Designed for XC competition and all-around performance
Lighter than semi-slicks with improved traction particularly in hard packed conditions
Featuring Endless Edge tread design for consistent and predictable handling under cornering and braking
Available in three 1.9 versions including: Kevlar® beaded folding, ProTection with DuraSkin sidewall reinforcement, and tubeless certified for the Mavic UST system
Patterned after the Pro tire the Twister is an economic version for the recreational rider
Twister Supersonic: ultra-light version recommended for racing with main requirements on acceleration and high speed.
TWISTER: 3 carcass plies; 84 tpi
TWISTER SUPERSONIC: 3 carcass plies; 170 tpi
TWISTER PRO, TWISTER PRO UST, TWISTER PRO TECTION: 4 carcass plies; 228 tpi
Submitted by
Dave
a Racer
from Elkhorn,WI USA Date Reviewed: August 4, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Wheel and Sprocket
Strengths:
* Outstanding speed * Does not lose traction on hard corners * Easy installation * Best all-around fast tubeless I have used to date
Weaknesses:
* Price ($50.00/piece) * Can slide a little in the real slop
Similar Products Used:
* Kenda Kharismas * Hutchinson Pythons
Bike Setup:
Giant NRS-1
Bottom Line:
These tires rock. You will blow away your biking buddies with these narrow, low profile, tubeless tires!
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Submitted by
ryan laBar
a
from Marquette, mi, us Date Reviewed: June 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
flow
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At:
123 bikes
Strengths:
FAST!!! light!!! they stick to every thing up hill! when they do break loose in corners its easy to recover.
Weaknesses:
they do break loose on fast corners. deep mud.
Similar Products Used:
you name it
Bike Setup:
trek fuel 98, xt/xtr, conti twister tires
Bottom Line:
if you race xc u need these tires! thay are flat out fast. i'v raced very sucessfully on these tires. they go up any hill with out breaking loose!! they have only givin me a problem at high speeds in pockets of deap mud, but what tires don't.
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Submitted by
dave
a Racer
from los angeles Date Reviewed: January 19, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
80 fo pair
Strengths:
they don't puncture as easily "the others" lighter than other ust tires. good grip for a low profile race tire.
Weaknesses:
no weakness really. they wear down quick durring race season.
Similar Products Used:
ust: explorer, fire xc pro, wild grippers
Bike Setup:
caad 5, crossmax ust.
Bottom Line:
these are dependable if you race with ust.
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