Submitted by
hbadra
a Weekend Warrior
from Norman, OK, USA Date Reviewed: January 5, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Kelso, Ontario
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint
Strengths:
Grippy! Knobby! Deep sidewalls
Weaknesses:
Umm...kinda fat for my bike...but its ok. A little bit of rub when the frame flexes. Obviously, not good for road...but you already knew that...or else you wouldn't have DH on the side of your tire.
Similar Products Used:
WTB Moto raptor. Continental Gravity (bad!!!)
Bike Setup:
Trek Fuel..free ride set up
Bottom Line:
This tire is very good for the price. It's very grippy, it is nice and knobby for rocky downhills, and has deep sidewalls that will guarantee it will stay on.
Ride it on the road and you'll wear it down in no time. Simple.
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Submitted by
tyler pezman
a Weekend Warrior
from San Clemente CA Date Reviewed: November 22, 2007
Favorite Trail:
xc rideing free ride
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
40
Strengths:
It is extremely puncture resistant never had a flat not once. lasted me well over a year. it is also good in sand, dry conditions, NOT GOOD FOR STREET USE!!! hum and knobby. over all is a good tire especially for down hill striat doesnt corer as good as a like
Weaknesses:
slides out when cornering in sand, or dirt powder, really heavy suck for ridiing up hill
Bike Setup:
haro shift 5 2008
Bottom Line:
IS a good tire for going down hill or free ride not good for cornering at high speeds with no berm will slide out. ok tire
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Submitted by
Finch Platte
a Weekend Warrior
from Stocktontucky Date Reviewed: January 14, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Eyes lub dem all.
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Online
Strengths:
Fat, beefy, cheap, soft, fairly durable.
Weaknesses:
A tad porcine.
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer Fire FR 2.4 on the front.
Bike Setup:
Special ed Enduro, a Fox Vanilla R up front, with a bar, a couple of pedals and some other stuff.
Bottom Line:
These tires are great. I WOULD be using the Fires on the rear, but they won't fit. The DHs fit snugly, but don't rub the stays.
What I like best about these tires is that they are so cushy. They seem to be made of a rubber that is softer than most, yet they wear fairly well. I also use them for commuting *gasp!*, so they get a lot of mileage. When you can find them for $20 or less, they are a supreme deal.
My thinking from the get-go was, yeah, they're heavy. But maybe I'll run these until I race (ha!) or go on a ride where I'll be struggling to keep up, and THEN I'll put on a lighter weight shoe. But either that occasion has never arisen, or I just like them too much to change (or I'm just too damn lazy to put something else on).
I'm riding all sorts of terrain. Rocky gardens to soft, pine-cushioned trails. They hook up everywhere.
I'm hoping that Tioga keeps making these. If not, I need to stock up. Keep me posted, Tioga. :^P
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Submitted by
alastair rimmer
a
from calverley,england Date Reviewed: October 28, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$36.00
Purchased At:
woolly hat shop
Strengths:
cheap good quality tyres very grippy they are only slippy on wet mossy wood
Weaknesses:
quite heavy they are quite slow on tarmac
Similar Products Used:
2.0 specialized adrenaline 1.95 michelin xc
Bike Setup:
2005 specialized rockhopper disc
Bottom Line:
very grippy but heavy
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Submitted by
Stuart
a Downhiller
from Abbotsford, B.C. Date Reviewed: July 21, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Anything not too steep with jumps
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$18.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
nice, thick sidewalls.....2.3 sits like a 2.6 on my rims.....Can last forever, depending on how you use them.
Weaknesses:
The only time this tire works extremely well is in medium to dry conditions when its being used as a rear tire on a hardtail. I know this isnt saying much for the tire, but This is usually the conditions i rode in, so it worked great most of the time.
Similar Products Used:
Gazzi Jr. 2.6(ultimate front tire), Intense 909 2.5(excellent back tire), Maxxis highroller 2.5(good)
Bike Setup:
Started with an oryx dd66 hardtail where it served very well as a back tire, then moved onto a Balfa bb7, where it doesnt seem to like to grip very well....weird.....
Bottom Line:
I think that any rider that needs a cheap tire should look for this one, as it'll last a good while, and once it goes bald, like mine eventually did, you can use it as an urban or street tire! This tire performed unusually well while running at low pressure on my hardtail, and served as asweet street tire after balding when run at a high pressure. NEVER RUN THIS TIRE WITH A NARROW RIM!!! you should always run it with an alex dx32 or doublewide or similar to get the full effect of a good-gripping, well rounded tire! Narrow rims cut down on the ability to run at low pressures and suck for bigger hits when the landing gets gnarly. Everybody, enjoy your tires. See you on the trails!
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Submitted by
Deke
a
from Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA !!! Date Reviewed: April 2, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Sunset
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Mountain Equipment Co-op
Strengths:
Solid tread, holds nicely on rough terrain and on nasty sidehills...Very nice over techy spots and smooth over easier lines.
Weaknesses:
Rolls kind of slow on pavement/urban riding.
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis Highroller, Minion, Swampthing
Bike Setup:
Enduro w/ sun mamooth rims, Tioga Factory 2.3 DH front tire, Maxxis Swampthing 2.5 rear.
Bottom Line:
Solid tire, sweet buy at about 25$ CND. Don't Overpay!! Not that they are not worth it but i've seen sweet prices for this tire everywhere. If you are an all-mountain/freerider then get this tire...now!!!
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Submitted by
steve
a
from bampton, oxfordshire, england Date Reviewed: December 8, 2004
Favorite Trail:
big dipper
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
cheap
Weaknesses:
cornering on road
Similar Products Used:
tioga red pheonix, contis galore
Bottom Line:
bought these tires as my others had totally run out of tread- my first mistake. My second mistake was trying to corner with them- they had the nasty habbit of sliding out from under me, particually on the road. I know they arn't designed to be used on the road, but it does help if it's safe to cycle to the local trails, instead of taking the car. Leave them alone.
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Submitted by
Quincy
a Weekend Warrior
from australia Date Reviewed: November 18, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
bike shop
Strengths:
great grip reasonable durability seen i ride my bike nearly every day. grips in everything from dry dust to soggy mud to hard compacted surfaces
Weaknesses:
really only on is that it gets a little clogged up in the mud and price is pretty step here in oz
Similar Products Used:
kenda kinetics(about the same quality and a lil cheaper here in oz)
Bike Setup:
2004 haro extreme x2
Bottom Line:
it is an awsome tire that wont let you down. i have a 2.3 size as a 2.5 wouldnt fit on the rear of my bike but is still just as good as any 2.5 i have ridden. worth a look at for your next tire
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Submitted by
Kyle L
a Weekend Warrior
from new market virginia usa Date Reviewed: November 1, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$26.00
Purchased At:
marks bike shop
Strengths:
good grip on everything; rock, mud, sand, wet grass, and even wet logs. nice in corners and helps soak up what my shox dont. great traction at speed. seem to be holding up good even riding on the road.good side walls that have prevented pinch flats so far. and i ride on some fast trails with sharp rocks hidding under leaves
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
wtb weirwolf (hated)
Bottom Line:
great tire. i recomend it to everyone. if you love going fast and not want to worry about slipping or flats this is your tire.
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Submitted by
Duncan Tipton
a Racer
from Utah Date Reviewed: July 6, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Mad Dog Cycles
Strengths:
Very good traction on steep, loose grinds.
Weaknesses:
Extremely poor durability. Sketchy cornering.
Similar Products Used:
WTB motoraptors 2.4, other thinner tires.
Bike Setup:
Foes Weasel, more downhill specific.
Bottom Line:
I rode this tire in the rear for exactly 22 miles, At the start of my ride I experienced very sketchy cornering characteristics. I even stopped because I thought I'd flatted. As the ride progressed I felt a noticable improvement in the cornering. Starting to feel better about my purchase, I rolled to the end of the trail, looked down at my new rear tire and to my suprise 80% of the knobs were ripped off.
Take my experiance however you like, but I now question this tire's integrity and would never pay money for another one.
P.S. To Mad Dog's credit, they took it back no questions asked.
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Submitted by
RonnieDobbs
a Cross Country Rider
from SLO, CA Date Reviewed: June 4, 2004
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint, performance
Strengths:
last long on the east coast, great all around grip, corners great, no pich flats, look pretty cool, rips through berms
Weaknesses:
seem to wear a little quicker in a more western, dry, not-as-eroded environment
Similar Products Used:
lots o' WTBs
Bike Setup:
bike that uses Tioga DHs
Bottom Line:
Love 'em. Great tires.
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Submitted by
luke .s
a Racer
from Belper, Derbys Date Reviewed: June 1, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Technical dh, streets
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Roy Jervis.
Strengths:
Cheap, grippy, good looking, great for dh, freeride, and xc, ok for street as long as it aint wet, s**t for skateparks.
Weaknesses:
should last longer, but there cheap so why complain.
Tese tyres are cheap and grippy and look like mx tyres, for £20, i just by em' every time i need new ones.
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Submitted by
Roger Arnold
a Racer
from Roanoke,Va 24018 Date Reviewed: April 21, 2004
Favorite Trail:
steeper the better
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$38.00
Purchased At:
East Coasters
Strengths:
Tacky,Hooks up well on off cambers.Remindes me of old Dunlop 752(great tire).
Weaknesses:
They are not edible
Similar Products Used:
All
Bike Setup:
Fisher Sugar,Haro MX3,Cannondale.
Bottom Line:
I DONT KNOW WHAT SOME OF THESE SQUIDS ARE BEAACHIN ABOUT BUT I AM A FULL ON TIRE DESTROYING MACHINE .I HAVE USED THIS TIRE FOR XC,DH AND THEY HOOK UP WELL IN SNOW.I CANT DESTROY THIS TIRE.SOME SAY THEY ARE HEAVY,WELL I AM 6'2' 210lb AND I DONT CARE ABOUT GRAMS.YOU WINERS NEED TO SHUT UP AND RIDE,THESE TIRES ROCK BUT I GUESS THEY DONT HAVE A COOL ENOUGH NAME TO BRAG ABOUT WHEN TALKING ABOUT YOUR LAST PURCHASE.I WILL BUY MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!IF YOU ARE AN ALL MTN THRASHER OR YOU WANT TO MEET AT SNOWSHOE YOU WILL LOVE THIS TIRE. O=00=O 02S RULE.
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Submitted by
tom
a Cross Country Rider
from philly Date Reviewed: April 10, 2004
Favorite Trail:
i dont dasciminate
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
good grip in all conditions. theyre usually on sale. last long
Weaknesses:
a little slippery on rocks, i think they have a hard compound. probably why they last so long
Similar Products Used:
too many to list
Bike Setup:
these are on my gemini
Bottom Line:
i usually run these tires caus for the price you can get them, and how long they last, the performance is outstanding. theyre really good in mud, shed real fast. also theyre are not that heavy for the size.
im about 180 and run these at 25psi front 30psi back with no problems. of course, it is my freeride bike so i run downhill tubes.
highly recommended for hard core trail riding.
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Submitted by
cheesemonster
a Weekend Warrior
from USA Date Reviewed: January 25, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
supergo
Strengths:
excellent resistance to pinchflats, good all-around traction, can handle low psi's, good urban/trail traction
Weaknesses:
slippery on gravel and wet surfaces
Similar Products Used:
all types
Bike Setup:
2002 kona stinky, super t, blah blah
Bottom Line:
great tires, not good for high-speed dh runs with loose gravel but excellent for urban freeriding and trails.
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Submitted by
Blake Roberts
a
from Houston,tx Date Reviewed: August 18, 2003
Favorite Trail:
anything fast
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
bike store
Strengths:
Strenghts and tioga do not belong in a sentence together
Weaknesses:
Everything you can think of
Similar Products Used:
if it means similar in quality i would have to say about any walmart mtb tire
Bike Setup:
2003 azonic eliminator, 2000 marzocchi monster t
Bottom Line:
I had to spend 500 fukkin dollars on repairing my bike after I rode off a 2 foot drop onto wet pavement on my way to school no grip pieces of sh!t spen your money on a condom it will last longer.
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Submitted by
Brian
a Downhiller
from seattle Date Reviewed: August 12, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
oem
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
Tires came on bike, tore casing on rear one and 2 weeks later same type of casing tear on front. Wasnt too impressed before they tore..
Similar Products Used:
WTB weirwolf and conti survival pro
Bike Setup:
kona stinky 9
Bottom Line:
Not worth taking the time to mount these tires on let alone spending the $$..Never had a tire tear like these. Traction wasnt all that great when I could use them...
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Submitted by
DR DRE
a Weekend Warrior
from BRONX, N.Y. U.S.A. Date Reviewed: August 9, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Anything steep & technical
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
They r very easy to mount to my MAvix rims. Not that heavy. Sheds mud pretty well.
Weaknesses:
Sidewalls are EXTREMELY thin.They squirm in corners and berms. Not as tough as say a Panaracer Fire XC nor does it hook up in as many situations.
Similar Products Used:
Gazzis,Panaracer, Michelin, IRC, Maxxis.
Bike Setup:
Got em on a set of Mavic 219 wheels.
Bottom Line:
I'm a 195 lbs rider. And i ride pretty aggressively. These tires fold in corners because the sidewalla are soo thin. And Tioga has the nerve to put DH on these tires. Ride these tires and your gonna be the one going down the hill - WITHOUT YOUR BIKE!!!! Ride em until u get enough cash to replace them. The only good thing about these tires is that there not that heavy and they were easy to put on the rim. Other than that if ur going away on a trip or something i wouldn't advise taking these tires. The sidewalls are ready to rip. Go with some Maxxis Mobsters or Mofo's or some Michelin Wildgrippers or even a set of Panaracer Fire XC's or the 2.3 DH versions. Their kind of heavy but their durable and work well in hell of a lot more situations than the Tioga's.
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Submitted by
padjo
a Downhiller
from near ravensdale Date Reviewed: July 23, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Ravensdale
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
WIth second hand bike
Strengths:
None they are g@y
Weaknesses:
The are fcuking ridiculous.......slide when turning slowly on wet tarmac..........puncture easily..........look sh1t...................the bike always slipped out from under me while riding
DO not buy these tires......"nico voullioz used them" he did in his hole use them the only place they would have got him was A and E.........i would not p1ss on them if the were on fire.
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Submitted by
tylo
a
from sactramento Date Reviewed: July 17, 2003
Favorite Trail:
the street
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
for urban street riding this tire is the best I've ever used, I've never pinch flated with these on evening when running as low as 15 psi, and I weigh in at 185 lbs
Weaknesses:
can be a pain to mount on the rim, not very good when wet
Similar Products Used:
maxxis, panaracer
Bike Setup:
your basic urban/trials bike set up
Bottom Line:
no pinch flats ever, I've dented rims and not had a pinch flat, if your riding style produces pinch flats theese tires will prevent any further flats
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Submitted by
dirt diggur
a Weekend Warrior
from scottish highlands Date Reviewed: July 12, 2003
Favorite Trail:
mcdougalls slide
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$13.00
Purchased At:
big tams rides
Strengths:
dunno yet
Weaknesses:
dunno yet
Similar Products Used:
dunno yet
Bike Setup:
the one and only...norco sasquach 03
Bottom Line:
ive broken one of the first rules in trying out a new product in this funny old game ! bought these deathtraps before i even listened to you guys !!! will i ever learn.some of you lot say they are terrible on tarmac some say otherwise ???? not that i plan on doing much anyhow as im one of the lucky people on this planet and happen to live in mecca of alpine mtb bliss (nightvision goggles style) and to make it all even better its in my back yard 100,s of miles of untouched ancient forest..anyways enough about my fantastic life ,back to the tyres as i said earlier bought before tryed not even got the delivered yet.so if they are pish i will feed them to the haggis
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Submitted by
Dennis Romano
a Weekend Warrior
from Las Vegas, NV, USA Date Reviewed: July 6, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Bunker Creek, UT
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
First off this review is for the 2.3 Kevlar DH tire. I ride mostly desert terrain and loose rock trails. I am not a urban rider. This tire seems to be very good under these conditions. Floats well in medium depth sand and rides well in dry river/creek bottoms. Climbs well at slow speed and brakes consistently on poof powder. Only one flat in 300 miles and that was caused by a very sharp cactus.
Weaknesses:
To dam heavy for XC. Side walls are very tough to get on and off the rim. Breaks loose in high speed turns but will lock in if you have the nerve to ride it out.
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain Slayer, Sun SUV rims and Sram Rockets.
Bottom Line:
I am a heavy rider. These tires are doing fine. Wear seems to be a bit fast but that is probably caused by the soft compound. I like them but will probably try another 2.3 - 2.4 wide lighter tire.
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Submitted by
Afran
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego Date Reviewed: April 25, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
A good all around tire. They are very grip and the tread pattern is knobby. I liked the rubber compound used. It is soft ans tacky.
Weaknesses:
Side casing is weak. Look out for pinch flats, but increase the tire pressure
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Bullit 7", Jr T 7" Fork
Bottom Line:
A good tire that I would buy again. I am going to purchase MIchelins for next round.
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Submitted by
b0ttyburp
a Weekend Warrior
from wigan england Date Reviewed: April 18, 2003
Favorite Trail:
one that i don't fall off EVER!!! :O)
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
supercycles, should be called stupidcycles due to them getting things wrong all the time
Strengths:
NONE
Weaknesses:
well these tyres are damn right dangerous, if you like sliding on any surface go by them, and tell me how that surface tastes. I hate these tyres, this is due to them being dangerous, the are crap for jumping, crap for even going on tar mack and turning corners. These eat a lot of poop, if you want to stay a lil healthy, don't buy these...
nice init.. mines a lot better though done lil bits extra
Bottom Line:
DON'T BUY EM IF YOU LIKE TO STAY ON YOUR BIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Dave
a Downhiller
from Edinburgh scotland Date Reviewed: January 21, 2003
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
the fat 66 casing is dam strong and i have eliminated the pinch flats that used to plague my life. tyre wear is also good.
Weaknesses:
these things just don't grip in anything but damp mud and even then there are many other tyres that do this better. in mud they are way out of their depth and on hardpack they just won't corner. there is really nothing good about these tyres except the cheep ass price they are going for now.
Similar Products Used:
irc, michelin,
Bike Setup:
marin B17
Bottom Line:
just don't buy these unless u are skint
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Submitted by
Cliff
a Cross Country Rider
from City of Lights Date Reviewed: December 14, 2002
Favorite Trail:
single track
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Online somewhere
Strengths:
traction, float, no flats yet
Weaknesses:
Kind of heavy but I knew that before I bought. Don't think it's avoidable for this type/size of tire.
I bought these for a tire with great traction; sticky for rocks/scree and tree roots, and large economy size for float in sand/loose stuff. They are the 60mm by 56mm (2.3)Tioga Factory Downhill F in the Kevlar. I run the big front knob on front and rear. They look just like the picture above, I think I bought the "soft compound" tire, not concerned too much about wear or weight although they are the Kevlar bead and I think they were advertised at 800-900 grams. They do just what I wanted for XC gnarly stuff. Don't know about fast downhill use (which is what they are designed for - duh!! Tioga Factory Downhill is printed on them.) I can make some steeper, more technical climbs over rough, loose, roots, etc (granny gear) that I couldn't get through before. Also, at least at slower speeds, the front will bite/float enough to get me through really loose, steep sidehill scree/sharp turns that I couldn't make with the PirannaPro or Kenda 2.1, although they are good tires but more of a smaller, faster, all around design. Would buy this Tioga again if still available with the soft compound for the "special" XC application -but for the low amount of use I give this set, they're going to last quite a while. I don't even think about running them on pavement; believe pavement would powder them off in short order. I weigh about 180 and run 35-40 lbs air in them. Haven't had a problem with flats. When not out riding, the tires and wheels are kept indoors and the tires still look like new (no drying out and cracking). Now if they could just make the tire with a weight similar to the 595g Mutano Raptor 2.4, the Mutanos wouldn't see a lot of use although it seems to be an easier rolling tire. Would highly recommend this tire for specific XC terrain but not all around riding. Price was good too. So the big knobs and Fat 66 casing, for this specific application, earns a big 5 and 5 flamers.
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Submitted by
Tom King
a Weekend Warrior
from Hesperia Date Reviewed: September 7, 2002
Favorite Trail:
2E03-Angelus Oaks, CA
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
High Desert Bikes
Strengths:
Very Good traction over rough terrain and in sand. Stable, less rolling resistance than most other agressive tires this size (2.3). Light for a DH tire (approx. 880g)
Weaknesses:
No reinforced sidewalls now common on most DH tires. Side lugs aren't as agressive as many DH tires. Wear somewhat quickly on pavement.
Great freeride tires. A good trail tire for clydesdales like me. Excellent traction in most conditions. Breakaway is rather gradual, wich makes them very confidence inspiring. I plan on getting another pair soon.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Downhiller
from Brookline,MA,USA Date Reviewed: July 1, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint
Strengths:
Beefy.Big knobs.Good shock absorbtion.
Weaknesses:
Poor cornering,grip on grass,roots.
Similar Products Used:
Kenda
Bike Setup:
KHS FXT TEAM frame,custom kickass freeride setup.
Bottom Line:
I used these tires for agressive dh courses with lots of rocks.They roll fine,but you can get into trouble in the corners, they are extremely dangerous if you are not an expert.However these tires are good for drops or urban riding.Outstanding price also.
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Submitted by
andy theman
a
from lake tiitti cakca ny Date Reviewed: May 31, 2002
Favorite Trail:
worl cup in ucsc
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$340000000.00
Purchased At:
know were land
Strengths:
i do'nt know how to ride a bike
Weaknesses:
i don't have a bike
Similar Products Used:
car tires
Bike Setup:
crapy cruiser so pedals flat back tire
Bottom Line:
i cant give a bottom line when ive never ridden the stinking tires when i have a 1902 schwin cruiser. there is know POINT in replacing the tires on a bike whos headset is broken into three different peice after i fell of a cliff.
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Submitted by
Tom
a
from England Date Reviewed: May 10, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$16.00
Purchased At:
Merlin Cycles
Strengths:
Probably OK for wack ass, total destruction DH. Cheap at the moment - WHY? you ask!
Weaknesses:
Piss poorness on anything hard and wet. As soon as you hit any amount of damp tarmac you're up s**t creek - I have the injuries to prove it!
Similar Products Used:
That's it
Bike Setup:
Kona Kula, LX and XT
Bottom Line:
I like to occasionally dabble in a spot of trials, for this these tyres aren't so bad - running 2.3's so they tend to grip onto benches and stuff like cr*p on shoes. As soon as they hit tarmac they're unpredictable and if there's a slight amount of moisture on the tarmac then you'd better not try and turn corners!
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Submitted by
Ben Zorin
a
from Bucharest ,Romania Date Reviewed: April 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Urban,DH
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Surmont
Strengths:
Fat, good for 90 kilos jumper! ;)
Weaknesses:
i allready kiss the WET street!
Similar Products Used:
Continental (RED border)
Bike Setup:
GT Ruckus, Deore, RST air fork
Bottom Line:
A little disapointed about the grip on wet\muddy surfaces; damn, same old problem like Conti tires...wait for a DH test!
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Submitted by
sam
a Weekend Warrior
from Farnham Date Reviewed: April 14, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Farnham
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
With bike
Strengths:
NO PINCH FLATS EVVVVVERRR!!!! Looks like the doggies happy bollocks they are so sweet on a DH bike.
Weaknesses:
Heavy, no grip for TRIALS, grip wears out within a year, not too bad mind. BAD on berms, it could wipe u out!!!
Similar Products Used:
Saracen 2.1s, Kona 2.3 and 2.1 tyres, Panaracer Fire DH 2.3, IRC el gato 2.25
Bike Setup:
Trials Saracen, as sweet as u can make it.
Bottom Line:
I got these for DH and Duel when I was into it. Now im not and its a pile a poopass for trials. I think for DH they were even a bit sketchy. They are cheap but i would REALLY pay another £5 and get Gazzaloddis or panaracers. Go to http://farnham.biketrials.com
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Submitted by
SS
a Weekend Warrior
from The ATL Date Reviewed: March 7, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
No flats for 2 years. Good handling. Wear well. Good $$
Weaknesses:
Rear tire not as good as the front. Tire is very tall and will not fit in some frames. In really muddy situations they pack up with mud.
Similar Products Used:
Michelin DH Soft, Maxxis Mobster - Highroller
Bike Setup:
Azonic Evolution - XT - Xvert - Vuelta DH rims on XT disc hubs - Hayes -
Bottom Line:
Reaffirmed my affection for this tire (front only) last night. I was faster and in more control than when riding the Michelin DH tire in the front. (Michelin still rocks in the back). Mobster is still the best front tire I've used but the price on the Tioga is awsome.
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Submitted by
pat royer
a Cross Country Rider
from worcester ma usa Date Reviewed: January 26, 2002
Favorite Trail:
yes
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint
Strengths:
traction real sidewalls versus fat xc tires no pinch flats yet
Weaknesses:
rear is heavy front not too bad for 2.3
Similar Products Used:
motoraptor 2.4 ( cheesy sidewalls) irc backcountry 2.25 (really a 2.1 at best) 2.35 zmax (not bad for a 10 year old tire0
Bike Setup:
tomac 78 special xvert hayes set up real squishy
Bottom Line:
i run 20 lbs. front and rear with superlight tubes. no flats yet. these are a lot more stable at this pressure than lightweight tires with floppy sidewalls. what's the point of big tires if ya don't run low pressures. lots of shock absorbtion and traction. great for typical new england rocks. crawls up and over all sorts of stuff.work great for cross country as long as its at least somewhat technical. not the best road tires. sounds like a hummer. learn to ride with the tire. not against it. let off the brakes in the rough stuff and let the bike float thru.these tires stop great so you can brakereally late and hard.momentum is the key. oh yeah, i like the tires.i'm only giving them a four because i want it all. big, strong , light AND cheap
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Submitted by
Drew
a Downhiller
from New York Date Reviewed: January 1, 2002
Favorite Trail:
My House
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
big, beefy, lots o' tread, no pinch flats, good grip
Weaknesses:
rolls slow, need to powder the tread a bit
Similar Products Used:
Gazzys, IRC
Bike Setup:
02 Bullit, 02 Jr.T Pro, rhyno lites
Bottom Line:
This a great tire for the money. The rolling problem only becomes a factor when you start going around 20-30. Great urban tire. The knobbs are big and beefy and the tire just performs well overall.
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Submitted by
Waldo
a Weekend Warrior
from Arlington, Virginia Date Reviewed: January 1, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Fountain Head - Occuquan
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint
Strengths:
2.3 - Excellent stability on moderately rocky downhills. Excellent pinch flat protection. Good traction and decent cornering. Great Urban tire. Takes drops well = Less trips to your LBS for wheel truing. Decent price =$20.00 2.1 - Good aggressive x-country rear tire. Lots of traction for climbing. Rolls faster than 2.3. Decent Price =$20.00
Weaknesses:
2.3 - Knobs wear down fast. Lasted only about a year. Rolls a little slow -powdering the inside of the tire helps. 2.1 - Wear fast. Not as good taking drops if you're heavy.
One of the best deals out there for a quality freeride tire. The only problem is the wear factor. Still, I think it's worth it. I would definitely consider buying the 2.3 version again, it suits my freeriding style well. Good luck...
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Submitted by
Jonny Quest
a Downhiller
from Southampton, Hampshire, England Date Reviewed: December 21, 2001
Favorite Trail:
lordswod
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Chain reaction cycles
Strengths:
-Nice 'n' fat -Good strong sidewalls -Cheap -Works well at low pressure
Weaknesses:
-No grip on dirt -wear out quickly
Similar Products Used:
Michelin Comp 16 and 24, Michelin Wildgripper Hot S, Intense DH, IRC Kujo
Bike Setup:
Kona Chute (xs), Z1 CR, Hope C2, Mavic D321 on Hope Sport, XTR Cranks, XT Drivetrain, DMR, F.U.N.N., Tioga etc.
Bottom Line:
A fairly good tyre but does not live up to the standards of similar tyres. It would make a great street tyre or summer DH tyre but I would not reccomend it for anything else.
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Submitted by
scott
a
from tempe Date Reviewed: November 15, 2001
Favorite Trail:
urban assault
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Landis Cyclery
Strengths:
big, beefy
Weaknesses:
wears out really fast. dosen't grip dirt all to well
Bike Setup:
stock trek bruiser one with specialized 2.5" in front with tioga 2.5" in rear
Bottom Line:
these tires are ok but wear out pretty fast.
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Submitted by
james
a Cross Country Rider
from va Date Reviewed: October 9, 2001
totally rigid homegrown. crusty with lots of missing paint and lots of tiny dents on the downtube. mix of old shotty parts pirated from lbs parts bins and customer take offs.
Bottom Line:
Didn't pinch after I plowed a big rock hidden in the grass while downhilling on a steep trail. I was riding a rigid fork, put a huge flat spot in the front wheel, cracked the lower race of my headset and bent my handlebars. didn't crash, but had sore hands. Let me reitterate - I DID NOT pinch flat at all.
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Submitted by
Alan Pope
a
from Derby, England Date Reviewed: August 29, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Supercycles, Nottingham
Strengths:
Big n Nobbley, Good Grip, Good looks
Weaknesses:
Can slip off the wheel if not inflated high enough,
Bike Setup:
DDG Shooter, Marzocchi Bomber Z4, DDG Hoola Rims,
Bottom Line:
Good allround Tyre
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Submitted by
Sim
a Downhiller
from Mont-Saint-Anne Date Reviewed: July 26, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
brakes well in mud
Weaknesses:
It came with my stinky so I never tried other tires on that bike but I find that there is a big problem with lateral mouvement=dangerous. These tires rebound sideways un gravel and loose rocks, its a real danger. I will change them very fast, if you know a good tire for a stink (downhill), email me please.
Similar Products Used:
wildripper 2.35
Bike Setup:
kona stinky upgraded (hayes, chainguide...)
Bottom Line:
good as long as there are no rocks on the trail, on loose rocks, it gets dangerous: its like the bike was jumping sideways and it gets impossible to steer!
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Submitted by
Kevin
a Racer
from CA, USA Date Reviewed: July 10, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
outstanding pinch protection large air volume fat 66 casing good traction
Weaknesses:
a little heavy, but hey, what do you expect from a tire with all the above strengths?
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer Fire DH Geax Sedona 2.25" Michelin Wildgripper DH IRC El Gato 2.25"
Bike Setup:
Stock Trials
Bottom Line:
I run one in the rear at 15-20 PSI with an ultralight XC tube and have NEVER pinched in more than half a year! Wish I could say that about other tires...I used to run an El Gato in the rear at 30-35 PSI with a regular (as opposed to a really light) tube and I would pinch almost weekly. Nice stiff casing, large air volume, and I now get over an inch of "travel" from the low PSI it lets me run. Great tires...
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Submitted by
Jadyn
a Weekend Warrior
from Ashland, OR, USA Date Reviewed: July 5, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Toothpick
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Came with Kona Stinky
Strengths:
hmmm, they look neat..and...umm..uhh...well...
Weaknesses:
These tires suck. Sure, they're beefy and knobby, but they feel like you're riding through snow. They get real squirly on the trail. I've almost crashed a couple times because of these tires. Dont waste your money on 'em.
Similar Products Used:
Heck if I know, cant remember
Bike Setup:
Kona Stinky
Bottom Line:
What I said above in the "Product Weaknesses" catagory.
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Submitted by
Samabanbino Hewitt
a Downhiller
from Farnham Surrey England Date Reviewed: June 11, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Mine own - haha!
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
ATC
Strengths:
Looks GREAT, nice n nobbly, Grips like hell, keeps u up when wheelieing.
Weaknesses:
Does not fit all frames (JUST fit my Saracen Xile) (2.3s) and cant do as many twist tricks
These are GREAT tyres. X tra worth it if you got discs and want to get cred. You need to try b4 you buy though.
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Submitted by
Super Steep
a Downhiller
from Dubbo Date Reviewed: February 9, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Anything that starts at the top of a mountain
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Came with Kona
Strengths:
It came with the bike and it is round.
Weaknesses:
Everything else. I've had more traction on leather soled shoes. These things get so much lateral movement, its scary. I read the reviews which boost up the traction, but if it is cambered, on a slope or involves speed, this thing just lets go. I am taking them off and using them to beat my dog with.
Kona Stinky Dee-lux, Bomber Z3 QR20 up front Fox Vanilla R at the rear, 5" travel front and back.
Bottom Line:
If they were free, I'd walk past them.
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Submitted by
Trygve Skarpeteig
a
from Grimstad Date Reviewed: November 11, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Beitostølen, Norway
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Very controlable at the limit. Gives good feedback to the handlebars, and has good overall grip. Fun to ride fast!
Weaknesses:
Does not bite too well in the dust. Too heavy, and yes I care! At 40 psi these tires rubbed my frame, and at 35 they forced me to keep my rims true (which is a good thing). Also, whenever your bike get's stolen, they take your tires too!
Similar Products Used:
MotoRaptor, Specialized Master Control 2.2 +more
Bike Setup:
Rigid steelbike. (Try a rigid bike and rediscover steeringfeel!)
Bottom Line:
I've been mountain biking these tires in California, Norway and Venezuela, and for serious off-roading, and I love the extra feedback these wide tyres give. Off cause these are downhilltyres, so they are a bit heavy for singletracks, but maybe not heavy enaff for DH, 'cause I've had several punctures (weighing 150lbs/68kg running 35 psi) If you love to go fast throug tight corners, and axept a weight penalty for the extra grip and control, these tyres are for you, but if you just like to have a workout on some gravel roads, forget about them! They need to be taken to the limit of its grip to shine, and if you are just out to shed som sweat, they are a total waist (or maybe not, you will sweat a lot more!) However, I can't wait to try the much lighter but equally wide Continental Survival Pro 2.3.
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Submitted by
Derek
a Downhiller
from Fresno Date Reviewed: September 19, 2000
Favorite Trail:
007 @ Bass Lake
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Light weight Predictible while sliding Cheap
Weaknesses:
They have to be predictable while sliding as they are ALWAYS sliding. Poor Traction in most conditions. Flismy casings (I had many pinch flats) Wear extremely fast
Similar Products Used:
Specialized evil twins, IRC Kujo, IRC Missile, Nokian 2.6
Bike Setup:
z-1 bam, formula discs
Bottom Line:
These are very lightweight for DH tires, which I think actually worse rather than better. The casings are very weak. The biggest problem is that they do not grip well in any conditions I tried them in. The compound seems to soft too, strong brakes combined with hard conditions tore them apart. They only lasted about 4 months. Fat 66 is a load of BS.
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Submitted by
Andy Rixon
a Downhiller
from Oxford, UK Date Reviewed: August 26, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Aston Hill, Woburn Sands
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Very long lasting, Good looks. Perfect Street riding and jumping tire as they last ages
Weaknesses:
They don't grip too well on Off-camber and smooth berms. I've just tried some Michelin Comp 16's and they grip like Sh!t on anything. Comparing Tiogas to Comp 16's, the Comps win hands down.
Similar Products Used:
Kujos, El Gato, Hutchinson Squales, Comp 16's and 24's etc
Bike Setup:
SC Bullit, Pace Monstors, XTR, 4pots etc
Bottom Line:
They're a good tire and i didn't have a trouble with them regards wear or puncturing, (I run 2.3s at about 40psi with Hutchinson Green inner tubes and no punctures or pinch flat at all, even street riding and flying down very technical decents). But after trying Michelin Comp 16's I do have to admit to the Comps being superb and really show up the weaknesses in the Tioga treads and grippiness
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Submitted by
iain mac
a Weekend Warrior
from manchester Date Reviewed: August 25, 2000
Favorite Trail:
sligachan
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
mail order
Strengths:
Good freeride tyre lightweight (shut up you weight weenies!) quite grippy
Weaknesses:
Need quite high pressure, not so hot therefore for dh
Similar Products Used:
michelin dh, spesh evil twin, panaracer dh
Bike Setup:
azonic, rc37 hopes
Bottom Line:
These are good tires for the money I paid for them, quite light with the kevlar bead and dead easy to put on. Good for slalom.
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Submitted by
INTENSE
a Downhiller
from Toronto, Canada ( yeah baby! ) Date Reviewed: August 17, 2000
A fairly good tire, unless you push it hard. The kevlar bead is really wiggly, you can feel the tire slip on the rim. Cornering is good, not the best tho. Look Killer. I pinch flat alot with these tho, especailly riding up stairs. ( yeah, up. )An ok freeride tire, wouldn't suggest of for somewhere like bromont tho. Those who complain about the weight: If i was jsuta little boy, i might complain too.....go back and ride xc.
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Submitted by
Scott Thompson
a Downhiller
from Sydney, Australia Date Reviewed: July 8, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Mt. Lofty
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Fat, grippy, bloody strong nuf sed.
Weaknesses:
the weight does't bother me, if it worries u people, why the hell did u buy a DH tyre?
Similar Products Used:
a few
Bike Setup:
small DS hardtail with judy xlc's, bmx pedals, etc. general freeride bike.
Bottom Line:
great tyres. i don't understand what these other people are on about? unless u got a dud tyre, or yer riding em wrong, wat is rong with them? good for traction in wet or dry, awesome for downhill and absolutely f*cking beautiful for big drops wen on about 35 - 40 pressure. bloody cheap as well - Aus$50. thats about Us$80. How good do they look!!
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Submitted by
L.D. Azz
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney,NSW,Australia Date Reviewed: June 10, 2000
Favorite Trail:
plenty
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Good in the soft stuff. looks good with black rims.
Weaknesses:
Doesn't like wet rock/tarmac (fair enough). Wire bead is eating my tubes.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
'99 Giant ATX 870, Mavic 517 rims.
Bottom Line:
The front tire doesnt like gravel but handles well in the soft stuff. The rear was good all round. This was a great tire until the wire bead started to cut through the tire and my tubes. Make sure you get some fat tubes for this one.
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Submitted by
Magnus Bockstensman
a Downhiller
from Sweden Date Reviewed: June 4, 2000
Favorite Trail:
The Åre World Championships DH course
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Very nice grip, no chance that you'll get a snakebite
Weaknesses:
A little heavy and to fat for my Dual bike (a 98´S-works M2)
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Fear Control and Master, IRC Kujo DH and Maxxis Mofo
Bike Setup:
Specialized S-works FSR DH with Sun MODO wheels, Race Face cranks, XTR deraillur and Monster T
Bottom Line:
Fat, fast and fun and not to forget CHEAP i payed 300 swedish crowns for one pair (its about 35 bucks)
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Submitted by
Dan
a Weekend Warrior
from North Shore Date Reviewed: May 29, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Yeah i got a few
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
This is a great tire...so good its the only tire i use
Weaknesses:
They arent weak.. they do everything right
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer, Irc, wtb, and various others
Bike Setup:
RM6
Bottom Line:
Ok heres the bottom line u wanna race me to the bottom of any mountain. This tire performs superb in dry and wet conditions. Shed mud great. Rides over logs great
cant say enough about them
BUY THEM
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Submitted by
Matt
a Downhiller
from Victoria Date Reviewed: May 15, 2000
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Nice tire . Good price. Holds Well.
Similar Products Used:
Lots
Bottom Line:
They work and work well. THey clean nice when hitting muddy sections.
They are worth the 5 hot finishes 2.1 and 2.3 available F and R specific.
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Submitted by
Micheal
a Weekend Warrior
from Denver Date Reviewed: May 11, 2000
Favorite Trail:
A few
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
These are a super tire very strong and i dig the extra thick sidewalls
Weaknesses:
nawww theres no weakness unless ur a weight weenie
Similar Products Used:
Various
Bike Setup:
Stock marin Full susp `
Bottom Line:
This is one of the best tires i've used . And becuase they where very cheap they are the best so far
Buy them Now And if its to big use a 2.1dh instead
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Submitted by
SEAN
a Weekend Warrior
from ATLANTA, GA Date Reviewed: May 10, 2000
Favorite Trail:
BULL MOUNTAIN
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
EVERYTHING!! RIDES GREAT, NEVER SLIPS, LOOKS GOOD, COMES W/ A COOL BAG
Weaknesses:
QUIT CRYING ABOUT THE WEIGHT
Similar Products Used:
MANY
Bike Setup:
GT STS 1000 MARZOCCHI Z1 DROP OFF
Bottom Line:
THIS TIRE CANNOT BE BEAT. I WILL NEVER RIDE ANYTHING ELSE. WORKS IN ALL CONDITIONS. IT IS VERY LARGE AND MAY NOT FIT IN ALOT OF FRAMES/FORKS. TRY THE 2.1 DH IF SPACE IS A CONCERN. IF YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE WEIGHT, STAY ON THE ROAD. NOT FOR WEIGHT WEENIES!!! NOT THAT EXPENSIVE - ONLY $29 AT CAMBRIA.
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Submitted by
Teddy
a Weekend Warrior
from cali Date Reviewed: May 9, 2000
Favorite Trail:
yup a few
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Great strong awesome
Weaknesses:
heavy but they rock so who cares
Similar Products Used:
other various brands
Bike Setup:
kinda sorda stock Sugar
Bottom Line:
great tire works super on the front Run a smaller one in the rear 2.1 togia
will buy this again
5 for value 4 for rating cuase they could be a little lighter...??? couldnt they??
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Submitted by
Stephen Bloomer
a Downhiller
from Bridgnorth, uk Date Reviewed: May 6, 2000
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Good in dry weather
Weaknesses:
absolute crap when it gets wet
Bike Setup:
DH rig
Bottom Line:
I used these tyres all summer and they were good, but when it got to winter they where crap, I dont use them any more, I use panaracer fire DH, as they can be run at low preesures and the work in all conditions.
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Submitted by
Keith
a Weekend Warrior
from Malden, MA Date Reviewed: April 30, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Lynn Woods
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
These tires are great!!!! They have traction on every thing. You could ride on a celling with them. Oh yeah, how can the dude at the bottom of the page experienced a ride on the coveted Michelin Comp 16's. Us mortals are not allowed to ride or even look at these things. I wish people would not lie whne the review products.
Weaknesses:
There Heavy
Similar Products Used:
IRC Missle, IRC KUJO, Tioga Extreme XC (the less beefy version of this tire)
Bike Setup:
2000 GT Zaskar
Bottom Line:
These tires are great in the dirt.
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Submitted by
Dru Stuppy
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle Date Reviewed: April 29, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Yes I have one
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Awesome tire well designed sideawalls ( FAT66 ) These tires are the best i've used Period Same design a Vdrestein Bigger then a 2.3 more like 2.45
Weaknesses:
They are heavy ..but if you complain about them you dont ride the way there meant to be
Similar Products Used:
Yes other tires
Bike Setup:
Mountain Mix VPs3
Bottom Line:
These tires rock Bottom line if you freeride, run downhill, rocks, ladders ..what have you Buy These Tires And thats all i got to say about that!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Puffer Huffer
a Weekend Warrior
from North Shore Vancouver BC Date Reviewed: April 27, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Yup
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
These are the same tires as the fat66 toiga DH . Wow what a wicked tire. I hope this is the right place for the review these are factory 2.3 dh tires which are the same as the 2.1 other then they are really wide though looks like 2.5 almost. Great traction, sidewall,wet or dry wicked traction . Over wet rocks and roots run the presure a little lower around 30 to 35 psi. Dry and hardpack or big drops raise it baby 45-50psi or more
Weaknesses:
They are heavy 1200g but if you have these on you do freeride and downhill. Not Xross country where a 1.7 to 1.95 400g tire or so is needed. Or yer a lightweight 150lbs and cant handle a heavier tire
Similar Products Used:
Lots
Bike Setup:
Almost Stock Y2Kona Roast extras are Salsa boosters, Black Spire big ring rock guard and a rockshox seatpost take about adding wieght
Bottom Line:
These tires kick some serious a**, feels solid on the ground like yer on rails. These are identical to the 2.1 dh tire in this site where everyone gave then a 5 out of 5. If someone say's they aren't good they don't ride that good or have a bad setup. Most of the North Shorers run these or dh panaracers FH pro (great tire as well).Togia uses the FAT66 vredestiein design (another great tire) of using a thicker side wall casing as apposed to lots of thinner ones. which in turn helps to prevent pinched flats
gotta go 5 for value 40 each ..seemed cheap and 5 rating ...feels like im on rails
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Submitted by
Joland
a Downhiller
from Mendoza, Argentina Date Reviewed: February 7, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Cerro Otto, Bariloche
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
nice bag
Weaknesses:
piece of mierda, too god dam expensive
Similar Products Used:
Hutchinson Coyote, Michelin Wildgripper and HiCountry, IRC DirtBros II, Kenda Kinetics, IRC Kujo
Bike Setup:
Scott Vertigo LSD World Cup, RST Mozo XXL, Hayes, XTR
Bottom Line:
Kenda quality for a $59 ($85 in Argentina) tire. Very dissapointed. Racers get paid for saying great things about these tires (definally). Bad for turns, curves, braking and everything a tire is supossed to be made for
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Submitted by
fred Rufino
a Downhiller
from Biscaia Portugal Date Reviewed: January 21, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Light & big(actually 2.36 not 2.3)
Weaknesses:
The sidewalls aren't stiff at all knobs to small XC like, expensive
They are expensive do not offer value for money. Cannot understand why other people say they are great. U have to run high pressure for DH tires 30-40psi. For DH get something else eg gazza 26x2.6
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