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Eddie
a All Mountain RiderDate Reviewed: December 20, 2012
Strengths: Gives you the option to mount the tire in two modes : fast if you're the racer type and traction if you're like me and love to shred the trails.Weaknesses: It is a little tight to mount on tubless rims just remember to use some soapy water to make mounting easier.Bottom Line: I purchased this tire along with the Gato in 2.3 fro the front wheel of my Fuel EX 8. This is a really great tire compared to the stock Bontrager tires that came with it . It grips on the climbs and keeps my back end planted on corners. It's been approximately 2+ months of riding 3-4 times a week on the Saguaro TNT and I would purchase this tire again and tell my friends to buy it also. Great value for the money compared to other tubless tires on the market .
Favorite Trail: all
Duration Product Used: 2+ months
Price Paid:
$43.00
Purchased At: Competitive Cyclist
Similar Products Used: Bontrager and Panaracer .
Bike Setup: 2011 Fuel EX8, Tubless setup, Gato 2.3 on the front and Saguaro 2.2 on the rear. It Rocks !
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nickav21
a Cross Country Rider
from Little Rock, ARDate Reviewed: September 19, 2011
Strengths: Very low rolling resistance, predictable, light(ish), bullet-proofWeaknesses: Traction in sand or mud is horrendousBottom Line: These tires roll extremely fast and allow you to carry speed that much better (especially in addition to them being on a 29'er). The traction is great, but not perfect. While they will occasionally wash out in some corners, it's usually only if I'm really giving em' a tough corner or if there's sand or mud around. However, they're very predictable. They will handle the exact same way every single time, no unexpected traction/slippage whatsoever. Overall I would say these are some great tires, especially for the weight. I've really put them through their paces riding on brutally sharp rocks and have not had any issues with durability.
Favorite Trail: Burns Park
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Panaracer fire XC pro, WTB Velociraptor
Bike Setup: 29" TNT version mounted to American Classic tubeless wheelset. Setup tubeless with Stan's sealant
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azb0105
a Cross Country Rider
from Cape TownDate Reviewed: August 21, 2011
Strengths: All the riders I ride with in Cape Town have started using these tyres. They offer superb traction and are very durable. For riding our technical singletracks and loose shale they are the best!Weaknesses: Very hard to put onto Stans rims. tight fit.Bottom Line: Buy this tyre, easy rolling - great grip and durable.
Favorite Trail: Tokai, Jonkershoek
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$84.00
Purchased At: Cycle Lab
Similar Products Used: Schwalb racing Ralph - the worst tyre ever used for our conditions!
Bike Setup: Gary Fisher 29er
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CEB
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA USADate Reviewed: May 20, 2011
Strengths: Man these are the BEST rolling tires I have ever had on my bike! Superb traction at 35psi on our dry sandy gritty SoCal trails. They feel light and have great pick up when you need to hammer.
Weaknesses: None so farBottom Line: Like 'em. Going to ride the San Juan Trail this weekend and expect great things!
Favorite Trail: All the legal ones...
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$44.00
Purchased At: Zumwalts Cyclery El
Similar Products Used: Maxxis High Rollers, Igniotor. Nevegals TOMAC, IRC Mythos, Conti's.
Bike Setup: BlurLt XTR Mavic 819
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dclaffey
a Racer
from phx as usDate Reviewed: April 5, 2011
Strengths: has strong side walls great tread for front and rear. works great as tubeless.Weaknesses: hard to get off rimBottom Line: great tire i ride my tires at 15 psi and they grip on everything. this tire will work out great for anyone that rides on cross country trails.
Favorite Trail: 100
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: Trailhead bike cafe
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: felt elite. under 20lb bike
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BBW
a Weekend Warrior
from TexasDate Reviewed: November 11, 2010
Strengths: fast rolling, good grip and good sidewall (TNT), good volume (2.2)Weaknesses: tight fit on the rim (Stant's Flow) but not that difficult; just required more patience. Still didn't have to use a leverBottom Line: My new favorite tire; used to go back to crossmarks but this tire weights less, rolls faster, has more volume and has plenty of grip!!!
Also, price is decent compared to many other overpriced tires!
Favorite Trail: many
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: Bicycle Path
Similar Products Used: Crossmark, Specialized fast rack, pythons, nevegals, vertical pro, WTB, SB8......
Bike Setup: Trail bike 6 inch
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clintadel
a Cross Country Rider
from mesa, AZDate Reviewed: September 6, 2010
Strengths: Will not loose its bead! fast rolling! you can change direction for traction, but it has plenty of traction on fast direction. Best tire I have ever used.Weaknesses: a little hard to get on the rim, and i am told it will not go on every Rim.Bottom Line: I was told the specialized tires that came with my bike were top of the line, and they probably were, but not meant for rocky, sand on hard pack riding that i do. I had them replaced under warranty twice, and then just got fed up with them loosing air off the rim, and having to install a tube. (I am tubeless).
These tires have transformed my riding. I take corners and rocks with confidence! It is a stiff ride, my other tires were kind of sloppy.
Favorite Trail: Desert Classic
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: Landis
Similar Products Used: Nevegal, specialized Captain,
Bike Setup: Stump jumper 29er comp, On DT Swiss
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bloodyknee
a Cross Country Rider
from Dallas, TXDate Reviewed: July 10, 2010
Strengths: FAST. Holds air very well. Good traction in dry conditionsWeaknesses: Wet conditions. A little hard to get on the rimBottom Line: I'm using this as a rear tire only. Coming from a Kenda Nevagal, this tire has much less rolling resistance and it feels like you are flying on it. Great traction in dry conditions. However, if you are riding in wet conditions or have technical creek crossings, look for something different. I'm giving it a 3 on value because it's expensive and rarely on sale. I'm giving it a 4 on overall for dry conditions only.....
Favorite Trail: The one i'm on
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Kenda Nevegal, Specialized multiple tires, Maxxis Crossmark
Bike Setup: Titus Racer X Carbon, Fox Fork, XT/XTR Drivetrain, Easton monkeybars
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Dave
a Cross Country Rider
from Frederick, MDDate Reviewed: July 10, 2009
Strengths: Good tubeless tires.Weaknesses: Not great on the rocks and technical stuff.Bottom Line: Great for cross country, but go with knobbies for the tough stuff (which is what we have in central Maryland). I had Hutchinson Pythons on my Sultan and I switched to Toros, which I thought these would be similar to. I just bought a second pair of Toros for the MCR.
Favorite Trail: United States
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: Bike shop
Similar Products Used: Hutchinson Toro
Bike Setup: 2 bikes: Turner Sultan and Niner MCR (used GEAXs on the MCR)
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Slowup
a Cross Country Rider
from Vancouver BC, CanadaDate Reviewed: February 9, 2009
Strengths: ( TNT version) Very fast rolling, tremendous on loamy trails where they handle incredibly, good wear, well made.Weaknesses: No fun on wet roots and rocks as they will send you flying without carefull line selection, hard compound that takes some set up with air pressures for the specific terrain. ( Maybe not so much a weakness as a strong trait)Bottom Line: Impressive tire in the right circumstance. For our West Coast weather, I'll be trying the new Gato to see how it fares.
Favorite Trail: Switchback
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: First time w/ tubeless
Bike Setup: '07 Element 70
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john van der walt
from south africaDate Reviewed: May 2, 2007
Strengths: The tyre is very fast, and performs well in loose gravel and rocky conditions. We find the tyre great for most conditions here, hard pack, mud and rocks. We purchased the TNT versions which is lighter than UST and has an amazinglg strong sidewall!Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: Great tyres, definantly worth purchasing a pair........the TNT versions!
Favorite Trail: logwood
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: westrand
Similar Products Used: Maxis Larsens, Hutchingson Pythons
Bike Setup: Cannondale Scalpel, with XTR
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