Submitted by
Nate R
a Cross Country Rider
from Clarence Date Reviewed: April 15, 2006
Favorite Trail:
ALL
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint
Strengths:
Super fast, awsome cornering,Great climber in hardpack,very predictable slider,suspension like casings absorb all kinds of impacts with minimal pinch flats,wear like iron.
Weaknesses:
They are a semi slick and arent great climbers when it gets slopy and they can be down right deadly on whet roots.
Similar Products Used:
Pannaracer mach ss and sk
Bike Setup:
Moots smoothie and litespeed tellico
Bottom Line:
It would be great if this tire was still made.I have put these tires through more off road hell than satan himself and they never fail to impress me.There are definitely times when these tires will make you fear for your life. All around these are the best tires I have ever owned and I cant wait until the trails dry out enough to put them on.They are so very fast and supple with great cornering. They are awsome in just about any terrain other than sand,loam and wet rooty. They are good in moderate wet and muddy conditions but they realy shine in tacky hardpack.You can carry so much more speed with these tires than full knobbys that it allows you to clean and clear more terrain with less energy.These things also stay very clean and pick up nothing off the trail.They can be run at a wide range of pressures from 42 to 28 depending on conditions and have great pinch flat protection.They are very predictable and can be pushed farther than you think and when they do let go they still slide very controlably often with no ill effects. They are an absolute blast to ride so if you see a pair and love crazy fast buy them.
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Submitted by
Grant
a Cross Country Rider
from Kirksville MO. USA Date Reviewed: January 7, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Life
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
high priced bike shop
Strengths:
Long life! Used for two years on cement, gravel, rocks, ice,snow, and running from pimps when I won't pay up cause imthemeatstick!
Weaknesses:
Will undoubtably put you on your butt, there is a learning curve for semi's
Similar Products Used:
lots of IRC's before I got addicted to semi's
Bike Setup:
00 Supercaliber, spinergy, lite durable stuff.
Bottom Line:
FAST!! These have been my main just go out and ride tires for two years now. I ride them in mud, ice, snow and cross town to see my...girl. Not really a race-lite tire but you don't ride racing tires everyday. You ride good tires that don't pinch and pack mudd. These are just great buy with confidence!
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Submitted by
george E
a Cross Country Rider
from NYC Date Reviewed: July 27, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Cathedral Pines
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
hilo bike hub
Strengths:
fast, side knobs dig and hold, file tread has adequate traction for hard pack
Weaknesses:
none...but you must get Kevlar bead...wire is too heavy.
Similar Products Used:
many
Bike Setup:
03 NRS Custom...FAST.
Bottom Line:
This tire has been my little secret with my riding buddies for over a year. Its just the ticket for my local riding areas. I ride in hardpack with mild elevation changes, basically fast trails. The rolling resistance with these tires is unreal. I ride with them at about 30-35 psi and they hook up 99% of the time. When I need to corner hard (to pass a huffing friend) I lay it on edge and dig it in (much like skiing, where my athletic background is the strongest.) These tires are not for mud or wet conditions that are loose. You will be on your behind if you arent careful. Bottom line: These tires have made me a better rider with more finesse. I wouldnt swap them out for any other SS. And yes, I will be a repeat buyer.
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Submitted by
Serf
a Weekend Warrior
from Dana Point, CA Date Reviewed: March 25, 2004
Favorite Trail:
E101
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$18.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
All. Great Tire.
Weaknesses:
None!!!!!!!!
Similar Products Used:
Never tried semi's before.
Bike Setup:
DBR x2 - Z1, lx, xt - Basic rig that hasn't missed a beat.
Bottom Line:
6'2 250 - Not to sure what alot of these postings are about. Purchased these for the Rosarito Ensenada bike ride (didn't want to run my mythos). After the fun I put back on my front Myth. and feel in love with the combination. It has all the speed and grip I need. Have ridden big bear up!!! and down no problem. Aliso woods hundreds of time. Cleaned everything from Mathis to Rocket, yes ROCKET with this set up. Downhill is not squirelly or scary. If you want a to go to a Semi Slick, buy it. If you can find them????. I am know riding in VA. Wet rooty stuff and have only spun out and had to unclip twice. Ideal tire for anyone. Read no further.
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Submitted by
Phil
a Cross Country Rider
from Sacramento, CA, US Date Reviewed: March 21, 2004
Favorite Trail:
American River
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Copeland's
Strengths:
low rolling resistance=speed! agressive knobs on sides=cornering traction.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
never tried semi-slicks before.
Bike Setup:
Jamis Durango SX, Ritchey Pro V3 pedals
Bottom Line:
These tires let you go fast and they offer great traction when cornering. If you need traction when not cornering (i.e.,riding in mud, slick rock, etc.), then don't be stupid, that's not what these are for. I use these as my "fair weather" tires and Hutchinson Mosquitos for the messy stuff.
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Submitted by
Carlos
a Cross Country Rider
from Phoenix, AZ, USA Date Reviewed: February 16, 2004
Favorite Trail:
All
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$27.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Appear to be well made. Designed for a specific use -- going fast.
Weaknesses:
Specially important to inflate at least 40 psi -- makes for a bumpy ride. Cannot rotate front and back -- limits useful mileage.
Similar Products Used:
Geax Hubi 2.0, Specialized Mt. Baldy 2.1
Bike Setup:
2002 Intense Tracer w/ Fox F100X and Fox Float.
Bottom Line:
I don't race, just like to go fast for the heck of it, hence my purchase of these tires. I must say, I did not like the rough ride of 40 psi 1.9 tires but am afraid that is non-negotiable. Also, not being able to rotate tire fron-to-back is a minus. On the plus side, these are well made tires and am sure they will give lowest rolling resistance possible. My personal preference is to stay with a good set 2.1s and 30 psi.
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Submitted by
Ed
a Cross Country Rider
from Newtown,PA Date Reviewed: October 24, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$26.00
Purchased At:
Cambria - price is for a pair
Strengths:
Low rolling resistance; fast; decent traction for a semi-slick.
Weaknesses:
None that I've found yet.
Similar Products Used:
Numerous full knobs - this is my first slick/semi-slick (unless you count the tire I use on my trainer).
Bike Setup:
Klein Attitude with Bontrager Revolts, etc.
Bottom Line:
I've used the Jones' for years and have always been impressed with their performance. I've set my hardtail up for paved/gravel park road usage when the singletrack is too wet. I bought the Revolts a few months ago thinking they would increase my speed and still have enough tread for an occasional singletrack poach when needed. I have been impressed with their ability on singletrack; as long as you have good technique you can maintain decent traction. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't want to try to climb a super-steep rock-laden trail with them, but on most intermediate or less trails these things will work fine.
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Submitted by
Jay
a Cross Country Rider
from Tulsa, OK, USA Date Reviewed: October 5, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
Light weight, fast and smooth rolling
Weaknesses:
Problems with second set blowing off the rim
Similar Products Used:
Michelin, Kenda, Specialized, Hutchinson
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Super V 700SX, XT components, Mavic 317
Bottom Line:
Light weight and low rolling resistance. They offer more traction than I expected from a semi-slick tread design.
I've ridden almost 3000 miles on these tires (2 sets) with no problems, until now that is. I recently mounted a new set and the rear blew off the rim while inflating, and once while riding. The one that blew off the rim while riding was on flat and soft terrain. Some of the hills I ride on are close 40 mph, not a place I won't blow a tire off the rim. The tire blew completely off the rim, instant and total deflation. The tube rapped around the cassette locking up the rear wheel. After close inspection of the tire I noticed that sections of the bead were missing some of the rubber that forms the bead and locks the tire to the rim, not good. I've been riding for over 10 years and have never had this kind of problem. I've switched to Hutchinson, and have not had any more problems. If you're planning to buy these tires or are cuurrently using them you may want to inspect the bead for damage.
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Submitted by
joSeph
a Cross Country Rider
from Singapore Date Reviewed: September 21, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
these tires are wicked on city bike paths and pavements. pretty smooth ride, and doesn't puncture against curbs.
Weaknesses:
it is NOT meant for a MTB, especially not an XC one!!!. No traction on wet and sandy conditions. Sprained my wrist cornering on a gravel trail cos these buggers slipped out.
Similar Products Used:
Michelin Wildgrippers XLS
Bike Setup:
Trek Fuel 100, Specialised Hot Rock
Bottom Line:
Leave these tires to your sisters and grannies. Lest you use your mtb for the sole purpose of commuting. Which in my opinion, is a waste of $$$. Invest in some tubeless tires. Michelin Rocks! and thats the bottom line!
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Submitted by
Leonid Loiterstein
a Cross Country Rider
from St.Petersburg, Russia Date Reviewed: August 12, 2003
Favorite Trail:
I'm not picky
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$13.00
Purchased At:
www.pricepoint.com
Bottom Line:
I just bought two front tires (don't ask) and weighted them. Susprise! One tire is 560gr, another one is 600gr.
Honestly, I was aware that all people lie once in a while, :) I just wanted to let other buyers know that these tires could be light or not light depending on your luck. To me, the weight was one of the reasons of getting them -- go figure. :((
So I you are buying these at your local bike store, I'd recommend to please ask the seller to weigh a couple of tires before you decide.
Since this is not really a review, I'll pick the rating values just not to tell on the overall produce rating (4.31 jr something).
Just in case, the tags on both the tire boxes are 100% identical:
Revolt SS 49/53 front black 127 tpi kevlar bead 530 grams
the other part of the box goes,
part no 62848
Bar code 6 0147900272 6
Hope that helps.
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Submitted by
Chris Collins
a Weekend Warrior
from Ft. Lee, Virginia, USA Date Reviewed: May 10, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Any Fast Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
AGEES Cycle
Strengths:
Extremely Fast Tire, Light weight, Look nice
Weaknesses:
A little squirrley in sand and mud.
Similar Products Used:
Innova Semi-Slick
Bike Setup:
Hardtail with a little bit of everything
Bottom Line:
I just purchased these tires(Front and Rear) and was a little worried at first about the traction I was going to get. No worries, hit the trail after a day of rain and they hooked up very well. The only mud I had trouble with was the clay kind and some loose sand. But man on the hard packed stuff I flew like Speedy Gonzales and left my buddy behind most of the time with his knobby tires. They are great on pavement to for a ride with the wife and kids. Recommend these tires to any weekend warrior like me or even better. Not made for mud racers or down hiller.
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Submitted by
Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from DC Date Reviewed: April 26, 2003
This bike sometimes doubles as my commuter and these tires (at 60 psi) literally cut 5 (or more!) minutes off a 30 min ride. On the trail (50 psi) they are SCARY fast; but I am not sure if they are just that fast or that they are so squirrelly at speed that you get scared. Seriously, these tires stick to most terrain and have the potential of improving technical speed and DH section speed; however, these tires will not act like your old low tech knobbies. Over dry roots these tires act like knobbies on wet roots. And on wet roots… look out… its like riding on ice. Nevertheless, I have to agree with the Bont marketing dudes in that if you learn how to ride on these tires, you will go fast. There is a learning curve on these tires. If you do not know how they will respond, these tires will put you on your “sit-upon!” But learn the ways of the SS and you can corner on rails and bomb on the DH. Bottom line: Increased speed and the wider grin associated with aforto mentioned boost in speed makes up for the occasional lateral slide on a root. (going to try 45 psi and see if that helps the root thing)
Buy two pair. If you ride on the road, the itty-bitty little knobs will wear in 50 miles. I am not sure though if these li’l itty-bitty knobs matter on the trail. Most likely not.
PS. Misjumped a curb an completely buckled the lip on a (brand new!) mavic 317, yet the tube did not snakebite. Have to attribute this to some black majik in the Revolt tire.
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Submitted by
Ed Ochoa
a Weekend Warrior
from Miami, Fla Date Reviewed: April 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Oleta
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$46.00
Purchased At:
Cycle World
Strengths:
No flats at all, and i have had these tires for 2 years now good cornering, You should buy these tires if your riding at least 80% of the time in road or regular hard pact sand trails.
Weaknesses:
not too good on loose dirt. if your just a trail rider, don't even think about purchasing these tires, you'll wind up on your ass.
Bike Setup:
Trek 6700, clip on shimano pedals, cat eye cordless computer,
Bottom Line:
Real good tires, a little expensive, but you pay for what you get. Like i said before, these tires are meant for someone that rides on road or hard pact sand, they are not meant to be taken off road to a trail, way too slippery.
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Submitted by
Rob
a
from Birmingham, AL Date Reviewed: March 7, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Similar Products Used:
Fire XC front AND rear
Bike Setup:
Fire XC front, Revolt SS rear
Bottom Line:
I LOVE the rear tire. I don't like the front... too sketch. The REAR tire offers excellent traction and unbelievable pinch flat resistance. I have heard the rim hit rock many times and have bent a 517, but no pinches (I weigh 170). In fact, it's been so good, I won't take it off and try something new because maybe it has some magic pixie dust in it and I'll let it out and it will become just a regular sucky semi-slick... who knows? I bought this tire just before I moved to AL from SoCal (don't ask) and it is not (in my opinion) a good tire for those "loose sand over hardpack" SoCal type trails. So use them in their element and you will like it.
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Submitted by
Marco
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin Date Reviewed: March 1, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Walnut Creek
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint
Strengths:
Light, decent traction on climbs, sorry cannot think of anything else
Weaknesses:
Soft, way too soft, get punctured easily. Absolutely no traction on mud or wet conditions, "nada"... to be more precise I should say when cornering. These tires acumulate mud like crazy..
Similar Products Used:
WTB Velociraptor
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Marlin Genesis Shimano 2002 SPD M 545 pedals
Bottom Line:
5 minutes after I installed these tires I rode as usual to my favorite trail, I GOT a flat from a small piece of glass.. it ripped the slime tube too ...call it bad luck but this never happen with my Velociraptors. The rider from Phoenix, Az is right Stay away from these tires if you ride on wet soil.. I rode today under a mild drizzle and got stuck with mud up the wazzoo . I'm going back to my worn out Velociraptors. $20 + Slime tube thrown away..
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Submitted by
Mike
a
from Dallas, TX USA Date Reviewed: January 22, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
Does what it claims and at a price equal to MickeyD's for 4 hungry Texans.
Weaknesses:
None that I've encountered.
Similar Products Used:
None for these conditions.
Bike Setup:
Specialized hardtail.
Bottom Line:
Wow, what a performance increase for the buck. Bontrager rates these tires for varying conditions right on the box. If you use these tires as intended, I bet you'll have a smile on your face too. I'm going to order a backup set just to hang in the garage.
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Submitted by
Paul S
a Cross Country Rider
from LA Date Reviewed: December 4, 2002
Favorite Trail:
5 Deer
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
Light, fast and grips muchbetter than you would expect from the look of the tire.
Weaknesses:
Wears a little fast when used on the road
Bike Setup:
Cannondale HT
Bottom Line:
SO Cal is mostly hard pack and this tire really works well. You do trade high speed control for light weight and speed but down the hills on the local fire roads I don't seem to go too much slower.
Took them down Viper where the mags test and they held great.
At $20 a pair I have 3 extra sets just waiting.
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Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from McMinnville, OR Date Reviewed: November 27, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Any single track
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint--What a buy! Both for $20 with Kevlar bead!
Strengths:
These tires are really fast and work great on hard pack conditions during the summer. I also use them during the winter when I go on a fitness ride during the winter on pavement. Pump them up to 65 lbs of air pressure on the road and run them down to 40 lbs of pressure on the hardpack single track. I have to admit that I was very skeptical of these tires in the beginning because I had never used a semi-slick tire off road during the summer. However, these have proven themselves to be great!
Weaknesses:
None. I take these off during the winter (unless I am riding of pavement)when I go off road on put on some Geax Blade tires--good for mud. If you use these tires for the purpose intended you will love them. I should mention that these tires will get a little squirley on gravel.
These are great tires when used for hardpack and low moisture trails. When you get off the brakes get ready to really roll due to the low rolling resistance!
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Submitted by
Ken
a Cross Country Rider
from Phoenix, AZ Date Reviewed: September 16, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Mormon National
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint
Strengths:
Way fast. Just like there supposed to be. As with any SS you have to compromise control for speed.
Weaknesses:
Don't even think about taking these into softpack, stick in the hard pack and keep control of yourself on the corners you be ok
Similar Products Used:
Specialized crossroads, IRC backcountry
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Sugar 3+ Disc, I weight about 200
Bottom Line:
Worth the $20 you can find them for now. Its ok to have a set of these sit around for the days you go out on a hardpack trail you know well. No softpack, no screamin downhill.
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Submitted by
c-dawg-luv
a Cross Country Rider
from Ya Heard Date Reviewed: September 16, 2002
Favorite Trail:
please believe
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Strengths:
fast, light, grips way better than it should, looks nifty.
Weaknesses:
comes with this funky white stuff on it (gotta be SomETHING wrong with 'em man)
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Mt. Baldy
Bike Setup:
Fisher X-Cal, Stock setup
Bottom Line:
badass. I had some specialised mt. baldy's on for commuting and some trail action, but found them to be as sweet on the trail as my old knobbies. But then they wore out and I got these badboys. Im in shock at how nasty the bite is. As long as you keep that izzass down and that hizzead and tizzorso low to the stem and top tube, its impossible to spin these baddies out. I went up a really, lose dry sandy trail near my old cali home and they chattered a little when it got steep, but somehow stuck. Downhills are just sick. I was working my brakes to the limit to slow down before technical sections (after running flat out on the easy downhill) and I have discs. The cornering is tight. Far more predictable than the mt. baldies (which were pretty smooth to begin with) and on par with far more aggressive tires. You gotta buy these if you can. Cheap, light, unstoppable. Word.
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Submitted by
Keram
a
from Boston, MA, US Date Reviewed: September 12, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
pricebreak.com
Strengths:
FAST = 0 rolling resitance + Still good off road
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Armadillo
Bike Setup:
Trek 4500
Bottom Line:
I higly recommend this tire to anyone that uses mountain bike to commute on city roads and also does some time on off road trails. I've cut the commute time by 10% by just changing the tire and Armadillo was still slick tire. The problem with Armadillo is that they have cross cuts to get the water out and that causes friction. Revolt SS tire is completely smooth top with knobs on the sides - check the picture. It's also much lighter than Armadillo . Now I can race roadies!
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Submitted by
Adirondack Blues
a Cross Country Rider
from Albany, NY, USA Date Reviewed: September 12, 2002
Favorite Trail:
All of them!
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
Fast! Cheap! Good on hardpack, rock, pavement and bike paths w/ the girlfriend. Suprising grip on almost any surface.
Weaknesses:
Snakebites easily. I weigh about 205lbs and run 'em at 45-50 psi, and they still pinch flat. Easily punctured by thorns/glass.
Similar Products Used:
first SS tire
Bike Setup:
Trek 4900 with a lot of goodies.
Bottom Line:
Fast XC racing tire- probably not the best choice for clydes like me. Have had a lot more practice fixing flats since buying these. Surprising grip as long as you don't have to stop on a steep and loose downhill. Climbs exceptionally well. Great for around-town riding. Very fast!
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Submitted by
Denver
a Cross Country Rider
from Corvallis, OR Date Reviewed: September 6, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Any twisty, rolling singletrack
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Corvallis Cyclery
Strengths:
Like others have cited, they're bloody fast! Nice looking too.
Weaknesses:
None... just don't use them for the wrong type of terrain!
Similar Products Used:
first SS tyres ever...
Bike Setup:
Bianchi D.I.S.S. single speed climbing machine... and 'round town grocery getter.
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is simply that for the money they rock. In the right terrain they rock. 'Round town with a boatload of goodies on yer back from the store they rock.
Stop trying to ride these in mud and put them on your backup set of wheels for kickin' around on and you'll be happy as a lark. I liked 'em so much I bought a second pair because I know I'm going to wear these out before long with as many miles as I'm puttin' on 'em.
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Submitted by
Aaron
a
from oakville ontario Date Reviewed: July 17, 2002
Favorite Trail:
tight twisty singletrack
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
cyclepath
Strengths:
no rolling resistance, surprisingly high grip
Weaknesses:
hmm, a little twitchy on marble sized gravel
Similar Products Used:
kenda kinetics, panaracer fire xc pro
Bike Setup:
trek 4300, full lx and a 'zocchi z5
Bottom Line:
excellent tire. couldnt ask for any better. I bought them hesitantly, i was worried about grip on loose soil and gravel. However, these tires have more than exceeded my expectations. they have a surprisingly high amount of grip on loose ground. Bontrager stated that they would perform poorly on gravel however, i dropped about 5 psi from the front and now they perform amzing. 2 words. buy them
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Submitted by
Rich Crawl
a Weekend Warrior
from Tuscan Gardens, CA Date Reviewed: July 15, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Fast Fast Fast
Weaknesses:
Slippery, you'd better be on your best behavior if running this tire in soft stuff or on wet concrete.
Similar Products Used:
Pythons
Bike Setup:
Giant NRS 2
Bottom Line:
Very fast tire for the experienced/ballsy riders only. This tire will knock you on your @ss if your not careful.
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Submitted by
Roland
a Cross Country Rider
from Olney, Maryland Date Reviewed: July 8, 2002
The bottom line is this- Anyone who ragsd on these tires truly needs to get their heads examined. Use any product beyond manufacturers recommendations and you have problems. I used these on my old bike, and liked them so much that I put them on my new one. They are perfect for hard-pack/fire roads. They even work great for the occasional asphalt ride. I have ridden them for hundreds of miles without any problems, and they fly on fire roads. Now many places are offering them at deep discounts--go figure. 5 turds overall and for value.An excellent product.
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Submitted by
Sifty_B
a
from East Coast Date Reviewed: July 2, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Lake Taupo Falls, New Zealand
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
A semi-slick that I actually like.
Weaknesses:
All considering, none. I mean, wet roots, sure, but it's half-bald!
Similar Products Used:
Contis, FireXCs
Bike Setup:
Cove
Bottom Line:
I bought this tire to bike tour New Zealand with, but I ended up not using it for the tour and put it on my Cove, it was meant to be temporary because I gashed a hole in the other tire. Hell, man, this tire rocks as a rear tire. (I am still using a FireXC up front) I have hit the rim so many times on rocks and have yet to pinch flat, amazing. It's urban performance is great, and I can do slides on pavement with shearing knobs. And it's fast. I like that it breaks free before the front when it comes down to it. I can handle that. I have found the ultimate combo for me, at least for today, at least for the area I'm in right now.
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Submitted by
Pete Morgan
a Racer
from Johannesburg South Africa Date Reviewed: June 15, 2002
Favorite Trail:
mellville
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
Hardpack, street, slick rock
Weaknesses:
MUD In mud you will crash.
Similar Products Used:
Jones, Tioga, WTB
Bike Setup:
Zaskar team, avid, XT,
Bottom Line:
Theese are cool tires, but in clay mud you will slip and crash.
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Submitted by
Todd Clark
a Racer
from Roswell,NM Date Reviewed: May 22, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Haystack Mountain
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
Fast rolling, Great in the right conditions. Corners like a demon on hardpack.
Weaknesses:
Washes out in softer conditions.
Similar Products Used:
First SS tire.
Bike Setup:
Stock Specialized Rockhopper FSR XC/comp.
Bottom Line:
I picked these up as a low risk race tire from Supergo. I raced a Sport race in the high mountains last weekend on them and they ROCKED! I rode a higher gear on the smooth (fireroad) climbs. And did not suffer any loss of control on the tech-descents. Rode an XC singletrack in the desert with a lot of loose sand and sand over hardpack. These tires could not have been looser and harder to ride fast on in these conditions. Pick the right conditions and these tires can make you faster. In the loose stuff....get ready to tripod all the fast corners.
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Submitted by
JT
a
from Arlington, VA Date Reviewed: May 11, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Low rolling resistance Speed Traction
Weaknesses:
As before ... wet, wet, wet!
Bottom Line:
This is a follow up to my earlier review ...
Now that I've had a chance to use these tires for awhile I have to admit that I love them. They are very fast and seem to roll forever!
When the consistently wet weather returns I will put my old Velociraptors back on but, in the meantime, I'm going to enjoy these tires as much as I can!
If really wet weather (and, especially, snow) isn't a concern for you, then seriously consider getting these.
For dry conditions, my rating is ...
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Submitted by
aaron mcdaniel
a Downhiller
from alameda ca. usa Date Reviewed: May 11, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
cycle shop on foothill in hayward ca.
Strengths:
i bought one today (back tire) on sale for 19.99 took it outside by the front of the store and installed it. it went on very easy.fit perfect on rim. i started the 20 mile return trip to Alameda. about 10 feet after i started i was startled by the change in the way my bike ride felt, at first i thought something was wrong with the install or i have forgotten to reattach something but after about a block i realized the that the tire was working perfectly and what i was feeling was the incredibly smooth ride the tire had. it was so different than anything i had ever experienced that i thought something must be wrong. by the tine i got home i was already making plans for my return trip to the bike shop to get the front tire....the difference between the revolt tire in feel,handling,cornering confidence is equivalent in my opinion is about the same diff. between vw and a porch. this tire is so different than any tire i have ever tried it's hard to believe. after just one day I'm sold on it for good. as a matter of fact this is the first time i have ever experienced this an so much so that I'm taking the time to type this review, which is something i never do but am doing now. i can't believe these guys are selling this tire for 19.99 . i think this tire will push the the top performance limit (or what was the max i could push the bike befor)up about 20% to 25%
Weaknesses:
none that i'm aware of as of yeat
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
performance 505 dehore all around,rm17 araya rims,rockshoks,"s" benb rear tail,all aluminium tube frame
Bottom Line:
i'd tell anyone to buy this tire in a second
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Submitted by
Andy
a Cross Country Rider
from Southlake, TX, USA Date Reviewed: April 27, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Northshore..... in Grapevine, TX
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Supergo (10 each)
Strengths:
Hellabad tires for incredibly cheap (even not on closeout, they're still a great deal) These stick like glue in all conditions I've ridden in so far (blacktop, hardpack, sandy, rocky, muddy) On top of that, they corner GREAT!
Weaknesses:
um... can't get them that cheap in stores...? I dunno
Similar Products Used:
Velociraptors, Geaux's....
Bike Setup:
MTN TEK cromoly frame, all LX components, '02 RS Duke XC, mavics
Bottom Line:
Fantastic tires, and on top of that, relatively cheap.
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Submitted by
KC Crosby
a Cross Country Rider
from Burlington, Vermont Date Reviewed: April 21, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Rolling woodland
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
These tires have very little rolling resistance and remarkable traction for having hardly any knobs. I even tried a favorite steep loose climb with 55lbs of pressure and made it without much trouble. Makes a excellent on & off road tire. At $20.00 for the pair, a real bargain.
Weaknesses:
Wet grass!
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Hardtail Stumpjumper Pro
Bottom Line:
A excellent value and very fast tire. If you have a bike that you ride both on and off the road give these a try.
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Submitted by
Patrick Scott
a Cross Country Rider
from Fort Worth, Texas Date Reviewed: March 6, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Bicycles Inc.
Strengths:
Very fast and incredible in the corners. Great for hard conditions and pavement.
Weaknesses:
Not good in soft conditions.
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer XC Pro 2.1
Bike Setup:
Specialized Rockhopper
Bottom Line:
Cannot say enough about the speed and durability of these tires. Not going back to nobbies due to the hard stuff I ride on day to day.
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Submitted by
jinxter
a Racer
from Phoenix,AZ Date Reviewed: January 30, 2002
Favorite Trail:
depending on mood
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
super-slo
Strengths:
light/FAST/corner well/climb decent
Weaknesses:
sand/gravel/ (usual ss stuff)
Similar Products Used:
1st ss used
Bike Setup:
k2 evo 4.0
Bottom Line:
was apprehensive about buying a ss. But after using them only once I am completely sold on them. They corner better than my conti's and my dusters. will use nothing else for hard pack x/c trails.
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Submitted by
JT
a
from Arlington, VA Date Reviewed: January 9, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
Looks pretty cool, good tread design
Weaknesses:
Wet ... wet ... wet!
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Semi-slick
Bike Setup:
GT Backwoods, XT Drivetrain, Shimano 535s
Bottom Line:
I thought that since I just rode on pavement to work, other peoples comments on how poorly this tire does in wet weather wouldn't really apply to me. WRONG! Less than 1/2 mile into my first ride with these tires, both tires lost traction while I was making a slow turn through an intersection. I went tumbling, my bike is a little more beaten up and I'm going to go home after work and switch to my other tires. I can tell that these tires will be awesome when the conditions are dry but I guess winter was just the wrong time to use them.
When Spring hits I'll throw the tires back on and re-review them. So, for the purposes of this review, it is for winter only ...
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Submitted by
aleks
a Cross Country Rider
from brooklyn NY Date Reviewed: December 25, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint
Strengths:
Looks cool, matching the red/black scheme on my bike. Very fast. Lightweight.
Weaknesses:
Getting flats too often. The thin rubber lets through tiny pieces of glass. Get worn off easily
Similar Products Used:
jones, revolt x
Bottom Line:
Great tire overall, lite, fast. And cheap.
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Submitted by
Bill
a Cross Country Rider
from Boise, Idaho Date Reviewed: September 29, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Cycle-N-Sport
Strengths:
Light, very fast, predictable, durable
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
First Semi-Slick pattern I've used.
Bottom Line:
These are great semi-slick tires, ride them in anything but deep sand or snow. I've encountered both with these tires and in those conditions only does their performance become sketchy, but since they were not designed for that type of riding it's really not a product flaw. I've picked up 5-6 mph on my top-end while descending, only loosing a small amount of climbing efficiency. I'm constantly amazed (as are my riding buddies) at the hills these tires maintain hook-up on. I can't wait to try them in Moab. During the 'snow ride' we saw quite a bit of mud and I had no problem getting through it on the Revolts. They seem no less effective during hard braking than full knobbies too. Five flaming whatevers for overall semi-slick performance, and since I was able to score the set for $20.00 F.F.W. for value as well....
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Submitted by
Mirko Zatezalo
a Cross Country Rider
from New Zealand Date Reviewed: May 20, 2001
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
The Cycle Centre
Strengths:
Great shoulder knobs expecially on the front, great wear, lasted me for ages and ages, big fat front tyre is a must with the bontrager front tyre I can take big hits no prob.
Weaknesses:
Not as light as maxxis slicks, Mud - as expected
Similar Products Used:
Have 2 pairs of these tyres, have not used any other slicks apart from worn out tyres.
Bike Setup:
DEORE to XTR - Judy's and SID XC forks - 2 hardtails with minimal travel and low flat bars.
Bottom Line:
Great tyres - great wear. More suitable than narrow slicks for wider range of conditions.
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Submitted by
Carl Morse
a Racer
from Appleton WI U.S. Date Reviewed: February 15, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Old Style
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
Super efficient. Awesome speed Gain on hardpack. Does What you need em for
Weaknesses:
None yet except slip a tad on the ups
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer, Michelin, IRC, Other Bontrager's
Bike Setup:
Zaskar, Easton, Dean, Mavic, LX XT
Bottom Line:
They are great in Hardpack. Every other rider downgrading them for the loose traction weakness should learn to read side labels! It says "Great on Hardpack" and "Not best for loose" Loose conditions is not what Mr. Keith Bontrager wants you to use them for. You fly on hardpack and that's it's purpose. Listen to Keith. He know his stuff! I'm giving all fives do get the numbers up.
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Submitted by
Barry
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmond Okla Date Reviewed: December 21, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Draper
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
20.00 for the set at pricepoint
Strengths:
Fast , way past fast.Like kieth says "Ride one gear higher than on knobbies."
Weaknesses:
Not good in heavy mud ,Ive fallen where I never have before with these tires. The best thing to do with these tires is use them In the dry season.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized ,wtb
Bike Setup:
Rockhopper A-1 xt/mustang wheelset ,xt hollow cranks,manatau sx, rock shox seat post
Bottom Line:
These are kick but tires. But keep in mind , use them like keith says to use them and you will like them . Dont whine about them because there not the everything tire ,
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Submitted by
Mike
a Racer
from Calgary Date Reviewed: November 22, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Milstream
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
supergo
Strengths:
-super fast -very smooth -realy help for speed on the flats -they don't ride mud well but they shed it realy well
Weaknesses:
-super sketchy -hard to slow down your bike -descending is realy hard and slippery -hard fast corners -wet trails, and any root wet or dry
Similar Products Used:
panaracer fire xc pros 2.1, mach ss/sk, michelin wilgripper lite s and sprints, and specialized team semi knobs
Bike Setup:
99 specialized m2-pro with all race-face parts and time pedals
Bottom Line:
These tires are good if you don't have to do a lot of tricky descending. I find that on super fast non-technical trails these help a lot but on technical trails I spend more time correcting myself that I do flying on the flats. Remember you will still go fast regardless of what tire your using on hardpack these are just a little faster. I find my favourite tires for racing are a panaracer mach ss on the front and a michelin sprint on the rear it works way better and can handle a lot more technical riding than these tires. but the super x's is realy fast and grips pretty good. Don't ever get confident on these tires because they don't stay hooked up at all. The other thing I have to say about these tires it seems the steeper the trails even if it's not technical the more oyu have to slow yourself down early or else you'll blow the next corner and stack hard. Watch out if you buy these the will problably end up costing you more time than you will gain from using them. I know you have to be a very good bike handler and be insanly smooth when riding these tires or else these will cause you lots of trouble. save your money and buy some mach ss/sk's or sprints instead, they grip way better especilly the sprints feel more like a knobby, and they're very close to being as fast.
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Submitted by
Gonzo
a Cross Country Rider
from Miami, Fl Date Reviewed: September 7, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Oleta
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$29.00
Purchased At:
Cycle World
Strengths:
FAST FAST FAST. Theses tires do what they claim to do, make you fly on hardpack and anything that's not too soft, they even climb pretty well.
Bottom Line:
i read posts where people complain that they are loose on soft stuff and mud. WELL OF COURSE THEY SUCK ON LOOSE STUFF...THEY'RE SEMI-SLICKS! Bontrager says it's good on the hard and not intended for loose stuff, and they do what they claim. These things kick A$$! They actually hold pretty well if you lean hard and put your weight on the outside pedal.
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Submitted by
Rob
a Cross Country Rider
from MS Date Reviewed: August 23, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Briar Patch
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Fast, Fast, Fast. Climbs better than you'd think it would.
Weaknesses:
Slides, Slides, Slides.
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager Revolt ST
Bike Setup:
Y-22 w/ Fox Alps 4
Bottom Line:
After hearing all the hoopla, I had to try a semi-slick. Put a Bontrager SS on the rear, ST up front (call me chicken). You know, the thing was great for racing on good surfaces, but it tended to slide out in sandy turns and slip on slick roots. (Well, duh.) On the whole though, it did what it was supposed to, so I can't gripe.
In the end I liked it but needed more control, so I replaced it with an ST, which tips the balance a little more from "speed" to "grip" and suits my riding better. But if you can handle'em in your terrain, the Revolt SS's are good tires.
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Submitted by
l fortier
a Cross Country Rider
from grassie ontario Canada Date Reviewed: April 10, 2000
Favorite Trail:
squeezer
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Fast, about agear faster
Weaknesses:
not made for the loose stuff
Bike Setup:
99 Klein attitude race
Bottom Line:
If you want to go faster AND you ride on hard pack you'll love these tires. don't expect to climb the really steep stuff though. They work great for what they are built for.
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Submitted by
Bike Master Mike
a Racer
from Canton, MI Date Reviewed: March 22, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Bloomer Park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Light Smooth
Weaknesses:
SUCK in loose condition
Similar Products Used:
tons
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Hardtail
Bottom Line:
These tires were great on the road! Or on straight singletrack. When you turn, the crappy side treads dont grip at all. Worse yet, they were very unpredictable when they lost traction. I raced on these tires and guess what? The best finishes I had were on a set of Panaracer Duster Pros. With wire beads. Screw bald tires. Except for on the road.
Big treads are the only way to go!
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Submitted by
Marshall
a Racer
from Athens, GA Date Reviewed: November 25, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Illegal woods in Athens
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Light Handling
Weaknesses:
Braking downhill
Similar Products Used:
Velociraptor Mythos XC Panaracer
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher macked out!
Bottom Line:
Dope Ass Tires! I smoked my friend for lunch who's name is Mike the poser from Marietta with a expensive old piece of junk cannondale that he has spent $3,000 on! ha ha .. Anyway, getting back to the tires they look good on my bike because it is blue and the sidewalls are blue too! True blue... They are better that Geax Sedonas because I beat Mike on them and I wanna be like mike. You need to go out and buy these tires because it is thanksgiving and I feel like a stuffed goodyear blimp and don't feel like saying anymore.
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Submitted by
Darren
a Cross-Country Rider
from Marietta, GA Date Reviewed: October 15, 1999
Favorite Trail:
North Georgia
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Fast Cheap
Weaknesses:
Maybe not the best traction.
Similar Products Used:
Mythos Velociraptor
Bike Setup:
Trek 7000
Bottom Line:
I loved my mythos, wore the rear down to semi-slick, and liked it that way. A friend of mine gave me a Velociraptor and I was amazed at how stable and predictable it was. I mean, you can really lean those things into turns with great confidence. But, man was I slow. I just put the Revolts on, and I feel like Travis Brown. These things are fast. They just fly on anything reasonably hard. I'd rather be faster %90 of the time, and slower for the %10 that requires a huge knobbie.
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Submitted by
Alvin
a Weekend Warrior
from Concord Date Reviewed: September 27, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Briones Canyon
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Name Brand, looks, semi-slick tread
Weaknesses:
horrible on sandy terrain. No secure on hill climbs.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Team
Bike Setup:
Dean Oscar Custom, XT/XTR mix, SDG Seat, Race Face cranks, Answer Hyperlite/Hyperends, Ame grips, Time ATAC Carbon pedals, Dean Stem/post, Mavic 217/GT CNC wheels, Bontrager Revolt SS tire pair, Sachs PC-51 chain, SID XC
Bottom Line:
These are great tires. Get em at supergo for $38 a pair on special. They definitely make my steed go faster, at a price. I climb hills a lot and the semi-slick tread slips rather easily at steep ascents. If the area around your local ride gets sandy, avoid these tires.
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Submitted by
SGT ROCK
a Cross-Country Rider
from Drumheller, AB Date Reviewed: August 25, 1999
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Light Durable Fast rolling
Weaknesses:
No rear braking power
Bike Setup:
TREK Y-11, Marzocchi Z4
Bottom Line:
Just used these tires to successfully complete the Leadville 100. Perfect choice for this type of fast, rough, non-technical riding. 45 psi front, 60 psi rear, no flats. Only weakness is that the rear tire will not hook up if you lock up the wheel, so watch it on the downhills and don't count on sliding it around the corners or you'll get hurt.
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Submitted by
James Furman
a Racer
from Morris County NJ Date Reviewed: August 20, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Horse Gulch in Durango
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Great when it's dry. The best rolling resistance ever.
Weaknesses:
If you value your life don't take these to new england or anywhere wet.
Similar Products Used:
WTB racing raptors
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mtn Altitude or GT Zaskar LE
Bottom Line:
Ride em in dry conditions only
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Submitted by
David Cardosa
a Cross-Country Rider
from Austin Texas Date Reviewed: August 15, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Hermosa Creek DURG. CO
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
VERY FAST, Light, Long life, NO FLATS!
Weaknesses:
The rain, mud,
Similar Products Used:
Shit-load!!!
Bike Setup:
99 Turner XC, FOX-Alps 5R, 96 Judy DH w/aloy steerer, Air cart. SPZ. DIRT Control FRT. TIRE.
Bottom Line:
The best!!! Run a nobbie on the front and you can ride anything, if is dry. You can get home if its wet also. Very good in dry rocky conditions or solid rock( we have limestone out the ass).Sport/ Expert riders will love them. Mind-Blowing on hard-pack.
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Submitted by
Wade
a Cross-Country Rider
from Mid-TN, USA Date Reviewed: July 18, 1999
Favorite Trail:
tsali-like but harder
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
FAST
Weaknesses:
Thunderstorms
Similar Products Used:
IRC Mythos Wildgrippers Velociraptors Smokes
Bike Setup:
Turner, Zoke
Bottom Line:
Dang dee diggildy doo, these suckers rock where I ride. Hardpack baby! If you ride a bunch of riverbottom hardpack and such these ARE THE TICKET. I haven't tried any other SS tires, but don't have to now. Where I rode yesterday was a bit more chirt and sandy, but I did fine on the SS's. They slipped a bit and washed in some fast corners, but I EXPECTED that and didn't dab. I just hope I don't get caught in a T-storm (daily chance in SE from July-Sept).These are the stuff on Hardpack and simila. They are faster than the IRC's. I love the IRC's on intermediate stuff, and they are solid on hardpack. I avoid muddy trails. I hate Wildgrippers because of their squirminess on the hardpack.
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Submitted by
me
a Cross-Country Rider
from ontario Date Reviewed: May 30, 1999
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
great on hardpack
Weaknesses:
anything else and these tire are overwhelmed easy to spin out on climbs in loose stuff auful, scary in gravel not easy to mount and take off
Similar Products Used:
wtb velociraptors panracer (front) mach ss smokes farmer johns etc...
Bike Setup:
dekerf w/ amp f3 fork bonty tire on the rear panaracer slick up front
Bottom Line:
good for what they were designed for but not my favorite. I do like the combination i used (revolt ss rear, mach ss front) when used in their element (dry hardpack and pavement)
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Submitted by
Russ
a Weekend Warrior
from The Fens, England Date Reviewed: April 14, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Lightweight. Folding Bead. Quick Rolling. Excellent on Hardpack, Fire Road etc.
Weaknesses:
Cost (approx #30.00 gbp) Terrain Specific - (poor in Mud)
Similar Products Used:
N/a
Bike Setup:
Custom Ali Frame, RST461s, mostly LX G/Set
Bottom Line:
Excellent in the right conditions - Don't buy if 'Gloop' is your thing but on Hardpack, or anything similiar I dont think you'll find better!!
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Submitted by
MCA
a Weekend Warrior
from Clarkston, MI Date Reviewed: March 29, 1999
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Bottom Line:
These tires are fast, period. I've put about 500 miles on them and they show almost no wear. I've used them on hardpack singletrack and pavement. They hold well. An excellent set of tires.
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Submitted by
Tim S.
a cross-country rider
from Methuen, MA Date Reviewed: February 25, 1999
Bottom Line:
Hey all, thought I would drop a line on Keith's tires. I have been riding th revolt ss's for a season. Took a while to get used to the rear. Had to displace weight in different areas than usually to get that baby to grip on climbs. Front tire is great though. Plenty of stability. Nice and wide too. The set is fast, but I need some more traction from the rear, so I am going be trying the Jones rear with the Revolt SS front. With the SS's I roll by all my buds when we are out, but I get smoked on the climbs. All in all, I am very pleased with the durability and wear. I am giving these shoes 5 scorched mice!!!!
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Submitted by
Chris
a cross-country rider
from UK Date Reviewed: January 21, 1999
Bottom Line:
I really like these, they handle well, they are predictable, and they are pretty light and fast too ! They are also cheap. A fine intro to semi-slicks. Try running them one on the rear, with a knobbly on the front in fall / spring conditions - you'll be surprised !!! Very Bontrager - very good.
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Submitted by
Ant
a weekend warrior
from Kent, England Date Reviewed: January 1, 1999
Bottom Line:
I have tried five different pairs of tyres of my bike in the last year. This has been expensive, so I hope that this comparative review of my experience with these tyres helps you make a better choice first time.Some Taiwanese no name dual purpose tires: Heavy, not good on any terrain, a sod to get on and off the rims, couldn’t get shot of them quick enough.
Specialized Fear Master/Control: (kevlar 127tpi 1.95”) Light. good traction on the rear. Good control on the front. Predicable in everything from mud to tarmac. If you don’t know what the terrain is going to be like, these are a good safe bet. Lasted for 1200 miles. The only reason I will never ( and I mean never ) buy them again is that they were unbalanced weight wise. Enough to cause the forks and frame to vibrate violently at high speed. The shop said that this must have been badly pressed in the factory. Who needs that when your racing against some psycho out there in the back of beyond!Panaracer Spike: ( kevlar 1.9” ) A very terrain specific tire. Truly fantastic control and traction in anything from swampland to soft mud. That said, there not safe on hard ground, and are positively lethal on tarmac. This is one time when you should heed the warning printed on the tire: Not For Road Use. No-shit-sherlock! So much so, I can’t use these tire, no matter how hard it’s been raining the night before, as the trails I ride all have some sections of tarmac. Going to keep them though, for when it snows hard.WTB VelociRaptor: ( 2.1” ) The rear has great traction in the mud; although when the mud is like clay, the wide width of this tire cause the mud to build up in the frame around the brakes and the wheel drags to a complete lockup. This is when I realised that 1.9” tires are definitely better than 2.1” in the mud. Piss poor control from the front tire. Predicable on any terrain only in the sense that I know it’s going to washout. I expected more from WTB. Michelin Wildgripper: (1.9” any colour, there all the same compound, so the guys in the bike shop say ) This is now my chosen knobbly tire for wet off road terrain. Safe enough on tarmac, predictable in soft or loose conditions; and it’s balanced! I didn’t think that the stud pattern on the rear was going to give good traction, but it does. This is the tire performance that I was expecting from the Specialized Fear Master/Control tires.Bontrager revolt SS: (2.1 front, 1.9 rear) Light. Extremely low rolling resistance. Fantastic cornering ability on hard and dry ground of any type, including grass. Allowing you to really lean into those corners until your knees touch the ground, and you power out the bend with an elated scream of relief. These will stay on my bike from May to October. These tires are only made in 2.1” for front, 1.9” for rear. This sounds stupid at first, but don’t let it put you off, it really does work well.Summery: Use Michelin Wildgripper: 1.9” for soft or loose conditions. (5 star) Use Bontrager revolt SS: for any terrain in dry conditions. (5 star)If you would like to see some MTB photos, you are welcome to visit my home Smeg Site at www.antx.freeserve.co.uk
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Submitted by
Bobby Fisher
a cross-country rider
from California Date Reviewed: December 20, 1998
Bottom Line:
As a front tire the revolt ss works very well; it corners, is fairly lightweight, doesn't build up with mud too bad and has little rolling resistance. I don't know about the rear tire but the front one deserves 5 chilis!!!!!
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Submitted by
Christopher Paxman
a weekend warrior
from South Africa Date Reviewed: December 6, 1998
Bottom Line:
I recently got myself a Trek Team Issue( a bmx for those who've never heard of it!). It came standard with Bontrager Revolts, I've never had a better tire before, I have my own little downhill course sort of thing where there is tar,loose gravel and hard pack and the tires stick on all three damn well!!! If they do hit something and bounce they come down and stay put no sliding out like I used to..........................all I can say is that Bontrager Revolts rip !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Henry Lee
a cross-country rider
from Singapore Date Reviewed: November 15, 1998
Bottom Line:
I was skeptical about semi slick too but got them anyway because the best way to find out whether they work is to use them. I rode the local trail which is mostly hard pack and the slicks tract as good as my old knobbies on seated granny climbs. They floated predictably on rocky downhill where knobbies won't give anymore traction anyway. These tires slow you down pretty good too when braking. The fun part comes when the ground goes flat...time to go smooth and really fast! It does need some getting used to like clip in paddles, but given the right terrain, they work great!
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Darrell Roberts
a cross-country rider
from San Juan Island, WA. Date Reviewed: November 13, 1998
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I have ridden a set of these tires for 1 year now, in many different areas and conditions. Most of what is said about them below is true, including that they are light and really fast in the right conditions. But in loose dirt and gravel look out! They will still hook up when doing high speed turns in these conditions but you have to get them way over to do it. They also will force you to become a better rider on steep slippery climbs but they can do it if you can. If you do a lot of switching back and forth between road and trail riding and don't have an extra set of rims or the desire to switch tires frequently, these guys will get it done for you. Also I have many miles on mine and no sign of wear out yet. I also weigh 175lbs. and no problem with flats.
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Mike
a cross-country rider
from Woodstock, GA Date Reviewed: November 2, 1998
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Wow Keith give me my money back. Started riding off-road in '83 and up until these tires I think I had had less than 10 flats on the trail. First ride with these wastes of rubber 4 flats. These things pinch super easy. I am at the high end of weight 195lbs, but man you run a bit higher pressure and you are ok right? No way. I ran everything from 45 to 65 lbs in'em and they flat. They do not inspire confidence on real technical fast stuff. Stream crossings scare the hell out of ya and climbing is a real different world. Slip sliden' away. Any type of loose soil on the downhill run is going to cause some alarm when you realize you ain't stoppin'. I may give them one more try with some Mr. Tuffy tire liners because they do roll super fast. One flat and they are for sale with 2 rides on them. Send you best offer if you can get past the low rating. They may work for you. If you fit the composite for these tires 150lbs and ride real light) and keep in mind Keith makes good stuff, but these are not for me. One star because they don't work for me.
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tony
a racer
from utah Date Reviewed: October 11, 1998
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These are by far the best tires on the face of this planet!!! Before I tried these I thought the semi-slick thing was just a bunch of hype and that good old knobbies were the only way to go but stop picking up gravel and sliding around corners and get about 10 times faster on these. I really could not beleive the speed difference of these tires compared to knobbies, I promise you that you will feel the difference, these things are fast!!! They grip great on hardpack and mud and with the low rolling resistance you get a much better ride. Try'em you'll like'm. Viva Keith!!!
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STORK
a cross-country rider
from OR Date Reviewed: September 26, 1998
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Well, I took the time to read some of the review that you folks have posted. And, big surprise, these tires rate like everything on the face of the earth. Some like em' and other do not. Personally I like them. Where I live you can go from the most hardened single track to inches of sand in a blink. The only way to make it with these tire is go all out. Those of you who gave them a chance realized what I did; there is a learning curve. If you get aggressive and lay them down in the corners you are on your way. If you think you can just lolly-gag through the corner you are going to be in for a big surprise. I say, give them a chance. Happy ridding.....
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John
a cross-country rider
from Los Angeles Date Reviewed: September 11, 1998
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Had the SS rear for about 3 weeks. It replaced a 2.35 kevlar Z-max. I liked the z-max a lot for its float, but my new frame didn't really have clearance, and I wanted to use the same rear tire for both my commute and weekend rides. I just change out the front wheel- one wheel has a fat boy, one has a Dart comp. So far I like the SS a lot. I am amazed at how well it works off road- it really climbs great, rolls fast, doesn't seem to have any bad traits. It likes higher pressure. I ran the z-max at 35 psi, but the ss has a lot less volume. It works pretty well on-road, too. I got a big chunk of glass stuck in the smooth-file part yesterday; I could here it on the pavement as I rode... but I pulled the glass out and no problem. I used to be convinced that massive tread was the way to go for some of the really technical rocky steep stuff around here- but this tire acquits itself quite fine. Usually it is very dry here, but on a boggy ride last weekend, it also worked great- good clearance, and didn't pack up like the dart or z-max. We'll see how it wears with all the road miles... When I bought the tire, I had to decide between the various slicks. The Ritchey looked like a good tire- but it was pretty heavy, considering. Anything I bought should at least weigh less than the 600g 2.35 ritchey. The michelins also looked good- but too expensive.
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jim
a weekend warrior
from ny Date Reviewed: September 4, 1998
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a prior review from justin said it best, you will become a better rider on these tires but the learning curve can be a bit steep [albiet short]. to everyone who said that these tires don't climb in loose uphills, either learn how to ride or buy a different bike. i have had these on my super v for almost a year and after getting used to them, you can climb most anything and they are way faster on the flats then any knobby made. read the full page ad that bontrager runs about these....it really is true. thus, five flaming dead horses
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Vinni
a weekend warrior
from Central Florida Date Reviewed: September 3, 1998
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For what they are : semi-slick, 127tpi, kevlar tires, these babies are awesome. Very reasonably priced mail-order. They are very fast on pavement and hardpack. I love them because I can commute on dirt roads and pavement and then take them to the trails without a tire change. Very supple too. Will work in deep sand but are much better when same sand becomes damp and packed down. Rear wears moderately, front very good lifespan. They finally made a tire for on and off road.
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Al Casino
a
from Marin City Date Reviewed: August 27, 1998
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These tires where the worst af all worlds. No climbing traction in loose, washout knobs on asphalt, and heavier than some knobed tires. they ar fast, but so is a rock dropped out of a 20th floor. And like the rock once pointed and dropped NO CONTROL. And last but not least they pinch flat real easy.
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Scott S.
a
from College Station, TX Date Reviewed: July 31, 1998
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The arguement can be made that those of us here in Central Texas have no business reviewing anything about mountain bikes. However, you change the definitive label from mountain to singletrack and we're in. I was initially skeptical about bald tires like the Revolt SS et al. but eventually could no longer ingnore the hype. As a Bontrager owner I went the Revolt route out of product loyalty and because of the aesthetic appeal of the simple tread pattern. My first ride was, in fact, Revolting. I was all over the trail and had pretty well decided these tires were, at best very trail specific (and to trails I wasn't riding). However, remembering how clumsy I felt when first riding with changes like clipless pedals or trigger shifting and how I now depend on such upgrades I kept the tires on the bike. After a break-in they met all the expectations and then some. They are fast especially on the flat hard stuff and are without equal in damp conditions. I have found that this makes for better acceleration out of corners and better top speeds most everywhere. They will drift some in dry loose cover but it's usually predictable. The only place I've found that the Revolts force slower than average speeds are in hairpin turns in dry loose conditions. This limitation is removed when things are damp. I can't comment on mud as I rarely ride it anymore. Bad for the trail, the bike and the teeth. I highly recommend the F/R Revolt set up for fast XC riding. Ofcourse no change/upgrade will make as much difference in performance as simply getting out and riding more!
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Jack
a weekend warrior
from London Date Reviewed: July 24, 1998
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First of all, correct tyre choice for the conditions is the name of the game. Its no good complaining that these (semi)slicks don't perform well in mud, sand , pea gravel etc. They aren't designed to. I use them for road use and dry hard pack trails and they're fine. The back sometimes spins going up v.steep paths so all I do is shift my weight further back. Having them pumped to the max doesn't help in this case but having them hard (and having them slick) is suited to my riding environment. Next week I'm going on some softer trails with the likelyhood of mud. The answer? PUT A SUITABLE SET OF TYRES ON. Use your brain and don't blame the tyre.
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Gary Raydon
a cross-country rider
from Dallas Date Reviewed: July 17, 1998
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Fairly disappointed with the performance of these tires. The shop guy recommended them after I tore the knobs of a pair of Specialized masters, saying they were perfect for the hard pack conditions of Dallas. Granted, these things are very fast on hardpack. Be warned, however, that if you encounter loose sand or broken up dirt on hills or in turns, you will be in trouble. The front doesn't hook up, causing oversteer and crashing. The rear has to be really weighted on climbs, or it skids out. I'm trading these suckers out for something with some knobs.
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Justin
a cross-country rider
from central Florida Date Reviewed: July 4, 1998
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quick review: 1.I pinch flat on any and every tire, but not necessarily any more on Keith's. 2.You are a gear or two faster on your favorite hardpack (the single most effective way to become faster, again, when it's primarily hard) 3. light weight (rotational mass counts more!) 4. Learning curve is steep but brief. (like clipless pedals...?!) 5. You will become a better rider with slicks. Slicks force you to be more conscious of weight distribution and form. You can not rely on the tread to barrel through a section. YOu become more of a finesse rider.... but a little faster!! 6. SuperGo has got em for 28 bucks. (kevlar)
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Lars Hansen
a cross-country rider
from Minneapolis,MN Date Reviewed: June 30, 1998
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On the hardpack these tires are great, but we have had a lot of rain and last night I fell hard twice as the front washed out underneath me. I would also agree that these tires pinch flat easy. These tires are very fast and very slippery when in the mud , sand or loose gravel. 4 chillies when the conditions are right today I'm shopping for new tires.
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Rich
a racer
from St. Louis, MO Date Reviewed: June 30, 1998
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I'm rating these tires as racing tires. These tires are fast. They are the fastest tires I've ever used. They are totally awesome if all you have is hardpack. They will even work in shallow mud. They are the wost tires I have ever used in sand or in deep loose gravel, like in a creek crossing. They are totally sketchy on loose descents and in loose gravel corners, etc- you had better be an excellent rider if you race these tires. DO NOT RACE WITH THESE TIRES where there are sharp or embedded rocks, jumps onto rocks or sharp gravel, etc. They will pinch flat again and again where other tires do not, unless you run so much pressure that they will not handle at all at speed on anything not groomed. If you're looking for more speed- these are fast. But flatting costs a lot of time in a race. Too much time. These are therefore special purpose tires that do incredibly well on 10% of courses, and can cost you a race by flatting too easily when even 10% of the course is very rough but very fast. Thus 2 chilis is the best I can do.
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Charlie
a cross-country rider
from Sunnyvale, CA Date Reviewed: June 5, 1998
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I put an SS on the front with an old Zmax on the back. The SS replaced a Dart hard core. There is a lot of hard pack now that El Nino's gone with a thin coating of dust, sand, gravel, poison oak oil, etc. on top. The SS performs much better than I thought. It is very fast (rolling resistance) despite its big footprint. I would guess that I'm 5-10% faster with the new tire combo. Cornering is very good - better than what Bontrager led me to believe. Straight line braking is reduced a little which you should keep in mind. Like going back to cantis. Soft soil performance is not too good, but you knew that. Five flaming dead horses for doing what it's supposed to do and doing it so well.
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Dean
a cross-country rider
from Mill Valley, California Date Reviewed: May 23, 1998
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Revolt on the rear, regular knobby on the front. Took a couple of rides to get used to, but it's fast and predictable. Helps make quick work of the ride from my garage to the base of Mt. Tam. It'll skid if you brake on loose stuff, but most of your braking is from the front anyways. Five stars if you're experienced and ride enough to get used to it, four stars if you ride less than once a week.
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Roberto Porter
a racer
from Mexico DF Date Reviewed: May 8, 1998
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I had WTB Velociraptors and felt the front tire was not secure while cornering even though they are quite famous and expensive...Bought a pair of Revolts SS and I am eager to enter the next Cross-Country race. They obviously do not have the same grip as normal tires, in steep and technical terrain you have to adjust and be prepared for some slippage, but I have found that I am now able to use the center front chainring and going much faster than with other tires. The risks and riding adjustments are totally compensated by the gain in overall speed. These tires are not for beginers; are for XC racing. Still no idea how they will perform when the rain comes.
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AJ
a cross-country rider
from Plainsboro, NJ Date Reviewed: May 4, 1998
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These tires are awesome for dry, hardpacked trails. Man are they fast! It's amazing how bad they are for everything else! Forget about the front for any loose packed trails or roots (not to mention mud, but thats a given)! I stuck with the st2 in front with the ss in the rear (good combination).
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Sven
a cross-country rider
from Toronto Date Reviewed: May 4, 1998
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I just tried out these tires in a rec. race and a couple of training rides. Depending on the type of soil your on they grip extraordinarily well but they are pretty slippery over smooth roots, etc. A plus that seems to take some gitting used to is the fact that they slide, but slide predictably. They are at least a gear or two faster than full knobbies on hard pack and they climb and descend a lot better than expected, but on off-camber corners that 'predictable' but manageable slid comes into play.
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bob
a weekend warrior
from mi Date Reviewed: April 26, 1998
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if you are looking for some extra speed, these tires deliver. they grip better than expected. they are best on hardpack with some intermediate stuff thrown in. if you are a smooth rider, you will gain more on the straights than lose in corners. combining the rear with a knobby front works well too. remember, the extra speed carries into corners--you enter even faster than you normally would with knobs, so scrub some speed and lean hard through the turn. (to let the side knobs bite)
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HTmaniac
a cross-country rider
from Taipei Date Reviewed: April 12, 1998
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was quite impressed by such combo, overhaul their grip is good going up going down in fast curves slow curves, and the breaking is sufficient. The rubber is of good quality and they are quite confortable. I would have prefered the front in 1.95 only as it would cut trought the mud and soft stuff better, I dont like that floating feeling....Their weight is fairly light and their life time honorable, around 500 km for the back...good tires overhaul
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bruce
a racer
from portland , OR Date Reviewed: April 12, 1998
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I purchased the 2.1 front to go with my extreme master on the rear. Great control, cornering, and plenty of braking power. These tires roll, shed mud, and are quick out of corners. Oh yeah, they're quiet on the road too. The rear looked a little sketchy for where I climb and descend. Don't be afraid to experiment and mix manufacturer's tires even though dealers tell you not too.
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Merlin rider
a cross-country rider
from Calgary, Alberta Date Reviewed: April 5, 1998
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I was very concerned whether the rear SS would perform well. WOW !!! I climbed in light snow packed muddy shit up a 20% grade without a problem. Fast on the flats also. I will not buy one for the front. Remember most of your braking is on the front. I will stick to a full knobbie there.
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Friedrich
a weekend warrior
from Savoy IL Date Reviewed: December 31, 1997
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Don't use them in mud. But everywhere else there is no reason to use knobbies again. Even on wet gras they perform great! So it's cool to have a second wheelset for offroad in winter. To ride in town on snowy streets they are very fast and brake good. Use a little bit of time to get familiar with them. When they start to slip you will find you on the street.
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phil
a racer
from Boone, NC Date Reviewed: December 16, 1997
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If you just want to go riding, don't buy these tires. They do not grip well in any condition, particularly in mud and on gravel. However, if you race and want to go fast as hell, buy these tires. I've done 4 cyclocross races on these and am almost as fast as the drop-bar crowd on these puppies.
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Charlie
a racer
from FL Date Reviewed: November 23, 1997
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Second set of 'slicks'. Switched from Ritchey Speedmax's 10-8-97 & so far have been happy. They're lighter than the Speedmax's & hookup better. I've used them in a wide variety of terrain -- limerock, coralrock, sand, gravel on hardpack, roots, etc. Satisfied enuf with the performance that I'm still running them. Reasonably priced, relatively lite weight, durable & good performance. 5 chilis.
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Tim Hamewka
a racer
from Las Vegas, NV Date Reviewed: October 16, 1997
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In the 4 years I've been riding mountain bikes, I've had about 8 or 10 different brands of tires and these are by far the best I've used yet! Great rolling resistance and they grab much better than I expected them to. Really steep technical descents can get a bit scary at times but the Bontragers work better than other semi slicks I've tried. Thumbs up!
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Marky
a racer
from Brockville, Ontario Date Reviewed: October 1, 1997
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It goes without saying these are fast tires. But be warned my experience has been they are obviously sensitive to the trail. Don't try and tackle knarly, technical ascents and decents with these tires but for hardpack they rule. I have my SS mated to a Specialized TE Team Control and it's a wicked combination. I don't mind my rear to be a little sketchy but I want the front to stick like glue and the TE Team Controls have traction coming out the Wazoo. I set a PB by over 30 seconds on a short 3 km sprint course I have been doing for the past 2 years. The course is fast, rolling, non-technical, mix of sand and hardpack. I consider 30 seconds to be a very significant improvement.
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Brian Wax
a cross-country rider
from Palo Alto Ca Date Reviewed: September 29, 1997
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Definitely VERY fast. I lost a little high speed stability on lose shake on top of hard pack (as stated by KB). Cornering is awesome. However, you should ride agressively and lean to get the knobs on the surface while cornering. I found that the tires slide in a predictable manner. Overall a good performing tire. I have yet to try them in wet conditions.
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Stevil
a weekend warrior
from USA Date Reviewed: September 15, 1997
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I'm an urban mountain biker, so I ride a lot on the streets to get to my play areas...I replaced my IRC Mythos tires with Bontrager SS for reduced rolling resistance. Definitely a more supple tire, but I didn't notice a huge difference in rolling resistance, much to my surprise. Got a LOT more pinch flats than any other tire I've used, even with fairly high psi. I got one flat, rolled maybe 10 feet, and discovered that those ten feet had cause my rim to cut through the very thin sidewall. So I put my IRC Mythos back on the front...This was a GREAT combo! Rolling resistance seemed lower, and traction was good in all conditions.Lession: 1. You probably get most bang for the buck just putting the SS on the rear. 2. Use Kevlar tire liners and high PSI to keep down the number of flats.
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Milk Man
a cross-country rider
from NJ Date Reviewed: September 13, 1997
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I am not a racer, I ride in all types of conditions. These tires came on my new bike. After reading the reviews in this site I thought I had the goods. I don't. If you race these may be OK. If not be prepared to hate: mud, wet, loose rocks, sand, mud, gravel, wet rocks, mud. I ate the dirt more times than I can remember...very scary. If you race, I have a set for sale. Make me an offer. Only one 10 mile ride on them. Two chilies because one is too lonely
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Josh
a racer
from Maine, Y'all! Date Reviewed: September 12, 1997
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I must admit, I was keen for the notion of slicks as soon as I heard of them. My shop sells these so a set of the SS's was mine as soon as our brown clad friend delivered them to the door. I expected them to be fast and probably corner as well as any tire with knobs on the sides, but what I wasn't prepared for was the versatility of these tires! I rode and raced them for about 1 month in super dry conditions. Loved it. Of course they're scary in loose gravel and greasy mud, but now that we've gotten some rain I'm finding them just as fast in damp conditions. And when they say a gear everywhere it's no joke, just try going back to knobs after running these for a while! If you're looking for a light ultrafast tyre, these are the sneaks!
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SGT ROCK
a weekend warrior
from Kitimat, BC Date Reviewed: September 8, 1997
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Tried out a pair this weekend. How do they rock? Let me count the ways:Acceleration - awesome Climbing - great Braking - OK Cornerning - much better than expected Mud - acceptableThey suck for unpacked gravel or wet, technical terrain at low speeds, but Bontrager tells you this before you buy. Use 'em as intended - they rock!
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T. Wrecks
a cross-country rider
from Bohica Falls, KY Date Reviewed: September 1, 1997
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They rule on pavement and dirt. They deserve five chilies because they inspire confidence, especially in turns when the knobby edges dig in. On streets it is so nice to ride without the vibrations caused by knobs in the center of your treads. If you ride on pavement and dirt these are hard to beat. They have a no nonsense all-black color which I like and the tread design is the result of a lot of research and experience. Good job Bontrager!
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Mark Ohashi
a weekend warrior
from So. Calif. Date Reviewed: September 1, 1997
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Just installed the Revolt SS (1.9/2.1). Keith Bontrager is not exaggeration when he says the decrease in rolling resistance is worth a gear in any trail or hill. You have to try them to believe it. 5 chilis.
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Pat
a downhiller
from calif. Date Reviewed: August 31, 1997
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this tire is great if you want to ride on the street but for dirt they suck. They wash out on even the smallest turn and they dont climb worth a dam.
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Troy
a cross-country rider
from Seattle Date Reviewed: August 15, 1997
Bottom Line:
These tires rock! They accelerate, they climb, they corner, they fly. Check out the full review on Dirt Northwest at http://www.dirtnw.com.
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Troy
a cross-country rider
from Seattle Date Reviewed: August 15, 1997
Bottom Line:
These tires rock! They accelerate, they climb, they corner, they fly. Check out the full review at Dirt Northwest.
$ 45.00
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