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Vhom
a Weekend WarriorDate Reviewed: November 19, 2012
Strengths: Grip, fast rolling, cornering and price.Weaknesses: Weight. But you can spend 15 bucks more to save 50 grams.Bottom Line: I got these to replace my MK2. I got about four rides on them and these are amazing. Let me say that these have the best of Kenda Nevegal and Maxxis Minions with the Conti Trail Kings rolling resistance into one tire. I'm so eager to wear this out so I can try Team version. Let's say, I'm more than impress. Was going to try Schwalbes Hans Damp, but at 70-90 a pop, I'll pass.
Favorite Trail: I'm not bias, I like to ride everything.
Duration Product Used: 4 rides @ about 60 miles
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Bicycle Village Auro
Similar Products Used: Kendas, Maxxis and many other tires.
Bike Setup: 2011 Giant Trance X Advanced with Shimano XT parts.
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LanvillasDate Reviewed: October 25, 2012
Strengths: INSANELY good cornering, huge, roll like mad once they're moving, eat almost everything that comes in their path!Weaknesses: No way! (Just don't think it is going to roll like a slick of course!)Bottom Line: These are AMAZING tires. Biggest strength CORNERING. It is like it floats through the corners at full speed no questions asked. If your friend has these on their bike ask to borrow it and take a super tight turn just so you can have the experience. Of course, every tire has its purpose...This tire is aggressive so don't use it if you want absolute minimum roll resistance. This tire is meant for almost the most aggressive of terrains, and that's what it does. I have full confidence in this tire, which is good if you are on rough terrain. I have tried to really push its limits and it has passed every test.
I actually enjoy using it to commute when there are thousands of leaves on the ground mixed with tons of water (since it rains a lot here). There is a corner on my commute that is a mix of several sewer covers, leaves, water and potholes and my bike would always slip out a little bit with other tires; I took about an 80 degree turn across it with these tires for the first time and just started laughing because it was NP for these beasts.
I have the 2.20 size. I'm glad I didn't go with the bigger size because they are a MASSIVE 2.20! (About 1/4 of an inch bigger than my 2.1 WTB Moto Raptors, which I also loved before they wore out).
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BritishnateDate Reviewed: June 1, 2012
Strengths: Fast Rolling, Grippy and easy to installWeaknesses: None that I have found yet.Bottom Line: I am running these as they came on my Fuel Ex8. I used to have the 2011 version of these tires and the new 2012 model are much better. They roll faster, they are lighter and seem to have better traction than their predecessor. I am running these Tubless even though they state they are not and they work great. If you tried last years version and were not impressed I strongly suggest you give the new ones a try, you will not be disappointed.
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cb3kd
a All Mountain RiderDate Reviewed: May 31, 2012
Strengths: Corners very well, fast rolling, seems to wear well so far.Weaknesses: Breaking.Bottom Line: These tires came on my newly purchased Remedy 8. After reading reviews on last years tires, I thought I would be giving these to a friend. However this years tire got better reviews, so I kept them on to give them a try. I have been really surprised!! The rear tire corners better than any tire I've had in a while. The only flaw I have found so far is under breaking, but the knobs are fairly short for speed reasons I would imagine. Other than that I couldn't be happier, and would purchase this tire again.
The front has not been as good, lacking stability under high speed corners. I am still getting my set-up on the bike dialed in, but I have tried different air pressures and haven't found the confidence that I have in the rear tire. To the rear tires credit, it doesn't seem to matter if it has too much or too little air. I haven't tried to go tubeless yet on these tires, they have been very durable with no flats after 9 rides on nor-cal sharp rocks.
Overall I have been very impressed, especially for the price range. Seems like Bontrager's focus on a better product has paid off.
Favorite Trail: The Tunnel
Similar Products Used: Kenda Nevegals, WTB-Bronson, Specialized Captain
Bike Setup: 2012 Trek Remedy 8
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mtbcville
a Cross Country RiderDate Reviewed: May 30, 2012
Strengths: Excellent cornering! And shreds through mud. Also pretty lightweight for the amount of tread. I also like the tubeless ready ability, although I haven't converted yet.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Decided to go with this tire just on the front to increase my cornering. It was a great decision, you can lean in to turns and these tires will stick all the way through. I haven't really had any issues with these tires. I've used similar WTB tires as these and they seemed somewhat slow. But I haven't experienced that with the XR4. Overall great tire, especially upfront. I don't think I would put this on the back as well though, I prefer to go with a faster tire for the back.
Favorite Trail: O-Hill
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$45.00
Purchased At: LBS
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homer
a Cross Country RiderDate Reviewed: April 15, 2012
Strengths: Tall lugs, rubber compound, sidewalls.Weaknesses: Weight.Bottom Line: Came stock on the 2012 Rumblefish that I bought at the first of the year. After 3 1/2 months and over 500 trail miles (tubeless), I'm as confident on these tires as with my previous eventual set-up of Nevegal front/Mt. King rear. Grips as well as any other I've tried in wet conditions. Turned a fast a lap yesterday at my "home trail" on dry hard-pack and loose sandy and they stuck in the corners. Couldn't be happier with them.
Favorite Trail: Franklin State Forest
Purchased At: The Bikers Choice, H
Bike Setup: 2012 Rumblefish Elite
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