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aaronDate Reviewed: January 26, 2013
Strengths: Super light! They are very fast! After riding them for 3 months they seem surprisingly durable with no cuts, tears, or wear detected. Shed mud fast. Grip surprisingly well while climbing (but my Tallboy C might play a role there). Do better than expected on hardpack snow. I ride them at just shy of 30psi and light the feel.Weaknesses: Very few if you use them for the right type of riding. They are not intended for railing around loose rocks or pulverized granite corners or really muddy conditions. But they do rail around hardpack dirt.Bottom Line: When the tires arrived I was nervous. They are like large Cross tires and were lower profile knobs then I had expected. But they snapped right into my Easton Haven UST rims and sealed immediately with an air compressor. No seeps at all.
They are NOT intended to be downhill or all mountain tires so don't be foolish and think that they can be. A few of my friends joke about the size (2.0) but its hard to hear them when they wallow on the climbs with their heavy DH tires. (haha)
I have found few cases where they tires are a detriment. Its usually on very loose fast non bermed corners but they just are not meant for that and the overall speed of the tires allows to you slow up for those few situations and still be plenty fast. I am super impressed by these tires and highly recommend them if you like XC riding/racing and want an ultra light tire. I doubt you can find a better tire this light for the price (I searched plenty)....add that it is surprisingly fast, durable, and grippy I say buy it.
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SMP Joe
a Weekend Warrior
from lenexa, ksDate Reviewed: January 20, 2012
Strengths: i thought this tire works great. our trails are mixed rocky and dirt and sometimes mud. they seem to shed mud and at 2 inches they cut the mudd as well. i can climb loose rock without issue and havent had a pinch flat or tear. we ride fast and hard since the trails are in our bCK yard. in single track dirt i am confident and they are very light and i would compare to panaracer tire but grip rock better.Weaknesses: the knobs could be bigger which may extend the life of the tire. i cant think of a reason to not like thetire.Bottom Line: great tire. spins fast, grips well for a variety of terrains. i am concerned about how long they last. mostly we ride tirs for only a season anyhow.
Favorite Trail: Shawnee mission Park
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: nashbar
Similar Products Used: hutchinson python, panaracer, kenda
Bike Setup: specialized epic with red metal 3 wheels
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Simon Dunbar
a Weekend Warrior
from SO, Ca. 91423Date Reviewed: August 22, 2011
Strengths: The tread dessign looks so sweet, I could't resist buying a pair.Weaknesses: The performance is pathetic, absolutely unacceptable for a mtn tire. They do not hook up in the least if the conditions turn sketchy. Don't bother-not happening.Bottom Line: Avoid as great tires are essential to a mountain bikers happiness. These are not the gold they may seem to be, I actually consider them worthless.
Favorite Trail: San Juan Trail, Straw Peak, Bulldog
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: Bike Tires direct
Similar Products Used: Kenda Navgal, Small block eights, Panaracer Fire XC Pro....
Bike Setup: Turner Flux, Crossmax Wheels, XTR components, high end experienced mtb rider.
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