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Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Ottawa, OntarioDate Reviewed: November 11, 2005
Strengths: -Looks good, good traction for very light off road terrain, wears wellWeaknesses: - Poor traction in anything other then mild off-road conditions, priceBottom Line: There is something about Tioga's and cheap sidewalls, very flimsy and thin. This one isn't so bad, but overall I would just stay away from Tioga. These have been good tires but there are better ones out there.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: Full Cycle Ottawa
Similar Products Used: Many many many. Tioga, Kenda, Maxxxis, Bontrager, WTB, Panaracer .... you name it.
Bike Setup: '03 Yukon w/ some mods
'99 Trek 800 (what these tires were riden on)
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Michael
a Weekend Warrior
from LouisianaDate Reviewed: May 9, 2005
Strengths: Good all around tire. Seem to do well in all conditions. Did great in the mud for me. After 100 miles, show no wear.Weaknesses: A bit loose in the turnsBottom Line: have been great tires for me, good in mud and sand. Slid some in loose over hardpack. All in all great tires
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: OEM
Similar Products Used: some bontragers and michilens
Bike Setup: 04 Kona Kikapu
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Dalton
a Cross Country Rider
from Austin, Texas, USADate Reviewed: August 4, 2004
Strengths: Have lasted a very long time thru a lot of rough riding, have only had 1 flat and that was my fault for not dodging the cactus. Fairly good hold on rocky and hardpack.Weaknesses: Doesn't hold track worth diddly squat in loose conditions. Cornering is scary at speed on these tires. Get really slick in the mud, but they do shed it fairly well.Bottom Line: Good tire if you live in the desert and don't ride on anything but hardpack or rock, can climb fairly well. Absolutely NOT the tire for tight twisty trails, do NOT inspire a great deal of confidence when cornering. Actually writing this review as I'm reading other reviews for a good XC Tire. Giving 5 Chili's since they've lasted so long and were OEM on my bick, but overall only a 3 since they loose traction so often
Favorite Trail: Madrone Trail on Canyon Lake
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: OEM
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: 02 Kona Blast, original except for the Shimano M440 crankset and Eggbeaters
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Paul Greenfield
a Cross Country Rider
from Gales Ferry, CTDate Reviewed: April 26, 2004
Strengths: Lightweight, easy to change tubes when you get a flat.Weaknesses: Lightweight, easy to change tubes when you get a flat, which has been twice in one week. The thin sidewall has been the problem. Both flats were due to something going through the sidewall.Bottom Line: OK tire, but just seems to easy to get flats on. I've been on the same trails with other tires and never had a flat, but 2 times in one week with these tires. They look cool with the green lettering, but just don't hold up as well as others. Think it's time to upgrade to a better, wider tire.
Favorite Trail: Bluff Point
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Kenda Enduro
Bike Setup: Stock 2004 Kona Kikapu
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zeb
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from greenville SCDate Reviewed: March 3, 2004
Strengths: i didn't know there were any...Weaknesses: there isnt enough space here...Bottom Line: dont buy these. you might as well put slicks on and go for a ride in the mud. no traction, developed this huge bulge in the sidewall, no traction. i guess if you enjoy slipping and spinning if there is any moisture on the trail, you should buy these. otherwise, buy kenda klaws, cheap as dirt, and have never given me any trouble.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: stock on bike
Similar Products Used: kenda klaw xt
Bike Setup: kona kahuna, azonic bars, stem, seat, wheels, avid discs, evil ghainguide
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Eric
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Ontario, CanadaDate Reviewed: June 25, 2003
Strengths: Corners very well, excellent climbing tire, sheds mud instantly: works well in mud and sand, traction is awesome in all conditions... Very good in wet conditions... rolling resistance is low, doesn't slow you down too much.Weaknesses: thin side walls, can fold over if bad landing... wears fast... thin side walls make tire unstable on wheel, there's lateral play (makes steering kind of wonky)Bottom Line: this is a nice starting tire... its lightish, it handles corners very well... Keep it inflated higher than you'd usually put your tires, Maybe an extra 10 PSI. eventually it will wear out and you will need new tires - get other ones, the sidewalls are thin and flimsy... traction seems soft and mushy... get something with stronger sidewalls, it'll make the tires more laterally rigid and provide better traction in highspeed/downhill situations.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Bike Setup: Kona blast
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Gunnar
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from Tallinn, EstoniaDate Reviewed: May 29, 2003
Bottom Line: Rear is exellent climber on not too loose stuff, wears fast, gets flats on every surface you can imagin :(
Front, not good on loose stuff but average roller, traction is limited and doesnt warn you before it slips
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: got with bike
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ken hoffman
a Cross Country Rider
from hobartDate Reviewed: May 12, 2003
Bottom Line: very swell tire
Duration Product Used: 6 months
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Adam Karabin
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from Bellingham, WaDate Reviewed: March 27, 2003
Strengths: Grips well and can handle slick rootsWeaknesses: to skinny cant get good grip in mud.Bottom Line: Pretty good i give it a 4.5
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Bike Setup: Kona Cindercone
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Adam
a Racer
from Port Macquarie,AustrraliaDate Reviewed: January 15, 2003
Strengths: Fast rolling,grippy in most thingsWeaknesses: Wears out to quick.Front is to skinnyBottom Line: It is good for most things except sketchy down hills.Great for cross country racing.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
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$40.00
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