Downhill-specific for hard pack conditions (HC). Designed for massive braking, driving and cornering traction with a special rubber compound and tread design.
Submitted by
chri
a Downhiller
from new zealand Date Reviewed: July 7, 2002
Favorite Trail:
my own dh track
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
they came on my bike
Strengths:
well their grippy
Weaknesses:
um could b a lil bit wider
Similar Products Used:
irc backcountry
Bike Setup:
www.geocities.com/manicraceing/
Bottom Line:
well their definately a good grippy tire in all conditions they could be a lil bit wider for the sand and soft but i just use the irc bsck country's for that utherwise they are really good and tough haven't had a puncture yet go buy these tires
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Submitted by
Eder Giovani Savio
a Downhiller
from Florianópolis - Brazil Date Reviewed: April 13, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Três Pedras - Nova Veneza/SC - Brazil
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At:
Porto Alegre - Brazil
Strengths:
Lateral band out rim for protect of "snake-bite". High. Hard rubber for long durability. This is good for rider who buy themselves stuffs. Specialized quality.
Weaknesses:
I think it is not a real 2.3, maybe 2.25 or 2.2. It is not good for DH racers because the hard rubber do not adhere the ground like a "50 compost" tire.
2000 GT Backwoods, Manotou Mars Comp Coil (80mm),KORE Strictly D Bars, Lx crank, Xt disc hubs on WTB laserdisc DH 36mm rims, Xt Derailers and shifters, Avid CPS mech. disc brakes, 2000 GT Backwoods, Manotou Mars Comp Coil (80mm),KORE Strictly D Bars, Lx crank, Xt disc hubs on WTB laserdisc DH 36mm rims, Xt Derailers and shifters, Avid CPS mech. disc brakes, Specialized 2.3" Evil Twin HC
Bottom Line:
If you can get these still GET THEM they should be under $20
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Submitted by
Beelzebub
a Weekend Warrior
from Adelaide, S.A.,Australia Date Reviewed: November 26, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Dildo run, Beer run
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$21.00
Purchased At:
J.T. cycles Adelaide
Strengths:
2.5" wide, big, fat,knobbly tyre that sticks like poo to a blanket. Thick sidewalls & bead locks allow for low pressures. Hooks up immediately upon touchdown. Confers confidence at silly speeds, pointing nicely while it's weight minimises deflection. Slides progressively. Hard compound makes it a good choice for riding where bitumin transport sections would eat pricey soft compound tyres.
Weaknesses:
None worth complaining about, except the 2.5" wont fit the rear of my bike, it hits the front derailleur cage in the granny ring.
Similar Products Used:
Ritchey Zmax, WTB Motoraptor, some other round black tyres with Knobs on them.
Bike Setup:
Avanti Manic frameset, Marzocchi Z2 (I'd love a Z1 but need to buy food etc.),Azonic bars & stem, Mavic 217 SUPs laced to LX hubs, XTR V brakes, XT shifters & derailleurs, LX cranks & cluster.
Bottom Line:
A great, confidence inspiring trail riding tyre for those who like to give it a nudge each time they go out. The stability of this tyre allows me to outrun most of my hardtail mounted mates and even stay with the duallies on some decents. Stangely enough it works better in the hard conditions it's designed for, which augers well for a long hot Adelaide summer. On a final very superficial note, the width of the tyre looks very tough on the front of the bike, like you've rolled some kid for the hoop off their YZ 80 motocross bike.
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Submitted by
mark beast
a Weekend Warrior
from liverpool Date Reviewed: August 24, 2001
Favorite Trail:
im a trials guy
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
action bikes
Strengths:
pretty much unpinchable and i havent had a puncture since ive had it.its a hard compound but it doesnt make the grip too bad, its still like a leech, it was dirt cheap aswell, cost me £15 from town
Weaknesses:
erm not a lot
Similar Products Used:
TIOGA DH 2.1 NOKIAN FAT HAKKA SUM SEMI SLICK HALFORDS PIECE OF CRAP
Bike Setup:
its a trials beast, xt rear cant, hope ti-glide on a d521 cd, strong frame( dont exactly know wot it is), kore stem, leisure lakes downhill bars, lx leavers, lx cranks with dmr 32 tooth rock ring (soon to be middleburns)
Bottom Line:
BUY THIS TIRE ITS BEAST WITHOUT A BEAST OF A PRICE
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