Specs: Available in 1,210 gram Race version with Aramid bead and DNA rubber or 1,500 gram Team DH with steel bead, high grip DNA rubber and Super Duty casing.
The Graffiti SF (Street Fighter) performs in the high-stakes environments of dirt jump and urban riding. Its wide, 2.4-inch casing absorbs hard hits and cased landings; the minimal, recessed tread offers firm grip on the street while channeling loose soil at the dirt jumps. The Team DH version—with Super Duty casing and High Grip DNA rubber—will take your urban sessions to the next level.
Submitted by
alex
a Cross Country Rider
from Singapore Date Reviewed: April 10, 2009
Favorite Trail:
BT
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
CRC
Strengths:
smooth
strong
tough
durable
Weaknesses:
somewhat heavy
rolling resistance somewhat noticeable
Similar Products Used:
a variety of slicks and knobs
Bike Setup:
GT hardtail interchanging b/w fr and xc setups
Bottom Line:
i tried the race version,not the dh team...
the graffiti has a recessed tread design and a knurled contact surface alot like the hookworm..
great for jumps,stairs,walls,whatever urban stuff you're doing.takes heavy landings like a champ.
have these on mavic 325s and they feel bomb-proof...
however,on dirt,they tend to kick up alot of debris,so you get dirt in your shoes,face,and sometimes it can get irritating...
grip is good,leaning far over in corners is no problem...
changing tyres right out of the packaging was easy,no problems with the bead.
i run these tyres with michelin dh tubes and it eats up any urban crap i can throw at it...
however,rolling resistance is a little more than you'd expect of a tire with recessed tread.even my 2.1 excavators seem to roll better.it can be forgiven due to e large contact patch and high grip...
they're quite heavy too,which can be expected of tough jump tyres.not one for the weight weenies.
also,even though it says 2.2,they really do look more like 2.5 hookworms,with high profile walls and a large contact surface.
havent tried them in the wet yet.
wear rate is decent,after the all-nighter which had plenty of stair-work (during breaks) and fast winding pavement there's still some hair left on the tire,and the knurled surface doesnt look bothered at all...
havent tried them in wet or offroad (for experience),so for now givin them 4 flamin chillis
overall, confidence inspiring on the street,and for the price,why not??
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