Featuring a smoothly radiused profile and deep open tread pattern, these tires can handle the ‘dust-on-crust’ of a dry summer as well as the torrential rains of spring. The well supported knobs provide dependable performance climbing descending, carving or drifting.
Submitted by
pokz
a Cross Country Rider
from Philippines Date Reviewed: July 24, 2009
Favorite Trail:
south
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
kings
Strengths:
kevlar folding, grippy, fast rolling at high psi, versatile tire
Weaknesses:
high rolling resistance at asphalt at low psi, weight
Similar Products Used:
kendas
Bike Setup:
marin ht
Bottom Line:
all around tire...great value for intended use.
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Submitted by
Jlb55
a Weekend Warrior
from Asheville NC Date Reviewed: June 10, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Bent Creek
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Carolina fatz
Strengths:
well it's a great all around tire for any terrain
Weaknesses:
like i said great all around tire until you come to something like a root or rock,it tends to slip a lot.
Similar Products Used:
kenda komodo
Bottom Line:
that pretty much says it all
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Submitted by
debusama
a Cross Country Rider
from Spokane, Washington Date Reviewed: February 18, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Riverside State park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Wintersport
Strengths:
Versatile, decent traction.
Weaknesses:
Heavy, high rolling resistance, price
Similar Products Used:
Kenda blue grove, Nevgal, Karma, IRC Mythos.
Bike Setup:
Jamis Dakar XC
Bottom Line:
I’m a little surprised by how positive the other reviews have been. Maybe I’m biased because these came on an XC bike, and they are not really good for fast XC riding. I consider 720g to be pretty heavy for a 2.14 considering that a mountain king 2.2 is 460g, and a IRC Mibro 2.1 is 520g, and the rolling resistance is pretty high. On smooth hardpack, I feel like I’m rolling thought grass. On the up side, traction is OK. There is no particular condition for which I was really impressed by the way they are preformed, but there also isn’t any particular condition in which the tire doesn’t get at least OK traction, it’s done alright in snow mud, sand, rocks and roots. I’ll keep the tires on for the spring when the trails are still moist with patches of snow, but when things try out, I’ll put on something lighter and faster. Not a bad deal if you are looking for a tire you can leave on all the time for recreational trail riding. Not built for speed.
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Submitted by
NA1NSXR
a Cross Country Rider
from Tustin, CA Date Reviewed: August 25, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$17.00
Strengths:
No glaring weakness in performance, weight
Weaknesses:
bead is a little tight during mounting
Similar Products Used:
WTB Velociraptor Rear, Continental Traction Pro
Bike Setup:
80mm steel hardtail, rim brakes
Bottom Line:
I got a relatively good deal on the 2.14 comp version which can't be considered heavy although the race version is much lighter. I run in it in the rear mounted backwards and it is providing me with excellent traction on climbs and in the corners. Usually, when I mount the tire this way I am accepting diminished braking performance from the back but this tire is braking respectably hard before gradually losing traction in the rear. I like the performance of this tire in the dry conditions around my area, on terrain ranging from rock to sand. My bike is an older hardtail so the thinner rims and this relatively thin tire have me running it at 40-45psi, higher than what most bikes nowadays run, but the performance is still good. WTB says this tire is for loose conditions but on hard surfaces I find it to roll just fine, maybe even faster than tires I have used or tried in the past which provide this level of performance.
Overall I am extremely impressed with this tire and I will likely replace it with the race version when mine wears out, unless I can still find this manufacturer listed 710g steel bead version for $16 and change again. I bought this and a Mutanoraptor 2.14, having never used either model before, and I am much more impressed with the Motoraptor. It strikes a very nice balance of everything in the world of compromise that is mountain bike tires.
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Submitted by
Dirtdevil555
a Weekend Warrior
from The "D" Date Reviewed: August 18, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Grips well in most trail conditions.
Weaknesses:
I've had my Motoraptors (2.24 in front; 2.14 rear) for about 7 months. Aleady I've had 2 knobs on the rear tire tear completely off down to the mesh. One knob was located on the sidewall area, the other on top of the tread. I don't ride rocky, rooty trails and I'm not hard on my bike. Don't know what happened, but I'm not happy and now have to replace the tire in fear of a flat.
Similar Products Used:
Jones AC, Hutchinson
Bike Setup:
Giant Trance 2 (2006)
Bottom Line:
For the price I am not satisfied with the durability. Perhaps I got a tire from a bad batch of rubber...who knows. Gonna give kendas a try now.
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Submitted by
Squads
a Weekend Warrior
from Philadelphia, PA Date Reviewed: April 21, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Wissahickon
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Blue Sky Cycling
Strengths:
Lightweight, good traction in dry to damp conditions, excellent durability thus far (still looks new after 6 months), looks cool, sheds mud well
Weaknesses:
skinny for a 2.14 tire (more like a 1.9), hard rubber doesnt grip well in wet conditions
I have the Race version of the tire (kevlar bead, DNA rubber). From what I understand, it is much better quality than the wire bead version. The 2.14 was on sale, otherwise I would have gone with the 2.24 version.
I've only have/would run this as a rear tire. It has held up very well on tough, rocky trails. Everyone seems to be obsessed with running huge, high volume tires, but this tire does everything well and will climb much faster than big fatties. Run a bigger tire up front, where its needed.
The only weakness is the rubber will spin out on wet rocks or roots. That is the nature of any hard-rubber tire. They are much more durable, especially as a rear tire, than sticky tread tires. I use this tire with nevegal 2.1 front in dry/damp conditions and switch out to nevegal 2.1/2.3 rear/front in the wet stuff.
I will be looking into a weirwolf or bigger motoraptor to run as a front tire.
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Submitted by
Erick Rico
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego, CA Date Reviewed: February 18, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Rancho Casian
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Iron Horse Warrior Comp (stock wheels)
Strengths:
Great grip, durable, and look nice.
Weaknesses:
The front wheel slips, but that is under hard downhill with dirt. (only front wheel)
Bike Setup:
Does not matter.
Bottom Line:
This is an awesome for begginers, for they will not leave you alone in a long trail. As for pros, you might want to consider getting the 2.24, on the front wheel if you will be on trails alot.
OVERALL: You can't go wrong with these.
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Submitted by
Mike Gore
a Racer
from Seattle, WA Date Reviewed: May 13, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Stock on Bike
Strengths:
Very good overall tire. This is my Semi-All sonditions tire- (not mudfest or hardpack) This tire has extremely confident cornering and climbing abilities. Braking bite is average. On muddy trails, the tire still retains alot of it's handlng abilities, and clears out fairly well.
Weaknesses:
a small bit of extra weight. On extremely hard out of the sadddle climbs, the tire can slip and slide a bit, but regains traction extremely fast.
Similar Products Used:
I used the non-DNA compound versions with a wie bead. The tread is different, and the way the tire reacts with any tipe of trail is different. The DNA tire is much more confident, lighter, and clears better than the non-DNA version. Pony up and get the real thing
Bike Setup:
07 marin indian fire trail. Mostly stock with some bling
Bottom Line:
I'm a U-18 racer in the Expert Class, and I ride and race this tire hard. This tire gives confidence and is great.
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Submitted by
Terry
a Weekend Warrior
from Arkansas Date Reviewed: April 3, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$23.00
Purchased At:
Bluesky Cycling
Strengths:
Review for MotoRaptor 2.14 race folding kevlar bead w/DNA rubber: Tread design perfect for most conditions. Tread wear is excellent, even after riding on pavement. Very tough and durable. Great traction on nearly every type of terrain I have found, with the exception of areas with lots of tree roots. Very easy to mount due to the folding bead.
Weaknesses:
Side knobs hang on roots at higher speeds more than I would like, they could be a little shorter.
Similar Products Used:
Stock Bontrager Jones XCR 2.25 frt. 2.2 rear that came on my bike.
Bike Setup:
2006 Gary Fisher Wahoo. A few upgrades here and there.
Bottom Line:
Very good tire, I would recommend it to anyone. When I first looked into buying new tires, I was set on the WTB Weirwolf model, but ended up buying these MotoRaptors instead because they happened to be on sale, and I have been pleased and do not regret the purchase. Folding bead was unbelievably easy to mount on rim, I will probably never go back to a regular wire tire ever again.
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Submitted by
James Black
a Cross Country Rider
from Oldham Date Reviewed: February 26, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Marin
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Great alround grip in all conditions...just adjust the pressures and they will do almost anything. Light enough to race but sturdy enough to take the rough stuff. Price is good and they don't drag.
Weaknesses:
Need to buy the DNA folding tyre for the best result.
Bottom Line:
This is the best alround tyre for grip in all conditions. It works on the front or rear equally as well. Good low weight and little drag, with the pressures adjusted to accommodate different terrains this will do it all. Light enough to race but sturdy enough to take the rough stuff.
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Submitted by
Ricky Dean
a Weekend Warrior
from Gt.Britain Date Reviewed: February 23, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Kirroughtree
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Light, fast, dead predictable, great rear tyre with a 2.24 on the front. Lugs dont squirm. Corners well and stable all rounder, good climber and solid on the braking.
Weaknesses:
None
Bottom Line:
I got these MotoRaptor 2.14's on the back and 2.24's on the front of the bike when I bought it on Ebay, so they were second hand. I intended to change them right away because I didn't like the look of them. Iv'e ridden them hard now for 6 months and they have been brilliant. I thought that an " all-rounder" of a tyre meant jack of all trades ....master of none, but I have got to say that these have not been lacking in any way. Corner really well and braking is solid, plenty of grip on climbs and downhills. They are worn now but have lasted really well and I am going to get 2 new ones exactly the same. The thing I like as well is that they still work O.K when the tead is getting low but a lot of tyres turn really slippy when the edges are gone from the tread.
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Submitted by
Noel
a Cross Country Rider
from Scotland Date Reviewed: February 10, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Glentress
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Wiggle
Strengths:
Good grip, good weight... mine is DNA and about 545gramms NOT the 720 stated here!, good braking and cornering, good slow wear, good front or back, works well in the dry and the wet and a good price.
Weaknesses:
none
Bottom Line:
Good tyre for any type of rider this side of Downhill. Reliable and well made tyre and plenty of grip wet and dry. This tyre in the DNA is very light and it's well made. I ride a wide variety of terrain...rocky, muddy, roots, X-country and some nasty knarly descents and I feel fine with this tyre. I like it both on the front and at the back and I am surprised at just how good an "all-rounder" it is. The 2.24 is very good as well.
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Submitted by
bryce
a Cross Country Rider
from edmonton alberta canada Date Reviewed: January 23, 2007
Favorite Trail:
mill creek
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
sport check
Strengths:
it has very good grip on hard packed trails and looks nice
Weaknesses:
its not the gripiest in all condions and does not go well with paved streets but thats not what there ment for.
Similar Products Used:
maxxis tires
Bike Setup:
Iron Horse warrior team fs
Bottom Line:
its a good tire for any bike and is a very good price.
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Submitted by
Dean
a Cross Country Rider
from Altringham U.K Date Reviewed: December 24, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Marin
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Great grip, light and strong, the lugs hold up well on hard cornering....do the job front and back...great in just about any conditions, the price is great too.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Sooo many!!
Bike Setup:
2002 Spec FSR
Bottom Line:
Great tyre for the rider who needs a "do-it-all"tyre. Can be relied on in many conditions and it works well back or front. The price is right, it's light and lasts well. Nuff said.
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Submitted by
Claude Erskine-Brown
a Cross Country Rider
from Hampshire U.K Date Reviewed: November 28, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Marin
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Low weight, low rolling resistance, great grip, predictable, very capable front or rear, thay last well and are a reasonable price.
Bottom Line:
Great all round tyre whether you use it on the front or rear. I use this on the rear with a Motoraptor 2.24 on the front and the combination allows me to ride confidently in almost any sort of conditions, summer and winter and at speed. They wear slowly, are well made, give low rolling resistance and are always predictable.
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Submitted by
Jason Devere
a Weekend Warrior
from Scotland Date Reviewed: November 8, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Glentress
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Great grip and a very good all rounder. Reasonable price and very good weight for the DNA version.
Weaknesses:
None
Bottom Line:
This is a very good all rounder. Mount it front or rear or both as I have done and you will be pleased with the all-round performance. There are no shocks with this tyre and it performs well in wet and sloppy conditions too. Over wet roots it is good and handles technical descents with aplomb together with cinficence under hard braking.
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Submitted by
Dave Japp
a Weekend Warrior
from Utah Date Reviewed: November 5, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Low weight..great tread and grip in most any conditions. Good front or back. Last well.
Weaknesses:
Not as good on tarmac for rolling resistance.
Similar Products Used:
You name it!
Bike Setup:
2001 Marin East Peak much modified.
Bottom Line:
Really good tires. They do more or less anything front or back and are reliable thru pretty much any terrain and almost all conditions.
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Submitted by
Nick Rawle
a Weekend Warrior
from Loughborough, UK Date Reviewed: September 26, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Climach-X
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
CRC
Strengths:
Fairly lightweight, nice, evenly spaced knobs that shed mud and debris well, plenty of traction in the wet and when cornering on loose surfaces. Rolls ok too.
Weaknesses:
None so far.Probably abit skinny for extreme duties, but they do make it in a 2.24 and 2.4 casing if you're that way inclined.
Similar Products Used:
Yes, lots.
Bike Setup:
HT with MXpro, XM321s on XT hubs, usual other clobber.
Bottom Line:
These cost me £27 for a pair at CRC. They're fairly light, they're the kevlar-beaded folding variety with DNA rubber, and they grip like the Queen Mum on a bottle of gin, even in torrential rain over loose gravel at Cannock Chase. You can't go wrong. I'm using one as a rear tyre at the moment, and don't expect to change it til the spring unless I go somewhere with lots of really thick mud. They're a very nice set of tyres. I can't comment on longevity issues yet, as I've only had them a short while, but even if it doesn't last me all winter, I have another just like it in the cupboard. Job done!
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Submitted by
Eric Gedling
a Weekend Warrior
from B.C Canada Date Reviewed: September 25, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Good grip front and back. Not heavy but good sized lugs that really dig in on corners. Stable under braking even in corners. Pretty consistent even in the wet and they are great all rounders.
Weaknesses:
They drag a bit on tarmac, but then they are off road tires.
Bike Setup:
Marin East Paek much modified.
Bottom Line:
Really good do-it-all tires that can be relied on to work in most any conditions. Good in the front and on the back, steer well and climb well. They are stable under haevy braking too and have a good weight.
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Submitted by
Mike Featherington
a Cross Country Rider
from England Date Reviewed: September 22, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Hopton Castle Trails
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Low weight and rolling resistance for a tyre that has so much grip. Plenty of grip in all conditions and weathers. I have the DNA version with Kevlar bead.
Weaknesses:
None
Bottom Line:
Excellent tyres. Good weight and decent rolling resistance. They are dependable and create confidence. The Kevlar DNA ones are very good at gripping any surface in good or bad conditions, soft or hard, wet or dry. Hrad wearing and a reasonable price. Whenever this pair wear out I will be replacing them with the same. Recommendable!
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Submitted by
Kevin Byrnes
a Cross Country Rider
from Argentine Twp,MI USA Date Reviewed: September 21, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Highland SRA, Highland ,MI
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
GREENFISH SPORTS
Strengths:
Lightweight, tough, excellent traction in all conditions
I hope that WTB never discontinues this design, it rocks in all conditions, and looks great!!
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Submitted by
Ed Felsham
a Weekend Warrior
from Upperstate N.Y Date Reviewed: September 11, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Good all weather grip in most conditions, fast off road and no nasty surprises. O.K price and durable.
Weaknesses:
Can't see any for what they are supposed to do.
Bottom Line:
DNA's Front and back I have these fitted and they do what they say and they do it well. Good price, nice and consistent good up or down and they last well, brake well, corner well, work in most any conditions and wet or dry.
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Submitted by
Chas Gimbert
a Cross Country Rider
from U.K Date Reviewed: September 8, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Glentress
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Really good all-rounder for front and back, hardpack or soft, wet or dry. Reasonable price and durable. predictable too.
Bike Setup:
Marin Rock Springs
Bottom Line:
I can recommend these tyres to anyone who needs do-it-all tyres and needs consistency. They have given me confidence in different terrain and will handle most situations well regardless of the weather. The front is as good as the back, they last well and they are a decent price.
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Submitted by
Jim Endocote
a Cross Country Rider
from Vancouver Date Reviewed: September 5, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Good all round wet or dry performance. Good front or back and reliable and predistable. Light and well constructed.
Weaknesses:
Not as front specific as a front specific tire and not as good as a dedicated mud tire in heavy mud.
Similar Products Used:
Endless.
Bike Setup:
Giant Trance 2
Bottom Line:
This pair of tires does everyting well and in almost any conditions. I know that I can rely on them to deliver consistent perfromance and they have not let me down. When you need a tire for wet or dry, hardpack or soft, climbing and fast descents ....this is the one.
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Submitted by
Nigel Hopkins
a Weekend Warrior
from U.K Date Reviewed: July 23, 2006
Favorite Trail:
The Marin Trail Gwydyr
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Bikes You Like
Strengths:
Light weight, Good grip in almost all conditions. Reasonable rolling resistance and they perform well under braking.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Endless number of tyres from every major manufacturer.
Bike Setup:
Marin Rift Zone, Marzocchi Marathon SL, XT, Hope hubs and brakes, Oval stem and Bars, Mavic X717 disc rims.
Bottom Line:
This is for the DNA, Kevlar 2.14 Tyre. This is a very good alround tyre, matches the claims made for it by its manufacturer and represents good value for money. I use this on the rear wheel with a WTB MotoRaptor 2.24 on the front and the combination is first class. Of course it will not perform quite as well as a dedicated mud tyre, in the mud... but then a dedicated mud tyre is a poor performer in dry conditions. A Recommended alll rounder!
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Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Gardner MA USA Date Reviewed: July 18, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Leominster State Forest
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Nice grip, looks real nice, a lot lighter than the tires I had before. Haven't had a single pinch flat w/ these
These are a great all around tire. I used them mostly for technically XC/ and communting. That said my back tire wore down very quickly from commuting and spinning on loose terrain. But all in all a great tire, you can even get them for around $20 now. Not the best for commuting, but what off-road tire is.
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