Submitted by
Jaxson
a Racer
from Thurston Date Reviewed: March 13, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Mohican State Park
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Cyclist Connection
Strengths:
Tough sidewalls. Lots of knobs for great traction, yet seems to have low rolling resistance. Skinny tire that does'nt take much effort to get up to speed. Very light-weight, too.
Weaknesses:
Maybe too skinny for some riders who like more volume in a tire. Might not be the best tire for very muddy climbs due to it's narrow profile. Expensive.
Similar Products Used:
Kenda Klaws, Bontrager Jones & ACX's.
Bike Setup:
Fisher Xcaliber & Rig with upgrades.
Bottom Line:
This tire is on both geared and single speed bikes. I use these tires year round, and they seem to hook up well in just about any condition. They're light-weight, and the narrow profile make it a great race tire for me (165 pound rider.
No issue with knobs wearing off here: I do a lot of gravel/township road riding on my mountain bikes and I'd have to say that the majority of the tread is still there after 1200 miles (each set) of riding. That said, I definately would'nt use these tires for habitual pavement riding.
Though they're somewhat expensive, I imagine I will continue to use this tire as long as they are being made.
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Submitted by
RiverCliff
a Cross Country Rider
from Mountain Home, AR Date Reviewed: August 4, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Syllamo
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$49.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Strong sidewalls - pretty good grip - easy on and off the rim
Weaknesses:
Did not like the feel - knobs came off really quick - other knobs wore down quick.
Similar Products Used:
numerous 26" NanoRaptor and Jones ACX in 29er
Bike Setup:
SS 29er
Bottom Line:
Replaced the nanoraptor because I badly tore the side wall in 2 places - Did not want that to happen again, so bought the Little Albert. As I expected, the LA felt stiff - I was OK with that as the side walls are stiff and intact. I was not OK with my $50 tire losing knobs (no, I do not drag my rear brake) and the tread wearing down so quick - maybe 20 rides. I ride all rocky single track, and it is hard on tires/tread, but this was the most I have paid for a tire, and the least amount of miles put on one before needing replaced.
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Submitted by
xtrsmith
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Angeles, CA Date Reviewed: April 2, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Doctor's Park Crested Butte, CO
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$38.00
Purchased At:
Cycles Unlimited Springfield, MO
Strengths:
Rolls like a road tire, super fast. It's skinny, but rolls like its 2.2" wide. Very sticky. I ride it both front and rear.
I was in Palm Springs where conditions are rocky, sharp and technical. I thought I would have problems, but the thing hooked up as well as any other time I've ridden it. This is my favorite 29er tire, as good as advertised.
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Submitted by
Ryan Fell
a Cross Country Rider
from San Carlos, CA Date Reviewed: December 21, 2006
A great tire for fast rides, not so much float when compared with the most recent 2.2+ additions to the arsenal. Great grip with little extra effort (but then again, it's a 29er...)
A fun tire that gets little love.
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