Review Options:
Sorted by Latest Review | Sort by Best Rating |
|
Reviews 1 - 15 (50 Reviews Total)
|
| Next 15 |
User Reviews
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
MarkDate Reviewed: September 16, 2012
Strengths: grip, inspires confidence, gives an XC bike AM bike mannersWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: Used Bontrager 29-1s which came on my Trek Superfly 100 AL elite. I ride technical local trails and needed more control in cornering and in really technical rocky areas. Switched to the Rampages front and back and on my first ride I was leaning in corners with no slippage like the 29-1s had. I also hammered much faster with more confidence in the technical sections. It made my really fast XC 29er have a more AM feel to the bike which is exactly what I was looking for.
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
4nbstd
a Weekend WarriorDate Reviewed: July 31, 2012
Strengths: Wide (2.35")
Cheap
One of the lighter tires in its categoryWeaknesses: None that I've experienced.Bottom Line: I don't ride in mud unless there's no other way to get around, so I can't tell how it does in mud. But on dry dirt, gravel and rocks, it handles very well.
I'm not sensitive enough and/or experienced enough to notice a big difference in something like tire tread, but I do notice if they suck a lot. These don't suck at all.
Duration Product Used: 4 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: JensonUSA
Similar Products Used: Maxxis Ignitor
Bike Setup: 2010 Kona Unit Rigid SS 29er
Flow rims / Chris King SS hub
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
jordanbob3599Date Reviewed: June 23, 2012
Strengths: big air volume, good traction, great reliabilityWeaknesses: nothing notableBottom Line: better than Maxis Ignitor for ail volume. seems as good as the Ardent. I'm now running the Rampage front and rear. Happy!
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
bryan123
a Weekend Warrior
from Fairfield, CaliforniaDate Reviewed: January 7, 2012
Strengths: Hooks up on everthing. wears extremely well. Converts to tubeless well.Bottom Line: Love this tire. I've been looking for them at the LBS, haven't found one in a while. Oh well, it will let me try out some other tread patterns as well.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
ihaveagibsonsg
a Cross Country Rider
from san diegoDate Reviewed: December 30, 2011
Strengths: Grippy, comfortable, durable, reliable, affordableBottom Line: This tire just flat out rocks. Most people complain about it being heavy but you can't expect a 2.35 tire to roll as quickly as a 2.1 tire. If you're looking for an all around tire, this one cant be beat. Plus most people ride to stay in shape anyway so I embrace the extra fitness these tires are giving me. I bought them for the rainy season but they will now be on year round. I didn't get a single flat running them at 25 psi with tubes. I got a pinch flat with the small block 8s after 4 miles. They eat rock gardens and confidently link up on dry and gravely trails. There also very affordable. I got both tires from performance bike for only $70. I have 500 miles on mine and they look unused still.
Favorite Trail: big rock
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: performance bike
Similar Products Used: Exiwolf, weirwolf, ardent, small block 8, nevegal
Bike Setup: Gt sensor 9r expert
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
suvacrew
a Racer
from Raumati Beach, Paraparaumu, NZDate Reviewed: November 13, 2011
Strengths: Grip/Traction, wears great, confident and predictable on the front. OK mudder.Weaknesses: May not tuck away between some chain stays. It's all of 2.35 and maybe a smidge more. Weight...but heck, you can make up with a faster descent.Bottom Line: Very similar to Nevegal but lasts heaps longer. Corners great and the volume has NEVER had me standing around with a pinch flat. I only roll these on the front as there isn't much clearance on the Alma chain stays.
I run the Rampages on the Front and Rear on my 26" SC Blur LT2 and may never change away from them. The Kendas can't hold a torch to these hoop covers.
Favorite Trail: Makara trail network
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$59.00
Purchased At: Biketiresdirect.com
Similar Products Used: Bontrager Jones ACX 29, Racing Ralphs, Conti Mountain King
Bike Setup: Orbea Alma World Cup 29er, Reba 100, XTR on Spinergy Xyclones.
Rampage front, Slant six or SM 8 rear.
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
thesenator
a Weekend Warrior
from Pittsburgh, PADate Reviewed: September 18, 2011
Strengths: I've using these tires for three seasons now, and still lots of tread remaining.
They work well in all conditions, mud, sand, rocks, roots, dry trails, etc.Weaknesses: None. Some users say they are heavy, but I weigh over 210 lbs, so what's a few grams.Bottom Line: I believe these would be a good choice for anyone except maybe 150 lb XC racer or weight weannie.
Favorite Trail: ???
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Dirty Harry's
Similar Products Used: These were my first set of 29er tires.
Bike Setup: Turner Sultan, Reba, XT.
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
askeetskeet11
a Cross Country Rider
from Atlanta, GaDate Reviewed: July 6, 2011
Strengths: Grippy as hellWeaknesses: a little heavyBottom Line: I bought these after I skidded down a rock on my face because the stock ones came out from under me when they shouldn't have. These things are leagues above those kendas. I haven't slipped on anything on the trail except for stuff that only an FJ40 on IROKs would get up. Great tire.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At: biketiresdirect.com
Bike Setup: Fisher X-Cal with race face riser bar, odi lock ons, Fox F29
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
ALS650L
a Weekend Warrior
from VTDate Reviewed: June 29, 2011
Strengths: Durable, easy set up tubeless, long lasting tread, good traction front or rear in all northest conditions.Weaknesses: Could be considered heavy by some. Will slip on wet roots if you're not careful.Bottom Line: I bought a set of these tires coming into fall last year. I was looking for a good wet condition tire. I still have them on. I really like it on the front. I initially had them both set in the front rotation direction but found the rear locked up under braking easily and I could also spin it under power pretty easily. I switched the rear to the rear rotation direction and like it a lot. Braking traction is great and it's much harder to break loose under power. Both of mine set up very easily on stans flows. The rear had a couple spots on the sidewall that weeped but after a few days it was fine. I have not added stans to the front since mounting it. They both hold air great, I might put a few pounds in after a week or two. They will slide a bit on wet roots but it's very predictable. With a little technique you can almost completely avoid spinning the rear on wet roots. The front rarely slides out on wet roots, but it will. They seem to be handling all other conditions very well. I think I'm going to continue running these, especially on the front.
Favorite Trail: Kingdom Trails/Millstone
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Bike29
Similar Products Used: Conti RaceKing 2.2, WTB Wolverine
Bike Setup: Cannondale 29er.
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
roger racer
a Racer
from sleepy hollow,new yorkDate Reviewed: June 7, 2011
Strengths: good strong side wall .can run low psi with no problems ,awesome in the rocks wet or dry = set up tube less no problemWeaknesses: slow rollingBottom Line: love this tire in the rocks. it just flat out works ,you can run it low psi with no problems at all .it does spin a little slow but i use it as a front tire only .It is my go to tire for riding & racing in the rocks.And I ride a lot of rocks = for a fast race with not a lot of rock's i would use a racing Ralph in front.But you can't go wrong with this tire very dependable tire .I am running it on two of my bikes right now
Favorite Trail: monster trail, blue Mt
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$38.00
Purchased At: Briarcliff bike work
Similar Products Used: just about everything
Bike Setup: voodoo Aizan ,Stans wheels with king hubs,xtr drive train ,Rampage in the front and a racing Ralph or Raven in the rear
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
mike29
a Weekend Warrior
from nyDate Reviewed: May 17, 2011
Strengths: grip, grip, grip, strong sidewallsWeaknesses: weightBottom Line: paired with a 28mm wide rim these tires are amazing. not as sticky as the nevegal, but less rolling resistance, sturdy sidewalls, great tire on north shore trails
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$33.00
Purchased At: pricepoint
Similar Products Used: kenda nevegal
Bike Setup: xxIX+g 2011
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
panzer07
a Weekend Warrior
from Fremont CA USADate Reviewed: November 5, 2010
Strengths: Grips superb in corners, big and cushy, works well on everything from dry hardpack to loamWeaknesses: heavy and slow rollerBottom Line: Have tried many different tires on my Rip9 and this is by far the best front tire ever. Too heavy and slow for the rear though as I use a Rocket Ron out back.
Favorite Trail: Demo
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$42.00
Purchased At: Jenson
Similar Products Used: Schwalbe Rocket Ron, Racing Ralph-suck!, Maxis Ignitor, Kenda Nevegal and SB8
Bike Setup: Niner Rip9 set up as allaround trailbike
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
intheopen
a Weekend Warrior
from DallasDate Reviewed: October 21, 2010
Strengths: Great tractionWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: This tire is exceptional in loose conditions. I run it front and rear(the rear is run backwards)
It is nice to dive through a creek crossing and power up the other side in the mud and it just hooks up.
I'm running it with tubes at about 30psi(I weigh 150)
Great tire.
Favorite Trail: Northshore
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$39.00
Bike Setup: 2011 Stumpjumper HT 29er
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
kgbarth
a Weekend Warrior
from Norway / SingaporeDate Reviewed: October 15, 2010
Strengths: Good traction on sandy, dry or wet compacted singletrack. Sheds mud well. Good traction on dry rock.Weaknesses: Slippery on wet rocks. And not just a little.Bottom Line: Good allround tire in a tropical climate. I do not yet know how the rubber compound behave in a temperate climate.
If riding lots of wet rocks and you can fit a Kodiak take that in stead.
Favorite Trail: Vettakollen / Pulau Ubin
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: LT Cycles
Similar Products Used: Rocket Ron, Jones AXR (?), Kodiaks
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Flat Ark
a Racer
from ARDate Reviewed: September 1, 2010
Strengths: Reasonably light weight. Amazing cornering grip on the front. Very compliant on my rigid SS. Reasonably priced.Weaknesses: None so far.Bottom Line: This is the best tire that I have found to run on the front of a rigid SS. I ride/race on a lot of loose/rocky terrain and this tire is working better than any other that I have used in these conditions. Maxxis Ignitors corner about as well but lack the volume to give the same level of comfort on a rigid SS. I've read some reviews claiming that this tire is slower rolling than some but I have done some timed laps on a well known loop and the Rampage has not hurt my lap times at all.
Favorite Trail: Slaughter Pen
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: Weirwolf 2.55 Race, Racing Ralph 2.4, Maxxis Ignitor
Bike Setup: Salsa Selma SS set up rigid.
|
Reviews 1 - 15 (50 Reviews Total)
|
| Next 15 |
Review Options:
Sorted by Latest Review | Sort by Best Rating |