The UST version of the Larsen TT is another example of our ongoing commitment to product development. The tread pattern is identical to the championship winning Larsen TT but the casing is UST-specific to allow lower air pressure since there is no danger of pinch flatting an inner tube. The 62a durometer compound enhances the Larsen TT UST even further with excellent adhesion properties. A foldable Aramid bead is used to keep weight as low as possible. Maxxis UST tires are for use exclusively with Mavic UST wheelsets.
Submitted by
tincho1979
a Cross Country Rider
from tucuman argentina Date Reviewed: April 13, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
leira
Strengths:
Muy buena traccion, 680grm. c/u me parece razonablemente livianas.
Weaknesses:
Se gastan bastante rapido.
Similar Products Used:
Kenda small block 8
Bike Setup:
Secialized M4 2001
Bottom Line:
Muy buena cubierta. La mejor relacion precio calidad que se consigue en Argentina. El unico defecto que le encuentro es que noto que se gasta bastante rapido, sobre todo la trasera.
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Submitted by
BLURPILOT
a Cross Country Rider
from Orange County, CA Date Reviewed: March 30, 2009
Favorite Trail:
STT/Luge/Cactus/Sleep Hollow
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
I use this as a rear tire only on by trailbike and hardtail. Rolls fast even at lower air pressure, lightweight and hooks up really well on technical climbs. I have never slid out on loose terrain. Ramped directional knobs work great in braking. Super quick acceleration.
Weaknesses:
If you tend to be heavy with rear wheel braking, these tires will not stop as quickly (not an issue for me as I tend to use my rear brakes lightly).
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer, Michelin, Bontrager, Hutchinson
Bike Setup:
1) Santa Cruz Blur LT
2) Yeti ARC
Bottom Line:
I used to not mix my tires-- always using the same front and rear. But the Larsen TTs have been excellent for rear wheel use.
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Submitted by
dubdryver
a Cross Country Rider
from Pembroke Pines, FL USA Date Reviewed: March 14, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Alligator Alley- Markham Park
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
Very Versitile Tire, Long Lasting, smooth ride on hardpack, unlimited grip. Tread Contact patch is more than sufficient.
Weaknesses:
tread on the outside could be a little bit harder durameter compount to wear evenly with the rest of the tire.
dont like making a review if I have not used the item for a justifiable length of time. I bought this tire to run on the rear, UST Version w/ Stan's and have not lost the seal, and only had to adjust the tire pressure for riding conditions. They have a solid sidewall, These tires rock! I rode them in the medium to wet hardpack and mud and snow in belgium to the roots and rocks hardpack/loose hardpack of the technical singletrack in S. Florida.
I have recommended this tire to run in the rear to everyone enquiring and those looking for tire advice. I do not think this tire would work for a front, the tread pattern wont fit the part for hard cornering and the grip you need for hard cornering. Use a High Roller or something more aggressive for that job.
I have been riding the same larson TT for approx. 3yrs and probably 2,000 miles and they have only shown wear on the outside knobby tread but has not caused any problems with the performance. I ride fairly light on my bike even at 185 lb. so that maybe the reason for extended wear performance but then again, I have beat the High Rollers up and they are needing replaced and they were mounted at the same time as the TT's.
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Submitted by
AwP
a Cross Country Rider
from Jacksonville Date Reviewed: February 7, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Champion Cycling
Strengths:
Good XC tire. Fast rolling.
Flip the rear tire so the directional tread is reversed. The bite will propel you up any hill.
Fairly light due to thinner sidewalls.
Weaknesses:
Cornering at higher pressures.
Deeper soil or sand. Then again, I am running 2.0's. Wider tires would help there.
Thinner sidewalls will keep you cautious in rock gardens. A cut there and...suck.
Similar Products Used:
Tioga Blue Dragon 2.3 ust.
Bike Setup:
Giant XTC. Tricked out.
Bottom Line:
Fast XC on packed soil. Reverse rear tread for maximum climbing speed. Not for all-mountain.
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Submitted by
ernstproject
a Downhiller
from Portland OR Date Reviewed: December 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:
freight train to Aline, maybe Dirt merchant
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
from your mum..
Strengths:
*light
*fast rolling
*easy to mount
Weaknesses:
*sidewalls could do with beefing up..
*"burp" when railing corners under 30psi..(am running 2.0's though)
* could do with more sizing options
* bring back the 2.35's with Dh casing..
I mostly trail ride on these.. are fast rolling, hook up well
on most surfaces, not mud though..not the most grippy
of tyres.. but I like fast and sketchy tyres..
I love them as they are predictable to drift and throw into corners..
climb well.. are lightweight...good for tacky single track.. I run a
Sub 30lb bike and try and keep it smooth..
this is not a tyre for everyone..
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Submitted by
andarch
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Fe, NM, USA Date Reviewed: September 15, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Bottom Line:
This tire started out great, but developed a tread separation on my second ride on it. Less than 40 miles on the tire and it's already junk.
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Submitted by
Thu Beav Gilbert
a Cross Country Rider
from Decatur, GA, USA Date Reviewed: April 19, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Pinhoti
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$59.00
Purchased At:
Maxxis
Strengths:
They roll. They go where you point 'em. They hardly ever complain. Seriously, no flats, no roll offs, nuttin'. They just work. I like that. Nice hook up too.
Weaknesses:
After a year or so they should be replaced. Especially when you run out of tread from riding on rocks.
Similar Products Used:
Lots of tires, but these are my favorite USTs.
Bike Setup:
Landshark SS. Jamis Dakar Pro 2003.
Bottom Line:
I like these because they are on target for my riding. Tread but not knobby. Grippy but not sticky. You can roll em loose or tight. Definitely watch your pressure for best results. You do need a pump that works with a gauge.
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Submitted by
Paul Jorgensen
a Weekend Warrior
from China Date Reviewed: January 14, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Strengths:
Was happy with the tire originally, now ...........................
Weaknesses:
Only rode less than 200km and tire have seperated
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Scalpel
Bottom Line:
the tires were part of the set up on the bike i purchased - a cannondale Scapel - 2007 with a cf lefty front fork. No problems with the bike but the tires are bad. The outer tred has seperated from the inner layer casuing large air bumps to appear. Maxxis have ignored my emails to date. A product recall is needed. the tires are dangerous.
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Submitted by
nic
a Weekend Warrior
from El Paso, TX, US Date Reviewed: November 6, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Crazycat
Strengths:
Great rear tire. High traction on loose ruck, tech clims. Ideal for dry epic trails or 100 km races. This was the most popular tire at the world famous chupacabras racing. Seven of the top 10 used it.
Works great with the brain specialized system, no flats so far with two races on board
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
Specialized fast trac 2 bliss Resolution pro
Bike Setup:
FSR Pro Crossmax XLR
Bottom Line:
Great all purpose tire.
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Submitted by
Jarrad
a Cross Country Rider
from North Western NSW Australia Date Reviewed: July 23, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Strengths:
Beautifully telegraphed cornering traction.
Apparent durability and resistance to punctures (time will tell) The sidewalls appear quite tough.
Foldable bead means you can carry a spare in your bag.
Ability to run lower pressures - even when running tubes.
Looks? If you're that way inclined.
Weaknesses:
A little noisy on bitumen... but that's being nitpicking.
They do tend to throw up quite a lot of dirt, dust, sand, small rocks etc.
A little heavy, but more than worth the tradeoff for increase in durability
Similar Products Used:
Hutchinson Piranha Air light
Bike Setup:
07 Trance 2
Bottom Line:
I ride hardpack/loose over hardpack/some gravel & some bitumen
I've only ridden these tyres for approximately 3 weeks, but I'm really quite happy with them so far. I swapped from Hutchinson Piranha's after damaging the sidewalls a little too easily.
I'm using the UST specific tyres on XM117 Mavic's with tubes, and so far have only had one puncture, as opposed to 3 in 2 weeks with the Piranhas.
I love the feedback they offer the rider when entering a corner a little too hot - they gradually breakaway on the limit of adhesion, instead of letting go in a big way - all the while letting you know exactly what they're doing; great for confidence building.
I find they also give quite reasonable rolling resistance on bitumen.
A tyre for those looking for a (within reason) great performing all-rounder.
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Submitted by
Pecos
a Weekend Warrior
from Prescott, Arizona Date Reviewed: July 15, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Iron Clad Bicycles
Weaknesses:
This tire and Maxxis have turned out to be a bad joke. Within less than a one month period three of the tires have seperated (tread from casing). I have contacted Maxxis. The bike shop has contacted Maxxis. They refuse to reply to me or take the bike shops calls. Shop personnel are simply placed on hold. Maxxis seems to think it is the ENRON of the bicycle component companies. Aboved the law and ethical behavior that governs most companies in the bicycle world. I have never experienced such rude and unethical behavior from a company that has produced a defective product that should be recalled. I could understand if seperation issues occured after sufficient use to reduce tread depth to half. But these are brand new out of the box tires that after a few rides over a rails to trails route have completely failed. Apparently Maxxis thinks that at 60 I still have the ability to smoke along at extreme speeds. Not the case. These tires have been accurately aired, not jumped (my back wouldn't tolerate it even if I thought the tires would). These tires a disgrace to the industry. The bike shop has stepped up to the plate and replaced the tires but as I said they can't even get Maxxis to take a phone call to discuss the issue. DO NOT BUY THESE TIRES OR ANY OTHER MAXXIS PRODUCT. If you do, you have been warned of the long disappointing experiences that await you. Product failure and total lack of support by the manufacturer. Not even a sorry, we tried but just couldn't manufacture a quality product.
Similar Products Used:
Geax, specialized, Hutchinson etc.
Bike Setup:
Lightspeed titanium frame, fox fork, Shimano XTR across the bike.
Bottom Line:
DO NOT BUT THIS TIRE OR ANY OTHER MAXXIS PRODUCT. THE PRODUCT IS SHODDY AT BEST AND THERE IS NO SUPPORT EITHER TO THE CONSUMER OR THE SHOP THAT SOLD THE PRODUCT. MAXXIS IS THE ENRON OF THE BICYCLE COMPONENT WORLD. PURCHASE THEIR PRODUCTS AT YOUR PERIL. I WOULD GIVE ZERO FLAMIN CHILIS IF THE OPTION WAS PROVIDED BUT ONE WILL HAVE TO DO.
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Submitted by
Gerald Stricklin
a Weekend Warrior
from Prescott, Arizona Date Reviewed: July 7, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Mt Pinos @ Frazier Park, CA
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Iron Clad Bicycles
Strengths:
Update to review posted on 7-4-07
Bottom Line:
Update: The local Bike Shop, Iron Clad Bicycles has made good on the second tire by replacing it and the Stans for free. After attempted contact via their web site Maxxis remains silent on the issue.
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Submitted by
Pecos
a Weekend Warrior
from Prescott, Arizona Date Reviewed: July 4, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Mt Pinos @ Frazier Park, CA
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Iron Clad Bicycles
Strengths:
Great performer. Fast and accurate on dry hardpack, gravel and sand. A fun tire to ride.
Weaknesses:
There must be a recall on these tires. I use them on both the front and rear. I weigh in at a fit 200 lbs. I ride 50-60 miles per week. The front tire holds up well. The first rear I had lasted two months. It was wearing faster than I had hoped but the real problem was a large seperation between the tread and casing. The second (brand new) lasted less than a month due to the same problem -- tread/casing seperation. The tire does kick up dust and pebbles but that could be tolerated if the tread adhered to the casing for more than just a few weeks. Very frustrating problem as the tire is a real performer and not by any means inexpensive.
Lightspeed Titanium frame (hard tail), Shimano XTR components, Fox fork, Cane Creek Thudbuster seatpost, Mavic Crossmax UST wheels etc.
Bottom Line:
I'm on a fools mission as I may buy a replacement for the rear as the Tread design is superior to most, if not all, that I have used in the past. If the new one also fails then solid tread design or not Maxxis and yours truly will part company. Those who appreciate a finely tuned tread pattern and are willing to shell out 60 bucks every couple of weeks for a new tire should consider the Larsen TT. Those who are more economy minded should stay the hell away from this tire unless and until Maxxis can show that the tread seperation was a "batch" problem that won't happen again. I'll give this tire one "Flamin Chili" for value and four for overall as while it lasts it is a great handling tire.
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Submitted by
Sjoerd
a Cross Country Rider
from Netherlands Date Reviewed: February 18, 2007
Favorite Trail:
SBM
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
Probably quite hard to puncture.
Weaknesses:
Rolls heavily, lack of grip in mud and loose terrain, the weight.
Similar Products Used:
Vredestein semi-slick, Swalbe Fast Fred, Racing Ralph and Nobby Nic.
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Scalpel
Bottom Line:
I really do not understand why cannondale has fitted these tires. They are not the cheapest and for the money I would go for the nobby nics. The grip on loose surfaces like gravel is bad, in mud it does not do anything. This would be okay if it is rolling light on easy terrain, but it doesn't. I found my nobbies to run just as light or even lighter (and they are not really known for this). The weight is horrible.
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Submitted by
Rich
a Cross Country Rider
from Curacao Date Reviewed: January 3, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
LBS - Curacao
Strengths:
Handling / cornering grip Low rolling resistance Durability
Weaknesses:
Price?
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Fast Track Pro 2-Bliss
Bike Setup:
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Mavic Crossmax XL rims, Maxxis Larsen TT tubeless front tyre Stans No-Tubes sealant
Bottom Line:
Great tyre - Low rolling resistance, combined with excellent grip - I'm a big fan of this as a front tyre. A little pricey, but worth it. Works well for the conditions found here in Curacao (hard pack, some loose dirt/gravel). I used this in the Extreme Duo race here last month, and with the few muddy patches, it also shed mud reasonably well (not a mud tyre, but ok).
As for going tubless, it rocks - with all the cactus and thorns in Curacao, flat tyres were a constant pain in the a%% until I went tubless. A sealant is needed (I'm using Stans No-Tubes), but since going tubeless, I havn't had a flat tyre (yet) in over 6 months. Have also pulled countless thorns out of my tyres, which sealed almost instantly.
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Submitted by
Mark
a Racer
from Wisconsin Date Reviewed: September 10, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Good grip in dry condition, soft rubber
Weaknesses:
soft rubber, weight
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager, IRC, Kenda, Schwalbe
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Scalpel
Bottom Line:
The soft rubber has bennefits of being really gripy but they wear out quickly. This tire has more grip than I thought when I was looking at them. Plus being tubeless you can air them down to get even more traction. But in the mud they don't handle the best because they can't clear the mud as easly as some other tires. The weight is a little bit of a problem when you compare them to the new lust tt's.
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Submitted by
keith
a Cross Country Rider
from brandon,florida usa Date Reviewed: August 1, 2006
Favorite Trail:
alafia river state park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
?
Strengths:
Easily mounts on any rim. Sheds mud and loose soil. Climbs very well in various conditions.
Weaknesses:
Still trying to find something negative... nothing so far.
Similar Products Used:
Mythos, Continental, WTB, etc.
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Scalpel w/lefty
Bottom Line:
This particular tire has been exceptional in a number of various terrains. I am currently running it in the rear due to it's climbing strengths and I am trying out the CrossMark in the front. So far so good. For a race tire, you cannot go wrong tube or tubeless. Easy to change and when you run it at about 25-30 psi it's all up hill. Look around at your next race whether it be a local mtb deal or an Xterra, the Larsen TT is everywhere....for a reason.
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Submitted by
Zero
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia Date Reviewed: June 18, 2006
Favorite Trail:
-
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Good all round tyre.
Weaknesses:
Not much.
Similar Products Used:
Michelin XLS, Continental
Bike Setup:
Giant NRS 1 with Mavic Crossmax XL
Bottom Line:
Good all round balanced tyre. As a novice I find these tyres great for confidence building as they do nothing wrong on or off road. Its amazing how much difference a good tyre can make. High grip and wears very well and so far havent had any punctures where as my previous Michelin XLS tyres would constantly develop flats. Fairly easy to put on and look good too.
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Submitted by
dave
a
from vancity, bc Date Reviewed: May 9, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
grip & rolling resistance
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
hutchison spyders, scorpions, mobster, minion, nevegals, high roller
Bike Setup:
Blur, XO & XTR, XTR wheelset
Bottom Line:
I raced these last weekend. Superb tire. I'm sold.
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Submitted by
CJ
a Racer
from Orange County, CA Date Reviewed: February 23, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Strengths:
-Very low rolling resistence -Great grip on technical climbs and loose corners -Solid brake-bite -Much more durable than other soft compound tires
Weaknesses:
-Does not shed mud well -Should be offered in a 2.1 version -Expensive
Similar Products Used:
Kenda Nevegal, Micheline XLS, Hutchinson Spider, Panaracer Fire XC Pro, Continental Explorer
Bottom Line:
I may have found my perfect REAR tire. After buying into the hype caused by Mtn Bike Action's tire ratings, I bought my first Nevegal rear tire and proceeded to destroy them within a matter of weeks due to their extrememly soft compound. I liked the way they worked so I bought another, then another and finally decided I needed to try something else so I gave the Larsen TT a try and, wow, I can honestly say that I've been impressed.
Since the time I purchased the tire I've been over virtually every type of terrain possible: loose fire road (descents and climbs); very technical single-track with rocks, ruts, roots and very loose shale; snow; and mud. Of all of those conditions, the only one where this tire fails is in the mud (knobs are too close together to shed anything).
While riding those conditions I've also put well over 300 miles on these tires and they're still showing an impressive amount of tread so, realistically, I could likely squeeze another 300 miles out of these things before I would have to replace them. This is a pretty big deal to me considering my Nevegals would be down to nothing on the center knob by 300 miles.
The really amazing thing about the Larsens is that they handily out-perform every other tire I've ever ridden while still being a bit narrower than I'm used to (I prefer a 2.1) and posessing incredibly low rolling resistence.
Paired with a Kenda Blue Groove UST 2.1 in the front I may have found the ultimate tire combo for long distance, all terrain riding.
5 torched terds for overall since they've been exceptional and 4 for value since they're stinkin' expensive.
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Submitted by
Aaron
a Weekend Warrior
from Rainier, OR Date Reviewed: October 19, 2005
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Large volume, fast rolling, great traction on hardpack and loose trails, NO FLATS!
Weaknesses:
Will get clogged up in mud
Similar Products Used:
Hutchinson Mosquito, Kenda Kharisma, Michelin XLS
Bike Setup:
KHS Steel Hardtail, Rock Shox, Mavic CrossRoc wheels
Bottom Line:
These are an excellent dry weather tire for the NW. They work great on hard to medium pack trails and even pretty good on dusty trails. Cornering is excellent and predictable, rear tire traction is good, and they roll fast. I also like the large volume, very cush. I use a little Stan's in each tire and have had NO flats with these. They don't work in mud, but just looking at the tread will tell you that. They pack up too easily, so I use a wide spread tread tire like the Mosquito for the mud.
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Submitted by
Chris Greven
a Cross Country Rider
from Grenoble, France Date Reviewed: June 25, 2005
Favorite Trail:
French Alps' trails
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Veloland
Strengths:
Rolls fast, puncture resistant, great grip on dry/rocky terrain, reasonable grip on muddy terrain.
Weaknesses:
Doesn't keepair so well, not so light.
Similar Products Used:
Hutchinson Spider / Scorpion UST
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain Element TSC, personal setup.
Bottom Line:
I've used those tires for over a year and 1000 miles, and haven't been able to wear out the rear one completely yet... The local terrain is very mountainous, with plenty pointy rocks and spiky bushes, so I got 5 punctures in the rear tire... which I've never repaired, and I'm still riding it!!! The air will keep inside the tire nicely enough for about 20 miles before I need repumping it, but it does get totally flat after 8 hours if unused. But who cares ? I don't ! Great for hard XC riders who want a hassle-free UST tire with a good grip.
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Submitted by
Rodney
a Cross Country Rider
from Magna, Ut USA Date Reviewed: May 20, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Pipeline, Salt Lake
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Strengths:
Very low rolling resistance. Large volume-low pressures
Weaknesses:
Cornering gives me the willies. I am a light weight (150lbs)
Bike Setup:
Giant Warp
Bottom Line:
This tire rolls very fast and I have had good luck with it on slick rock. I just replaced it with maxxis minions because I need more traction on corners.
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Submitted by
Joel
a Weekend Warrior
from SoCal Date Reviewed: January 21, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Cannell Plunge
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Rolling resistance is unmatched by any tubed tire, except for maybe semi-slicks.
Weaknesses:
Lack of cornering traction, and mounting difficulties on Mavic X3.1 rims. I've changed motorcycle tires/tubes all my life, so I feel pretty confident that I know all of the tricks, but it's still a struggle getting these tires mounted/dismounted. Leave your plastic tire levers at home...bring small metal ones for sure. Even though the whole tubeless movement claims an overall lighter weight, they are still substantially heavier than my set of XT/317/tubes/kevlar beaded Michelin Wildgripper wheels. Next to impossible to reseat with a mini-pump. The price...
Similar Products Used:
None other tubeless
Bike Setup:
Kona Kula Deluxe: XTR, SID, Avid mech discs, blah, blah... K2 Razorback SL: XT, Fox/Fox, Hayes hyd discs, blah, blah...
Bottom Line:
I was very impressed with the lack of rolling resistance, even when running lower tire pressures. I played around with different tire pressures, trying to gain a little more grip on the front tire, but still was never very confident on flat/loose corners. I'm giving a 2 flamer' on value, because they are way overpriced, and 3 flamer' on Overall, but only because of how fast they roll. I'd only recommend these tires to those who race, because the lack of rolling resistance could really gain you some time on the flat sections.
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Submitted by
greg matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from boulder Date Reviewed: October 1, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Monarch Crest
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
Full Cycle
Strengths:
Low rolling resistence, light weight, freakishley grippy
Weaknesses:
Possibly cornering
Bike Setup:
vt1
Bottom Line:
I'm a 180 pound all mountain rider and I ride hard enough to break frames and destroy components. I bought these tires for lack of a better choice for a big weekend ride out of town. I was skeptical for the first few rides since the design didn't seem suited for typical loose rock and very rough conditions. As it turns out, this is the best all mountain tire I've ever owned. It does not slip on the loose rocks, I don't tear knobs off of it like I usually do with other tires, its high volume so I haven't had any pinch problems and the tubeless setup does not give me any problems. For the guy getting small holes from thorns or whatever, man, you have got to put some stans in your tires first. That was an unfair ding. I'm unsure of its cornering capabilities I want it to give out before my front tire does so I'm not worried about it.
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Submitted by
Johan
a Cross Country Rider
from Berkshires, MA Date Reviewed: May 20, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Portuguese Rollers
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Factory issued
Strengths:
Suprising traction on rocky, rooty, mucky NE terrain. Lightweight.
Weaknesses:
Lightweight. I've acquired several pinholes in the rear tire already, and ended up just putting a tube in it.
Similar Products Used:
Non UST. IRC Mythos, Geax Hok & Warp, Specialized Team Control, Panaracer Downhill 2.4
Bike Setup:
'03 Ironhorse Holowpoint Expert, Mavic 3.1 rims
Bottom Line:
First UST tires, Came with the bike. I was skeptical about traction until I rode them. I mounted the rear tire backwards for better climbing grip. I'm about 180lbs and run them at 30 psi and get great traction, but the air is tough to keep in them. Many small punctures in the rear tire on trails my friends have no trouble with. Had to put a tube in the rear. Tire Patches haven't worked for me. thinking about some sealant, but will probably just get some conti vert pros. Looking for a tire more suited to my riding style. the Larsen TT's are a little too light duty for me, but would be great if you just rode hardpack, or for lighter weight riders.
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Submitted by
Jay
a Racer
from Georgia Date Reviewed: February 22, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Chicopee Ag Center
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Local Bike Shop
Strengths:
This tire ROCKS on hard pack! It is very fast rolling and corners like the bike is on rails. I haven't had them wash out yet, as ling as it is dry...
Weaknesses:
Not a good tire for the mud, I rode them once in the mud and had several spills.
Similar Products Used:
you name it; Hutchinson Python and Mosquitoe(both great too)IRC serac
Bike Setup:
Giant NRS Air. Mavic Crossmax SL, XTR group
Bottom Line:
As I said before, this tire is awesome as long as the trail is dry and you want speed, I don't recommend it for wet conditions though
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Submitted by
Felix
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore Date Reviewed: January 21, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Taiwan LBS
Strengths:
Smooth rolling, works in deep soft pack sand (beach) , cheap, easy to mount on wheels.
Weaknesses:
Not much grip on tarmac. My rear had skidded while i took a turn on tarmac at 35-40km/h, lucky to able recover. Never happened while on a road bike going much faster with much less rubber in contact with the ground.
Similar Products Used:
Too many to mention
Bike Setup:
Cannondale 03 F1000SL, 03'XTR FD, SRAM XO shifters and rear D, FSA Carbon team issue crankset, USE Alien seatpost, Magura Marta brakes, China no brand Ti handlebars, Nokon cables, etc etc etc
Bottom Line:
Cheap and smooth rolling. Good everyday tires.
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Submitted by
Kristina P
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from Fairfax,VA Date Reviewed: May 13, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Fountainhead/Wakefield
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Came with Bike
Strengths:
Very fast rolling, shed mud well
Weaknesses:
Don't corner as well as I would like
Similar Products Used:
Continental Vertical Pro UST, Michelin X LS UST
Bike Setup:
Turner XCE, SRAM X.O, Manitou Super Air, Hayes Hydraulics, etc.
Bottom Line:
IF you run these tires at a lower psi (25-28) they grip well on roots and are still very fast rolling. I would have liked to try them in the new 2.3 version now. I wasn't impressed with their conering abilities so I went searching for new tires. Ended up with Conti's and they do much better on the front than the Larsens but were awful on the rear.
I ride typical East Coast terrain; roots, rocks and some hardpack. The Larsens really excel in the hardpack and surprisingly did a little better than the Contis on the roots and rocks. I never once had them pack up with mud so, I'm guessing that the previous reviewer has more clay in his mud.
Bottom line is that they're great for hardpack, did well on roots and rocks at a lower psi but didn't inpsire any confidence when it came to cornering. If I were to buy them again, I would probably go for the 2.3s.
Sticky, Light, Easy to mount, low rolling resistance, great on quick climbs and cornering.
Weaknesses:
Wear Fast, muddy conditions, sand
Similar Products Used:
Michelin Comp, Kenda Kharisma, Panaracer XC pro
Bike Setup:
Dean Colonel X-Lite XTR Mavic Rims
Bottom Line:
Do not jump with psi lower than 35. You will need to reseed! I recommend these tires for racers/weekend warriors/XC. Most trails in Florida are hardpack/rooty. I do not recommend these in muddy conditions. Hold a lot of mud. They are extremely overpriced if bought without team discount.
$ 60.00
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