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Panaracer Smoke Classic Tire
Product DescriptionA classic rear-specificTread with 3D multi-angle knobs for grip. about 660 grams 30-50 PSITry it with Panaracers Dart frontTire
User Reviews
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jsmith75
a Weekend Warrior
from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, USA Date Reviewed: February 24, 2012 Strengths: Affordable, Very good traction in wet trail conditions. Handles and sheds mud well. No tube punctures yet, Weaknesses: May have rapid wear compared to more expensive tires. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Canal Loop Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $26.00 Purchased At: Bicycle Center of Cl Similar Products Used: Bontrager LT3, WTB Velociraptor Bike Setup: Trek 3700 Disc 
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Marquism1
a Cross Country Rider
from Costa Mesa, CA Date Reviewed: July 13, 2010 Strengths: Pretty good tire when new and relatively inexpensive. Weaknesses: Never great on off-camber stuff, but pretty poor after some wear. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: If I told you, you'd ride there and I can't have that... Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $25.00 Purchased At: Performance Similar Products Used: Every other tire Bike Setup: Had these on multiple bikes over the years 
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Wanga
a Weekend Warrior
from Deep River, CT, USA Date Reviewed: January 8, 2010 Strengths: traction, control and super lightweight Weaknesses: may lose edge under heavy leaning Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Chatfield Hollow Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: unknown Similar Products Used: tons of other tires Bike Setup: Hardtail XC/Trail/Marathon
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ocguy2004
a Weekend Warrior
from irvine ca Date Reviewed: December 11, 2009 Strengths: great grip for climbing. Weaknesses: a little narrow /needs a 2.2 or 2.5 version Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year
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Mike Jackson
a Cross Country Rider
from Cedar park tx Date Reviewed: April 21, 2009 Strengths: i will agree, with the durability of this combo,& the traction that come from no where. hard to torture. you name it, they'll hook on to it like a leach!! Weaknesses: too far back to remember back in 89 or 91. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Green belt, walnut creek. Emma long etc. Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $3200.00 Purchased At: came on bike Similar Products Used: all kinds of tires Bike Setup: Alot of good stuff XT.XTR.mavic tubliss rims(to lazy to go to the garage)Marzzocchi xc pro front shock,fox float rear Hollow tech 2 XTR
Submitted by
old school dave
a Racer
from Shelby Twp., MI Date Reviewed: March 11, 2009 Strengths: Light weight, awesome tread pattern, rides over and through everything!! Wet...Dry... Rocks...Roots...Whatever!!! Awesome humm on pavement, on your ride to the trail. Weaknesses: Not made in tubeless form yet. My 2.1 actually measures 2.0, but for a rear tire, no mas... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Potto Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $25.00 Purchased At: performance Similar Products Used: Ritchey z-max, Fire xc pro Bike Setup: Ibis steel Mojo, Rocky Mountain Team Only Vertex, xtr, mavic, other high end stuff...
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norseman
a Cross Country Rider
from alta loma, ca usa Date Reviewed: February 13, 2009 Strengths: Great traction. Light. Climbs extremely well. Weaknesses: Wears out fast. Last two tires were junk. See narrative. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $20.00 Purchased At: performance Similar Products Used: Panaracer Fire, Continental Vertical, WTB velociraptor Bike Setup: 2005 Trek Top Fuel 110. All stock. 
Submitted by
AndrwSwitch
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle, WA Date Reviewed: January 18, 2009 Strengths: Decent grip outside of mud, climbs well Weaknesses: poor manners in a skid, not brilliant in mud, a little narrow for a 2.1", sits a little funny on wide (22mm internal) rims. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: St. Ed's Duration Product Used: 1 Year Similar Products Used: Mythos XC rear, Continental Cross Country, Specialized Resolution Bike Setup: Specialized Hardrock with stock wheels, Panaracer Dart up front
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Barkleyfan
a Cross Country Rider
from Iowa Date Reviewed: September 27, 2008 Strengths: traction, wear Weaknesses: recovery Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $25.00 Similar Products Used: to many to list Bike Setup: several
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beedubs
a Cross Country Rider
from BG, KY Date Reviewed: September 24, 2008 Strengths: Timeless design, long lasting (stay off pavement), clears well, grips great. Weaknesses: Panaracer has reduced availability internationally, lite combos are apparently no longer available. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Sal Hallow Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $25.00 Purchased At: Online Similar Products Used: Tioga, multiple others Bike Setup: Old school V2000 Cannondale, Stumpjumper, Giant Warp, now Marin Mt. Vision Pro 05 full gear
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pos51
a Cross Country Rider
from Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, UK Date Reviewed: August 1, 2008 Strengths: Great all round performance Weaknesses: None. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Bathpool Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $20.00 Similar Products Used: Tioga, Maxxis Bike Setup: Claud Butler Ravana, full disc conversion, Suntour XCM's. SRAm cassette.
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Bart
a Weekend Warrior
from Florida, U.S.A. Date Reviewed: January 1, 2008 Strengths: Price, weight, price, and price. Weaknesses: Nowhere near stated width of 2.1", maybe 1.95"... with me on the bike. Doesn't seem to grip all too well in more hard packed conditions. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Technical Roller Coaster Rides Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $15.00 Purchased At: PerformanceBike.com Similar Products Used: Old stock Bontrager Jones. Bike Setup: Old Trek Hardtrail w/Manitou fork, XT components, Crank Bros pedels, etc.
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Eric
a Cross Country Rider
from Andover, NJ Date Reviewed: November 18, 2007 Strengths: Durability, grip and confidence Weaknesses: Wet surfaces, rocks and roots. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Kitatinny Valley Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $20.00 Purchased At: LHS Bike Setup: Yokota - Yosemite Comp Hardtail, Smokes FR & RR
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Chris Andersen
a Cross Country Rider
from Phoenix, AZ Date Reviewed: October 29, 2007 Strengths: Price ($16 combined for the Smoke/Dart combo--$8 per tire!), durability, good traction/stability. Avg. rolling resistance. Not a single sidewall cut since I've had them on. Weaknesses: Size. I went to a smaller tire to avoid sidewall tears, but these tires are not even close to the advertised 2.1 width; they're actually about 1.8 or 1.85. When you're used to higher-volume tires, these tires feel much harsher. I really wish these tire companies would use accurate measurements! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: McDowell Mtn Loops Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $16.00 Purchased At: Performance Similar Products Used: Specialized Resolution Pro 2.1's (great tires, horrible sidewalls); Panaracer Fire XC's (good tires, but these are better). Bike Setup: Specialized Stumpy FSR, '07.
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Jhomper
a Weekend Warrior
from Denver Date Reviewed: March 24, 2007 Strengths: Descent treads and traction. Pretty light. Moderate durability. Weaknesses: A little slippery on the mixed rock with sand terrain. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: DR/MW/Halls Ranch Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $20.00 Purchased At: Performance Similar Products Used: WTB velociraptor, Maxxis, Conti gravity and survival pro, Tioga Psycho Bike Setup: Giant VT, XT drivetrain, Manitou Minute and Swinger SPV shock setup about 5 inches of travel. Velociraptor front and Smoke in the back
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