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WTB VelociRaptor 2.1 Tire
Product DescriptionThe WTB VelociRaptors features exceptional front steering control, whileThe rear grabsTheTrail helping you get upThat killer climb, helpingTo makeThis aTire comboThat is great in wetTo dry and looseTo roughTrail conditions.26" Bead Folding Comp: Cable bead Comp: Steel bead Race: Aramid bead Weight Folding Comp Front: 719 g Folding Comp Rear: 718 g Comp Front: 795 g Comp Rear: 795 g Race Front: 700 g Race Rear: 700 g
User Reviews
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The Grouch
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: August 3, 2012 Strengths: These tires climb really well. Weaknesses: none yet Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: Performance Bike
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pmitch82 Date Reviewed: July 25, 2012 Strengths: Grip, long life, grip, and durable Weaknesses: None really Bottom Line:
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Rubber Duck Date Reviewed: May 29, 2012 Strengths: GRIP Weaknesses: rolling resistance Bottom Line: 
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Glenn98_11
a Cross Country Rider
from Bergen, NJ, USA Date Reviewed: April 6, 2012 Strengths: Rear specific tire with its paddles is an awesome gripper!!! Eats hills for breakfast, lunch and dinner!!! Excellent bang for the buck. Weaknesses: Wears quicker than I would have liked but hey, that's a trade off for a grippy compound. If you want something that will last forever, get a hybrid tire. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Any dirt trail in VT, NH or ME Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $18.00 Purchased At: Online Similar Products Used: IRC Mythos XC Bike Setup: Cannondale 2002 F500 Hardtail with Headshok front suspension.
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larry6969
a Weekend Warrior
from mass. Date Reviewed: March 24, 2012 Strengths: the front and rear specific work well together( just watch your front pressure) the rear is a paddle type tire that will climb up a wall, went up a rocky trail last week that i was unable to make with my stock bontrangers or kenda telonix that i had on at different times. i stayed in the saddle, put her in low and up i went, i cant say enough about the rocky grip, it was awesome! dry single track and such is equally as good, the soft crap,,,fair,but find me a tire that is great in that crap and ill buy it for you,lol. but now the reason ive been trying different tires,,, wet rocks and roots, and the result was good, i havent ridden in the pouring rain yet, but did have to cross a couple small creeks directly on to rocks and roots and i was happy, tiny(tiny i say) slippage, but was able to peddle out of it!! great price too. Weaknesses: rolling resistance on pavement, but who cares, if you wanna spend most of your time on pavement, buy a road bike!! this most likely is not the tire for you if you race, as it is a med. to med high weight tire, its not ridiculous, but there are lighter tires out there. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: local Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $24.00 Purchased At: on line Similar Products Used: bontranger jones2.1, kenda hans rey telonix 2.2 & 2.4 Bike Setup: stock trek fuel ex8 with steve "the animal" hamilton platform pedals
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seanb561
a Weekend Warrior
from Palm Beach Gardens, FL Date Reviewed: February 12, 2012 Strengths: Great at climbing, just stand up and pump it and you can get up anything. Cornering is fantastic too. Haven't had a flat yet either. The front and rear tread designs work extremely well together. Weaknesses: Rolling resistance, but who cares about that. I guess noisy on road? Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Markham Park, Oleta State Park, and Amelia Earhart Park Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $26.00 Purchased At: Price Point Similar Products Used: Specialized Hardrock'r Bike Setup: 93 GT Timberline, Full Sram X-7, Rock Shox Dart 3, Deore XT hubs with Sun Ringle rims
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Redrum240
a Weekend Warrior
from San Antonio, Texas Date Reviewed: January 2, 2012 Strengths: Great traction. Superb lean confidence. Awesome for rocky uphill climbs. Weaknesses: Who cares of rolling resistance. Its pros completely out weigh its weakness. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Leon Creek Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $20.00 Purchased At: Performance bike Similar Products Used: None similar. Nothing comes close Bike Setup: Specialized hardrock disc, sram xo 9 spd, mavic cross ride.
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aaabronco
a Weekend Warrior
from Richmond, Va Date Reviewed: November 24, 2011 Strengths: Grips everything even in pouring rain it will lock on like a mountain goat Weaknesses: Lots of rolling resistance Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: JRPS Duration Product Used: 1 Year
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Snake Plissken
a Cross Country Rider
from OKC, OK, USA Date Reviewed: October 14, 2011 Strengths: Excellent grip on solid rock and cement abutments. Tough over sharp rocks or rough pastures. Weaknesses: The rear wears quickly on pavement (not really a weakness, just fyi). Stickers and goatheads (probably normal?) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: LAKE TOM STEED - Great Plains SP, Mountain Park, OK www.ridesteed.com Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $26.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: :( Conti Speed King: cut the sidewall 2 miles in. (not really similar, but the LBS put them on and said that I would like them) Bike Setup: Trek hardtail
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ZUUL99
a Weekend Warrior
from Scottsdale Date Reviewed: October 12, 2011 Strengths: Great tire, the front and rear specific tire is no gimmick it works and it works well. The rear tire is a paddle tread. it has lots if traction and while climbing with a loose surface there is no slip. The front tire has a directional pattern and stays planted to the ground. with these tires you can really push your bike. its quite thick this is great if you are an AZ rider, less flats from thorns Weaknesses: When first installed they flung debris but that stopped once they got dirty. on concrete and asphalt they are kind of noisey but that is expected from and off road tire. There are some molding issues, some spots have injection spots these can be cut off and dont affect the tire Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Trail 100, 1A, Mcdowell Moutains Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $43.00 Purchased At: Perfromance Bike Similar Products Used: Bontrager Trail connection 2.0 and various other tires Bike Setup: '98 Cannondale Super V 1000 FR
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Alejandro Reynaga
a Racer
from Yerington Nv USA Date Reviewed: June 30, 2011 Strengths: Downhill, xc, hillclimbs, freestyle just anything you throw at it basically tough tire if your willing to punish them really Weaknesses: Only on loose sand will the front tire loses stability actually Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Y-mountainp Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $70.00 Purchased At: Scheels Similar Products Used: Kenda hybrid and xc trires but they have major weakness on everything you cab blow them out on 40 psi if it's hot outside Bike Setup: Giant warp ds/2 '04
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simons2k
a Weekend Warrior
from SoCal Date Reviewed: May 22, 2011 Strengths: Great climbing tire! The tread design in the rear helps grab the terrain. No problems going downhill either...Confidence instilling tire! Weaknesses: Is there any? Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Chantry Flats Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $20.00
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kdihlong
a Weekend Warrior
from Tavares, FL USA Date Reviewed: November 8, 2010 Strengths: Sandy areas especially on turns, sandy hills going up or down. Weaknesses: Not the best on asphalt but not a big issue. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Santos Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $25.00 Purchased At: performancebike.com Similar Products Used: Kenda Klaw Bike Setup: Trek VRX stock 
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nickav21
a Cross Country Rider
from Bartlett, TN, USA Date Reviewed: August 12, 2010 Strengths: Super cheap (I did the buy one get one free offer at Blue Sky), incredible traction in mud and really soft ground, durability Weaknesses: Rolling resistance, bad cornering Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Stanky Creek Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $25.00 Purchased At: Blue Sky Cycling Similar Products Used: Bontrager stock tires, a few other tires by WTB Bike Setup: Trek 3900 SS, Rock Shox Tora fork, a bunch of other stuff
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rpalmer
a Cross Country Rider
from Salt Lake City, UT Date Reviewed: July 20, 2010 Strengths: Tread does not wear down quickly. Good grip on the uphills. Generally good control and traction. EXCELLENT on Slickrock trails. Weaknesses: Maybe its my riding style, but I have had TONS of flats with these tires. Seems like almost every time I ride. I have tried one method after another to try and prevent flats but nothing works with these tires. Also, they don't do sharp corners very well without sliding, especially on loose surfaces. Mud is not good with these tires either. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Gooseberry Mesa Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $45.00 Purchased At: Bike Tires Direct Bike Setup: 2006 Specialized Stumpjumper
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