Submitted by
jose s
a
from sweden Date Reviewed: July 1, 2007
Favorite Trail:
many....
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$18.00
Purchased At:
class ohlson
Strengths:
great grip.... rolls just as good as semi slick tires... tough.... inexpensive
Weaknesses:
none so far.. people mention the weight but its not an issue with me
Similar Products Used:
spectra tires that came with my bike
Bike Setup:
crescent edge.... yadayadayada
Bottom Line:
Friends and i bike in forest paths idealy meant for cross country skiing... so when the snow melts we are left with some pretty rugged terrain. rocks, roots, mud, gravel, fallen trees and the occasional deer or elk jumping out in front of you... One trail can be as dry and dusty as it gets and the next second you hit some muddy corners or swampy grassy sections....thats what these tires are perfect for.... its is the best all-around off road tire that gives you grip when you need it without compromising on the speed. I am thinking of going back and buying some more to have on reserve in case nokian stops making them... i will recommend these to anyone who hits similar terrain.....
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Submitted by
Mel
a Weekend Warrior
from Manila Philippines Date Reviewed: April 11, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At:
Kings
Strengths:
Been using the Nokian X-Trak for almost a year now. At 65 psi, I found it tough, and durable. Been using it on rough terrain but haven't broken a knob. Haven't had a flat either. Must be the Slime in my inner tube. Good traction on wet and loose soil, and gravel. Its relatively quite even on fast tracks.
Weaknesses:
Haven't found any weakness as of this date.
Similar Products Used:
Tioga, Specialized Pro
Bike Setup:
Kona Cinder Cone frame, Shimano LX, Marzocchi MX Pro w/ ETA, Avid, Easton, Salsa,
Bottom Line:
I always had a flat with the Tioga. The Secialized Pro is too heavy and noisy as if a train is on your tail always. You want a light tire? Get the 1.75 X-Trak. Gives you traction of a 2.3 but gentle on your quads. For weekend warriors and serious bikers alike. NOKIAN IS BEST!!!
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Submitted by
paul
a Cross Country Rider
from Waterford, CT, USA Date Reviewed: October 20, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$14.00
Purchased At:
Broform
Strengths:
Classic tread design that works very well in all conditions. Excellent traction without too much rolling resistance.
Weaknesses:
heavy tire, but this adds to it's durability
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis, Panaracer, Michelin (Sux!!!), IRC, Kenda
Bike Setup:
Banshee Chaparral
Bottom Line:
Bought this tire on a whim to see how it would perform since I have never ridden anything by Nokian before. I also bought the NBX 2.1 tire along with this one. The X-Trak has become one of my favorite tires. The rolling resistance is equivalent to any typical 2.1 tire, but the grip in all conditions is amazing - from dry hard pack to wet mud/rocks/roots. This tire has excelled in every riding condition I've experienced. The Nokian X-Trak outperforms my Panaracer Fire XC Pro's (one of my favorites) for durability, traction, control, and overall quality. The X-Trak is a heavy tire, but who cares about that unless you are racing. 6 Months of regular riding with no flats, no torn knobs, no sidewall abrasions, etc. I would buy this tire again without hesitation.
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Submitted by
Dwight Moody
a Weekend Warrior
from Portland ME Date Reviewed: July 22, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Prides Loop
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At:
Back Bay Bicycles
Bike Setup:
Rigid steel Hard Rock. Takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'.
Bottom Line:
I just got the Nokian X trak to replace my torn rear, and it seems to be a nice tire. It's similar to, but not the same thing pictured here. It's now good for front and back, according to sidewall. The bottom line is I've only taken it on the trails once, and it seemed to do it's job.
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Submitted by
arevenz
a Weekend Warrior
from Tampere, Finland Date Reviewed: December 10, 2000
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
a shop
Strengths:
the best grip for good price!
Weaknesses:
the DH is kinda heavy at 1kg, but who cares anyway...
Similar Products Used:
lots of tires from different manufacturers
Bike Setup:
hard tailed freeride/XC
Bottom Line:
I have the X-trak F DH and for the price it is the best front tyre out there!!! Nothing grips on wet rocks and roots like a Nokian! Next I'll be going for Gazzaloddi Dual, just to see if it's even better!
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Submitted by
Robert N
a Cross Country Rider
from Opole, Poland Date Reviewed: August 18, 2000
Favorite Trail:
many
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$13.00
Purchased At:
bike shop, Poland
Strengths:
Good grip in many conditions, reasonable weight for the price & size, puncture resistance, quite fast and rolling well on pavements, price
Weaknesses:
could accelerate faster /but considering weight to price relation not so bad/
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer Fire XC /2.1 & 1.8/, Michelin Wildgripper, Rithey Speedmax, Panarecer Dart II,
Bike Setup:
Cr-Mo dubble-butted frame, RS Judy XC 99, LX/XT.
Bottom Line:
In two words- good tires. For this price u can hardly find anything better.They are really thick as for 2.1's. Good grip in mud, dirt, loose stones & rocks, could be better on pavements while leaning the bike/front tire/. If you race u'd maybe look for something lighter /each of X- Traks weights 670 g/, but I'm not sure you will get that puncture resistance and durabiity then. On these tires I felt really certain & safe in difficult terrain. Durability- after about 3500 km /half of this on pavements/- front- in great condition, rear- central knobs are 1.5 mm high /were about 4/.
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Submitted by
Xavery M
a Cross-Country Rider
from PL Date Reviewed: June 1, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
good grip, quite light, fast rolling, low price
Weaknesses:
could be lighter but for the price...
Similar Products Used:
WTB Velociraptors, Panaracer Fire XCs
Bike Setup:
Marin hardtail + Manitou SX
Bottom Line:
Great set of tires for all-round riding. I've tested one of the front, and there's a great variety of diffrent sizes and threads. Could be 5 stars but it's a bit too all-terrain and that makes it a predictable tire - but not always so grippy.
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