Raven. Using the same ultra fast rolling tread pattern and dual durometer rubber as the Crow, but with taller side knobs and wide tire casing for even better traction in all riding conditions.
Designed to be used at low pressures
Can be used with tubes or tubeless with Stan’s tire sealant
Low rolling resistance design features dual compound rubber
29” tire features extra strong folding bead design
120 TPI casing has several improvements over standard tires for easier sealing
Non-directional tread pattern, not front or rear specific
Larger side knobs than the Crow for increased traction when cornering
Submitted by
mtnbiker72
a Weekend Warrior
from Republic of Cascadia Date Reviewed: July 31, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Stella
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Traded for them
Strengths:
Very fast rolling, lightweight, works tubeless perfectly, surprising traction
Weaknesses:
If I purchased them new $57 a tire is absurd, braking traction
Similar Products Used:
IRC Mythos II 29er
Bike Setup:
Access XCL 9er
Bottom Line:
For the 29"x2.2" tire these are actually a good trail tire for hardpack to loamy trails. I am constantly amazed at how much cornering traction these have. I'm 220lbs and run them at 27psi with zero issues. They provide a nice ride and have so far proven to be quite durable.
They lack a little in braking traction, but since I use my front brake way more it hasn't been that much of an issue.
As far as value...any bicycle tire over $50 is absurd so their current asking price is a bit over the top
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Submitted by
ExigeS
a Cross Country Rider
from Columbia, Maryland Date Reviewed: May 7, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Patapsco
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$57.00
Purchased At:
notubes.com
Strengths:
Low weight, corner well, fast rolling, hold up well in rock gardens.
Weaknesses:
grip while breaking, price
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Niner Jet9, X9/X0, ZTR Race Rims
Bottom Line:
I ride Raven 2.0 front and back on my 29 ZTR RACE rims. I have 2 sets of wheels and these are my race wheels. My impressions are these are a very fast race tire/rim combination with good traction in dry and tacky conditions. I have to admit that I am often surprised at how well these tires corner. I find myself thinking “oh no” I am going too fast for this turn but am able to hammer through it with no problems. The only issue I have with these tires is when fast breaking while turning sharp corners and while at high speeds in a straight line. In these situations I feel the rear tire break loose quite often and slide more than other nobbiers tires that I use for most of my riding. BUT, this is to be expected as I feel you need to give something up to have such a fast light tire. For the record I am 150 lbs and run 27psi rear and 24 psi front in my Ravens. And tubeless.
Two weeks ago I ran was my first race on my Stans Raven 2.0 tires with the Stans 29er Race rims and I was very impressed. I was skeptical on how the Raven would holdup in the rock gardens but they did an awesome job! They tracked well, cornered well, no flats, etc. When I first saw all the mud on of the descents I though oh sh!t my tires aren't going to do well in this section BUT they tracked very well, so well I passed someone on each lap during this decent! Now that could also be because of my full suspension Jet but I like to think the tires had a lot to do with it also.
$ 56.95
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