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Maxxis SwampThing Tire
Product DescriptionThe rubber used in the Swampthing is firm enough that knobs won't fold, yet soft enough to hook up on wet rocks and roots. The rounded profile allows the Swampthing to hook up without digging into the soil.
User Reviews
Submitted by
mtbmike
a Downhiller
from Marlboro newyork usa Date Reviewed: July 11, 2011 Strengths: Best Downhill tire ive ever used. Never slips. took it out in 4 inches of snow! Weaknesses: NONE@!@ Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: cronomer Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: My brother  
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SCALA-X
a Downhiller
from FRIBOURG Date Reviewed: June 13, 2011 Strengths: good tyre in loose terrain Weaknesses: no possible to attak cornering in hard pack terrain Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: crans montana Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $40.00 Purchased At: crc Similar Products Used: minion Bike Setup: scott gambler
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lel-95
a Downhiller
from sunderland Date Reviewed: March 25, 2011 Strengths: amazing grip in any conditions, excelent wear rate Weaknesses: none! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: chain reaction Similar Products Used: minions, highrollers Bike Setup: transition dirtbag, 66rc, saint.. 
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JAYDMF
a Weekend Warrior
from UK Date Reviewed: January 11, 2011 Strengths: Great tyre all year round, Nothing (and i mean nothing) grips like this tyre Weaknesses: Heavy and slow rolling but thats the price you pay for the protection that the casing gives and the grip you get. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $45.00 Purchased At: Various places Similar Products Used: Nokian Gazzas, High rollers, Minions. Bike Setup: Identiti Dr Jekyll setup for DH (2.35s). Orange Patriot '07 DH setup (2.5s) both setups running dual ply ST
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the kamisai
a Downhiller
from helena, MT, US Date Reviewed: November 15, 2009 Strengths: GRIP!!! absolutely amazing control going from wet to loose no problem and on hardpack the just wont let go. Weaknesses: some people would find them just a little bit to heavy... it didn't bother me but i don't ride the street much. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: bitterroot devils dh corse Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $20.00 Purchased At: jensonUSA.com Similar Products Used: maxxis high roller and the dhr Bike Setup: khs dj200, marzocchi dj3, sun rhyno lites, raceface dh drive train.
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tex5491
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin, TX Date Reviewed: September 16, 2009 Strengths: Puncture resistance, grips great on every thing but sand Weaknesses: heavy Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Walnut creek Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $19.00 Purchased At: online somewhere Similar Products Used: Bontrager JonesXR
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deserteagle99uzi
a Cross Country Rider
from St. Louis, Missouri, USA Date Reviewed: March 28, 2009 Strengths: Excellent front and rear tyres, Grip and Hook Up better than anything I've ever tried and inspire ridiculous amounts of confidence in all conditions. Use with Stan's tubeless or similar tubeless system and low pressure (under 35 psi) to achieve true potential Weaknesses: Extremely high rolling resistance. When DHing I use both, when XC riding I only use this tyre in the front. When using on both wheels the slightest patch of loose gravel will feel exactly like riding onto a velcro patch. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Berryman Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: CRC (Chain Reaction Similar Products Used: Maxxis Ignitor, Panaracer Fire XC Pro, WTB Velociraptor, A variety of highly ranked tyres on this website. Bike Setup: Ibex Asta Comp X.9, Shimano SLX crank, Rhynolite Wheelset laced to Shimano XT hubs and set up tubeless with stan's notubes system and Maxxis Swampthings 26x2.35, Second wheelset Sun DSC-2 XC laced to nova hubs with Panaracer FireXC Pro 26x2.1 setup tubeless. Both wheelsets run 25-40 PSI as needed and I often run Swampthing front, Panaracer rear
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Erik
a Cross Country Rider
from underhill ctr, VT Date Reviewed: May 26, 2008 Strengths: terrific traction in all conditions, especially slippery roots, rocks and mud. will not let go. Weaknesses: none so far Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $40.00 Purchased At: somewhere online?? Similar Products Used: wtb, ritchey, specialized, bontrager, panaracer Bike Setup: enduro sl
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Will
a Racer
from Atlanta, GA Date Reviewed: April 21, 2008 Strengths: grips like tank treads for your bike. Weaknesses: rolling resistance Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Dausset Trails Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $60.00 Purchased At: ebay Similar Products Used: IRC Serac, Maxxis Ignitors Bike Setup: Cannondale Rush 600, mostly stock.
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Sylvain Gravel
a Weekend Warrior
from Montreal, Qc, Canada Date Reviewed: December 11, 2007 Strengths: - Grip. These stick to anything. Mud, loose, hard pack, you name it and they handle it. I couldn't ask for a better rear tire! - Superb Wear. I've been using these tires for 3 years now and they still have some pretty tall knobs. The best thing is I've ridden these on pavement and they hold up pretty good Weaknesses: More or less of a weakness but they don't do it in 2.1 or 2.35 anymore so I'll have to move on to something else. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Similar Products Used: Nevagal, Mofo DH, Weirwolf Bike Setup: Ramped up 2003 Norco Storm
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Joel
a Downhiller
from Reno, Nevada Date Reviewed: July 31, 2007 Strengths: - excellent grip - super strong - don't really have to worry about pinch flats - confidence inspiring Weaknesses: - rolling resistance Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Northstar Duration Product Used: 3 months Similar Products Used: minion 2.5 dhf / dhr, michelin 2.8, holy rollers, high rollers, etc, etc Bike Setup: SWD Racing 6Gun
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ryan wade
a Weekend Warrior
from bolton, manchester, England Date Reviewed: June 10, 2007 Strengths: really grippy, not to bad on wear- ive had mine bout 4 months n the back has just started 2 wear, great on fast cornering lots of confidence Weaknesses: heavy!- my rear tire is a 2.5 inch and it weighs 1180g im thinking of changing to WTB wierwolf which are 400g lighter and ive heard good things about them, a bit slow on smooth stuf but its not designed 4 that!? Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Llandegls, rivington Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $40.00 Purchased At: chain reaction Similar Products Used: specialized pro 2.3, - i ride all mountain/freeride and these r great for this Bike Setup: kona coiler dee-lux, fox 36 van rc2, hone cranks, avid juicy 5, xt-xtr transmision, huttefelt bars and stem hope hubs on s-type rims.
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John Thompson
a Cross Country Rider
from Plymouth, Devon, UK Date Reviewed: April 30, 2007 Strengths: The 42a durometer compound is seriously confidence inspiring, providing unbelieveable grip on technical roots, rocks and mud. Sheds mud well too. Holds up at low pressures. Recommended trail tyre for 'exploration' in UK winter conditions. Weaknesses: Dead slow on hard surfaces, fast wearing. Avoid tarmac. Make sure you are fitter than your mates if they are using something else. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: cann woods nr Plymouth Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $20.00 Purchased At: wiggle Bike Setup: sworks stuntjumper 120 (septune) fast trail setup.
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John Davis
a Cross Country Rider
from Christchurch, New Zealand Date Reviewed: August 14, 2006 Strengths: amazing traction Weaknesses: sketchy on loose dry surfaces (but it's a mud tire so waddya expect) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: port hills trail network Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $60.00 Purchased At: Bicycle Business Similar Products Used: specialized enduro proD2, specialized adrenaline proD2 Bike Setup: 05 Kona Kula, RS Reba Races, swampthing 2.1 70a (single ply) rear, swampthing 2.35 60a (single ply) front
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Vincy Manjo TRillo
a Downhiller
from Butuan, Philippines Date Reviewed: June 8, 2006 Strengths: Grips well on cornering loose stuff, it really hold on loose rokiz man! have'nt tested yet in muddy/wet condition. Pinch flat resistant Weaknesses: quite heavy for bunny hops. hi rolling resistance Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: brgy.bon2x, pianing, dumalagan uphills, manlangit-alubihid, pinamanculan Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $14.00 Purchased At: Genuine cycle center Similar Products Used: all agressive knobby tires Bike Setup: hardtail freedrive
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