Hard-pack terrain cross-country tire for front or rear. Center knobs have stabilizing bars for better knob stability, lower rolling resistance and added lateral hold. Counter-sunk center knobs increase braking and handling. Semi-split side lugs add an extra edge for better handling while maintaining side knob integrity. Also available: 26 x 2.70 downhill version.
Strengths: Definitely long lasting. Last foreeever. No flats whatsoever, even running low PSI the only thing that made it pop was 3ft drop to river rocks.
Weaknesses: For 2.7 front, doesn't really hook up with trail as well as others. I've washed out a few times, and that was running low also.
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They are off road tires. They are not the best, but they work. The front doesn't really hook up well, and the back slips some times when climbing. I've heard they are good for wet rocks/roots, but I ride DH in brushy desert with a fair amount of loose rocks. Very durable, but I wouldn't use for those ^ conditions.
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bryan
a Weekend Warrior
from hopewell junction, ny
Date Reviewed: June 24, 2007
Strengths: Sticky compound is just what's needed on wet, slippery rocks and corners. Wide spaced knobs clear mud effortlessly, strong cornering knobs.
Weaknesses: If you're looking for low rolling resistance, this is probably not your tire, though I don't use it for cross country, so I can't comment.
Bottom Line:
This tire isn't the latest money maker for maxxis, but I don't care. At Plattekill it grips slimy rock and between roots really well, cleans mud the best so far.I convert all my tires with Stan's, run 19 to 23 psi, no flats.When your life depends upon a small patch of rubber, a fast wearing tire is a small price to pay. I'm not a racer, so rolling resistance is not an issue, however this would not be my first choice for cross country or trail riding. I've found a new favorite, will probably buy again when it wears out in 2-3 months.
Bike Setup: kona stabcodes 888vf2 race face,e13 x9
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Aaron
a Weekend Warrior
from Rainier, OR
Date Reviewed: February 2, 2007
Strengths: No Flats...NONE!!! Nice compound, grips slick rocks and roots, solid traction in all conditions, long wearing despite soft compound.
Weaknesses: None, great tire
Bottom Line:
This review is for the 2.7" DH 50A Mobster Tires. I ride freeride about half the time and these tires have been wonderful. They are long lasting (use on shuttle runs, so they don't get worn out as fast) yet very grippy on wet rocks and roots. They seem to work well in both dry and wet conditions equally. The don't clog when muddy which is nice. I run them at 20 PSI with no flats (and I'm a big guy!). If I had to nit-pick, I would say as a front tire, I have washed out on hardpack a couple of times from the side knobs folding over...a trade-off for the soft compound I guess. But seriously, this tire has done everything I have asked of it.
Strengths: Great grip on the turns. virtualy no rolling resistance.
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
great tire. i got the 2 seventy just to see what a two seven was like and it was a great choice. not only that i got it on sale for ten bux!! great tire for DH.
Similar Products Used: kenda blue groove two fiftys
Bike Setup: o five giant faith two.
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Indiana Andy
a Weekend Warrior
from Indianapolis
Date Reviewed: August 30, 2006
Strengths: takes about anything you can throw at it. it OWNS the downhill sections. good at any pressure. sidewalls are bulletproof.
Weaknesses: none really
Bottom Line:
These have done me well in all conditions, yea they get a little squirly in mud but many tires do. The only thing id like them to do better is climb hills but heck, they are d/h specific and really they only slip just a little on loose stuff and occasional slick rocks and roots on uphill only. On downhill these things own the trail. Turn on a dime, roll real easy and grip really well. I think i have 60a dur. but not sure. Had them for a couple season and just now are starting to get worn. Never had a pinch flat and nothing can penetrate these babies...oh yea except that thorn that one time.
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Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from Narberth, PA, USA
Date Reviewed: May 26, 2006
Bottom Line:
I bought the 2.35 wire bead 60d version. At first I was afraid my rims weren't wide enough...then when I got the tires I was worried the tires would be too fat for the frame and front fork. They fit great and ride even better. Going from a 1.95 front tire made for the street and a worn out 2.0 rear, these bad boys made a world of difference, and for $10 a piece I couldn't go wrong.
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kristian row
a
from redlands, Qld, Australia
Date Reviewed: March 15, 2006
Strengths: this tire is soooo grippy in sand, dirt, gravel, bitumen and all other sufaces. Its got good tread and it looks sic 2(i got the 2.5 version)
Weaknesses: wears a little quick but thats probably jst me riding hard.
Bottom Line:
these tires will take you where ever u want to go for not much money. They will stick in slippery situations and good for jumping, xc and other types of biking to. These tires are dirt cheap but feel like an extremely expensive tire
Similar Products Used: specialised 2.0, tioga dh 2.5, maxxis minion, maxxis high roller
Bike Setup: 2003 Norco fluid 3(best bike)Mobster on the fron and tioga DH 2.4 on the back cause 2.5 was rubbin on the chainstay. Front breaks: Duotek hydraulic 8" brakes and hayes mechanic 8" on the bak(soon to b hydraulic)
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Connor Bridges
a Downhiller
from Santa Cruz
Date Reviewed: March 13, 2006
Strengths: The MAXXIS Mobsters are hot hot hot I cannot believe it you gotta at least try um
Weaknesses: A little to much roll over resistance if your riding in town
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Bike Setup: 2004 P.2 frame with a all custom set up, Marzochii Jr. T 2004 triple crown fork MAXXIS Mobster tires, WTB grips, Titec Saddle, DHX gears and derailer
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Submitted by
sempai
a Cross Country Rider
from Mobile, AL, USA
Date Reviewed: February 13, 2006
Strengths: -Cheap -Grippy -Rolls fast
Weaknesses: -Vibrate excessively on concrete
Bottom Line:
These are the 60 2.1K style--therefore they are the firmer and less grippy but much more durable compound. I was impressed with how fast they rolled on and off road and were a big upgrade from the Specialized Adrenaline OEM tires.
They did well in mud and soft sand, as well as clearing of dirt from their tread. There is an incredible amount of stability in the nastiest conditions off road, also the tread design clears mud and sand quickly.
The tires DO vibrate at high speeds on concrete and asphalt, but that's a trade-off for the grip.
Strengths: This is for the 40 duro/2.35 wired version. These tires with the sticky compound can do no wrong on loose or hardpack. The morons who have given this tire one flaming turd are so wrong. As the worst bike handler on earth, these tires and most of the Maxxis 40 Duro line, are so grippie, that you can't tranverse wrong or ever fall on your ass with these tires on your rims. Its like having Hans Rey helping you steer through singletrack.
Weaknesses: Yes the 40 duro wear out faster. So get the 60 duro, you numbskulls. But the 40 are sweet and you cant go wrong as the trail dust pings you in the face, ensuring the fact its doing it job. Yes it costs money, but doesnt every 40 duro tire cost a few bucks more than a Panaracer FireXC Pro?
Bottom Line:
Once you go Sticky-E or 40 duro, its hard to go back to 60 duro tires. They are superb in all conditions and the sidewalls keep your bike in check on those corners. Its like having some kind of insurance when you ride, knowing that you have to do some crazy jump or out of control stunt in order to crash, instead of just normal riding using both tires on the terra firma.
Bike Setup: 2.35 on a Santa Cruz Bullit, 2.1's with a Intense Spider
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Casey King
a Weekend Warrior
from New Zealand
Date Reviewed: December 24, 2005
Strengths: being 2.7 on a hardtail they add a bit of suspension to the ride
Weaknesses: Not the best at cornering but the biggest winge is that two weeks ago the front tyre rolled off the rim whilst going in a straight line on smooth terrain! i tried to deflate it and pump it up again but dicovered that the bead had broke!! and then yesterday while out on the jumps the rear tyre did the same thing!! Tread is still good after two years of riding
Bottom Line:
heavy tyre = slow acelleration. lots of life left in tread, breaking beads makes me upset
Bike Setup: Keewee progressor, adjustable wheelbase, mazochi bomber z150 forks, 180mm cranks xsiv hubs on sun double wide rims
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Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from Springville, Utah, USA
Date Reviewed: December 2, 2005
Strengths: These tires stick like glue! Gives me more confidence in the corners.
Weaknesses: These suckers roll slow(I Have the Super Tacky version). They have ramped knobs that speed 'em up, but the soft rubber slows 'em down. As you know they are small for their size the 2.75 is about a 2.5 and the 2.5 is the same size as my Tioga 2.3.
Bottom Line:
So far these are my favorite tires. However, we will see how long they last. But hey, if I wanted long lasting tires I could have went with the 60D compound.
Similar Products Used: Tioga DH, Panracer Fire, Specialized, and a bunch of others.
Bike Setup: DBR 6"rear (pushed fox rc) 5" front (marzocchi DJ1). XT...bla,bla,bla.
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Robo
a Downhiller
from Bratislava, Slovak republic
Date Reviewed: August 19, 2005
Strengths: looks
Weaknesses: No grip at all
Bottom Line:
Using it on front wheel and I'm very dissapointed with this tire even if its soft compound (50). When I first rode with Mobster on front I fell down in first corner because my front slipped an asphalt. When I tried it on downhill track, it held up quite good until first cornernig. It shines in braking on dirt. I would recomend everyone not buying this tire, it sucks. Better spend a little more money on Kenda. Kenda rules.
Similar Products Used: IRC Kujo DH, Specialized Roller, Kenda Kollosal
Bike Setup: Race Bike Monstar HT
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Submitted by
the sock
a Downhiller
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, eh?
Date Reviewed: July 26, 2005
Strengths: Looks nice with the orange stripe, good cornering grip
Weaknesses: Wear between the nubs on the bike tire, wears quickly on asphalt
Bottom Line:
Interesting tire. It's light, grips well, but wears too much between the nubs on the rear tire. I have good pressure (about 60 psi with a tube), but the day I put it on, it has worn down a lot. I find that the grip now on the rear has been comprimised, and it no longer works well. The tire needs more nubs on the center in order to the wear to cease. Good for front tire, but bad for rear.
