Submitted by
Jimmie
a Cross Country Rider
from Vancouver Date Reviewed: May 10, 2004
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Strengths:
Light, kevlar bead, foldable semi-slick with 127 tpi casing rolls super fast.
Weaknesses:
127 tpi casing is too fragile
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager Revolt SS
Bike Setup:
Custom built, Mavic 517 with Shimano LX hubs.
Bottom Line:
They roll great, but after going on hardpack with a slow tube leak which resulted in riding a flat for about 10 seconds, the inside casing got all cut up in between the edge knobs (around the WHOLE tire, not just in some places) all the way through the casing so that you could see the inside of the tread. WAY TOO FRAGILE for everyday use, plus considering how much they cost, never again!
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Submitted by
Dave Gillett
a Cross Country Rider
from Wiltshire, England Date Reviewed: May 20, 2003
Favorite Trail:
The Ridgeway
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$24.00
Purchased At:
Can't remember
Strengths:
Rolls very fast,ride comfort, noise (lack of)and value
Weaknesses:
Weak sidewalls
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer XC Pro, WTB V/raptors, Tioga XC
Bike Setup:
Sugar 1 with 3 bits
Bottom Line:
When the sun comes out these go on, the speed and acceleration they give off is superb, the handling and comfort is good, even when it starts getting slightly muddy.
Durability is also great, mine have lasted well over 3 years and they still look hardly used.
On the down side they are puncture prone thanks to rather weak sidewalls etc, when the weather and trail take a turn for the worse they have to come off.
The bottom line is; they are very good for what they're designed for; fast dry riding, if the tyre was more resitant to punctures it would have got a 5 for overall rating.
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Submitted by
Ray
a Weekend Warrior
from Woodbridge, NJ Date Reviewed: March 9, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
www.bikeswholesale.com
Strengths:
Smooth rolling if you ride alot on the street or pavement and cool green color. Much cheaper then the original $44 MSRP since the new Jet S came out. You cant beat this tire for 15 bucks!
Weaknesses:
You'll hear ping ping ping as the sticky green compound constantly flicks gravel against your bike ... ouch!
Similar Products Used:
IRC Mythos XC
Bike Setup:
99 Litespeed Obed with 2002 Sid XC fork
Bottom Line:
Hell, 15 bucks for a cool green kevlar tire, who can complain. Hit www.bikeswholesale.com and snatch a pair up before they're gone!
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Submitted by
Adam B
a Racer
from Toronto, Ontario Date Reviewed: October 7, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Don Valley
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Trail Blazer Cycles
Strengths:
Very low rolling resistance. Good side lugs. Cool green colour.
Weaknesses:
Price.
Similar Products Used:
IRC Mythos XC, Panaracer Dart, Trail-Blaster, Bontrager Revolt SS
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Big Sur with the Michelin Sprint on the back.
Bottom Line:
Knobby tires are over-rated, actually I think there is a lot of cyclists out there who are using knobby tires just because they think that is what's needed. When I bought my bike they came with IRC Mythos XC and when I was on the trail which has a lot of off camber sections I found the Mythos were always slidding down the hill but when I put the Sprints on this problem went away and they stuck like glue. I've ridden in 7 races this summer and this is an excellent tire for the back wheel if you're looking for some extra speed. With a semi-slick like this you will lose some braking power but that's the trade off you get for less tread (but more speed). As far as for the front tire get something with a bit more tread so that it will dig as you're going through corners. 3 flaming chilis because these tires were originally 70 Canadian but I got them for 40 because it was last in stock.
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Submitted by
sparklenuts
a Cross Country Rider
from Fenton, MI Date Reviewed: May 22, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Highland
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Cambriabike.com
Strengths:
Super fast, light and handling. Great luck with these tires.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Bazillions
Bike Setup:
Indyfab, XTR, SRAM ETC.
Bottom Line:
I totally disagree with the reviewer below. These tires work great for everything. The are a little slippery on downhill braking, but come on they are a semi. I ride them almost every day and our spring has sucked a** (super wet). Lots of roots and sandy spots. They always work - period. Having little tred in the middle is great for mud and they somehow stick on the steepest of uphills. The knobs on the side are big enough that they hook up in fast cornering. Bottom line - don't blame your tires for pilot error!!!
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Submitted by
Papa Smurf
a Cross Country Rider
from Canada Date Reviewed: May 20, 2002
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$60.00
Strengths:
Very fast, very light, cool green that generates comments from everyone. This is a great you need an efficient tire that does not hum when riding on pavement.
Weaknesses:
Not very durable, will crack down the middle in spots (patches), definitely not oriented for true offroad riding, slips on roots, slips when wet. Dangerous as a rear tire when stopping on wet surfaces. Inconsistant cornering when put up front.
Similar Products Used:
Lots of other tires. Mainly kevlar tires. Grey tires.
Bike Setup:
near 25.0 lbs setup. with light fork, + frame. race experienced bike.
Bottom Line:
This tire is a very good tire that I've ridden for nearly four years. It has many ups and many downs. I liked having it up front because it does not have much for traction. It is smooth on trails, but not an aggressive tire, and does not bite (grip) the soil like a knobby. For cornering, it does a good job, but too sharp a corner will result in fall. This tire is scary when the ground is wet. Jesus. It slips all over the place like as if it were a skate and like a skate blade. Basically, this tire is good for an occasional trail rider (weekend) who takes it easy on the trail. It is not aggressive enough to corner well. And it is VERY hard to stop at speed if it is in the back. If you have a light bike from Heaven, then you will love this tire 'cause it is Light, and will keep your bike light. Don't buy it if you want an agressive go-anywhere- fast person. My final note- tree roots are a menace for this tire. It will slip on wet and even moist one. Buy this tire, and you will learn to keep your balance really quick. But all in all we don't ride trails everyday. This is a very good tire to ride around in because low rolling resistance= fast riding.
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Submitted by
Grifman
a Cross Country Rider
from Boston Date Reviewed: July 25, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At:
CambriaBike.com
Strengths:
Cool green color Price Soft grippy rubber
Weaknesses:
A little shakey when braking
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
97 SJ M2 Pro
Bottom Line:
I ordered a set of these tires and some Mavic 517's specifically for city riding/cardio-training. I would not recommend them for serious x-country riding. I have another set of Mavic 521's with WTB v-raptors for that. That way I can just change rims without having to remove tires. First thing I notice on the Sprints was that I could go alot faster/farther with them. The low resistence on the hard dirt and asphalt is great, though they don't brake like champs (which is what I expected being a tire that is semi-slick). I am impressed with so far.
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Submitted by
Mighti Quillao
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: April 18, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Don Valley
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$26.00
Purchased At:
Chain Reaction(LBS)
Strengths:
-Sticky tires from dry and dusty to moist and tacky -What they don't have in knobs they make up in sheer contact patch -Rails around corners, good on off-camber trails -Front braking is suprisingly good -Climbing(no loose stuff or roots) -Color -Stays clean in the mud
Weaknesses:
-Weight -Dry or (especially)wet roots -Sand and loose rocks -Rear tire always brakes loose when braking -Mud
Similar Products Used:
Ritchey Z-Max, Tioga Pysco II(nothing corners better), Panaracer Spikes(The only tire for mud and snow)
Bike Setup:
1999 Zaskar LE Team Issue, Mavic Crosslink wheels, Shimano XT Drivetrain......
Bottom Line:
These are awesome tires. They cost to much retail but if you can find them for cheap they are a great tire. First semi-slick I have ridden and I can ride this tire like it is a full knobby with few exceptions(see weaknesses). And Michelin Green goes oh so well with my White bike, very cool color. At retail I rate this tire low for value but for what I got them for I would give them 5 chili's but otherwise on 2.
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Submitted by
Bill Liu
a Weekend Warrior
from Hongkong Date Reviewed: April 12, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Kam Ma Leun trail
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Super Bike store
Strengths:
Very good traction even on ice. Quite, fast & light weight.
Weaknesses:
Punctures frequently.
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager super x
Bike Setup:
Trek 8000
Bottom Line:
The tire is really good and performs well. I only got 3 flat tire in a month. Isn't it rare that this occurs? It is a bit pricey too.
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Submitted by
Rob
a
from NY Date Reviewed: December 25, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Mail Order
Strengths:
Fast, Ugly (in a cool way)
Weaknesses:
Not for loose conditions, breaks away without warning
Similar Products Used:
Specialized
Bike Setup:
Rockhopper Pro w/ usual upgrades (seat, bars, etc.)
Bottom Line:
Tire is way fast but not for much more than hard pack and pavement. Very unpredictable in loose conditions, 15 bux for 2 couldnt pass it up.
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Submitted by
Juan
a Racer
from Vancouver Date Reviewed: November 13, 2000
Favorite Trail:
cherrybomb
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
bike shop
Strengths:
-super grippy -good technical tire -realy fast -corners very agressively -realy good performance when it's wet and not sticky, not soupy though
Weaknesses:
-they suck in muck, and stickier mud -if you skid or slide down too many rock faces they bald fast
Similar Products Used:
lots: tioga factory's panaracer fire xc pros, mach ss/sk, superx's
Bike Setup:
99 kona king kihuna, with all xtr and a 2000 soon to be 2001 x-fly with crossmax's and race face cranks/bb stem seatpost and an easton ct2 1" riser bar
Bottom Line:
for a racing tire this are super good, you don't have to be super smooth and gently brake with one finger like you do with most other slicks ( mach ss/sk ). but they are a slick so you can't bomb the sickest technical trail on them and expect to ride it out every time. But for a racing tire or just something to school your buddies with they're good in there element. They realy ride a lot like a knobby in a lot of situations except on slippery wet technical sections, everywhere else they work fine. But I still prefer my tioga factory xc full knobby tires for the technical and dirty trails.
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Submitted by
Dan Monahan
a Cross Country Rider
from Madison Date Reviewed: October 25, 2000
Favorite Trail:
levits mound
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
They definately grip wildly!
Weaknesses:
Both my front and rear tires had sidewall blow-outs after about a year of riding... I did ride in Hawaii for four months if some fairly extreme conditions, but this should not happen after a year of riding!- Also, These tires are a too Grippy!
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Ground Control
Bike Setup:
Homegrown Pro
Bottom Line:
I personally was disappointed in the WildGripper. However, if you are looking for a ultra grippy tire this will please you.
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Submitted by
Craig
a Weekend Warrior
from Allendale, Michigan Date Reviewed: October 13, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Ft. Custer Rec. Area
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
- Fast...low rolling resistance - Good side tread for cornering - These perform best in tacky (but not wet) ground
Weaknesses:
- A little slippery on really dry, dusty trails - Even more slippery in the mud (duh)
Seven Cycles Sola Ti, HeadShok Fatty Ultra DL, mostly Coda/XT/XTR parts
Bottom Line:
These tires work great in most conditions (at least in Michigan). The trade-off for the low rolling resistance (these tires are *very* fast) is sketchy handling in really dry or really wet conditions. It's worth it, though! They're also nice for cross-over riding (off-road/road rides). I have a set on my single mountain bike, and also on our Cannondale tandem, and I'm very pleased with the performance. When they wear out, I'll replace 'em with the same tires.
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Submitted by
Jared none
a Racer
from Calgary Date Reviewed: June 29, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Milstream
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
-very good grip in a lot of conditions -low rolling resistance -an all out good tire
Weaknesses:
-mud when it's almost dry or when it first gets wet
Similar Products Used:
-panaracer fire xc pros 2.1's and Specialized dirt control team tires ( came stock on the bike ), panaracer mach ss
Bike Setup:
99 Specialized M2-Pro with a lot of race-face
Bottom Line:
these tires suprised me very much. The work better than the Specialized team semi knob tires that came on the bike. They have a lot of cornering bite for sure, they work realy good for semi technical rides and when it gets wet and rideable they kick @ss. For fast trails with lots of leaning corners I use a mach ss on the front because it's better for fast trails but when it's slow with slow turns these tires rule.
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Submitted by
Simon
a Racer
from Rimouski, Quebec Date Reviewed: May 12, 2000
Favorite Trail:
1991 World Championships course, Bromont, Quebec
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Low rolling resistance Grippy compound Good traction even in fairly loose conditions Cool looks
Weaknesses:
Not very good in high speed braking/manovers (duh!!!) Weight Price
Similar Products Used:
Other Kevlar racing tires
Bike Setup:
Xc Race bike
Bottom Line:
I tried these tires last year for the first time preparing for the biggest stage race in Quebec: the "Raid Pierre Harvé" (300km in 3 days!). I must admit I was pleasantly surprised! They grip quite well, even in slightly loose stuff. The low rolling resistance really makes a difference, especially when you're in a 8 km fire road climb. They do their job well in making climbing easy! On the down side, I got a 1/2 inch slash in my rear tire on the first time out with them. I have a friend who also slashed his tire after just a few runs. Could the tires be that flimsy? I'll give Michelin the benefit of the doubt.
When you compare the weight of these tires to other semi-slicks, they really aren't anything that special. And the worst thing about them is that they cost 80$ canadian to replace!!!!!! I find this pretty steep for a tire this heavy.
Final word: They're still very good tires. But for that price I think I'm going to try something a bit lighter this year like Maxxis. In my book they get 2 flaming poutines for value and 3 poutines for performance. And by the way: If you don't know what a Poutine is it's time you visited Quebec!
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Submitted by
Garrett
a Cross Country Rider
from Mount Vernon, OH Date Reviewed: May 11, 2000
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
I have had no problems with the tires for 2.5 years.. Lots of both off and on road riding, probably close to 2000 miles total.. Used for commuting and for racing, with out changing tires. Excellent tires until you hit really loose or muddy conditions, takes some getting used too
Weaknesses:
front end washes out in loose conditions, and in mud..
Similar Products Used:
other semi slicks, dunno which ones, too long ago..
Bike Setup:
'98 full sus. fisher w/ XT components, mavic rims,
Bottom Line:
Excellent tire. I have only had one flat, this spring, after using them for two years. I have switched to just using michelin tires - mostly the sprints for training and most xcountry riding, unles I know it is a really loose or muddy trail, then I switch to my HOT S tires.. Grren, to red. Changing them is cake, ya just gotta get used to them. Ohh yeah, for the ppl who have said they puncture easily on the streets, I've put over 1300 road miles on them.. NO FLATS! two years w/out changing the tubes either... Great tires! I've gotta give them five flamin' turds! At 33$ a tire, who can argue? If you plan to ride you ATB on and off road (you;d rather invest more $$ in it than to buy a road bike), GET THESE TIRES!
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Submitted by
Bob Rebolledo
a Cross Country Rider
from Park City ,Utah Date Reviewed: April 27, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Wasatch Crest
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Speed, smoothness and weight
Weaknesses:
A bit difficult to get on and off
Similar Products Used:
IRC Mythros, and others. Used Mythros religiously for 2 years.
Bike Setup:
Airborne Lucky Strike, XTR, SID, Crossmax
Bottom Line:
I knew that these semi-slicks would be fast and smooth, but I never expected them to perform as well as treaded tires in the adverse conditions. I've ridden these through almost every condition that exists, I think, and can't find any place that my deep treaded tires did better. I'm almost convinced that these do better in some of the steep climbs where traction is on the edge of breaking out. Even braking on steep loose technical downhill was as good. Ok, so what about steering on a highspeed corner in dirt? Same result. They seem to go defy logic. No down side, only the upside of faster, much faster. I've considered the possibility that deeply treaded tires actually have less surface area connecting with the ground and therefore maybe thats why these have so much relative traction. Reminds my of those earlier days of tractor pulls. Remember when those things had the huge deep treaded tires? Then somebody reasoned (with a chainsaw) that less deep tread might result in less decent down into the mud and sure enough it worked and that became the design. Don't know if this is similiar or not, but these are impressive. I got them for $11.99 through Performance so the value is obvious.
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Submitted by
Jared
a Racer
from Regina Date Reviewed: January 26, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Milstream
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
weight isn't bad very predictable cornering very good traction good slick for technical riding, the best one I've used yet they brake well
Weaknesses:
sidewalls the brown and green clash hardcore with my bike's colour scheme
Similar Products Used:
fire xc pros, lite s's ( green, kevlar) specialized team dirt control's, irc mythos knobbies and slick, tioga slicks, mach ss, raptors 2.1
Bike Setup:
99 M2-Pro pimped out with nice race-face parts
Bottom Line:
I live by this tire, I love the way it rides. If you ride a lot of hardpack with some technical or wet sections this tire ist he one for you. it rolls fast and grips well in technical situations. for instance I was in a race and it started pouring rain about 10 mins into it and the tire seemed to work better in the technical sections when it was wet and it gripped better too. This tire rocks. I think's so far from all the tires I own thisi s the do anything slick.
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Submitted by
Spiderman
a Cross-Country Rider
from Carleton Place, Ontario Date Reviewed: December 15, 1999
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
I ride this tire on hardpack, soft beach sand, over tree roots, and on the pavement. It grips everything.
Weaknesses:
When it rides over mud, the mud sticks and flies off near over the top of the revolution. (Whipping the mud into your face.)
Similar Products Used:
Smoke/Dart combo, Maxxis
Bike Setup:
'98 SID (that works fine), Shimano LX/XT combo. Anything else? Mavic 517's. S 747's. Sprint up front, Team Master out back.
Bottom Line:
This tire is too sticky for its' own good. The green colour attracts people. The green colour does not wear like other colour tires. Way to go Michelin!!!
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Submitted by
C. Bell
a Cross-Country Rider
from Manhattan Beach, CA Date Reviewed: September 14, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Backbone
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Fast, Durable, Cheap
Weaknesses:
Exercise caution when cornering - they tend washout with little or no warning.
Good tires, but definitely not for all terrain use. I bought these tires (in the 1.95 width) for afterwork bike path blitzes and rides which cover a mix of pavement and hardpack surfaces. On dry, hardpack dirt, these tires absolutely fly, uphill and down. The compromise for all this speed is felt in the corners, so approach that delicious, sweeping fire road with caution. Compared to my standard off-road knobbies (IRC Mythos XC's) the Slicks have a tendency to drift, and let go very quickly. Ouch.
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Submitted by
kristo
a Weekend Warrior
from belgium Date Reviewed: September 14, 1999
Favorite Trail:
waals brabant
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Simply faaaaaaast try it and you know it.. Hard THE BEST
Weaknesses:
be aware of many FLAT tires!, very thin tire, especially on the sides! expensive
Similar Products Used:
very much
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Super V
Bottom Line:
i've tested a lot of tires, and no one has become to the level of this one, BUT very thin,(many flat tires), and not cheap..
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Submitted by
johnnyb
a Cross-Country Rider
from San Anselmo, CA Date Reviewed: September 2, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Mt. Tamalpais!!
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Faaaaaast!
Weaknesses:
Slippery when loose
Bike Setup:
Stumpy M2, Manitou SX
Bottom Line:
Fast semi-slick and thats how I like it on the fireroads in Marin (all within legal limits, eh?). Handles great on the hard stuff, and if you can handle drift this may be the tire for you. One dinger though, the first one I bought was great for about 200 miles, but it began to wear a unevenly to the point where it started to bulge and rub on the chain stay. I also had two flats with it one causing a crash and hanger replacement (#@$%!!). Maybe it was a too-thin tire. I bought it for 19 bucks at Performance, so I bought another one because I liked it so much and the summer weather has been so good and dry. And this new one rolls great! and I've put another 200+ miles on it and it is staying true. The green tire looks great with my orange stumpy. C'est bon! Quatre chilis.
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Submitted by
Eagle eye
a Racer
from yorba linda ca Date Reviewed: August 11, 1999
Favorite Trail:
The next new one
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Big knobs griped well in soft stuff.
Weaknesses:
Front tier seemed to have a mined of it's own on hard pack!
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer ; SpeZialized; Maxis;YOU NAME IT IVE TRIED IT !
Bike Setup:
Kestrel;Pro- flex ;GT
Bottom Line:
Every tier has good and bad traits. Once you ride awhile you learn what it takes to go fast! Buy these tiers if you have a mind that can control the tiers mind. Think about it.
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Submitted by
Mike F
a Cross-Country Rider
from Denver, CO Date Reviewed: August 4, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Colorado Trail
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Light, Cool looking on alot of bikes, EASY to install, FAST, works on most terrain.
Weaknesses:
Not for all terrain especially loose stuff.
Similar Products Used:
Continental Tires.
Bike Setup:
Mongoose Rockadile, Manitou 4 shocks
Bottom Line:
Great tire, really fast, practically fell on the rim when installing, but of course it is a little scetchy on loose terrain (duh!). Highly recommended!
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Submitted by
Adam
a Racer
from Australia Date Reviewed: July 27, 1999
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Light weight,
Weaknesses:
Too many flats
Similar Products Used:
Enduroraptors Panaracer Fire XC
Bottom Line:
These tires are designed for race circuits which generally are resonably smooth, hard packed terrain. In that application they work better than probably any other tire. As an all round, day to day tire they are hopeless. I know all you racers (I am one too) will say that they are a race tire and not designed for that usage, but really, a tire should be more versatile than that. They are very light and wear very well, but take them on anything other than a race track and you will puncture more than you ever have. I tried so many rim tapes, varying pressures etc but nothing worked.
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Submitted by
Kevin
a Weekend Warrior
from So. Cal Date Reviewed: July 26, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Mohalland trails
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
little if any rolling resistance(FAST), cool green color, and great handling on the dry stuff.
Weaknesses:
pain in the rear to get on rim.
Similar Products Used:
specialized team control, schwinn moab trail xc's.
Bike Setup:
schwinn moab 2/ rock shock Judy C
Bottom Line:
Great tire if you don't ride alot of mud like myself. These tires go really fast on pavement and handle extremely well in turns on and off road.
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Submitted by
Gilles Blackburn
a Cross-Country Rider
from Chicoutimi Date Reviewed: July 2, 1999
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Good handling except on wet or loose stuff.
Weaknesses:
Too flimsy at such a price.
Similar Products Used:
None yet.
Bike Setup:
Specialized S Works
Bottom Line:
I was satisfied at first except for the way Michelin handled the $15 US mail rebate when you bought 2 tires. They send me $10 USD telling me that it amounted to around $15 CDN. Strange things you can do with numbers but I thought it was the other way around. They did not sell me the tires for less at $60 CDN each! Aniway, now I am very dissatisfied. I do not think to have more than 250 km done with these tires. The rear tire now has a gash that cause me 2 flats before I find it. I had to glue a rubber patch on the inside to be able to use it again but I see it will not last. I found yesterday that the front tire is developping a bulge where you can see the thread. Both tires are good for the garbage can now; I do not want to go anywhere far from home with tires that spread open so easily.
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Submitted by
MikeD
a Racer
from Regina Date Reviewed: June 19, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Milstream
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
everything, weight, grip, rolling resistance,braking ability
Weaknesses:
nothing, other than what it does to the looks of my bike
Similar Products Used:
irc mythos slicks, specialized dirt control, master control, panaracer fire xc pro, panaracer mach ss
Bike Setup:
99 M2-Pro
Bottom Line:
They're the best I've ever tried
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Submitted by
Mike M.
a Racer
from Winnipeg, MB Date Reviewed: May 6, 1999
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Nice colour, water repelling silicium, good tread life.
Weaknesses:
Can be sketchy on loose trail debris and while climbing.
Similar Products Used:
Michelin Lite S, Michelin Comp S
Bike Setup:
Used for front tire only.
Bottom Line:
I've had these tires for a good year now. I mostly train on my mountain bike on the road and this tire performs great. Once I did my first race on a Sprint, the tire was sketchy and loose. While climbing steep grades, if you're all weighted wrong, the front tire will move all about due to its lack of tread. Also, the tire squirms about on loose trail debris. I switched to a Michelin Comp S and the problems vanished. I would only recommend the Sprint for road use if you train on the road and occasionally hit the trails to keep your technique up.
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Submitted by
Art
a Cross-Country Rider
from Adirondack Mtns., N.Y. Date Reviewed: May 6, 1999
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Grip well if pressure isn't too high-- say,47 lbs. But if you have to run 'em that soft, why not just use a knobby?
Weaknesses:
Side knobs crack and may tear off. Squirmy and noisy in turns on pavement and hardpack. Suck real bad in the loose stuff or when gravel is on pavement.Watch out! Hard to get on/off the rims.
Similar Products Used:
Geax Revert and Hubi; almost all other name brand semi-slicks:(Panny's,Bonti's,Conti's,Specialized,etc.)
Bike Setup:
C'dale Super V 900, Cane Creek WAM's
Bottom Line:
The quality control department must have been sleeping the day they made the Sprints I had. The 1.95 was warped/out of round and the 2.1 thumped on every revolution! The dealer was cool about it, I traded the Sprints for Dirt Baldys which were an improvement. I tried a bunch of other semi's, then I tried the Geax's. They kicked ALL ass, check my review on the Hubi's. But anyway, if a tire is built for hardpack/pavement, it seems to me that they should ride smoother on turns and be able to handle the dirt and gravel that you see when you ride on the road. They should be able to do these conditions with higher pressures that are used on the hard stuff: at least 60 lbs. And your not going to cut in to hardpack, so a narrower size than 1.95 is needed. I busted my ass like 3 times on these, and I'm no wanna-be. Also, the Sprints are not very responsive, even at lower pressures. It's like Michelin took a big carcass knobby and tried to make a hardpack tire, but left the mud knobbies on the edges. DUH! You want a REAL kick-ass semi-- check out the Geax Hubi or Revert. These RULE. They may be a little harder to find, but they're well worth it. Forget about the rest, they're pretenders. The Michelin's don't deserve their high average rating, in my opinion, when you got tires like the Geax's out there. Save yourself alot of hassle and check geax.com/preview.
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Greg
a Weekend Warrior
from Lakewood WA Date Reviewed: May 2, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Low rolling resistance on the street
Weaknesses:
Not the same grab as a full knobby, but what should I expect from a tire that has no tread in the center!?!
Bike Setup:
K2 full suspension
Bottom Line:
A lot less rolling resistance than the knobbies that I used before. I ride on the street as much as I do off road. My off road requirements are not severe so why fight those knobbies when I am on the street. Very light and they really grip when you lay them over in a corner. Performance had them on sale a couple of months ago for only $11.99 and I think their regular price is $19.99. Not bad for such a great tire.
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Jared
a Racer
from Regina Date Reviewed: May 1, 1999
I've only ridden these tires a few times and I have no complaints about them yet, they grip awesome on anything compared to all the others I've tried. They give you the grip and confidence that you need to rip up any descent not like any of the others I've tried, yet they don't sacrifice weight of rolling resistance. Honestly I think these are the best tires I've ever ridden, they will do anything you want them too. They are so fast and good gripping in many conditions. even thought the green might not look the best on all the bikes we may own, these tires work better than all the tires that come on the bikes we own. If you want a fast awesome gripping tire the michelin sprints are the ones for you. But remember they are a semi slick but they don't perform like on in many conditions or types of trails. ( they work better than the specialized team dirt and control semi knob tires that came on my bike, in any type of riding these even school in technicla riding )
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Ilan
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston Date Reviewed: May 1, 1999
Favorite Trail:
singletrack
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
fast, acts like a semislick but better.
Weaknesses:
floats in sand and mud.
Bike Setup:
Cannondale CAAD3, Weinmann Red/Blue series rims.
Bottom Line:
fast and light, great for hardpack, and a good alternative to a semislick (though i have a Conti Double Fighter in the back). Not the greatest for soft conditions. nice green color,looks cool with my mango frame.
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Kurt
a Cross-Country Rider
from The Gorge, OR Date Reviewed: April 18, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Weight and Rolling Resistance
Weaknesses:
Sand and Mud
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Butted Aluminum Frame, Mag 21 Forks, WTB Rims
Bottom Line:
These are a great all around racing tire. They fly on hard pack/gravel and grip excellent on climbs. Because they are narrow (1.95), they don't float over sand or mud. (What CC tire does?) I'm please as punch about their overall performance and would recomend them to any CC racer.
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Submitted by
number9
a Racer
from St. Louis MO Date Reviewed: April 13, 1999
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
many
Weaknesses:
few
Bottom Line:
I dont know what is up with the people who are blaming flats and blow side walls on these tires. Duh...I guess that sort of thing never happens to any other tires. Some guy below calls these heavy peices of crap. Heavy!?!?! These are some of the lightest tires out there. When I first started ridding on these tires, I didnt think much of them. All I have to say, is they take some practice to ride. After forcing myself to ride them for a few months, they are the only tires I will use. Yeah they suffer when it gets wet, but if your having that tought of a time, you probally just suck as a rider anyway and that will continue to be the case no matter what tire you use. These are a must have if you ride your off road bike on pavement alot. They also rock on hard packed snow. If your having trouble with these tires, just give it time. Practice makes perfect.
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Karl
a Cross-Country Rider
from CT Date Reviewed: March 28, 1999
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
These tires work great in all conditions. I have had no problems. You have to be a little more careful but they work great.
Weaknesses:
A little bit of slipping the mud
Similar Products Used:
Big kahunas- THESE TIRES SUCK
Bike Setup:
Treck 850
Bottom Line:
These are a great allaround tires. I would suggest them to anyone. Although the price is alittle steep at $40 a peice.
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steve
a
from lake mary Date Reviewed: February 26, 1999
Bottom Line:
thanks to the guys at michilen for standing behind there product after talking to them again they asked that I send them the tires that I talked about in my prior review. I am now satisfied with there customer service as they did replace the tires, thanks again michilen .4 star for now 5 if they last at least 6 months!
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Timster
a cross-country rider
from Washington DC Date Reviewed: February 22, 1999
Bottom Line:
And I thought I was the only person who had a hard time putting the Sprints on my rims. The trick I found out was to put one side on the rim, lay it down on your lap, the loose side up, then starting on the far end, hands moving away from each other on the rim, work around the rim, using the bottom of your forearms and elbows to hold the tire down near you, then when youre about 2/3rd thru, quickly stand up, moving your hands on the tire, keeping the tension on the bead, and moving hte tire vertical, so that the rim will weigh down on the bead, and then work upwards on the last part. now i can change the sprints just as fast as a regular tire. (takes pratice, but it could save precious time in a race)as for the tire, its still going great. muddy season is on us, and i probably will be trying them out to see how they perform.
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David
a weekend warrior
from west australia Date Reviewed: February 22, 1999
Bottom Line:
I've had these tires for about 3 months. Fair to say, I've given them a severe blasting over that time. One thing is, they perform magnifricently in sandy beach conditions and also rocky single track stuff. My only problem is that to change the bloody things, you have to have 4 arms. They are slightly bigger than the average tire and you have to plead with them to stay on the rim while you position everything. But....mess around and use care and no doubt you have the best damn cross country\hard pack rubber come silicone that you could ever imagine. Honestly, they are the most fastest and durable tire on the market....... Fair dinkum...
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STEVE
a cross-country rider
from LAKE MARY.FL Date Reviewed: January 14, 1999
Bottom Line:
BEWARE SIDEWALL BLOWS OUT AFTER ONLY ONE MONTH TOOK IT BACK TO THE BIKE SHOP TO DISCOVER THEY HAD SIX MORE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. MICHLIN REFUSED TO WARRENTY SO ICALLED MICHLEN AND WAS TOLD IT WAS MY FAULT AND THIER WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. I SAY , STEP UP LIKE YOUR COMPITION (PANARACER) AND ADMIT A PROBLEM AND REPLACE THIS $37.50 TIRE!! I DID REPLACE IT WITH ANOTHER SPRINT AND MUST SAY THE TIRES ARE FAST, BUT SUCK IN SOFT SAND AND WET ROOTS.4 CHILIES FOR PER FORMANCE TAKE ONE AWAY FOR ONE UNHAPPY CUSTOMER. HOPEFULLY SOMEONE AT MICHLIN IS PAYING ATTENTION TO THIS GREAT WEB SIGHT....
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James
a cross-country rider
from New York Date Reviewed: December 17, 1998
Bottom Line:
I've only run this tire on the front (2.1 - nice and cushy for descents) and I love it so far. Good stuff: light, fast, nice trail feel, green, and so far wearing pretty well. Even though the silicummy stuff is soft and sticky for traction, rocky stuff and pavement don't seem to wear too fast. Behaves like a slick in front, i.e. lower traction middle of tread in turns, but substantial side knobs keep things in control. Like all slicks, I believe you can definitely wash-out going faster in turns, but I've learned to keep it in control there (I ride pretty loose and crazy and as fast as I can). I wouldn't try running it in back except on predictable hardpack, or at least not on rides with steeper, loose and rocky climbs like the Wissahickon Park in Philly where I've been riding. Before riding there I had kept a Revolt SS on my rear for several months and I've experienced the difficulty of climbing that kind of stuff with a slick. And even though it's taken abuse and scraps in front, I don't think the Sprint was made to take the abuse of bouncing down rock fields with the rider's weight and braking. But if it wasnt' for the climbs, I'd sure like to try!Great tire for good to ok conditions. Good price at most places too!
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Timster
a cross-country rider
from Washington DC Date Reviewed: December 17, 1998
Bottom Line:
Those tires came standard on my Homegrown Factory XT, and when I first hauled it out to Avalon, my biking buddies pointed and giggled, green and slick? good luck on the soft stuffi was thinking the same thing, and I even had bought Wildgripper Lites to swap on, but I wanted to try the Sprints first. And well, they've performed way beyond my expectations. I rode on them for several months, and I've come to the conclusion that they roll faster, make it easier for me to tackle uphills and perform well in not-so-nominal situations. They spin on wet logs. Which is to be expected. So it helps you work on your log crossing technique. bump that handlebar forward! In mud, they feel sketchy, so you need to carefully power through, dont break them loose. Again, it teaches you technique. Most suprising tho, is its cornering ability. I'll be screaming down a hill, hit a curve, I'll apply braking power, and feel the back tire immediately break out, let go of the brake lever, and it just snaps back in line. Makes it more fun, actually, dancing on the edge. As for durability. They're pretty soft, my rear tire doesnt even have the small diamonds down the middle anymore. just little bumps. Thats with mabye around 300 miles on it. The Lites on my ohter bike tore pretty easy when my brother smacked a curb, and I had to trash it. But I nailed a rock with the front tire going down a hill, which was hard enough to blow the tube, put a good dent in my rim, however the tire didnt show any ill effect. So, the other posts about the tire's resistance to tearing, I still dont know whether its any worse than other tires. When mud season comes up, I'll be putting on new tires.. probably those new Wildgripper Comps. They're a compromise between the Sprints and Lites.
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Bill
a cross-country rider
from Baton Rouge,La Date Reviewed: December 16, 1998
Bottom Line:
I've had these tires for about 6 months and they are definately the best tires I have ever rode on. They are awesome on hardpack and pretty good in just about every other condition you can ride in in this area.
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Aaron
a racer
from CT Date Reviewed: October 21, 1998
Bottom Line:
THESE TIRES ARE THE COOLEST TIRES I HAVE EVER OWNED. If the green isn't cool enough for you (which many don't like) there's always the lightness, the quickness and amazing grip. These tires accelerate incredibly well and just gain speed as you go. When I first tried them I had had previous experiences with sprints, most unsuccessful. These stuck to the ground like cum on a prostitute on a hot sumer day. The other day I took them to Plattekill (a DH mountain) where I ended up flying through evcerything, including the serious downhillers on my cross-crountry bike. If you want a good tire, buy these. You won't be disappointed!!!
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Mattias Stenmark
a cross-country rider
from Finland Date Reviewed: October 20, 1998
Bottom Line:
First of all; these tires sound really cool. You almost fall asleep while riding them. Wellhowdotheyridethen? Well, first of all, these tires are made for dry surfaces, never forget that! But if you for some lazy reason don´t want to swap tires all the time then you´ll find that they actually don´t perform that bad in the mud. I would recommend though that you put something else, like an ordidinary Wildgripper, on the front. If you don´t, then you´d better take it easy in the corners. Rating: nice tire, if used correctly.
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dennis
a racer
from netherlands Date Reviewed: September 12, 1998
Bottom Line:
This tyre is perfect for this country becaus there are not so many hills to climb here bat never the less they preformed well in belium were all we did was climb. In the decent parts we took the also the did the job well. The color of the tyre is nice but hard to keep cleen. I am loking forward to see the 1.75 version of the sprint. I also heard that the is a new semi slick tyre is coming so if you here any thing mail me.
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John
a racer
from Houston, Tx Date Reviewed: June 18, 1998
Bottom Line:
Hey z , have you even tried the tires? These are the best semi-slicks available. You say they are crappy but you don't say why! My fellow mountain bikers, do not listen to what people like z have to say about products that they have not tried. This site is designed to give feed back on products whether good or bad, but you have to say WHY they are good or bad. The sprints are great tires for hard packed singletrack. They are not good for mud or wet roots. Run different tires for different terrian.
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Matt
a cross-country rider
from Calgary, Canada Date Reviewed: June 18, 1998
Bottom Line:
Being a fairly dry spring, and because my first rides this year were on fire roads, and exposed single-track, I got a good idea of how this tire worked in dry conditions. In hardpack, they always seem to work well, failing occasionally when I would do out of saddle sprints. In loose dirt and gravel, they would have trouble gripping when my rear wheel wasn't fully weighted, and also when I tried to do out of saddle sprints. I mastered these problems through knowing when they would not work, and I felt confident enough to race them (thats what the pros have been doing.) I barley finished all my laps at Canada Cup #2 because once these tires get a little wet, they dont stay in one place. I found slowing difficult, and stopping immpossible because of all the slipping that they do. I dont like having to hope that there wont be any wetspots on the trail, and I dont have the time to change my tires according to the ride I go on. I also realized that the deep slits on top of the little nobbies will be full of small flakes of gravel by the end of a ride. Unless you live somewhere that never has wet singletrack, dont care about winning races, never undertake in out of saddle sprints with your buddies, have the time time to pick gravel out of your tires, or have the time to change your tires before each ride, dont buy these things.
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Stephen
a cross-country rider
from Davos, Switzerland Date Reviewed: June 17, 1998
Bottom Line:
Difficult to say with these. If you stay within the limits of these tires they are great fun. They climb like mad on *anything* and are definitely worth a gear or more. Just stay seated and up you go: mud, sand, roots, rocks, gravel. No problems. Technical single-track is also no problem if you're delicate. Wet roots require some finesse, but the tires are surprisingly grippy. Fast downhills, for me, were a nightmare though. Anything but hardpack and the front washed out. For my riding style, I couldn't run sprints on the front and back. With just a Sprint on the back and something meaty up front (oooh... nice fashion statement mixing colours) it's the best of both worlds, as almost all the rolling resistance is at the back, and all the turning and stopping happens up front. Run this combo and I'll give it about 4, with some additional demerits for fragile sidewalls; I have a few cuts, but no flats yet.
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z
a cross-country rider
from usa Date Reviewed: June 15, 1998
Bottom Line:
THIS IS A COMPLETE PIECE OF CRAP!!!!!! stay away from this piece of crap it is so crappy. they wiegh a ton, cost a fortune and aren't even kevlar. you could get a flat with these pieces of crap on a pillow. This thing is way crappier than anything i have ever seen and the puke-green makes me want to puke!!! it looks so crappy on any bike. STAY AWAY FROM THESE PIECES OF UTTER CRAP!!!!
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Aaron
a weekend warrior
from Victoria, BC Date Reviewed: June 7, 1998
Bottom Line:
I've had these tires on for about a month now. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to take them on the trails yet - but have done an extensive amount of riding on the streets. All I have to say is that if you do a lot of city riding on your mountain bike do yourself a favor and get these tires! The speed you gain by replacing knobby tires with these is amazing - and they are whisper quite too! (and look damn slick)
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Jan Willem
a cross-country rider
from Netherlands Date Reviewed: May 11, 1998
Bottom Line:
They're stunning. The best tires I had so far. Normally I bike with wildgrippers, but I don't use them anymore. The sprints go faster, have a good grip in the corners and downhill. Because these tires are semi-slicks, I espected that they didn't perform well in muddy conditions. What was I wrong. They don't have good grip in mud, but the bike is still under control. The sprints look cool and are the best bike-tires for the summer, so they earn the full rate
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Casey
a cross-country rider
from orlando,fl Date Reviewed: May 8, 1998
Bottom Line:
These tires rule! I got one as a gift, and it grips so good. I was using a Ritchey Speedmax, but it was a piece of crap. It wore out it no time at all. My brother has had his for over 1,000 miles, and they're just starting to show signs of wear. They are way overpriced (as is all mtn. bike stuff-what a scam), but they're excellent compared to other tires in the same price range.
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Sean Stodelle
a racer
from Yucaipa, CA Date Reviewed: April 26, 1998
Bottom Line:
Sorry, but I have to do this. I know everyone is giving these tires great reviews, but I don't agree. These are one of the most expensive, and worst tires I have ever used. First ride, a side wall cut that made me have to walk home, and the trail was not really rocky. Fine, I got home and put my regular Michelin Wildgripper back on the front, leaving the sprint on the rear. 2nd ride. Not one, but two flats. Again, went back home and put my other Michellin wildgripper on the rear. Perhaps I just got a bad tire, and had some bad luck, but all I know is NO SPRINTS for me.
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Todd
a racer
from San Antonio Date Reviewed: April 23, 1998
Bottom Line:
These are high performance tires! The thing to remember with all high performance tires is that they will wear quicker than other tires. This is true for automobiles, motorcycles, and with bicycles. The wildgrippers certainly do GRIP! However, these tires are terrain specific tires. They are good in hardpack, pavement, flat rock, and some sand. No mud, loose rock, or wet roots. The wildgrippers are the best semi-slick on the market today.
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Rob
a racer
from Virginia Date Reviewed: April 9, 1998
Bottom Line:
These tires seriously kick. I bought a pair based on the reviews on this page and have absolutly no regrets. They roll tons faster then my old knobbies and still climb great! I got the 2.1 size model and although they have a little more rolling resistance then the 1.95, they dont stick in mud at all. Hell, these tires even look cool... Especially the green ones. Well, why don't you stop reading about them and go buy a pair yourself.....
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Kevin Punter
a weekend warrior
from Sydney Australia Date Reviewed: April 2, 1998
Bottom Line:
Getting rid of as much weight as possible that you need to turn means faster acceleration. Add great grip and you're ready to fly. I haven't punished these tyres yet, but these feel better than my Mythos jobbies - I would have scored the Mythos tyres high but then I got the Wildgrippers and....... (I think the Frenchies extracted the natural chemical their bodies produce that gives them an incredible grip on their money - then converted it into compound that gives their tyres the same level of grip!!!)
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Erik
a racer
from The Netherlands Date Reviewed: February 16, 1998
Bottom Line:
These tires are fast. You can realy feel the difference when climbing or racing on fast surfaces. They also have great grip in corners and fast decents. I have bougt tires in the winter and i am now waitng for the summer to use these tires to my full advantage. These tires don't realy like mud. But when it is dry they are worth more then five peppers
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chris
a cross-country rider
from La Crosse, Wisconsin Date Reviewed: February 2, 1998
Bottom Line:
There are only a few places that these tires don't work: sharp, exposed rocks (they slip off unexpectedly); loose, gravelly corners; snow; and climbing in snotty mud. They are the best tires I have ever used in sand, and they roll really well even on slow surfaces. A good trick for a race with a lot of singletrack would be a LeaderPro in front with one of these in back, if you could live with the ugliness of your bike. Good heavens, you should see mine.
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albert yau
a racer
from chicago, il Date Reviewed: January 27, 1998
Bottom Line:
These, i think, are the best tires out in the market. they have the ability to stick to any hardpack stuff, climb, descents, and even trials. these tires are amazing. and with it's low profile, it's perfect for city riding. they're light, durable, race proven and the best value you can get for a tire. that's why i race with them.
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Timmy
a downhiller
from London, England Date Reviewed: January 3, 1998
Bottom Line:
These tyres are COOL the are the fastest 'lil buggers out there. They corner like a dream and let you put the hammer down ang go off like a nutter. One of the best tyres about. As a bonus they're greener than a green thing that's just been painted green. Just don't try them on wet tarmac - OUCH!
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Scott
a weekend warrior
from Panama City Date Reviewed: December 23, 1997
Bottom Line:
I bought these tires for the pinestraw-laden and sandy trails that infest Florida. Under these conditions the Michelin Wildgripper Sprints work very well. Especially since they are 2.1 wide they float over sand and loose terrain. They roll tons faster than my Specialized Team Control/Master Team Edition tires especially over wet tacky dirt that would clog most knobbies they almost seem to propel themselves. Plus the green rubber stands out from all the black tires out there.
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Adam
a racer
from Vermont Date Reviewed: November 26, 1997
Bottom Line:
These tires are sweet! They corner better than any other on the market and they are light! Some of the best gripping and mud-shedding tires I have ridden yet. Their stability is astounding and yet they carve corners with ease.
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jason
a racer
from swampland Date Reviewed: November 18, 1997
Bottom Line:
these tire rip and rule. just don't run over glass with them. look like a pro and almost as fast for only a few bucks
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kelvin wong
a cross-country rider
from Malaysia Date Reviewed: November 6, 1997
Bottom Line:
Super tyre. Grips like a knobby, feels like a semi slick. One of the better semis out there. Buy them and have no regrets.
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Michael
a cross-country rider
from Sweden Date Reviewed: November 5, 1997
Bottom Line:
I love these tires. Never gonna change back to ordinary heavy tires. They're fast and easy working. I had them on when i raced 110 km on wet& muddy trails, worked great.
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Randy
a racer
from Milton, WI Date Reviewed: October 16, 1997
Bottom Line:
I used these tires for a 40 mile xc race and they were great. Very fast as well. There was mud, sand and fast hardpack fireroads and these tires delivered. We had ro ride a lot of grass as well and they performed great.Also on hills with broken up rocks, roots, they handled it well as well.
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Luc Hamel
a racer
from Ayer's Cliff, Québec, Canada Date Reviewed: September 22, 1997
Bottom Line:
Whoa! Fast, fast, fast. At first I was very skeptical of slicks. But being the fashion boy that I am, I had to try these babie. I already loved the WG series.I ran the sprint on the back only, with a rear WG up front. Grips way better than the true front WG.(Look at the pros)Anyway I trained and raced on lotsa different terrain. When it's dry, it works great,. A gear everywhere as they say. For this tire to work well when it's partially wet, you have to be very polite with it. You have to stay seated, pedal in circle. If you are a finesse rider, you will probably love this tire. If your more of a Hummer, well stay with WTB's Raptors
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HomeGrown Fan
a cross-country rider
from Illinois Date Reviewed: September 19, 1997
Bottom Line:
Had these tires mounted before my new Schwinn Homegrown ESP left the store. The standard issue WTB Velociraptors were far too knobby for my riding style. These tire are fabulous. As a former road racer, I was used to high pressure, skinny, slick tires. These new tires provide a great front-end feel when pressurized to 65 pounds (max. pressure = 80 psi!). Traction both front and rear has been great, and the speeds that you can reach on some of the trails is impressive.
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Pat
a downhiller
from calif. Date Reviewed: August 31, 1997
Bottom Line:
This tire blows the bontragers out of the water they grip great and corner on a dime and they smoke on the downhills. GREAT all around tire.
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Stephen Dorrick
a cross-country rider
from Forked River, NJ Date Reviewed: August 27, 1997
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