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ISRAEL
a Weekend Warrior
from BRONX NEW YORKDate Reviewed: March 14, 2009
Bottom Line: **
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
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Mike Lewis
a Weekend Warrior
from Pleasanton, CADate Reviewed: April 10, 2008
Strengths: Grippy in mud, good on the street, Long tread life.Weaknesses: Uh.. The red fades? Punctures kinda easily.Bottom Line: Good in mud, bottom line. Like all panaracers, good on the street when aired up. Fat and wide. Stable. Overall great for mud. Highly recommended.
Favorite Trail: Tarantula
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: Sport Chalet
Similar Products Used: Fire XC, Bontrager Ranger (<-- DONT GET EVER!)
Bike Setup: Trek 6700 Stock.. Except for replaced broken parts.
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Jon
a Cross Country Rider
from Steamboat Springs, CODate Reviewed: August 24, 2005
Strengths: Excellent Tires that grip when you need them and still roll smoothlyWeaknesses: ?Bottom Line: Great tire that is compatible with Stan's tubeless. I use them all year long here in Steamboat Springs, CO. They perform from the mud in the spring, the dust sand and rocks in the summer and slippery leaves in the fall
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Steamboat Ski and Bike Kare
Similar Products Used: You name the tire, Conti Vertical Pros, Enduro, Smoke Dart
Bike Setup: Santa Crux Blur custom built with new XTR including Discs. I alos run Stan's tubeless system and love it.
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Robby
a Weekend Warrior
from AustinDate Reviewed: May 3, 2005
Strengths: Very strong sidewall, kevlar bead, wide-high volumeWeaknesses: Weight, $$Bottom Line: I am a big guy, why sugarcoat? My bike screams for mercy- And, I can be hard on equipment. This tire is built like a bulldozer. If you are looking for a tire that can take some abuse, look no further.
Favorite Trail: Walnut Creek, Greenbelt, Rocky Hill
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: pricepoint
Similar Products Used: WTB
Bike Setup: Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp
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Tim W
a Weekend Warrior
from Lithia, Fl. USADate Reviewed: January 25, 2005
Strengths: heavy duty tires w/no slipping on the trails...Weaknesses: as far as riding i haven't experienced any yet, but they were a bear to put on the rim, i will dread the first time i get a flat on the trail and have to try to pry one side off.Bottom Line: These tires so far have been da'bomb. I don't slide around like i used to w/my old tires, i did not realize the difference it was going to make. i rode this past weekend @ Alafia River State Park(my local trail) and i was riding over roots and trails that i used to slide on which would cause me to come out of my clips quite a bit. now w/these tires i was not sliding, i was able to ride over most everything w/ease because i could stay clipped on and just go. you would have thought i was on a brand new bike that just cost me $4000+, but instead it was my same ole bike but w/brand new Panaracer DH tires. I know people talk about the extra weight being a factor, but i did not notice a difference at all w/the extra weight.
Favorite Trail: Alafia River State Park, Carter Park, The TOE
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: Pricepoint.com
Similar Products Used: this is my first time w/panaracer tires...
Bike Setup: full-suspension for XC riding...
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jason
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from modesto, CADate Reviewed: November 3, 2004
Bottom Line: i raced them at the sea otter (DH) twice and they did fine. plenty of grip for that mellow course. the sidewalls seem almost indestructable. they are a little narrow for an all-around DH tire. probably best in wet, sloppy conditions. i've tried them for trail riding and they are just too heavy! my first DH tire. i don't use them anymore. i'd rate them as "average".
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: maxxis minion 2.7 (ST) and high roller 2.5 (SRY)
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Dustin m
a Downhiller
from Sioux falls, SDDate Reviewed: August 28, 2004
Strengths: Godly on hard pack. Very easy to regain control if your tires slip. Also seems to shed mud real well.Weaknesses: none, I see all this about weighing too much, if you cant deal with an extra pound or two, you need to quit mountain biking and take up cycling.Bottom Line: I'm very happy with these tires, beats the hell outta my stock ones. On hardpack they are insane, slips on sand (what doesnt?), not the greatest on wet grass (found out the hard way and scored a broken wrist and finger) But the bottom line is these tires are the sh*t, handle extremely well on dirt/rock. I've gone threw quite a bit of mud and the moment you hit dry dirt the mud sheds off right away.
Favorite Trail: great bear @ sioux falls
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$26.00
Purchased At: internet
Bike Setup: trek fuel 80 03'
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Vlad The Mildly Malodorous
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from Da T-DotDate Reviewed: August 17, 2004
Strengths: superior strength grip & wear
did i mention grip?Weaknesses: product unnecessarily targetted by whining weight weenies....
no, it's not really a mud tire...Bottom Line: tires were off the scoot for a while - and greatly missed.
mostly used on clay, sand, rocks and roots. and mildly moist conditions.
always hooks up.
pinching? what?
zero complaints.
buy this tire
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At: CBO
Similar Products Used: the usual suspects
Bike Setup: san an dhs, fox125van, and other stuff....long travel XC & lite FR set-up used for aggressive trail riding mostly. and some air too...
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shadrack of thiefst8.com
a Weekend Warrior
from ATX!!!Date Reviewed: July 31, 2004
Strengths: Corners really well,fast and durable in almost all terrains...seemed pretty good on street. digs in where it needs to and has a low profile, re: tread. Alot like the Fire Xc's but MORE BEEF!Weaknesses: That it's not lighter,doesn't come in 3.5. All in all IT MOST DEFINITLY A GOOD TIRE.
Bottom Line: It's a Great tire for the price...you get more than you payed for...Handles great and moves and cuts fast...a heavy blade for your rear tire.GET SOME!
Watch AMN!!!
Favorite Trail: all...straight up,man
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$27.00
Purchased At: pricepoint.com
Similar Products Used: Panaracer fire xc's and Fr(DOPE!),Kenda Cortez L3r(good and sticky on the street) and a few others.
Bike Setup: Joker Sl,Marzochi Z1 fr,saint 3crnk,odessy pdls,all Avid disc brk/Ultimates,Thompson.Pan Fr front,Dh rear.Blah,blah
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dev
a Downhiller
from Los Altos, CADate Reviewed: December 3, 2003
Strengths: Stiff sidewalls, performance at low and high pressures, mud performance, climbing grip, all around grip, puncture resistance, and the list goes on.Weaknesses: ????, I really have no complaints for these tires. I would love to see a 24" version for my new bike though. Some might complain of the weight on the hills but the climbing tread makes up for it.Bottom Line: Great tires for the money and are way better than most of the more expensive tires as well. These tires hookup at high pressure better than most tires at low pressure. You can't beat this tread design. I've used them on loose dirt/sand, hardpack, wet logs, wet clay, and snow. They haven't let me down yet. You won't find a better tread design for freeride. Sweet.
Favorite Trail: Braille Trail
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: SuperGo.com
Similar Products Used: Specialized Highrollers DH, WTB Raptors, WTB Mutano Raptor, Panaracer Fire XC, Panaracer Dart & Smoke, Nokian Gazz, Various Intense and Tiogas.
Bike Setup: These tires (2.35s) are on the F/R of a Schwinn Moab with Rhino Lite rims and various other DH specific components. I also have a Pana Fire FR 2.4 on the front of my Big Hit now.
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Felpur
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from Bangor MEDate Reviewed: November 14, 2003
Strengths: killer tires... feels like your glued to the ground traction to the maxWeaknesses: umm the dont come in 2.5 or 2.6......Bottom Line: I have some kenda kolassals 2.6 downhill tires on my fetish and the panaracer's on my xc bike...the traction of the panaracers are actually better and I had to swap them over I couldnt believe it. By the way I live and ride in Maine. Up here we have a major mud season in spring and tons of roots, rock and technical riding and snow...no complaints I just wish I could get these tires in 2.6. I cant think of anyone who wouldnt benifit by these unless you bike a ton on the road or trails that look like sidewalks....
Favorite Trail: ones with drops
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: pricepoint
Similar Products Used: a bunch
Bike Setup: jamis dakkar expert and KHS Fetish
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andrew
a Downhiller
from riversideDate Reviewed: April 5, 2003
Strengths: EVERYTHING. THESE TIRES ARE AWSOME. I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THEM. IN THE 4 YEARS I HAVE USED THEN I HAVE ONLY GOT 1 PINCH FLAT. I DO DROPS UP TO 25 FEET AND RIDE ALOT OF DH AND I RIDE ALL OVER THE WESTERN U.S. and i found if you dont want a 4 pound dh tire but a reliable dh tire that has bad a** traction then this tire is for uWeaknesses: absolutely noneBottom Line: best tire for the money that doesnt weigh a ton.
Favorite Trail: any in moab
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: woodcrest bicycle center
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: GIANT AC 2 WITH A 2003 BOXXER RACE
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crash master
a Downhiller
from moreno valleyDate Reviewed: December 28, 2002
Strengths: great tire. i have had only 2 pinch flats with the 2 years i have had the tires. don't wear fast. i ride every day and the tires last a year.Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: great tire
Favorite Trail: any in big bear/ sycamore canyon/ end of the world dh
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: woodcrest bicycle center
Similar Products Used: tioga dh, michilen dh comp
Bike Setup: turnner dh frame,with mrp roller,raceface dh crank, azonic hammer stem, azonic double wall riser bar, isis bottom bracket, sun singletrack rims, hays 8 inch hydrolic disc, shimano xtr hub
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chris
a Downhiller
from riversideDate Reviewed: December 16, 2002
Strengths: good tread, great tration, slow wear, i ride almost every day, and these tires last me a year.Weaknesses: a little hard to mount/dismount
Bottom Line: Verry nice tire for the price. I have tried maxxis, tioga, wtb, other pannaracer tires and cujo. but i still come back to the dh pro, best tire for the places i ride
Favorite Trail: snow summit/ all trails in big bear/ all local trails
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: woodcrest bicycle center
Similar Products Used: mixxis mobster
Bike Setup: giant ac 1 with all xtr components, jr t, fith element rear shock, azonic shorty sten, azonic riser bar
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David Wert
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from Nor-CalDate Reviewed: October 21, 2002
Strengths: Have not had a flat since.
Awsome forward biteWeaknesses: Slippery around the corners
Bottom Line: I ride heavy crosscountry light freeride. I bought them because I was told they would make the bike stick...
Well my bike now weighs 23lb and it still slides around the tight fast stuff. It is a good tire just has it's specific application.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Cambria
Similar Products Used: Lots of WTB
Bike Setup: Bianchi Buss ss, Marz Z1 X-fly, Raceface, Titec, Paul
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