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Dean DDate Reviewed: July 2, 2012
Strengths: WeightWeaknesses: you name it - no tread in middle of tire so everything sharp or even dull hits the main casing.Bottom Line: First ride - cut in middle of tread, second ride puncture that Stans would not seal. Third ride tore a kno vb off - 3 flats 3 rides on trails i ride my cross bike on!! Crap!!!!
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CoryDate Reviewed: June 12, 2012
Strengths: handling, corneringWeaknesses: expensiveBottom Line: First tubless setup with all TLR supplies from Bontrager and took awhile to get them to hold air. The tires came with a couple of small holes in them so had to get the super juice to plug the holes first. The process wasn't as smooth I had thought but they ride great on the trails so far and are the best tires from Bontrager I've ridden on so far.
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MichaelDate Reviewed: May 29, 2012
Strengths: Grabs the dirt.Weaknesses: Does not like the mud.Bottom Line: Over all Its a good all around tire.
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nh4clDate Reviewed: May 9, 2012
Strengths: Light weight for its size. Open tread grips well and sheds mud very well. Rolls well for a AM tire.Weaknesses: PriceyBottom Line: This is for the 2012 version of the XR4 Team Issue TLR. Different tire than what is pictured here. I became interested in these tires after Mountian Bike Action gave them 5 stars in a trail test. I had been running Maxxis High Roller II's all winter in the NorthWet and could not stand them. I set these up tubeless on my DT Swiss EX500 rims using Stan's strips and SlimePro. I have only ridden them for a month and the area is just starting to dry out, so the jury is still out on wear and durability. But so far, the roll well, hook up great on wet roots, rocks, and mud. Cornering is sweet and predictable, just lean over and go.
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mtnbkr4
a All Mountain Rider
from Sacramento, CA USADate Reviewed: March 19, 2012
Strengths: Relatively light weight. Good traction.Weaknesses: Mounting. Durability.Bottom Line: Bought these on the recommendation of the local shop to replace the terrible tires that come stock on the Fuel. Shop had a very difficult time getting them to seat right and hold air, but finally got it fixed. Took them out for their first real ride in the dirt and ended up tearing the sidewall on an little uphill climb. I've done this same climb at least a hundred times over the past 10-15 years with various tires and have never had any problems. Wafer thin sidewalls just don't cut it if you ride anywhere with any kind of sharp rocks (like most off-road trails). These are expensive tires and I have to say I am very disappointed. Definitely wouldn't recommend these tires and won't be buying these again.
Favorite Trail: Auburn
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
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$65.00
Bike Setup: Trek Fuel EX9
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rockerc
a Cross Country Rider
from Tucson, AZ. USADate Reviewed: November 13, 2011
Strengths: Good grip, good tracking, rolls well for a knobby, relatively lightweight.Weaknesses: Sidewalls tearingBottom Line: initially I loved these tires for their great compromise between lightweight, good volume, good rolling, and rail-like grip in the looser corners, but now I am not so sure. I ride in rocks and cactus in Tucson, and it is hard on the tires. In a year I have had zero issues with any tire I have run, but have torn 2 of these soon after new. This was in features I often ride, and a lot harder regularly. A friend has also torn 2 of these in quick succession, so I do not understand how other reviewers can praise the sidewall strength, just feeling them they seem flimsy to me, and this seems to have been borne out by our experiences here. I cannot recommend these for anyone riding in rocky conditions, but they would be great if sharper rocks are something you avoid successfully.
Favorite Trail: Tortolitas
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Trek Bicycles Oracle
Similar Products Used: Many different tubeless tires
Bike Setup: Salsa El Kaboing. XTR group mostly, Avid CR mag brakes, Crossmax wheels, Fox fork & shock, some carbon bits.
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jdfloresd
a Weekend Warrior
from AtlantaDate Reviewed: March 9, 2011
Strengths: Excellent grip, very strong sidewalls, very comfortable compound.Weaknesses: A little on the heavy side. But hey, they are TLR.Bottom Line: These are excellent all-round tires, they perform well on rocky terrain, technical climbs, loose over packed, etc, haven't really tested them on muddy conditions, but on the chances I have had, they have performed well.
I run them as ghetto tubeless and they are very easy to set up, haven't have any problems in the 3 months, of course, no flats, but I always carry a tube, just in case.
Favorite Trail: Chicopee Woods
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Trek website
Similar Products Used: Kenda Nevegal, IRC Mythos
Bike Setup: Giant Trance X0 with Shimano 775/ Mavic 717 wheelset and
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ybiker
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CADate Reviewed: September 16, 2010
Strengths: Very good grip. Very good sealing (with Stan's).Weaknesses: Price. Don't know about tread life yet.Bottom Line: This review is for the XR4 TLR 26 x 2.2 Team Issue.
These tires have made a bike I thought was already very good even better. I made test runs over a one hour course at 30, 35, and 40 psi. The tires are fantastic at 30 psi. I can power out of an apex with the bike leaned over. Small bump compliance at the front has drastically improved - my GPS is not longer in danger of being rattled to death. The bike now seems to roll even faster down hill. Maybe that's just the effect of not feeling the roughness of the trail.
I'm running the XR4 front and rear. I'm not a racer (I just want to ride fast) and lots of the trails I ride are loose, so I decided to not try the XR2 on the rear. The XR3, which is probably intended for my bike, isn't available yet.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: store.trekbikes.com
Similar Products Used: XDX with Slime Lite tubes
Bike Setup: 2009 Fuel EX 9.8
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