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jkrispies
a Cross Country Rider
from Palmdale, CADate Reviewed: September 11, 2011
Strengths: Good all-around commuter/weekend warrior treadWeaknesses: Lousy in Mud and washout-type sandBottom Line: A good tire, particularly for the commuter who spends most of his time on the road and only hits the trails in fair weather. Very good roller on pavement... which convinces me that it's a better road tire than trail tire. Perfect tire for my wife to pull the kid in a trailer around the neighborhood for exercise and then ride with me on easy trails on the weekends-- it's on her bike and we're very happy with it there. On mine, where I spend 80% of my mileage on cross country trails... not so much. In other words, it's perfect for the three-quarters of folks who buy an off-road bike that eventually ends up spending its working life on boardwalk rides at the beach and then rusting in the garage. Since I've only run these during the dry months, my opinion may quickly change when winter hits, but at this point I'm not actively looking to swap these tires until they wear out. When that time comes, I will most likely replace them with Specialized Armadillo Purgatory tires for greater off-road grip.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: Came With Bike
Bike Setup: Specialized Hardrock; Time ATAC w/ Sette shoes
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Blue Sugar
a Cross Country Rider
from Middletown, CT, USADate Reviewed: April 18, 2011
Strengths: Roll fast, light, decent traction for a fast tire.Weaknesses: Weak sidewall.Bottom Line: Pretty good as a front tire, not so good as a rear. They're light and fast, more of a race tire than an XC trail tire. Tread holds up alright, but too flimsy for rough trails. Good traction on moist, loamy soil but not on dry. Cut open the sidewall after about 3 months. I'm going to try something else.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: Berlin Bike
Similar Products Used: WTB Exiwolf, WTB Weirwolf LT, WTB Wolverine
Bike Setup: 2010 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp 29.
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Hill-Pumper
a Cross Country Rider
from Willamitte Vally ORDate Reviewed: March 20, 2011
Strengths: Rolls fast, light, great for hard pack.Weaknesses: Not a mud tire, leaks air when set up tubeless.Bottom Line: If these had not came with my bike, I would not have used them. For a tire that is suppose to tubeless they require constant pump ups. They do however work well in hard pack and the street if that is all you do. I have had these wash out in wet corners enough that I would not use them in anything but absolutely dry conditions, which is not very often here in Oregon.
Favorite Trail: Too many to list
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: Peak Sports
Similar Products Used: IRD Fire XC Pro
Bike Setup: Specialized Stumpjumper Comp 29er
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dgriff
a Weekend Warrior
from Louisville, KYDate Reviewed: September 2, 2010
Strengths: lightweightWeaknesses: Sidewalls.Bottom Line: I figured out how they kept this tire so light, they simply shaved all the rubber reinforcement off the sidewalls..This is the only tire I've owned that has had two sidewall punctures....
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Mountain Kings 2.2
Bike Setup: XC
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sixteenstone96
a Racer
from rockfordDate Reviewed: May 31, 2010
Strengths: super light grip really wellWeaknesses: 3 flats in 3 days (tubed) tread design throws everything up and at the rider pretty annoyingBottom Line: my tires were the s works made to be super light so keep that in mind as i say durability is kinda lacking (easy to puncture, beads coming apart after 3 months) but to build a light bike they are def helpful. tread design grips well but id like to see an update to address the way they throw gravel and sand at the rider.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: random hutchinson, irc, continentals, bontragers
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theRJ
a Cross Country Rider
from Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaDate Reviewed: April 7, 2009
Strengths: Great rolling speed. Okay grip for my local conditions. No flats of any kind (265lb rider) Wearing pretty well.Weaknesses: Can get a little squirrely in mud and in deep, wet walking path gravelBottom Line: These tires have not let me down. They have taken me for a combined 1500+km mixed trail and road riding without a single flat. Considering my weight I find that very impressive. They are down to about half of the original tread and I am going to replace them this season. Unless someone tells me otherwise I plan on buying them again.
I am mostly a fair weather rider so my reports on grip are for mainly hardpack and dry gravel. The few times I have been out in wet conditions (including a major climb up a dirt trail in a torrential downpour) the grip has been there for me. But If I made muck riding a habit I would definitely choose another tire.
5 for value since they came on the bike and 5 overall for no spills, no flats and good life (IMHO)
Favorite Trail: Credit River ADM - Dundas
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Came on Bike
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: '08 RH Comp Disc 29'er
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Natedogz
a Cross Country Rider
from NorCalDate Reviewed: March 10, 2009
Strengths: This review is for the standard issue Fast Trak 29x2.0" wire bead tire.
It's a FAST roller, great all-around traction.Weaknesses: Could use a 29x2.2" or 2.3" version for use in rocks and roots. The 2.0" width doesn't give much cushion on nasty trails. I've ridden this tire through most every condition and it even handles mud although not like a mud tire. In snotty/greasy mud this tire is no good at all....but no surprise.Bottom Line: Great all-around tire that is fast rolling and corners well. Even the wire bead version that came on my bike (about 800 grams) is a good performer. Mine have several scrapes from rocks on the sidewalls, but no tears or punctures. Handles hardpack, loose over hardpack, pavement, gravel, moist dirt, sandy/gritty mud and the occasional snotty mud spot....but they are squirrely when you hit the slimy mud! So you have to be ready.
Great all-around tire for not too much $$$ as long as you don't ride in lots of slimy mud and/or decomposed leaves.
Favorite Trail: singletrack
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: came with bike
Similar Products Used: Same tire in 26"....which was alot worse...the 29er version has surprised me nicely.
Bike Setup: Specialized Rockhopper Disc 29er with some mods.
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epxhammerhead
a Cross Country Rider
from athens, ga, usaDate Reviewed: August 1, 2008
Strengths: roll well. corner well. ridden on dry and moist dirt only.Weaknesses: none so far. don't ride in mud, so don't know about how they'd do there, but isn't a mud tire as far as i can tell from they knob height.Bottom Line: like them, roll fast, i weigh 195 so use 45-50 psi and this is fine, haven't tried low pressures
Favorite Trail: ft yargo winder , ga
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: came on bike
Similar Products Used: favorite tire is the 29" velociraptor.....not the fastest, but great grip and directional control...esp. the front tire.
Bike Setup: niner emd9, xt, am. classic wheels, hayes hyd. brakes, thomson stem/post, ritchey carbon bar, wtb seat
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detours
a Cross Country Rider
from Arvada, CODate Reviewed: July 29, 2008
Strengths: Low rolling resistance on hardpack and pavement. Strong casingWeaknesses: Not very grippy in loose conditions or when cornering. Very finicky about tire pressure. You have to pump it just full enough to prevent snakebites but not so much that you lose traction in the dirt.Bottom Line: It's a good all-around tire for pavement and light trail use. It would do great on Moab slickrock, but there are much better tires that handle a wider range of trail conditions. And don't even think about bombing on these. They don't have enough directional control for fast descents.
Favorite Trail: front range
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: stock tire on bike
Similar Products Used: Bontrager Jones XR, Specialized Captain
Bike Setup: Spec Rockhopper Comp Disc 29er with XT shifter upgrade
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stoopednames
a Weekend Warrior
from New HampshireDate Reviewed: July 26, 2008
Strengths: FAST. Handles gravel & hardpack well. Fast on pavement. Dual Compound, Aramid bead.Weaknesses: Terrible in the mud. Terrible w/ roots & rocks & anything wet.Bottom Line: So I guess the moral of the story is different riders like different tires. Pick what suits you? I don't know. I'm not a huge fan of this tire and I'm actively searching for replacements. No idea how much this tire costs so I gave it a 3 for value rating.
Favorite Trail: Bear Brook
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: Stock on bike
Similar Products Used: Maxxis Mob.
Bike Setup: Spec. Rockhopper comp disc 29, EA70 bars, ESI Chunky grips, WTB laser V
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Atom Eyes
a Cross Country Rider
from Wilmington DE USDate Reviewed: November 13, 2007
Strengths: Light weight, low rolling resistanceWeaknesses: Not the best on roots or gravel while turning.Bottom Line: I will probably be riding this tire for a while. I don't think you can get a much better balance of speed, weight, and grip. The side knobs are probably the key to this tire, they respond to being ridden agressively in the turns. They actually don't grip that great while turning if you are just cruising and don't lean the bike over. Climbing and breaking traction seems to be as good as the tires above. Did not lose any comfort coming from the bigger tires, still running 20 -22 psi just like I did in the rampage and nevegal. I have not ridden these in very dry conditions yet. I'll see how that works out next summer.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: lbs
Similar Products Used: Exiwolf, rampage, nevegal
Bike Setup: Haro Mary SS, King/Stan's wheelset
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Eric
a Cross Country Rider
from Richmond, VADate Reviewed: July 30, 2007
Strengths: Light weight, fast on dry single track, easy to removeWeaknesses: No a mud tireBottom Line: I'd buy them again. The hook up and are light weight.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: contes
Similar Products Used: Cyclocross tires
Bike Setup: Niner EMD w/ Am Classic wheelset
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Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Lincoln VT USADate Reviewed: July 8, 2007
Strengths: Fast roller, good traction in corners and drier conditionsWeaknesses: pack easilyBottom Line: Bike came with Jones, asked LBS to swap for Specialized fast track because the Jones felt really slow on hardpack. Fast Track are about 600g according to Specialized. I've done a couple of races on these and they are fast. only complaint is in the mud - poor traction and they pack up quickly and take a while to shed. I've heard complaints about quick wear but didn't find it to be the case - lasted longer than most of my 26" tires (IRC Serac, Mythos). Good fast tire for drier conditions.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: SkiRack, Burlington VT
Similar Products Used: Bontrager Jones
Bike Setup: MootoX 29er
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dude
a Cross Country Rider
from RichmondDate Reviewed: January 21, 2007
Strengths: knobby edges hold a corner well
roll fast
sheds mud easily
look niceWeaknesses: wish they made a wider version of itBottom Line: These are great tires for winter and wet conditions...the Exiwolfs are great tires too, just better for dry, rocky trail conditions.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: barter
Similar Products Used: wtb exiwolf
lots of 26" tires
Bike Setup: mariachi 1x9 w/ Reba
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