The latest offspring of world famous Python series, uses teh tread pattern featured on the original Python that unsurpassed performance in dry conditions. The lateral knobs have been increased (+1,5mm) to make steering through turns more secure.
Very good tires for the high desert areas like West Texas, New Mexico, Southern Utah, etc. They roll fast and brake pretty well. Cornering is avg and durability is average. I am buying a second set since they have treated me well. I recommend them pretty highly. I would give them 4.5 chilis if I could but since you can only choose whole Chilis I have to give them a 4 due to durability being only average.
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cgt
a Racer
from Norway Date Reviewed: August 21, 2009
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Light, fast rolling, high volume.
Weaknesses:
not best in mud
Similar Products Used:
all
Bike Setup:
Cannnondale Scalpel Team
Bottom Line:
These tires last and last and never puncture. Most popular tire in Worlds largest MTB race with 20,000 racers, 5,000 the first day and 15,000 the next day!
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Paul
a Cross Country Rider
from Scottsdale, AZ Date Reviewed: August 13, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Pemberton
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle showcase
Strengths:
Fast, excellent in soft gravel uphills and in sand
Weaknesses:
in Arizona Sonoran Desert you run into soft sharp turn berms and these tires react differently than the Kenda Small Blocks because they tend to dig in. They are a bit heavier than the Kenda Small Block 8
Similar Products Used:
Kenda Small Block 8
Bike Setup:
Scott Scale 10 w/ Sram XO
Bottom Line:
so far I am totally pleased with the performance
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Jinna
a Cross Country Rider
from Oslo, Norway Date Reviewed: July 16, 2008
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Local store
Strengths:
Fast running and tight in various conditions.
Weaknesses:
May be not so good in mud and wet conditions.
Similar Products Used:
Many.
Bike Setup:
Cannondale F800SL
Bottom Line:
This tire is the most common tire used in Norway in cross country riding.
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Sérgio Mourato
a Cross Country Rider
from Portugal Date Reviewed: August 9, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Came with bike
Strengths:
Good Cornering, rolls very fast in road and sand (even with water). Didn't tried it in MUD. Even in rocky (not very) tracks it works fine.
Weaknesses:
After 5 months. Front tire is good, but my back tire is needing retirement. I've made about 800kms (500miles) with them (don't know if it is a weak point).
Similar Products Used:
Some kenda tires in my last bike.
Bike Setup:
Trek 8000 (2006 model); Mavic Crossland wheels; hidraulic LX brakes; Lx Dual Control Levers; XT Rear Deraileur, and LX in front; X-Pedo pedals.
Bottom Line:
I gave 5 and 5 because: - In value - I didn't buy them separately because they came with my bike, but I'm looking for a new one to replace my back one, and the price is similar to other Tubeless tires. Michelin an IRC are higer and seem poor. - Overall Rating - I've more traction in lose terrain than I use to have with Kenda, and it rools very fast in asphalt. I'm very happy and I should buy another to replace the one I need.
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Tucky
a Weekend Warrior
from Hermosillo, Sonora, México Date Reviewed: November 23, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Light.. really light for tubeless, fast rollers.
Weaknesses:
One of them came leaking on the sidewall, got an exhcnage and problem solved.
Similar Products Used:
tubed tires
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Superlight,Mavic Crossland, Avid mechanical
Bottom Line:
These are very fast rollers, great on loose over hardpack, and pretty decent on sand, hook great. Shaved 15 minutes on my favorite trail the first time I use them. they may wear fast, since I do this as a hobby not really into being a pro, I might get another set next time for durability, but I like this so much I might keep with Hutchinson.Just 4 chilis on value, since I do think these tires don't come cheap, but they might be worth every penny on a serious racer.
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Jason
a Racer
from Los Gatos, CA Date Reviewed: October 29, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Steam Donkey @ ECDM
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Sea Otter Booth
Strengths:
Light for a tubless. Super good on hardpack and firm trails. Small knobs make for easy going in sandy type mud and wet.
Weaknesses:
Not so good on loose rocks or slippery roots. They do wear out pretty quick. But you want performance not cheap, right?
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Roll-ex and Adreneline, Kenda Nevegal, some IRC's... well, too many more to name
Bike Setup:
Fuel 100 with XT/XTR drive train and transmission. Fox suspension. XTR wheels and Formula disc brakes.
Bottom Line:
These are my favorite tires for California riding outside the Sierras. They are the fastest rolling tires on hardpack that I've ever ridden. They brake and corner unbelievebly well for a tire with such small knobs. In the tubless version, they're more supple than a Swedish thigh.
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