Panaracer Rampage 29er Kevlar Tire: Deep traction 29er tire works well in hardpack and loose conditions. Zero Slip Grip natural rubber performs on wet or dry surfaces. Ramped center knobs with X-siping, double block reinforced cornering knobs.
Submitted by
bryan123
a Weekend Warrior
from Fairfield, California
Date 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.
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.
Similar Products Used: Exiwolf, weirwolf, ardent, small block 8, nevegal
Bike Setup: Gt sensor 9r expert
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Submitted by
suvacrew
a Racer
from Raumati Beach, Paraparaumu, NZ
Date 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.
Similar Products Used: These were my first set of 29er tires.
Bike Setup: Turner Sultan, Reba, XT.
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Submitted by
askeetskeet11
a Cross Country Rider
from Atlanta, Ga
Date Reviewed: July 6, 2011
Strengths: Grippy as hell
Weaknesses: a little heavy
Bottom 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.
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.
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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.
Similar Products Used: Conti RaceKing 2.2, WTB Wolverine
Bike Setup: Cannondale 29er.
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Submitted by
roger racer
a Racer
from sleepy hollow,new york
Date 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 problem
Weaknesses: slow rolling
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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
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
Submitted by
panzer07
a Weekend Warrior
from Fremont CA USA
Date Reviewed: November 5, 2010
Strengths: Grips superb in corners, big and cushy, works well on everything from dry hardpack to loam
Weaknesses: heavy and slow roller
Bottom 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.
Submitted by
kgbarth
a Weekend Warrior
from Norway / Singapore
Date 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.
Strengths: Reasonably light weight. Amazing cornering grip on the front. Very compliant on my rigid SS. Reasonably priced.
Weaknesses: None so far.
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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.
Similar Products Used: Weirwolf 2.55 Race, Racing Ralph 2.4, Maxxis Ignitor
Bike Setup: Salsa Selma SS set up rigid.
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Submitted by
TwoHeadsBrewing
a Cross Country Rider
from Norcal, USA
Date Reviewed: July 27, 2010
Strengths: Grippy, stable, wide footprint, lots of air volume.
Weaknesses: Heavier than some, rolling resistance on pavement is greater.
Bottom Line:
Great new tires and a definite step up from the Conti Mtn Kings. The tread is more suited for rocky and rough terrain which is where I ride most of the time. The width is VERY nice and on SpeedDisc rims I end up with a lot of air volume which results in being able to run a lower pressure for a smoother ride. Traction is great, even on boulders, gravel beds, and rock gardens. The only thing I don't like is that the rolling resistance on the pavement is considerable...but then again it's a pretty wide tire with beefy knobs. Not a big deal for me since I don't ride much on pavement, but just fair warning for those that do.
Submitted by
Chris Crash
a Cross Country Rider
from N. Van
Date Reviewed: May 14, 2010
Strengths: Traction and predictability, great rubber compound for dry or wet, superb construction
Weaknesses: Rolling resistance, a little heavy
Bottom Line:
One of the best all round tires I have ever used for technical riding. Works great in wet weather an provides more confidence than any other 29er tire I have tried. Solid casing and construction mean less flats and less tire squirm than Weirwolf Lt. Their only drawback is rolling resistance, they are not fast even with the lower ramped knobs so if it's not wet our or I am not riding really demanding terrain on go the racing ralphs. Best run tubeless to offset weight.
