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Nokian Gazzaloddi Core 2.3 Tire

5/5 (3 Reviews)
Weight : 795 grams MSRP : $45.00


Product Description

  • ISO: 57-559
  • Bead: K
  • Tread/side: Blk/blk
  • Psi: 36-65


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Reviews 1 - 3 (3 Reviews Total)

User Reviews

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by John a Cross Country Rider from Asheville, NC

Date Reviewed: January 11, 2006

Strengths:    Excellent traction on Pisgah-like terrain. This is the best front tire I've found for the area, it has a smooth feel to it, and corners well. Soft compound helps grip to rock.

Weaknesses:    None

Bottom Line:   
Worth every penny to keep my front tire glued to the trail.

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Duration Product Used:   6 months

Price Paid:    $45.00

Purchased At:   BioWheels

Similar Products Used:   WTB Weirwolf 2.5 (my 2nd choice, doesn't shed mud as well), Tioga Factory DH 2.3 (too hard), Nokian NBX 2.3 (good when it's dry) IRC Mythos 2.1 (too small)

Bike Setup:   2003 Jamis Dakar Expert, Marzocchi MX Pro w/Eta (105mm), Sram shifting, Avad Mechanical disc brakes, Time atac pedals.

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Mike a from PA

Date Reviewed: August 26, 2005

Strengths:    Grip, grip, grip.

Weaknesses:    None.

Bottom Line:   
Anyone who does any type of heavy duty trail riding in wet conditions needs this tire. These are my wet conditions tire. Good tire for loose, damp, non-buffed trails as well. I use them on my Bullit with it's lighter wheelset for trail riding and light free ride. I've never seen a tire with so much grip. Climbing is unreal. Wet, off camber trails with slick roots are virtaully a non-issue. This tire has allowed me to absolutely crush less prepared, albeit better riders, in adverse conditions.

The tire is heavier than advertised and is not the fastest roller. However it has that sweet, soft feel to it that you get from an official DH specific tire.

I'd get another set in a second.

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Duration Product Used:   3 months

Similar Products Used:   Too many

Bike Setup:   Bullit.

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by SurfTheEarth a Cross Country Rider from Asheville, NC

Date Reviewed: July 22, 2005

Strengths:    Sticky. Hooks up well on loose conditions. Tracks well on roots & rocks. Durable. Knobs still look good after 13 months of weekly riding. No flats!

Weaknesses:    For what the tire was designed for; None.

Bottom Line:   
Not cheap but very durable. Looks like it may last another year. Great all conditions all-mountain tire. Excels at technical climbs and hairy descents.

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Duration Product Used:   1 Year

Price Paid:    $40.00

Purchased At:   BioWheels

Similar Products Used:   Panaracer XC, IRC Mythos.

Bike Setup:   Used as a front tire on Ellsworth ID, Marz Marathon SL, Fox AVA, Mavic 717 disc Rims.

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