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Performance Forte Versa Trac/K Tire
Product Description
User Reviews
Submitted by
Kelly Hawkins
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: August 2, 2012 Strengths: I use an old mountain bike for touring here in Alaska (and the Yukon) since the roads are rough and isolated. These are the best tires I have ever used. No flats and minimal wear after 2000 miles. The thick tread along the center line adds a lot of protection against rocks and debris. Weaknesses: None so far - maybe a bit heavy for some folks, but when you are loaded down with all of your touring gear, who cares? Bottom Line: 
Submitted by
Rehcie
a Weekend Warrior
from Carlsbad Date Reviewed: August 28, 2011 Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: San Juan Capistrano Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $14.00 Purchased At: Sport Chalet
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NOVA
a Cross Country Rider
from Ashburn, va Date Reviewed: May 28, 2009 Strengths: No flats so far (knock on wood), I like it for commuting which is a mix of crushed gravel trail and blacktop roads. The tires ride pretty well on the center ridge and keep the tubes away from the nails, tacks, and broken glass that are all over the shoulder of the roads. They have enough grip for the crushed gravel trails. I would not use these as your full time MTB tire. They don't like cornering in sand and muck. Weaknesses: They might be a little heavy, but its easier for me to shed a few pound than the bike to. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: anything Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $12.00 Purchased At: Performance Bike Similar Products Used: What the LBS or performance has on sale
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nuck_chorris
a Weekend Warrior
from Spring,Tx,USA Date Reviewed: April 12, 2009 Strengths: rolls well on pavement, sheds mud quickly ,doesnt wear quickly.very capable on dirt Weaknesses: break in period sucks on pavement(i fell a lot of times because the front tire was not stable) there is a lot of drag when rolling fast. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: anywhere with mud Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $12.00 Purchased At: Preformance bike Similar Products Used: Kenda K rad Bike Setup: Trek 850
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Ryan Flowers
a Weekend Warrior
from Reno, NV USA Date Reviewed: December 29, 2007 Strengths: I'm a fat guy, 310lbs. I've tried 1.25" slicks, 2.125 slicks with a bit of inverted tread. Then, I tried these. I like them very much. I ride 12 miles round trip to work and back, and it is generally just pavement. Recently I had to ride in some mud to get around some construction, and these did great. I have no problem riding them in any condition, including rain and light snow. I've also ridden them over everything including broken glass and had no issues. The only flat I've got was from a roofing nail that would've flatted my car tire. Weaknesses: I'm not too demanding. I couldn't find anything wrong with them. They're sturdy and make a good commuter tire. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $12.00 Purchased At: Performance Bike Similar Products Used: Forte 1.25" slick tires, 2.125" cheng shin slicks. Bike Setup: Early 90's fully rigid Nishiki MTB, 24 spd with racks lights and the whole commuter getup.
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PAUL BERNARDINI
from ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA, USA Date Reviewed: November 18, 2006 Strengths: More speed! Great streetable mtb tire. The center ridge design works well. Very smooth and quite if you are used to riding a regular off road tire. This knobby design does not look like a typical semi. It does not look like a balding tire or a tire that scrimped on knobbys. The choices for semi-slicks are pretty lame, as suggested above. I got great bite @ 60 lbs inflation on hard packed dirt and even some muddy grassy. The kevlar belt impires confidence from sand spur punctures - a Florida thing. The weight does not seem like a big deal to me. I am using Slime "lite" tubes for even more protection.These are great-weigh the same as normal tube. A featherweight thin, but puntured tire is not much of an advantage. The fear of a flat discourages longer, meaningful or adventerous rides. At only $24/pair, this is a nice mod that you will certainly appreciate on trips through the city to outdoor concerts/festivals. You will get to the trendoid coffee boutiques much faster, allowing more time to profile in front of your bike on the sidewalks. Weaknesses: This is a compromise tire. The sugar sand here in Florida is a is a problem when turning. The Versa Trac 2.0 does not have the bite like the Kenda Nevagals that came on the bike. Adjust your riding accordingly when offroad and turning. You will not be a sure-footed on softpack surfaces. I noticed the front tire sliding laterally. You just need to learn to control your spin or you will be eating it. I will probably remount the Nevagal on the front next time I hit the trails. I have not tested on wet pavement. I have heard they can be scary. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: alafia river Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $12.00 Purchased At: Performance Similar Products Used: None. Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Superlight D XC package, the cheapest FS they make:>)
Submitted by
Ben Stack
a Weekend Warrior
from Minneapolis, MN USA Date Reviewed: July 22, 2006 Strengths: Rolls extremely well considering it's weight. Very durable. I am using the one withouth the Kevlar Belt and have not had one flat; I basically ride over most road crap. Grips well and does not at all slip or slide over sand or gravel. Very affordable Weaknesses: The only real problem I have with the tire is how heavy it is. You are not going to win any races with this tire, but if you need a cheap, durable tire with good puncture resistance, this is a great choice. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: basically I like to ride all over Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $13.00 Purchased At: Performance Similar Products Used: So many, i can't even remember them all Bike Setup: Klein Attitude Comp/rigid fork/Shimano XT.
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