Cross Country Compound feature a 65 durometer which is slightly softer than traditional XC rubber, but hard enough that it still rolls fast. C3 is slight slower rebounding with excellent dampening characteristics which provide better traction for cornering and climbing. It also has less deflection through rocky sections which stay in contact with the ground under braking better than a standard compound. Size: 26 x 2.0". Kevlar. Blackwall.
Submitted by
Paul
a
from Wales UK Date Reviewed: September 2, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Caddon Bank
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Good volume , fast rolling
Weaknesses:
Leathal when wet
Similar Products Used:
WTB Wierwolf (good except on dry & lose), Kenda Nevegal (good - weak sidewalls), Fire XC ( not good in wet ), WTB Timberwolf ( very good grip but heavy & slow )
Bike Setup:
Intense tracer , 4" fox RP32 rear, Vanilla upfront.
Bottom Line:
They have let go too easily and too many times in slight damp conditions on hardpack , especially at some of the UK trail centers - probably ok in dry conditions but not a UK tyre.
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Submitted by
Cha-Chee
a Weekend Warrior
from Gulfport Ms. Date Reviewed: July 14, 2005
Favorite Trail:
oak mountain
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
came with the bike the bike
Strengths:
I am on San Clemente Island temporarily and this tire is true to to their statement its smooth rolling on the road, great cornering, and gives great traction on the hard packed trails. It wouldn't perform very well in the mud, but for what I am riding it is the best tire.
Weaknesses:
It seems to wear quickly.
Similar Products Used:
Hutchinson Scorpions. Not very simular (lol)
Bike Setup:
Intense Spider XVP, XTR everything
Bottom Line:
If you are riding hard pack you'll love it.
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Submitted by
keith
a Cross Country Rider
from so cal Date Reviewed: April 28, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$29.00
Strengths:
great all around tire, fast, good breaking, great on tight cornering at fast speeds, light!
Weaknesses:
none I could find, it clibs well no rolling resistance
Similar Products Used:
tioga, michelin, panaracer, Irc & Wtb.
Bike Setup:
giant xtc with xtr and shimano wheels
Bottom Line:
the best tire I have used yet
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