Hutchinson Python UST 2.0 Tire: Hutchinson's top selling MTB tire, the New Generation Python gets updated with enlarged lateral steering knobs. Close knob proximity on centerline for reduced rolling resistance...
Submitted by
tony_tiger_35
a Weekend Warrior
from Castaic, CA
Date Reviewed: September 28, 2009
Strengths: Great strength, fantastic traction, fast rolling, very puncture resistant
Weaknesses: Grip is a little shallow so would be too great in mud
Bottom Line:
Fantastic tire for the money. Never have any problems with this tire losing air with the Stans flow rims. Never had a puncture or any damage. Ran the pressure from 25psi to 50 depending on the riding and was pleased every time. These tires roll fast and I rarely have issues with grip. The tread is shallow but a lot of it which is great for traction and trails in S. California riding...
Submitted by
dzol
a Cross Country Rider
from Kitchener, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 13, 2009
Strengths: -Durability - I have used my bike for on-road cycling only for 5000kms and still have the original Hutchenson python on the front! The rear had to be replaced once. The front tire is still ok, but I am replacing both now.
Reiability - I have only ever had 5 punctures and they were mostly my fault from running over glass or dead animals :)
Low Rolling resistance - Their tread pattern is really neat rolls easily and is great for hard-packed trails.
Quailty - Have you ever had a tire last 5000kms? and the walls are still in great condition, I have abused them and my bike riding during the winter, rain, mud, rocks, roots, dust and the sidewalls have barely any cracks
Weaknesses: Traction - They are ok for Hard packed trails, but I would be nervous to take them on anything too technical (a recent bad wipeout has convinced me to invest in something more grippy).
Bottom Line:
Great Tires if you are looking for something fast, durable, and still gives decent grip on moderate trails. (Mind you I checked recently at a retialer and the price has gone up substantially somethign around $75 CAD ($64USD))
Bike Setup: NRS1
Rock Shox pilot SL air fork
Rock Shox SID rear shock
Mavick 317 rims
Race face crank
Avid BB9 disks
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Submitted by
tincho1979
a Cross Country Rider
from Tucuman, Argentina
Date Reviewed: December 12, 2008
Bottom Line:
Muy buena para terreno seco, la utilice varios años para competencias, y me dio muy buenos resultados. Totalmente recomendable, pero no la usen en barro.
Submitted by
scooter24
a Cross Country Rider
from manchester,ct.
Date Reviewed: November 16, 2008
Strengths: fast rolling,light tire that grips good.
Weaknesses: to thin of wall they cut very easy on rocks,they dont hold air unless you use sealant.
Bottom Line:
if you want a tire that holds air dont buy these without installing sealant.very weak casing cuts easily.good tire if you do a light xc ride on flat terrain.
Bike Setup: chumba xcl with xt group,geax tnt tires
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Submitted by
greenmtnrdr
a Cross Country Rider
from Poulsbo, WA
Date Reviewed: August 20, 2008
Strengths: They look fast - low rolling resistance.
Weaknesses: Cornering. Install was the hardest/worst of any tire ever -- you'll be screwed with a flat out in the field
Bottom Line:
I bought two and just installed the rear -- what a pain! I compared the rear intalled tire with front mounted Maxxis Ignitor -- Python 2.35 is MUCH smaller with little or no side knobs. This tire will obviously go fast in a straight line. The tire is coming OFF (I'm not even going to bother riding on it)! They are going on ebay/craigslist. AVOID this tire unless you drive in a straight line and appreciate cursing while changing bike tires.
Similar Products Used: Panaracer 2.4, OEM Maxxis Ignitor 2.35
Bike Setup: Cannondale Prophet 1
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Submitted by
bman3333
a Cross Country Rider
from New Berlin, WI, USA
Date Reviewed: July 29, 2008
Strengths: Lighter version, nice tread pattern for dry, XC trails
Weaknesses: Leak air (10 psi/week) right out of the box. Tread wears quickly. Poor customer service.
Bottom Line:
First two sets of Python UST tires held air and worked fine. Third set was the New Gen Python Lite UST and they do not hold air right out of the box. Basically a tubeless-ready tire now. Hutchinson said you must use sealant - which was never the case with first two sets. Would not replace or fix problem. Do not recommend supporting this company.
Submitted by
maleonardphi
a Cross Country Rider
from San Francisco, CA
Date Reviewed: June 24, 2008
Strengths: Light, tons of grip.
Weaknesses: Tread wears quickly, maybe only lasted for 20 rides. Don't dare ride it on the pavement.
Bottom Line:
I really love this tire on the rear. For a 2.0, it has a ton of grip, with the benefit of being really light. However, it wears really quickly. It worked well in dry conditions, rocky, loose, pretty much anything. I never had a chance to try it in the mud though. I would highly recommend it if you can get a deal. But maybe get two, since they wear so fast
Similar Products Used: Various WTB, Kenda, and Maxxis tires
Bike Setup: Intense Spider XVP
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Submitted by
Erik
a Cross Country Rider
from El Paso, TX
Date Reviewed: April 3, 2008
Strengths: Light I suppose. The tread worked for me on local terrain conditions.
Weaknesses: Sidewall
Bottom Line:
Well I guess fool me once shame on you Hutchinson, fool me twice, shame on me. After a year of LIGHT xc use (I weigh 145 and have been out perhaps a dozen times) this tire did what the tube version did to me a few years ago--let go of a sidewall; split from rim to center of the tread. Perhaps not surprising, unless it's happended twice on Hutchinson products. No fun walking back to the car. Yes, shame on me, but no more $$ for you Hutch.
Similar Products Used: Python (Tube version), Panaracer Fire XCs and XC pros
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Superlight, Mavic wheels, mix of XTR, SRAM 9.0 and Thomson stuff
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Submitted by
dave
a Cross Country Rider
from idaho
Date Reviewed: October 21, 2007
Strengths: fast!
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
tire performance is so subjective!this tire is one of my favorites, the non-UST version is weak at cornering if not used with a tubeless conversion kit, a fast rolling tire with above average cornering ability,run at 35b psi rear and 30 front at my weight of 190lbs.All UST tire seem to perform better than there tube counterparts.
Bike Setup: ibex hardtail and 2006 heckler both with mavic crosslands, stans sealant and UST valves with removable cores.
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Submitted by
James
a Cross Country Rider
from Costa Mesa, California USA
Date Reviewed: July 11, 2007
Strengths: To specify, this review is for the Hutchinson New Gen Python Tubeless tires. At approximately $25 a pop from PP, it was affordable. After getting the tires, they were easy to get on my Mavic Crosslands. A scoop of Stans and off I went.
Weaknesses: Maybe a bit heavy, but I dont mind the tradeoff for durability. Messy putting this tire on especially if your using Stans and dont have a stand or an extra hand helping you. Soaping the bead well makes the bead pop into the rim much easier but gets very slippery when putting them on. Dont forget a compressor!
Bottom Line:
Hey the tire holds air well, doesn't leak, and can grip like a thirsty mosquito on a hot summer day. This tire has a really low rolling resistance, felt like I was riding on slicks. It really feels that good, especially compared to the Bulldogs, Fire XC's, and Nevegals that I have tried before. Going uphill, the tires do not slip much and provide confidence when pounding downhill looking for grip around the corners. Thus far, I am happy with these tires and would not hesitate to buy another set. Value got 4/5 only b/c I am cheap and dont like spending money. Overall rating got 4/5 b/c once again, I am cheap and dont like spending money.
Similar Products Used: Hutchinson Bulldog Tubeless Light (w/ Stans), Panaracer Fire XC Pros, and Kenda Nevegals.
Bike Setup: Spec Stumpjumper SS HT. Love the SS!
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Submitted by
Bryan
a Cross Country Rider
from Dallas, Texas, USA
Date Reviewed: February 21, 2007
Bottom Line:
An all-around great tire for dry conditions. I've "experimented" with similar brands but keep coming back to the Pythons for the type of terrain we have around here. They hook up well on hardpack and are relatively lightweight. I run them with Stan's and have only had ONE flat (which was my fault because my Stan's had dried up!) D'OH!
I recommend playing with different pressures on different terrains as you can dial them in for maximum performance.
A great general use tire that is light enough to race and tough enough for all mountain riding. Despite other reviews about torn sidewall I have a had no problems. Yet, I alway ran 45psi with stan's sealant. I worn the rear tire down to nothing, until the stan's sealant oozed out of the casing and it still holds air. Being completely objective I think this tire is the best balance between climbing effeciency and descending traction.
Bike Setup: Ibis Silk Ti w/ disc. Stan355/DT, XTR, Fox100RLT, Easton
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Submitted by
dave
a Cross Country Rider
from boise
Date Reviewed: January 30, 2007
Strengths: light, roll fast,price,reliability,long wear.
Weaknesses: cornering is average.
Bottom Line:
I am somewhat baffled with tire reviews in general...there is a learning curve obviously in regards to mounting, tire pressure, poor riding skills.I keep on returning to this tire as it does perform quite well, the NG's are easier to mount, these tires have low rolling resistance yet still corner reasonably well, I run stans sealant and have gone thousands of miles with no flats, do NOT pull out thorns the tire will seal and the thorn will break off externally and migrate into the tire where it floats around harmlessly.The Scorpion corners better at the expense of rolling resistance I run these on my spare wheels.Mounting is easy if you follow instructions I have never had a failure off road, on road I have, twice in six years repaired with a spare inner tube do not waste your time with hand pump away from home the tube is much quicker, just pop out the ust valve.
Weaknesses: probably don't last as long as some others
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Excellent performing tire. Lasts as long I would expect for a lightweight race tire. if you want the tire to last, get the heavier version. the heavier version is as durable as any tire on the market. i personally choose the light weight version.
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