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gte534j
a Racer
from vienna, vaDate Reviewed: June 11, 2010
Strengths: light, fast, very good corneringWeaknesses: a bit hard to mount, but all UST tires are that way.Bottom Line: really light, fast rolling tires. They corner better than racing ralphs in the dry/hardpack trails. Probably not good for mud, but thats not what they are intended for. I like how the rear tire mounts the opposite of the front, seems to give a bit better grip.
Favorite Trail: elizabeth furnace
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: performance bikes
Similar Products Used: schwalbe racing ralph UST 2.1
Bike Setup: merlin works 4.0 XTR
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bruce9494
a Cross Country Rider
from Charlottetown, PEI , CanadaDate Reviewed: August 23, 2009
Strengths: Great tractionWeaknesses: Side walls are weak too weak but i keep buying these as i like the handlingBottom Line: something has to be done to improve the side wall but the tire is still the best i have found yet
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: web
Similar Products Used: bontrager
Bike Setup: Giant Anthem Advanced , 3 wheel set - XTR w/ xcr DRY2 -Mavic w/ xcr AT - Bontrager race XXX lite w/ xcr Mud
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brills11
a Cross Country Rider
from Brighon, MIDate Reviewed: October 4, 2008
Strengths: Very Fast. Low resistance. Hook up great on dry trail. Very good on loose trail once you get used to them. Rail great if you throw them into the corner.Weaknesses: A little "squirrly" on the roots and climbing grip is sporadic unless you have momentum and keep the power on.Bottom Line: Super fast and fun if you want to hit it hard and don't mind an occasional close call. No flats and minimal air loss so far. Back tire wearing quickly but it's worth it.
For the right conditions, the best tire I've used. I love em!
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: from a friend
Similar Products Used: mavic crossmark ust, specialized fast track
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CE750
a Weekend Warrior
from PhoenixDate Reviewed: June 14, 2008
Strengths: Extremely light weight, yet relatively strong. Look very nice with the two color tread. VERY low rolling resistance.Weaknesses: Pricy at $50+ a pieceBottom Line: I wanted a tyre that matched my more urban and dry compact trail riding preference and this fit the bill. I weight 210lbs and thus far these tyres have held up very well. They wear a bit faster than normal, but this is because the higher grip racing tread compound is softer on the XCR vs the XC variant. The problem is that if you're UST, as I am, you have but only once choice.. the XCR.
Favorite Trail: All of them
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Hutchinson Python
Bike Setup: Moots cinco, no expense spared build
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Joe Stefano
a Cross Country Rider
from MaineDate Reviewed: July 10, 2007
Strengths: good traction in most conditions; decent weightWeaknesses: if used for what they are made for there are no weaknesses.
They are bad on wet roots. Hard to mount on some rims.Bottom Line: Its a good tire for dry trails especially but I have had good luck on moderately muddy trails aswell. They are fast rolling and work well for xc racing/riding.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Red Jersey Cyclery
Similar Products Used: pythons
Bike Setup: kona kula, basically stock
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matt spak
a Racer
from midland, ontario, canadaDate Reviewed: June 27, 2007
Strengths: Fast, low rolling resistence, Great hook up on soft trailsWeaknesses: Sketcky whe it get wet.Bottom Line: A great tire for dry course racing.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Georgain Cycle
Bike Setup: Giant NRS1, Mavic CrossMax XL, Sram x9
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Steve Radle
a Cross Country Rider
from Pleasant GroveDate Reviewed: June 3, 2007
Strengths: Light weight. Never got a flat. Corners well. Rolls super fast.Weaknesses: Wears out way too quickly, not a good climber.Bottom Line: Put em on your race wheels if you got them. If you use them to train with, you'll have bald tires by race day.
Favorite Trail: 157
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: bought with bike
Similar Products Used: Hutchison Python, Panaracer Fire XC Pro. These are my first tubeless tires.
Bike Setup: Salsa Caballero Mavic XC Max Lite wheels
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James
a Cross Country Rider
from WA, USADate Reviewed: May 25, 2007
Strengths: Excellent traction in the dry dirt conditions, low rolling resistance, and thorn puncture resistantWeaknesses: Not the best for climbing over rocks/roots as the knobs are low and not positioned to grip obstaclesBottom Line: I love these tires! I wouldn't ride them back in the eastern US with the woods and wet. But here in the dry climate they are great. Added bonus is that once I switched to UST and added Stan's no flat I have had only one flat tire - and there are tons of thorns here.
Favorite Trail: State Patrol
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Scott's Cycles
Similar Products Used: Panaracer Fire XC
Bike Setup: Giant Xtc hardtail
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Derrell Oliver
a Cross Country Rider
from GADate Reviewed: April 20, 2007
Strengths: Grip, ease of mounting, holds air as good as a regular tire/tube setup, looks.Weaknesses: None so far.Bottom Line: This is one of the best tires I have ridden, excellent grip, rolls fast, grips roots very well & sticks to dry trails like you were on asphalt!
Favorite Trail: Fort Yargo
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Hutchinson Python & scorpion.
Bike Setup: Jamis Dakar Pro, mavic crossroc, Fox Talas fork, Full XT.
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