiegoDate Reviewed: September 9, 2008
Strengths: Weight, price, rolling resistance, climbingWeaknesses: CorneringBottom Line: This is a good all-around tire for the money. However, I think it's best suited to be a front tire only. I have fish-tailed multiple times on hi-speed corners and didnt like that feeling at all. They are good rolling tires and fairly light in weight.
Favorite Trail: Noble Canyon, CA
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$28.00
Purchased At: eBay
Similar Products Used: Rampage 29
Bike Setup: Vassago Jabber
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Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Richmond, VADate Reviewed: July 27, 2008
Strengths: Good all rounderBottom Line: Previously preferred IRC fire XC pros (26er), so for me control is key. These are pretty close, and reasonably light. Using non-UST tire with Stans rim and sealant. Holds air very well.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: New to 29ers - only demos
Bike Setup: 29er dualie
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Victor
a Cross Country Rider
from Coatesville, PaDate Reviewed: January 4, 2008
Strengths: Grip, weight, price.Bottom Line: I wanted something that wasn't too bulky, but still offered some traction. I ride typica PA singletrack--rocks, boulders, volkswagons. Add some tight turns and a network of roots, throw in some hills, and you have most of our trails described. The tires performed surprisingly well on the rocks--gripped well, haven't pinch flatted yet, and the rolling resistance isn't a hindrance. They climb very well, and corner excellent.
They are my current tire of choice.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Bean's Bikes (good shop)
Similar Products Used: Kenda Nevegals
Bike Setup: Seven Verve, rigid, singlespeed
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Kevin Rants
a Cross Country Rider
from Montgomery, ALDate Reviewed: December 17, 2007
Strengths: good construction, great all around design, tracks well in rooty/loose corners, decent rollingWeaknesses: little low on volume, not bad but not as voluminous as a Geax Saguaro or WW 2.55 LT. Not the best in tacky mud.Bottom Line: Great all around tire. I had no handling complaints running this up front in Alabama. Tread wear was good, tire fit tight on the Flow rims, sealed up easily for a tubeless conversion and was durable. Rolling resistance was higher than the Crossmark on pavement/hardpack sections but that was to be expected by the open tread design. Definitely will recommend this tire and purchase it again in the future.
Favorite Trail: Kessels Run
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$32.00
Purchased At: Pricepoint
Similar Products Used: Crossmark, Saguaro, WW 2.55LT, Racing Ralph
Bike Setup: Astrix Rook, Stans Flows, Hope hubs, XTR rear mech, Thomson bits, PG990 cassette, H-bar
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