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bikingceasarscreek
a Cross Country Rider
from Springboro, OHDate Reviewed: June 21, 2008
Strengths: Undeniably the best off road tire there is. Grips like a mad man and has a beefy look.Weaknesses: Wears out quicker if you ride on paved trails or roads...keep it in the dirt or get a separate bike for the paved trails.Bottom Line: I am going to buy a load of these tires so when they are no longer out there, I'll still be gripping trails like a mad man!
Favorite Trail: United States
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: Came with the bike..
Similar Products Used: Rear tire so worn had to pick up a "regular" tire from a local super store and it is no comparison. Definitely ordering more Big Kahuna's from Trek!
Bike Setup: Trek 820, front suspension, hard tail.
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Crazy Q
a Cross Country Rider
from AugustaDate Reviewed: August 23, 2002
Strengths: Hooks up like a mo fo. Best tire for the money... This thing digs like a dog with fleas on his nuts. Now I can lean my bike in the corners until the pedals drag and this rubber keeps me screamin.Weaknesses: No longer made.
Bottom Line: If there was only one tire made for the trail this is the critter. Excellent on the rear. Super cornering at high speeds and super hill climbing abilities (not for "hungry man.") To all you "tread wears fast" people, try riding in the trail instead of to the corner-store for twinkies.
Favorite Trail: Collar Bone Hill
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At: Auclairs
Similar Products Used: All stock. Nothing I remember like the Big K.
Bike Setup: Specialized M4 Comp with Judy's.
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Zach
a Cross Country Rider
from mims, FL, U.S.ADate Reviewed: January 19, 2002
Strengths: Excellent self cleaning characteristics in mud, good flotation in sand, great traction, and little road noise. You can go through over 12 inches of mud, run the dunes, go rockcrawling, and road race all in one day.Weaknesses: What weaknesses!?Bottom Line: These are the best tires for off-road use you can buy. Everyone who rides in severe off-road conditions should buy them.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
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CadBoy
a Weekend Warrior
from Badass, MNDate Reviewed: November 8, 1999
Strengths:
this tire makes alot of noise on pavement which is cool on pathways to get people out of the way, it's a loud whirring sound.Weaknesses:
Rolling resistance requires a 30+mph back wind.Bottom Line: Found this tire at a shop for $15 a pair, I bought it for the bad ass tread pattern and name. I'm sure they work great on some conditions, I just haven't found it. I give it 4 flamin dead jack asses on price and the noise they make.
Favorite Trail:
the one I'm on
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Similar Products Used:
wrapping rags around the rim
Bike Setup:
electric shock, bike with 2 wheels
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pifpo
a Weekend Warrior
from Phila., PADate Reviewed: October 14, 1999
Strengths:
Front tire-grips better than the stock tires on my G. Fisher(s)Weaknesses:
like the person before me said-they're not made anymoreBottom Line: I don't believe that any problems I've had on the trail can be attributed to this tire.
Favorite Trail:
the one I'm riding
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
Velociraptor, and whatever the white stock front tire on my '97 Big Sur was.
Bike Setup:
'99 Paragon, Judy XC
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X
a Weekend Warrior
from Phila., PADate Reviewed: September 17, 1999
Strengths:
MUCH better than the whateverRAPTOR that came on the front of my bike.Weaknesses:
Not made anymore.Bottom Line: Has held up well over a year and I dread the time when it finally goes.
Favorite Trail:
wherever
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
The piece o' CRAPTOR that WAS on front.
Bike Setup:
97 Big Sur
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Kevin
a Racer
from Portland, ORDate Reviewed: August 19, 1999
Strengths:
CHEAP! CHEAP! Kevlar bead. Decent weight.Weaknesses:
Wasn't freeBottom Line: So, when I finally wore thru my trusty ole Z-max, I needed a replacement.... At the time I was working in a shop and was able to get it for $10!! And it was Kevlar beaded to boot. Now I am used to wet mud, and root riding, so no wimpy @ss slick will ever do on the front. I have been riding this baby since 1994, and racing it since 1996. It grips great... little slow rolling, but fitness can always overcome that. I give it 5 big ones because of the price, and tenacity.
Favorite Trail:
galbraith
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Similar Products Used:
Z-max, Mythos, Dart
Bike Setup:
Norco Pro Issue, XTR, blah blah blah
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Bird
a Cross-Country Rider
from North BranchDate Reviewed: August 18, 1999
Bottom Line: These were on my sis's trek 830, but they were too knobby for pavement driving.,,I decided they might be good for general dirt riding on my Diamond back. These things wore like a pencil eraser in 2 weeks. They're a rough ride, and with all these knobs you'd think they'd provide traction, I guess they're just supposed to look good. Avoid these hoops
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
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dytjhk
a racer
from caDate Reviewed: January 3, 1999
Bottom Line:
these blow chunks. they are bad tires. Road tires work better then these. they are CRAP on the grass,pavement, dirt, gravel, water, rocks, ruts, roots, mud ,sand , carpet, pebles, etc!
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Xavery Mulinski
a cross-country rider
from PLDate Reviewed: September 12, 1998
Bottom Line:
Came in stock with my last bike - Trek 850 '95.
They got big rolling resistances and are overly heavy. The rear has nice grip
for some time - but after that -> CRAP ! Not too solid - the rear didn't last more than 1500 km, next there were only flats - up to one a trip.Could be better but they're probably very cheap now so let's give 'em
2,5 flamin' shit => say 3
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JayCee
a cross-country rider
from SF,CADate Reviewed: June 15, 1998
Bottom Line:
Who makes this tire list? Some of these tires no one has ever heard of. Like this one- except me. Was cheap in the clearance bin at Trek dealer. Bought the front one- It is grippy and big and has a square carcass, but has very high rolling resistance. Noisiest front tire I've ever had- design is early 1990's for suspension forks Mag20/21 early Manitou's. Does anyone even have this tire? Dammit, I have one- Absorbs everything, huge.
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Josh
a cross-country rider
from ontarioDate Reviewed: May 30, 1998
Bottom Line:
My bike came with these pieces of crap on it. They are to big and heavy. They wear very quickly. I put michelin wildgrippers lites on my bike and lost a little more than half a pound on each tire! WARNING: DO NOT BUY THESE TIRES, THEY SUCK! IF YOU HAVE THEM ON YOUR BIKE NOW THEN TAKE THEM OFF AND BURN THEM!
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Scott
a cross-country rider
from VirginiaDate Reviewed: April 21, 1998
Bottom Line:
These tires came stock on my 97 Trek 830. Overall, they have done their job. The back tire almost lasted a full year, but came up short. The front tire barely has a pulse with 2 months to go. What do you expect though? $50 tires on a $300 bike? Not even sure they make these anymore. I think they are officially dead. The patterns were decent, but the wear was soft. They also feel a little heavy.
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Charlie V
a
from cross-country riderDate Reviewed: January 7, 1998
Bottom Line:
Hmmm. I spent several minutes thumbing through a dictionary and a thesauras in an attempt to find the perfect words to describe these tires and I found them, THEY F%$#(*& SUCK! My kobbies were only knobby for a month of dirt riding. they climb like an anvil, the grip is slicker than a minnows dick and they stayed flatter than My grannies titties.
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Tim Large
a weekend warrior
from Kettering, OhioDate Reviewed: November 6, 1997
Bottom Line:
I have to agree with everyone else. After riding with these for two years, the front tire has held up great, but the back tire wears down easily. I recently replaced the back tire in August with the same brand. After three months of riding it has already begin to wear. I guess you get what you pay for! Overall, they're not a bad tire for the price. They seem to perform best in rough and/or wet conditions.
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