The surefooted and stable WeirWolf produces a paw print-like hold on dirt. Inspired by the terrain of international racecourses, and feedback from racer's demands including our own employee and professional racer Mark Weir, the new carnivore slashes through the scariest conditions, and has been know to stay the trails on dark, amp evenings. UST Folding bead. Size: 26 x 2.1" 720g
Submitted by
rwb04
a Weekend Warrior
from Canton, GA USA Date Reviewed: June 27, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Stanley Gap
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Performance bike
Strengths:
Good traction.
Weaknesses:
Will not hold air, go completely flat after 24 hours, develop bubbles under the tread that will pop and leave you stranded!
Similar Products Used:
Hutchison Bulldog, Misquito
Bike Setup:
08 Litespeed Niota TI
Bottom Line:
DO NOT BUY THESE TIRES!!! I have had 2 rear tires develop bubbles under the tread which blew out and and left me stranded miles from the trail head. Neither of the tires were damaged and the last one was less than 2 months old with only a handful of recreational rides on it. The one before that was just a little older. Crickets from WTB customer service. Totally unacceptable for a $50 tire. I am going back to Hutchinsons.
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Submitted by
Bernardo del Castillo
a Cross Country Rider
from Mexico Date Reviewed: October 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Caminitos
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Local store
Strengths:
Good traction if mounted rear, wears ok,little high roling resistance but againg exelent traction, looks good ang good volume for the 2.1, no flats if used with stans
Weaknesses:
no grip if mounted in the front, in loose terrain totally sucks, no confidence in close corners and not good in mud
Similar Products Used:
Michelin XC Xtrem, Mythos XRC, Continental Vertical and Vapor and now the best of all, Nobby Nic in the front, great tyre.
Bike Setup:
Treck 8500, Reba team fork, crossmax SLR, XTR derauliers, XT shift and brake levers,
Bottom Line:
Grat tires for amazing traction, but in every trail I had my front wheel scared me and reduced my speed, no grip in the front at all in loose terrains, good rear tire but suck as a front tire.
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Submitted by
Kevin Whitten
a Cross Country Rider
from Phoenix, AZ, USA Date Reviewed: October 21, 2007
Favorite Trail:
El Moro/Laguna Coast Wilderness
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Ladera Ranch Cyclery
Strengths:
Hooks up like a drunken prom date. Slow wearing (still looks like new after a few months of fairly aggressive use in SoCal and the Arizona desert); tracks well on loose, rocky terrain. Don't know how it performs in wet condtions and don't really care! Seats easily on the rim and holds air well with Stan's once inflated. Also very reasonable weight for a tubeless tire.
Weaknesses:
I had this tire on both front and rear but think it makes a better choice as a front tire (it peforms admirably on the back as well but I tore a hole in it pretty fast...I do think WTB have a few durability issues on their tire line as a whole but that's just my humble opinion). Doesn't appear to be a true 2.1 width as it's a little skinny. Also a little pricey but slow-wearing so worth it as long as you don't tear a hole in the sidewall!
Similar Products Used:
WTB Velociraptors, front and rear specific. Ran them tubeless with Stan's but wouldn't recommend it. Didn't hold air well at all and not very durable (although good traction and overall handling, much like the Weirwolf tire - would like to see a UST version added to the WTB product line).
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Prophet 1000. Stock except for Azonic Xtension platform pedals and a GravityDropper seatpost.
Bottom Line:
A great front tire as it holds a line well and typically won't wash out under loose conditions. I would consider running something a little more durable on the back though; I think WTB should improve upon their current sidewall technology. That said, the tread seems to wear down very slowly.
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Submitted by
Prsut
a Cross Country Rider
from Slovakia Date Reviewed: June 28, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Strengths:
Looks great, great (if reversed) on muddy climbing
Weaknesses:
Inner coating(butyl) very poor. Once pinched - you can ANY patch in world - still air leaks. Ferdus B (butyl lotion) must be used.
Too overpriced. Suck in soft dirt/sand. Suck in dry corners. Do not hold air when pinched. WTB side logos only glues mud. Only good for climbing. Easy to get on/off (even without soapy water) from my wheels. My old Specialized FastTrak are mucho better
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Submitted by
Martin Baxter
a Cross Country Rider
from Yucca Valley, CA Date Reviewed: June 8, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Santa Ana River Trail
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
online somewhere, they all pricematch
Strengths:
AWESOME ON SAND. It has a flatter profile and 2.5 width let's me float on top of sand better than I used to. I also corner better on loose stuff. You should buy the 2.5 width if you are over 200 pounds I think.
Weaknesses:
They don't seat easily, maybe because they are 2.5? I also have Stan's No Tube in them so maybe that is impacting them compared to past tires. Anyways I can't use handpump to start them from flat. I"d recommend Co2 on the trail, but hey why not have it anyways, handpumps suck in general.
Similar Products Used:
Mosquito, other generic tires/treads that were on sale from nashbar/performance.
Bike Setup:
'03 Jekyll 600 Cannondale, lefty front fork, fox float rear shock
Bottom Line:
Great for sandy rides. Tread wear is average over rocks. No sidewall rips or punctures like some of my friends. They are compatible with Stans' No Tube.
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Submitted by
dan theman
a Weekend Warrior
from baltimore md Date Reviewed: June 5, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
performance bike shop on complete bike
Strengths:
good traction on bare trails,good traction down hills and steep dropoffs, good through streams
Weaknesses:
tires slip on steep slightly muddy inclines with small roots,maybe its because the tire could be a little wider,could also use less Rolling resistance.
Bike Setup:
07 ironhorse warrior 3.0
Bottom Line:
a decent all around tire,not recomended for muddy trails
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Submitted by
luggs69
a Cross Country Rider
from Park City, UT Date Reviewed: May 11, 2007
Favorite Trail:
midmountain
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Poison Spider Bike Shop
Strengths:
Incredible grip
Weaknesses:
none so far...I wish they offered different sizes
Bike Setup:
stumpy fsr expert disc, mostly xt/xtr, dave's wheelset!! conti vert pro fronts, wtb weirwolf rear
Bottom Line:
First off, this is my first experience tubeless, but these tires seem to hook up w/ just about everything. By far the most grip climbing I have ever experienced. I never used the tubed version so I can't exactly compare and say how much of the grip is due to the ability to run at a lower psi(I weigh 200lbs and run 30psi)going tubeless. Regardless, I will buy these tires again even though they aren't cheap.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Rio Rancho, New Mexico Date Reviewed: March 16, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Any Trail thats out there
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$42.00
Purchased At:
Bluesky
Strengths:
Hooks up well in the corners, sticks when climbing, great traction. Holds air, no issues here. Well made tire and design, side walls not thin like other UST I've used. They don't feel sloppy like other UST's.
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
UST Continental Vert, Explorer, UST Bontrager Jones AXC, and UST Specializes
Bike Setup:
Ellsworth Epiphany
Bottom Line:
Easy set-up on wheels, aired up fast. Overall functionality and quality of this tire is excellent from other UST Ive tired in the past. Very pleased with purchase. Great for cross country riding.
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Submitted by
Joel
a Racer
from Phoenixville, pa Date Reviewed: February 7, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Grip and durability
Weaknesses:
Rolling resistance, heavy and mud sheding ability
Similar Products Used:
Too many to list
Bike Setup:
Cannondale F-600 w/lots of upgrades
Bottom Line:
Great on dry loose rocky root ridden trails! I hate hot they are in mud! They do not shed well at all. I also wouldn't mind a bit less rolling resistance, but that is not a fault given their outstanding dry traction. For dry conditions of any type these will do the job perfectly, but for mud look for something else.
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Submitted by
Ken
a Cross Country Rider
from Montclair, NJ, USA Date Reviewed: August 28, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Blue Sky Cycling
Strengths:
Traction, traction, traction. What else do you care about in a UST tire?
Trek Fuel EX 9. Kept the quality bontrager parts and dumped the tires.
Bottom Line:
This tire sticks. Rode it once so far on wet trail and once so far on dry. On wet it didn't have a problem staying straight on slippery NJ roots and rocks. The bontrager tire that came stock on my bike slips when it threatens to rain. Glad I traded them for this WTB. This baby sticks, and I'm exceedingly happy with it.
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Submitted by
Addie
a Cross Country Rider
from Little Rock, AR Date Reviewed: April 28, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
well-made tires tires are lasting great traction
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis ADvantage
Bike Setup:
Titus Racer-X Ti. All XTR components.
Bottom Line:
I bought these tires over 7 months ago and they still hold up very well. Tread patterns are still very good; I ride between 60-100 miles a week. These tires are great on hard pack and loose conditions. They corner well, climb well, roll over rocks and go over creeks with no problems. They don't shed mud as fast as I would like, but still durable. I ride at very low tire pressure (20-25 psi) and have not had any pinch flats. Am very happy with these tires. Worth the $$!!
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Submitted by
David
a
from Austin,TX,USA Date Reviewed: December 27, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
beyond bikes
Strengths:
Lots of traction.
Weaknesses:
A bit expensive. Don't hold air as well as some other UST tires.
Similar Products Used:
Hutchinson Spider UST, Michilin wildgripper UST
Bike Setup:
Stumpjumper FSR
Bottom Line:
These tires have very good grip on rock and hardpack.
The only gripe I have with these tires is that I have to add air to them each time I ride. I could use a sealent but its not bad enough to justify that hassle and extra weight.
I really like these tires. My take is that the back tire is what matters, and I'm cheap so I use tires I get on clearance in the front.
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Submitted by
Kevin
a Cross Country Rider
from Sherman Oaks, Ca Date Reviewed: October 12, 2005
Favorite Trail:
caballero to PCH and back
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Good traction, predictable cornering, good at descents.
Weaknesses:
Slightly heavier than other tires.
Similar Products Used:
Kenda Charisma's. Awefull
Bike Setup:
TItus Talas Switchblade, Manitou Minute 3 IT, Thomson seatpost and stem, Sram X.0 rear derailer and grip shifters, El Camino's, Mavic 918 w/ WTB Weriwolf UTB tires, DT 240s hubs, XT: cranks, front derailer, front/rear chainrings, chain, Eggbeater Twin Ti pedals, wtb stealth laser seat, Easton composite xc bars.
Bottom Line:
Had some WTB Weifwolf tires on my other bike w/ tubes, and just loved them. My TITUS came with Kenda Charisma's, and although they are light, the Kenda's had no traction when ascending hills, poor cornering, and instilled zero confidence. I decided to buy the Weirwolf UTB tires and am very happy with my decision. Just finished a race in Big Bear, and they handled great. I saw allot of riders with flats, but the Weirwolf tires just kept working perfect. If you want traction, control when riding, buy these tires.
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Submitted by
Daniel
a Cross Country Rider
from Pheonix Date Reviewed: October 8, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Trail 100
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Beyondbikes.com
Strengths:
Excellent traction, Rolls really well
Similar Products Used:
Kenda Kharisma UST, Specialized Roll X UST
Bike Setup:
Epic with XTR, Mavic Crossmax, etc..
Bottom Line:
These are the best wheels I have used. They have excellent grip and roll really well. They are durable and have been used in very rocky terrain.
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Submitted by
Lee Sepanski
a Racer
from Broward, Fl Date Reviewed: August 28, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Any Black Mountain NC
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Directly
Strengths:
Tire will probably never wear out. Good side traction.
Weaknesses:
Is there such a thing a steel-belted bike tires? The rubber is sooo hard, you feel every little bump. Because of the hardness and despite the aggressive tire pattern, they shift in soft areas easily. Suck in soft dirt/sand.
Similar Products Used:
There are none.
Bike Setup:
SantaCruz Blur
Bottom Line:
If you are strapped for money, buy these as they will probably outlast your frame, haha. Not as functional as they look.
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Submitted by
Robert Harrison
a Cross Country Rider
from Virginia Date Reviewed: August 5, 2005
Favorite Trail:
buttermilk
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
biketires direct
Strengths:
Great traction in dry and wet conditions. Good in rock gardens. Fantastic climbing, I reversed the rear tire and the thing hooks right up and goes! Does ok in thick mud (packs a little but clears ok) Sidewalls have been good, a couple of scuff marks but no rip. I have close to 600 miles on one bike and about 200 on another bike and the tire wear is great.
Weaknesses:
None that I can tell with the 2.1 ust tire.
Bike Setup:
Epic Gary Fisher Cake
Bottom Line:
These tire have been great in the conditions I ride in. really hooks up well in in most everything except for loose sand. These are a good tire to take on trail were conditions change. From dry trails to wet river crossings these have done me well. As for climbing I couldn't as for more out of the rear tire.
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Submitted by
Aaron
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle, WA Date Reviewed: April 18, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Tough and sturdy. Grabs and climbs fantastic!
Weaknesses:
Rolling resistance high. Narrow for a 2.1. Expensive purchase at retail!
Similar Products Used:
Hutchinson Spider
Bike Setup:
Intense 5.5 with bontrager rim and chris king hub
Bottom Line:
I run the front opposite of suggested rotation. I feel as if it provides less resistance that way, yet I can keep the back tire biting by keeping it the way it was intended to rotate.
I hate the fact that these run so small for a 2.1, yet don't come in a 2.3 UST, which would be perfect. Still, it feels as if they have a lot of rolling resistance, so it might help that they are a little thinner.
The best part is that these bite, hold and push you over the climbs. Any terrain. They are also good in corners IF the psi is low enough for the outer knobs to grab. And they are very good in mud, or so I've gathered from my muddy condition rides. So, I'm impressed enough with those two features I almost overlook everything else.
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Submitted by
Gulliamo
a Weekend Warrior
from NYC Date Reviewed: April 16, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Blue Mnt
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Beyond Bikes
Strengths:
This is my first UST. This review is for the 2.1. It rolls smooth, has great traction, handles predictably and hooks up nicely in most conditions. Holds air well.
Weaknesses:
Running at recommended presure bounces you around like a pinball. Very weak sidewalls.
Bike Setup:
Marin 4-6 adjustable travel.
Bottom Line:
I bought this tire, rode three times and had the sidewall rip after a race while screwing around in the parking lot going over a curb! I bought a second. This one will not inflate. I tried Stan's; no help. I brought it to a bike shop, they couldn't get it to inflate. They threw another brand tire on to make sure the rim wasn't the problem. It was the tire! Defective out of the box. I love the way it rides, although it seems a bit narrow for a 2.1, but I can't live with the durability.
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Submitted by
rj laskin
a Cross Country Rider
from lc new mexico Date Reviewed: January 27, 2005
Favorite Trail:
the big dipper
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
Looks.
Weaknesses:
Very Very low volume and narrow. Rides like a road tire with a bit more traction and rolling resistance.
Similar Products Used:
IRC, Panaracer, Contis Vert Pro 2.3, Pythons, Larsons TT
Bike Setup:
Frame, wheels, tires, gears..
Bottom Line:
I am feeling like I'm going against the tide here by not liking this tire, but it was less than impressive. Please do make suggestions here; I've used between 29-35 psi. The front tire steers very well and is easy to manuever but both just give out on corners, climbs, and downhills. There is also no shock absorbtion. I like the panaracers Fire XC and Conti Vert pro because of the volume and their ability to eat the trail, although both tires do tend to drift. I've always been a fan of the velociraptor but now I only ride UST. My terrain is very sandy, lots of loose rocks, berms, gravel, and huge sections loose over a hard base and slick rock.
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Submitted by
Michael Twomey
a Weekend Warrior
from Sanatoga, PA USA Date Reviewed: January 7, 2005
Favorite Trail:
French Creek
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Beans
Strengths:
Excellent for rocks and mud. Light, fast rolling.
Weaknesses:
None yet
Similar Products Used:
Kenda Klimax Lites UST, Panaracer Fire XC Pro's(Non UST).
Bike Setup:
Moots YBB Air, Full XTR, Thompson Seat Post and Bar. Chris King Headset. Time ATAC XS Titanium pedals. Lock on grips.
Bottom Line:
Tried the Kenda's and couldn't get up the slippery hills. These WTB's dig in with no slippage. Unbelieveable control descending through rock gardens (and this was not your grandmothers rock garden), which had patches of ice. Also good in the wet mud but they did pack up just a little. $100 for two is way expensive but the ride is great. Dropped 1 chilli for price.
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Submitted by
William Magboo
a Cross Country Rider
from Edwards, CA USA Date Reviewed: November 16, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Big Sycamore Canyon
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$31.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
The Wierwolf tires have incredible grip in the corners, even in loose sand. They climb great, even on rocks. The sidewalls are WTB's DNA compound, you can focus on picking your line and riding fast without having to worry about the side wall tearing open. Mounted and inflated using a standard bicycle pump.
Weaknesses:
Rolling resistance is higher than WTB Velociraptor, and the Michelin XL S, but there is always a tradeoff. In this case the increased grip is worth it for the terrain I normally ride in.
Similar Products Used:
WTB Velociraptor, Michelin XL S (UST) in green, and the WTB Wierwolf race 2.3 (Non-UST).
Bike Setup:
Specialized S works (Epic), XT drivetrain, Bontrager racelight UST wheels & hubs, Avid Ti V-brakes.
Bottom Line:
These tires will hook up in just about any terrain! If your more concerned with traction, these are your tires. The they are slightly smaller than some other 2.1 tires, but still hook up great. Unlike the Michelins tires, the sidewalls are thick enough to withstand use in rock gardens. The weight is lower (only 728 grams) compared the Michelin XL S UST (800 grams), but no worries about the sidwall ripping open as the thin sided Michelin XL S tires did on several occasions.
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Submitted by
Stuart McDougal
a Cross Country Rider
from Tujunga, CA, UAS Date Reviewed: November 8, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Ken Burton
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$38.00
Purchased At:
H&S Cycles
Strengths:
Excellent traction in all conditions, hard pack, loose/rocky, muddy/slick, sand, river beds, etc
Weaknesses:
Seems narrow, but tracks like a 2.3
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Pro, Cheng Shin, Kenda
Bike Setup:
04 Specialized Enduro Comp
Bottom Line:
Excellent tire for the money. I like to run low pressures at 20lbs or less; tires hold up well no leaks or flats (no more pinch flats hitting rocks/ditches at higher downhill speeds). No tire buckle at low pressures while cornering, hooks up very well.
If you're a rogue downhiller, tire is probably too weak for you. But if you are all around cross country, tackling steep ascents, fast downhill fireroad speeds, slow and tight switchback trails - this is a tire for ya'
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Submitted by
Michael Pappas
a Cross Country Rider
from Kentfield,ca,usa Date Reviewed: November 7, 2004
Favorite Trail:
butcher ranch
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
came with bike, new, vail bike shop
Strengths:
great traction.
Weaknesses:
their aren't the lightest tires, but all ust's aren't light
Similar Products Used:
velociraptors
Bike Setup:
bianchi supergrizzly, full xtr, marz marathon sl 85mm
Bottom Line:
if i wasn't so weight concious i would probably buy these tires again. I would highly recomend these to anyone who just wants some good tires. I took them to downieville and it was pretty wet and muddy, did fine
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Submitted by
Dave
a Cross Country Rider
from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada! Date Reviewed: September 11, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Beyond Bikes
Strengths:
Great traction on rocks and roots, low rolling resistance, good cornering
Weaknesses:
small air volume, smallish width
Similar Products Used:
No other UST
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Heckler
Bottom Line:
I wrote a bad review below. I re-mounted the tire with the tread pointing backwards (anti-rotation) and it rides MUCH better. Far better grip climbing over rocks and roots. It also bites in much better in the corners. Take a look at the tread pattern and you'll know what I'm talking about.
The lower rolling resistance alone is worth buying this tire compared to the tube + clincher version. This UST thing is pretty damn sweet! Even better when hooked up with grippy easy-rolling tires!
I take my bad review back.
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Submitted by
DirtSnake
a Cross Country Rider
from Squamish, BC Date Reviewed: June 24, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Good grip in all conditions Good cornering Looks cool Great front XC race tire
I bought one of these and tested it on both front and rear. Great traction and good braking tire. It's on the narrow side though, so not quite enough of a footprint for hairy loose decents. It's hard to find good tubeless tires, so I bought another. Then the first one started to leak, after 2 weeks of riding. Found a pin prick hole, patched it, and it still leaks from the same hole, as if the air is travelling through the middle of the tire or something. After another month, the second one started to leak. So before every ride, I have to pump both tires up, which sucks. I question the durability of these tires. I've had Maxxis and Bontrager tubeless that have not needed air for months. So a great tire in terms of performance, but not a good tubeless tire.
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Submitted by
Brian
a Cross Country Rider
from Anchorage, AK, USA Date Reviewed: May 11, 2004
Favorite Trail:
CARP, AR
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Online
Strengths:
They just look mean, see below
Weaknesses:
They didn't arrive fast enough in the mail...damm the man
Similar Products Used:
Hutch Scorpions
Bike Setup:
Cake 2 DLX
Bottom Line:
Wow, I had some Hutch Scorpions that a LBS recommended and they were awful. I actually put my stock tires back on and was much happier, IRC SeracXC, but still wanted to try this whole tubeless thing. Once I got them it took forever to get them on the rim. My thumbs still hurt! I add two scoops of stans and then pumped them. They took air on the first try! No soapy water or anything. Now that thin line that shows just above the rim dipped into the rim once or twice per tire but they still held air. I let them sit over night and then next day that line wasn't hidden anymore, I guess it popped into place over night. Also there were no pops as I pumped it like the hutch scorpions did. I added some more air then back down to 35 psi I ran them at 35 psi and on the jeep trail out to the trails it sounded like it was a bit flat but once on the trails, holy moly, these things rock, over fast trails, rock gardens, roots, fallen logs (which I supermanned over the first try but made it on the second attempt) mud, creek crossings. I highly recommend!
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Submitted by
Whiplash
a Weekend Warrior
from Beaverton,OR,USA Date Reviewed: May 10, 2004
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$72.00
Purchased At:
UniversalCycles
Strengths:
Traction.
Weaknesses:
Have had some trouble loosing air pressure
Bike Setup:
GT idrive, Mavic crossland
Bottom Line:
Wow can these things climb. 1st real test was on muddy, root covered trail. Climbed everything while my buddys had trouble pushing thier bikes up the hill. Two guys in the group said they would be thier next tire purchase after seeing how well I rode on them. I agree with the other reviews about the tire size, really small for a 2.1.
Good buy for those who ride on real trails who care about performance more than counting grams.
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Submitted by
Craig T
a
from Thousand Oaks, CA Date Reviewed: March 29, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Trails in Pt Mugu and Chesboro
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Cambria
Strengths:
Grips, corners well. Fairly light weight for a tubless tire @ 720 grams.
Weaknesses:
Is it really a 2.1?
Similar Products Used:
Most UST tires out there.
Bike Setup:
Ibis Silk Ti. Fully loaded.
Bottom Line:
Used for the first time this weekend at the CA XC State series race @ Castaic Lake. Cornered and gripped well on the fairly lose hardpack/sandy conditions.
Seems like a great front tire for SoCal conditions. I'm using a Michelin Comp S in for the rear (slightly lighter, lower rolling resitance and it hooks up fine for me). I didn't always like how the front Comp S reacted while turning in somewhat lose, rocky conditions. It worked, but didn't inspire confidence. The WTB seems to be a good upgrade.
My only slight gripe is the fact that the 2.1 WTB looks smaller (less volume) than my 1.95 Comp S. I was hoping for a larger volume tire up front to enhance my bike's suspension qualities (w/out adding too much weight).
Anyone else think the tire is a bit on the small side for a true 2.1?
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Submitted by
David Ford
a Racer
from Blue Mountains Australia Date Reviewed: January 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Andersons
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Astounding grip and directional stability, especially in gravelly corners. Not a mark on the sidewalls after months of abuse in sharp rocks. Reasonable wear, given that my daily route starts with a steep bitumen climb which minces knobs.
Weaknesses:
Needs a compressor to seat beads. Air leaks around beads, but now fixed with Stan's Notubes.
Similar Products Used:
Python, Scorpion
Bike Setup:
Jekyll 1000, Lefty, SRAM mech
Bottom Line:
Corners on rails. Scuff-proof sidewalls. I don't agree that they are draggy: my usual riding partner uses Pythons and I easily outdistance him when coasting downhill, whether on firetrail or bitumen. A good robust XC tyre, especially if you like to lay it over in the corners.
These replace my old tubed favourites, Z- max.
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Rick
a Cross Country Rider
from Phoenixville, PA Date Reviewed: January 20, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Red/White - French Creek
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Bean's Bikes
Strengths:
Traction, durability, overall performance, air retention.
Weaknesses:
Somewhat higher than usual rolling resistance if mounted in the "max traction" direction in the rear, but hey, that's like.
Similar Products Used:
Everything UST from Hutchinson, Conti, Panaracer, and Michelin.
Bike Setup:
Turner XCE, Mavic Crossmax UST Disc, all kinds of cool stuff...
Bottom Line:
This is a followup review from one about two months ago, and the song remains the same. These are the best UST tires I've owned yet, and that says a lot. I've been a crash test dummy for all of them, as I went tubeless early. Some suck badly (Michelin) some are so-so (Panaracer/Conti), some are decent but wear fast (Hutchinson), but the WTB Weirwolf's simply rule. 4 months, and almost NO wear!!! No tread cuts. No sidewall cuts. No problems. Great in everything except tacky mud, including snow and ice riding. Cannot recommend them more highly!
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Rick
a Cross Country Rider
from Phoenixville, PA Date Reviewed: December 13, 2003
Favorite Trail:
French Creek - Red/White
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Strengths:
Excellent traction, great durability (so far), relatively light weight.
Weaknesses:
Rolling resistance a bit more than usual, particularly with rear tire mounted in the "bite in" mode.
Similar Products Used:
Virtually every other UST tire out there...
Bike Setup:
Turner XCE, Mavic Crossmax UST Disc, all kinds of cool stuff...
Bottom Line:
Really good traction for this time of year in the Northeast...has hooked up well on everything from leaf covered trails, to wet rocks/roots, to snow and ice. A surprisingly good snow tire for packed/icy stuff! Good price point, almost no wear yet. Time will tell about durability. I have my fingers crossed...
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Biz2
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle, WA Date Reviewed: October 15, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$37.00
Purchased At:
Wrenchscience
Strengths:
Grip
Weaknesses:
Weight, rolling resistance
Similar Products Used:
IRC Mythos XC, Panaracer Fire XC, WTB Velociraptors
Bike Setup:
2003 Ellsworth Truth, Crossmax XL, XTR, Fox
Bottom Line:
A follow up review to my original below: I've just had a chance to use these babies in the sopping wet Pacific Northwest rain and mud at Tiger Mountain--and they performed beyond admirably! Very stable going over wet roots, through puddles, and digs deep in wet soil and mud. Awesome traction--I would have been slipping and sliding all over the place with any of the similar products used above. Softer compound rubber seems to dig in really well-better than the Velociraptors IMHO under most circumstances. One downside is that the rolling resistance was magnified in the wet conditions...
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Byz
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle, WA Date Reviewed: October 10, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Skookum Flats
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$37.00
Purchased At:
WrenchScience.com
Strengths:
Immense grip, tubeless
Weaknesses:
Slightly heavy
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer FireXC, IRC Mythos (both non UST)
Bike Setup:
'03 Ellsworth Truth with Romic option, XTR drivetrain, Avid mechs, Fox TALAS RLC, Crossmax XL
Bottom Line:
Great grip--loads better than the Panaracers or IRC (granted, they were tube versions). Good traction in rain. A bit heavy, and perhaps a bit more rolling resistance, but this is a great all around tire that's good on everything from hardpack to mud and loose soil. Installation, despite what everyone says about UST, wasn't particularly bad, but you do need either an air compressor or good floor pump to seat them good...would definitely buy again!
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jeff
a Racer
from Jax. FL Date Reviewed: September 26, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Cambria
Strengths:
Excellent grip. Good durabilty.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer fire XC pro UST, Bontrager Revolt super-x UST
Bike Setup:
Sugar Team
Bottom Line:
Outstanding cornering & braking grip. You can be very agressive & go much deeper into turns at speed due to predictable feel these tires give. They work well in loose soil/sand of Florida. They've stood up well to the rooted & abrasive surface conditions of the quarries we have in Florida also. For me the excellent cornering traction of these tires makes up for the somewhat high rolling resistance they have. A decent tire.
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alex wang
a Cross Country Rider
from melbourne, australia Date Reviewed: March 16, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Strengths:
traction over wide variety of surfaces good shock absorption characteristics
Weaknesses:
relatively high rolling resistance weighty
Similar Products Used:
python UST, karisma UST
Bike Setup:
Norco Fireball
Bottom Line:
excellent front tyre for trail riding. offers excellent traction on all sorts of terrain, esp the loose stuff. beat the pythons hands down for predictability and cornering. runs round and holds air ok. the rolling resistance is a bit of a b1tch but i guess you get used to it.
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Tor Dahle
a Cross Country Rider
from Mill Valley Date Reviewed: March 1, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Blåsti
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
Exellent traction, can run real low pressure
Weaknesses:
A bit draggy
Similar Products Used:
mutanoraptors, scorpions, phytons
Bike Setup:
Kona Bear, Fox Vanilla, King/3.1, Formula 4Racing, Thomson etc.
Bottom Line:
So far so good, exellent traction. I am 210 and can run 30 front and 32 rear. They are a bit draggier than the Mutanos and the Phytons but the traction is way better. It's like being on rails.
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