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hokiefyd
a Weekend Warrior
from Fayetteville, NCDate Reviewed: September 4, 2011
Strengths: Low cost, smooth ride, good looksWeaknesses: Slight tread sing on new asphalt, slightly soft feel in hard corneringBottom Line: This is a very good compromise tire. I bought a pair to ride mostly pavement/hardpack trails, but I live in the Sandhills of NC, so do encounter some deeper sand every now and again, though usually not intentionally. I'm a typical weekend rider, though do try and get out 3-4 times during the week as well. I ride mostly for exercise and enjoyment, never in competition.
Pavement: these tires run very smooth and soft (I weigh 230# and keep these inflated to 50#), though the tread does tend to "sing" on very smooth asphalt. Even inflated higher than other tires, these have a softer ride. These are the first tires I've used that have a thin "skinwall" sidewall, and I think that makes a big difference in the ride. They have a slightly "soft" feeling during hard cornering that brings a touch of uneasiness, though it's certainly not as bad as having true knobbies on the bike and trying to corner on asphalt.
Trail: these do pretty well for being a compromise tire. They're probably not as durable (as far as stick/rut/rock resistance) as a good all terrain tire, but they're not designed to be, and hardcore riders aren't (or shouldn't be) looking at these anyway. They dig through an inch of sand pretty well, and stay well planted on fire roads and gravel trails. They have a nice wide and oversized profile (nominal size: 26" x 2.00") that seems to do very well on all surfaces.
For the weekend or everyday mountain/comfort bike rider looking for one tire that has 80% of the performance you need on varied surfaces, these are a good choice. The low price ($20 each at LBS) is icing on the cake.
Feel good about your purchase, too, because they are branded with Bontrager's "ECO" label, which denotes that 15% of the rubber is made from sustainable or recycled stock. They also note that the tread lasts 50% longer than conventional tread.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: The Bicycle Shop (Fa
Similar Products Used: Cheap Chinese department store tires
Bike Setup: Early 1990s Motiv Stonegrinder MTB, Shimano STX components, Araya alloy wheels with Shimano hubs
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LoganCale
a Weekend Warrior
from Topeka, KSDate Reviewed: August 14, 2011
Strengths: Rolls well on pavement for a mtn bike tire. Nice feel, but not too much grip turning.Weaknesses: Flat tire in under two weeks. I purchased the "triple flat protection" to cut down on flats when commuting to work and riding around town. It only took a week and two days to get a flat.Bottom Line: Not flat resistant
Favorite Trail: Shunga
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: Capps Bike Shop
Bike Setup: Trek
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David Peck Jr
a Weekend Warrior
from Gaylord MiDate Reviewed: July 4, 2011
Strengths: This tires rolls very fast. Does o.k. to well on the hard pack I came with my new Trek 820 (26X2.0)They work well on the road. Low if any noise and no vibration. Only one flat, accidently ran over something on a paved road.Weaknesses: I am new to MTB (2years) with about 180 miles of trail in three months. I have gone down a few times expecting more cornering traction. But I find myself not trusting them very much in the twisty stuff Also on hard climbs the tire spins on me. Wet hard pack to dry is about the same. Good through the sand. O.k. over roots. I have not used them for mud, but I have notice they don't clear out as well as I would like.Bottom Line: These tires are doing pretty well. At my beginner level they hook up most of the time until I start pushing corner speed. Under my weight and rough sections of trails they work without thought. Climbing on some hard pack and roots you can experience slips. They are fast on the downhill with low rolling resistance and preform well on paved surfaces. With stick mud expect some caking.
Favorite Trail: Hanson Hills/ Aspen Park
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Bike Setup: Trek 820, Stock parts, 26" tires, 19.5 frame. 6'4" 240lbs rider. I run about 40pounds in the tires
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AladdinP
a Cross Country Rider
from Pennsylvania, USADate Reviewed: October 22, 2010
Strengths: Cheap. Haven't worn out too quickly despite the fact that I've put many, many miles on them. Handles better than most tires at this pricerange would. OK on hard turns.Weaknesses: Tubes turned into swiss cheese from constant punctures despite running an appropriate PSI. Replaced the inner tubes and everything was fine.
Grip isn't always perfect on the steepest of climbs, but it's certainly acceptable.Bottom Line: Ride it till it breaks.
Favorite Trail: Cowbell Hollow
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Marty's Bike Shop, P
Bike Setup: Trek 4300
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Ben
a Weekend Warrior
from Roxborough, CODate Reviewed: September 3, 2010
Strengths: Cheap, rolls okWeaknesses: Wears quickly, does not climb wellBottom Line: These tires came with my Trek 4300, and I had no complaints until i upgraded my tires to WTB Mutano Raptors and realized how poor the LT3's actually perform. For the trail conditions I ride in (loose, rocky, sandy) the LT3's just dont have the tread design to provide any type of purchase when riding hard up or downhill.
If these come on your bike, ride em until they wear out and then upgrade to a different tire.
Favorite Trail: Deer Creek Canyon
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: Bicycle Villiage
Similar Products Used: WTB Mutano Raptor, WTB Prowler
Bike Setup: Trek Hardtail
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v8thunder
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort Lauderdale, FLDate Reviewed: June 8, 2010
Strengths: Low rolling resistance, good looks, excellent handlingBottom Line: Excellent tire, especially for the money, handles very well on street, which is where I spend most of my time, but on the weekends, these handle the trail fairly well.
Favorite Trail: Markham Park
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: Pembroke Cycle
Bike Setup: 2005 GT Avalanche 0.5, stock
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briman4031@aol.com
a Weekend Warrior
from Macon, GADate Reviewed: November 13, 2009
Strengths: Little rolling resistance (fairly quick tire), a TRUE oversized tire.Weaknesses: Oversized doesn't mean everything touching the ground is tracks. Good for dry and general riding conditions, but doesn't fare as well in steep inclines. I just mounted Velociraptor 2.1's on the rear and I'm leaving the LT3 on the front. The Velociraptor is a well known and famous climbing tire, but you can tell it's not oversized like the 2.0 LT3's.Bottom Line: Because the Tarpon is an entry level MTB and a lot of riders will probably take this bike on the road it's a sufficient tire. Just don't expect perfection off-road.
Favorite Trail: Dauset, Jackson GA
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: Came Stock on Fisher
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: Stock 2010 Fisher Tarpon
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