The Saguaro strikes a beautiful balance of versatility and performance.The Saguaro rolls fast and bites hard.TheTread pattern makes for predictable cornering on all surfaces andThe connected central knobs make acceleration and speed maintenance nearly effortless. Suited for applications ranging from XC racingTo big-hit slopestyle,The Saguaro isThe perfect do-it-allTire. 26x2.0 wire bead 730 grams approx. This is an"OE", or "original equipment" item. Components withThisdescription are from
Submitted by
tbaier
a Weekend Warrior
from Baltimore, MD
Date Reviewed: January 27, 2012
Strengths: Inexpensive. Nice volume for XC.
Bottom Line:
REI was letting these go for cheap last year. I didn't need a new tire, but I bought one just to try out. Put it on the front to replace a Weirwolf LT. Tread seems fine when its anything other than muddy. For being a steel clincher, I was very impressed with how supple it feels on the front of a rigid bike. Smaller than the Weirwolf, but it seems softer. I like it as an alternative to Nano (which are great).
Submitted by
MagicCarpet
a Weekend Warrior
from Brisbane, Queensland
Date Reviewed: January 20, 2012
Strengths: Folding 29x2.2 air up tubeless brilliantly. Good rolling and grip front and rear. Long lasting. Is not effected by amonia in sealant.
Weaknesses: I'm just not feeling the hate right now.
Bottom Line:
Definately try these out if you are in to single trails and fire trails that are dust on crust and loose over hard. I would definately recomend them. 4+4 chillis because nothing is perfect, but I would have gone 4 1/2 if I could.
Submitted by
mkav
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego
Date Reviewed: November 19, 2011
Strengths: fast rolling and as someone else said, they hold air.
Weaknesses: I was told to go with the TNTs with tubes for I am an aggresive XC rider and even GEAX website says the TNTs work on tubed set-ups. Using tubes with this tire is a huge mistake. Changing flats is a nightmare, luckily found out before a race. The bead is very difficult to get over the rim (even broke a plastic tool). On technical climbing rock sections these tires spin out and these are horrible for hard fast cornering in on southern cali trails causing slide outs.
Bottom Line:
If you are running these tubeless maybe they're great. Good luck if you ever need to change this tire in a hurry. If you like diving into corners hard, I would rethink running this tire, it has made me feel very unstable when rolling hard. In southern CA rocky terrain I am not impressed. Had OE tires grab better on climbs.
Strengths: Very good in dry conditions, fast
Durable
Last long
Weaknesses: mud or anything wet
Bottom Line:
I bought these for my Epic 29er in the spring. They were fantastic all summer. They are tough, fast, climbed well over rocks/roots and corner very well at high speeds. In dry conditions, these are really solid tires that I highly recommend. However, in the mud and over wet rocks/roots, they are terrible. The bike slides all over the place and you can't get any traction climbing hills with rocks, roots and/or mud so you end up walking the bike too often.
Submitted by
dragster12
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego
Date Reviewed: September 19, 2011
Strengths: Light
High volume
Weaknesses: Not much grip
Wears fast.
Bottom Line:
Pretty bad. Used as a rear tire and washed out on corners and on off camber climbing. Side knobs wear out funny and make little flaps that make traction even more unpredictable. Glad I got them somewhat free. 1 chili overall because they are probably the tires I have disliked the most. 1 chili for value as I gave the other one away.
Strengths: Low rolling resistance
Speed
Good cornering on dry conditions
Weaknesses: Weight ; 550 g is to big weight
Bottom Line:
Saguaro is a good tire . Its good on dry conditions , and its good on rocky sections . I dont recommend saguaro for extrem wet conditions . There i noticed some problems . In mud saguaro is not going well .
So this is quite fast tire , but not so fast like schwalbe rocket rons. Thats becouse they are not very light . And they are stronger that rocket rons - risk of puncturing is a lot of less ! i recommend 2.0 version for cross country (550 grams) 2,25 for All mountain .
Submitted by
PeloNZ
a Weekend Warrior
from New Zealand
Date Reviewed: July 16, 2011
Strengths: Very fast rolling
Lightweight
Predictable
Weaknesses: Useless in mud
Poor in wet conditions
Bottom Line:
An excellent choice for fast trail riding or XC racing. Grips well in the dry, slides around a lot when wet. The tyres are designed to be bi-directional, flipping the tyre around gives noticeably more traction.
Submitted by
yourdaguy
a Cross Country Rider
from Southern Indiana
Date Reviewed: July 10, 2011
Strengths: Holds air well
Weaknesses: Slick as snot when wet. Lack of luggage.
Bottom Line:
There isn't much I like about these. They seem to have a long lasting tread, but they are slick under any condition they they get the least bit wet. They also don't have any grip when lugs are required as they have almost no lugs. The rolling resistance is not even that low compared to Aspens that are in the same low tread class. I have the TNT version. I have them on a city/commuter bike which I seldom ride in the rain and I can't wait to finally wear them out because other than long wear I can't find a thing I like about them.
Similar Products Used: Many. The closest to these are Aspens and the Aspens were way better
Bike Setup: 4 Niners Jet9, One9, and 2 Sirs
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Submitted by
Ben-Miller
a Cross Country Rider
from Bham, AL
Date Reviewed: June 18, 2011
Strengths: Grippy in the conditions I ride most, VERY good climber in gravel/loose over hard, noticed slight performance increase in sand stretches I hit in my normal ride, gets over roots and rocks with ease. Quite rugged - I have hammered them in some tough downhill stretches, and they take it.
Weaknesses: I rode in some wet-to-muddy conditions yesterday, and though it was probably a combination of timid riding and the tires, I did some sliding. Not enough to call the ride, though...
Bottom Line:
I'm stoked on them. Have about five rides under my belt, and the most significant improvement is climbing - great climber. Root and rock coverage is great, as well.
Submitted by
esundell90
a Cross Country Rider
from Marquette, MI, USA
Date Reviewed: June 16, 2011
Strengths: Good grip in the dry. Predictable and versatile tread pattern.
Weaknesses: Suck ass in the mud or really wet conditions. They pack up too easy with mud and remain like ice skates until the mud flings itself off. Had a hell of a time getting them to work tubeless. Were really hard to get on/had issues staying sealed to the rim, I had a blowout twice!!
Bottom Line:
If you're on dry pavement, or dry trails you'll be fine. The tire preforms really well here, particularly on hardpacked surfaces. Goes through the sand well, a VERY fast tire, little rolling resistance. However, I would hesitate if you're dealing with a lot of mud/wet riding, or you are trying to mount them to ZTR style tubeless rims. Could use some improvement for the $$. I think next time around I'm going back to some Ardent's
Similar Products Used: Maxxis Ardent, Maxxis Larson
Bike Setup: Rigid Surly Karate Monkey 29'er
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Submitted by
rychmbrs
a Cross Country Rider
from Breckenridge
Date Reviewed: June 8, 2011
Strengths: Sidewalls seem durable and worth the weight.
So far, like the tread pattern's versatility.
Weaknesses: The rumors were true, getting them mounted on ZTR Arch 29er rims was ridiculous.
Bottom Line:
Haven't ridden on them enough yet to give much of a review, but can say I made a mistake getting them for my ZTR rims. I tried every trick I knew to get them mounted up, but with no luck and a lot of frustration. I had to go to my LBS and it took three of us and two metal tire levers to get them on. There was some collateral damage to the yellow tape as well, which meant I had to put about 4 oz. of sealant in each tire. Not an ideal situation. The sealant works and the tires (and rims too I guess) hold air, but the nipples "lactate" time to time with sealant. Maybe with a few more rides the bead will stretch out some and I can remove the tires and replace the tape. Point of all this is, if you're running Stans ZTR Arch 29er rims, consider getting a different tire.
Submitted by
26rando
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego, CA
Date Reviewed: May 21, 2011
Strengths: Fast rolling. Predictable traction and washout in corners and hard leans angles. Traction on hard pack and rocky climbs. Resistant to pinch flats. Ride like a wider tire.
Weaknesses: Loss of traction on steep loose climbs?
Bottom Line:
This is my first tubeless setup but so far i couldn't be happier. The tire mounted to the wheels without a hitch, Sun Ringle uses the BST technology from Stan's No Tubes. It took some effort but i didnt have to use levers, just thumbs and palms of my hands. Definitely should have flatted from snake bite on a few occasions but so far no problem. No burping. Haven't added air since first ride. For the typical conditions you find in So Cal, they are an awesome tire. After roughly 150 miles they seem to be wearing well. Still have the little rubber danglies. They have a nice wide footprint which i'm sure is aided by them being mounted to a 28mm rim.
Strengths: Long wearing, rolls fast, good grip on hardpack and moderate loose over hard. Both versions mount tubeless well. Fairly inexpensive. True to size (2.2). TNT mounts tubeless on UST rims without sealant and has very tough sidewalls
Weaknesses: Hard rubber compound not great when it is slick, TNT version is pretty heavy and does not work on Stans rims. Packs up at the sight of mud
Bottom Line:
A great all rounder for hardpack or generally dry conditions. It is an excellent choice if you ride pavement to trailheads frequently as it lasts a very long time. In the traction direction it has surprisingly good grip on standing climbs but the small knobs can get overhwelmed. I enjoy this tire front or rear for racing, and on the rear for pretty much any riding in the dry. The TNT version is a worry-free product for many miles as long as you don't use Stans rims.
Cornering, This is a tire that likes finesse over a quick and hard lean if you are using it on the front. If you are cornering at a variety of lean angles you will enjoy the small, consistently-sized and spaced knobs which give the tire a similar feel at various points in the turn. I really like this quality in a race tire. However, there is a definite point at which it lets go and simply cannot be laid over more under many conditions, due to the low knob height and rounded profile. I think this is definitely a tire that want low pressure for good cornering on the front.
Rolling resistance is a subjective feel but I think this is a great tire in this regard,even in traction direction (if on a singlespeed or otherwise climbing standing a lot, I recommend the traction direction for the rear, speed works best in front). It is not as fast feeling as the Nano, but it is much higher volume and offers much more grip. For racing on hardpack/mixed conditions I like a Nano rear and Saguaro front.
I set up both versions tubeless on Shimano UST wheels with a floor pump, but the non TNT needed sealant to keep air more than a few hours. For all-around riding I think the burliness and ease of the TNT is worth it, but as mentioned it is both heavy and impossible to use on Stans rims. The non-TNT version has normal sidewall strength for a cross-country tire, neither exceptionally strong nor weak. I do not ride a lot of sharp rocks so keep that in mind.
Similar Products Used: In 29er form: WTB Nano, Exiwolf, Ignitors, Schwalbe Little Albert, Kenda Nevegal, Panaracer Fire, Panaracer Rampage
Bike Setup: 29er hardtail set up for endurance and general cross country stuff. 1x9.
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Submitted by
wantwater
a Cross Country Rider
from Salida,Colorado,usa
Date Reviewed: April 24, 2011
Strengths: Performs great on the variable trail conditions from hard pack to rocky with some sand thrown in. I love the traction, cornering and low rolling resistance. I run them tubeless- stans and they seal with ease. Easy to mount (folding bead-non tnt)
Weaknesses: I ran these front and back for about 6 months. Replaced the rear then got a tear in the sidewall on the first ride. Replaced it again with another saguaro thinking it was a fluke, got another tear on the very next ride. side walls are not very durable.
Bottom Line:
Love the performance, Disappointed in the durability. I wish i could recommend them because i love how they ride. But if you ride rocky trails you might want to give something more durable a try.
Submitted by
otb again
a Racer
from Tucson, AZ, USA
Date Reviewed: December 19, 2010
Strengths: traction
Weaknesses: Original version sidewall tears easily. TNT version VERY difficult to mount.
Bottom Line:
Bought a pair of Saguaro's based on a good review of the TNT, but mistakenly bought the non-TNT version. Ran them tubeless and both got sidewall tears within the first few rides. Before the tear I was very impressed with the traction. Purchased a TNT to replace the rear and was warned about how difficult it would be to mount. Difficult is an understatement. Discovered a trick of holding one side of the bead in place with vicegrips (without bending the rim) while working the other side over the rim. Once the tire was mounted (Stans rims) the beads were so tight, sitting in the middle of the rim that it was covering the valve stem hole, making it impossible to inflate. that issue was only rectified when taking one side back off and repositioning the other side so as to not cover the valve hole, and then remounting the other side of the tire. It literally took me over an hour to put a tire on and I don't know what I'll do if I ever have to do a simple tube in the middle of a ride. I haven't even ridden the tire yet, so I hope all the work was worth it.
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