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Submitted by
Shoey79
a Weekend Warrior
from Kamloops, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: November 26, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Harper Mtn | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Grip, more grip and lots of grip! Cheap too! | | Weaknesses: | None, as long as you don't try to use a rear tire as a front tire. | | Similar Products Used: | Maxxis, Kenda, Pannaracer, IRC, Schwalbe, Hutchinson, and Vee Rubber. | | Bike Setup: | A little Stinky. | | Bottom Line: | Wicked grip. Got the tire as light cheap tire to make getting up the hill easier, and end up being a good tire for the way down too. Its like a heavy duty single ply tire, it holds up to some really nasty rocks and roots on fast DH runs. I'm amazed that the tire is holding up this good. The lugs just grip anything and the it holds a line ripping in the corners. I don't feel my back end slip out at all. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Zack
a
from SinCity
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Good grip, lightning acceleration and wears well. | | Weaknesses: | As everyone else - CORNERS | | Similar Products Used: | Continental cross country,Geak hubi,Hutchinson mosquito n maxxis wormD/minotaur. | | Bike Setup: | stock bike. | | Bottom Line: | Safe my life before. I was speeding down a road in the rain when I noticed a vehicle coming out of a corner. Jammed on the brakes like gripping for my dear life. The tire just took all the gravity and braking force with little slip. Stopped in time and....I trully recommend this tire for riders with safety conscious. The tire don't work well in corners only if you spins out too fast on extreme angle, that I noticed. Otherwise, slow down and pick-up pace on the turns, just like it was meant to be - fast on the acceleration. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael Nation
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort Walton Beach, FL
Date Reviewed: May 22, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Timberlake (FWB, FL) | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Climbs exceptionally well. Fast rolling. Good braking. | | Weaknesses: | Front tire slides a little too much, both tires a little too heavy. | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo | | Bottom Line: | These are average tires in my opinion. I've ridden these hard and they still show only slight wear. The trails I ride have alot of roots and loose sand. These tires climb roots like nobody's business but handle only adequate in loose sand. I just recently switched to Maxxis Mofo XC and they handle better in most conditions (including mud). The only category were the Pirhana Pro handles better is climbing and braking. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hans
a
from Allentown, PA
Date Reviewed: October 22, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | Bike Line - Allentown, PA | | Strengths: | Good tread wear and overall durability | | Weaknesses: | watch out for performance on wet rocks. | | Similar Products Used: | Tioga Psycho TT, Continental Traction | | Bike Setup: | Trek 6500, stock components | | Bottom Line: | I started with the Tioga rear tire and it didn't climb like I wanted, but the Piranha Pro grabs the trail great! Over a summer season of heavy use (500+ miles of technical Eastern PA singletrack) they wore well. I shredded the tread on this tire and it never stopped working. As a side note, I just got the Continental Traction tires, and hope they compare in quality. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
aaron siegler
a Cross Country Rider
from atlanta
Date Reviewed: May 23, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | none | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | they last long | | Weaknesses: | like everyone else, corners | | Bottom Line: | they were good beginner tires, and i learned to land standing on my feet when the bike slid out underneath me. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lasse Rasanen
a Cross Country Rider
from Finland
Date Reviewed: March 14, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Great acceleration & braking.
Light. | | Weaknesses: | Unpredictable in corners. | | Similar Products Used: | Nothing this light. | | Bike Setup: | Tunturi Equillar XT & RockShox Judy SL & full XT | | Bottom Line: | These things came stock on my bike and they've given me some extra heartthrobs because when they let go in a corner they do it FAST. Apart from letting go in corners I love'em. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Josh Nicholls
a Cross-Country Rider
from Ladysmith, British Columbia
Date Reviewed: August 19, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
My back yard. | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
It climbs like a fricken batt out of hell plain and simple :). | | Weaknesses: |
Unpredictable on low down corners. | | Similar Products Used: |
I can't really compare this thin. | | Bike Setup: |
Oxford Alt-3000. | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line is, if you want a wheel that can make you move if you want to, get this tire ASAP. It accelerates like you would NOT believe and its a a pretty predictable tire overall. 4 because heh the unpredictablity part. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
a Cross-Country Rider
a
from North Bay,Ontario
Date Reviewed: July 6, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Bataan Death Ride | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
-all condition climbing braking | | Weaknesses: |
-sidewalls are splitting corners unpredictably | | Similar Products Used: |
-various Contis | | Bike Setup: |
-Equipe/Bomber | | Bottom Line: | The rear tire has proven itself on a variety of surfaces;it sticks like glue on any sort of climb. Too bad about the aforementioned splits because the tread has held up really well. The front tire is squirmy on hardpacked trails; watch the corners. Use something else up front. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dennis
a Weekend Warrior
from Cleveland, Ohio
Date Reviewed: June 1, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Bottom Line: | What is everyone talking about. These tires are horrable! I can not trust them for anything. They consistantly wash out on me and never stick on hard pack, sand, mud, or just about anything else. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin
a cross-country rider
from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Date Reviewed: December 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These tires came stock on my bike and the rear is now completely worn out after only 4 months of riding. They do a decent job climbing and in the staight line but they sure do suck in the corners. I wiped out the first time I took a downhill corner pretty aggressively. I'd definately go with different tires. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Deak
a cross-country rider
from Europe
Date Reviewed: June 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had these tires for almost 2 years now, they still don't need to be relaced. Everyones comments on these seem to be pretty accurate; They climb well, accelerate well, last long.....but they are the scariest in fast, loose soiled (eg gravel), steep corners. I have tried other tires, and these seem to be the worst in cornering. You can't really predict when they will give way. If you 'rail' the bike with total focus and caution, they work. The Piranha Pro's have limited me to not go as fast as I want to in corners. Soon I will probably buy a new set of tires.....such as Specialized Team Master/Control, or IRC Mythos. The Piranha Pro's deserve a 2.5 chili rating...but today I feel generous, so I give it 3!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew T. Arroyo
a cross-country rider
from San Jose, Ca
Date Reviewed: January 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I was pretty happy with these tires for the first four or five months of use. They had a nice agressive tread and gripped well. I did notice, though, that like everyone's been mentioning they aren't the best in the corners. Since the rainy season started I've realized that when it's muddy out they're crap every else too. Don't get me wrong I'm sure they grip really well for the first five feet or so, but after that they are so helplessly packed that I might as well be riding slicks. Overall, a good tire for dry hard packed trails with slow turns. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Johan Sahlin
a cross-country rider
from Elmhult SWEDEN
Date Reviewed: October 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a pair of Piranha and like them. They are very good allround-tires.
Wonderfull grip uphill but still lightrolling straight. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Guinness
a
from Darmstadt, Germany
Date Reviewed: October 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Great grip in mud, really helps you climb even in very difficult conditions, but VERY scary in corners (especially on gravel). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cole Eslinger
a racer
from Cochrane,Alberta,Canada
Date Reviewed: July 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I think this is a great all around tire I find very good traction in mud and preety good climbing traction very little slippage | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Root
a cross-country rider
from MA
Date Reviewed: July 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This tire climbes great and lasts for ever but it does not corner well. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Chum
a cross-country rider
from Toronto, Ont, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 11, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
These came stock on my brothes's bike. I have to say they're pretty good biters, but they then to clog up with mud. Not as good as my Speed-Max though. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
King Kikapu
a cross-country rider
from Salem, MO
Date Reviewed: May 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
The Piranha/Pro's came stock on my bike. They lasted for a year, and I replaced them with the same exact tire. They are an excellent all-around tire. Tend to clog up on mud a little fast, though. Overall, an excellent choice. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg Wang
a cross-country rider
from Berkeley, CA
Date Reviewed: April 10, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
IRC is a great company. I have the Mythos tires and my girlfriend has the Piranha Pro's. The Piranha Pro's have lasted forever. We have the blackwalled ones, and they look really good. Performance wise they are fine. The rear really helps you climb.Hey man, with a cool little fish on your tire, you can't go wrong! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy Goeckel
a cross-country rider
from Bonn, Germany
Date Reviewed: April 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I´ve been using a prinha pro front tire, and so far I can´t complain. Great curve abilities and enough traction not to slip away sideways in our usual wet and muddy european conditions. A definite buy.
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Submitted by
Matt
a racer
from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: March 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Came stock on my C-dale. I have a rear on the front too. (2 rear tires??)
Hook-up good in most conditions.
Get clogged with mud fairly easily.
Horrible in loose, wet snow (Is there any good tire for it)
Scary on wet clay, I've slid out numerous times | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Benz OuYang
a cross-country rider
from Berkeley, California
Date Reviewed: March 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
The Piranha Pro's came stock on my bike and I've used them for quite some months. My impression of them is that they're very good when new but as soon as the knobs are half worn, they're not very grippy at all. When the tires were new, I was actually amazed at the amount of traction they provide in rocky ruts and slightly loose soil. The front tire cornered very well and can be leaned at will; if you want, it will even guide itself out of ruts with good side traction. The rear tire is good for slightly loose soil (not flowing loose) and more than adequate for rocky or hard packed surfaces. Both front and rear do not shred mud very well and are not suitable on wet, loose surfaces (such as with wet leaves). Durability-wise, the front is still going strong although the rear is past its prime with ~1000 of off-road miles). I think I would have bought another set of these tires if not for my curiosity to try something new. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
FOUX
a weekend warrior
from LYON, FRANCE
Date Reviewed: March 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
THIS TIRES ARE NOT RIGID ENOUGH WHEN SPEED INCREASES IN SPITE OF THE DUAL COMPOUND SYSTEM
I THINHK THEY ARE BEST SUITED FOR CROSS COUNTRY RACING | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kurt Barr
a weekend warrior
from Louisville Kentucky
Date Reviewed: February 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have been running these tire for alomost a year. They have proven to be a reliable tire in almost any condition that I have put them through..From hard pack,sloppy mud and snow. They wear extreamly well and hold good in corners! Give them a try you should not be upset with these!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael Zubik
a cross-country rider
from Maine
Date Reviewed: February 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
The PiranhaPro grips like you won't believe. The first few times
out with it was an amazing experience. I could crank around obstacles on
completely pine needled-covered ground, and it tracked true. We ride a lot
of mud around here which usually sucks. With this tire mud clearence is
sweet, and it tracks well in the grime. I never see myself using a different
front tire ever again. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Arne
a cross-country rider
from Denmark
Date Reviewed: February 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
great tires, works well on both muddy surfaces as well as frozen if you don´t let too much air in them.
very big rollingresistance on the road then, but then again....who cares???? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
matt cutler
a cross-country rider
from columbia, sc
Date Reviewed: January 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
scary tires, but last forever which is a negative if you use wear as an excuse for new tires. I got them on sale, and they still were not worth the money. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
rob
a cross-country rider
from olympia, wa
Date Reviewed: December 2, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
These tires are great out here in the nw where anything can and does happen on the trails. They climb dang near anything, from loose gravel all the way to hardpack. Even good in clay. Excellent mud/snow release. Hard knobbies are great in no-bank corners, you don't hafta worry about them going out from underneath you. They suck on pavement, but that's why there's slick tires out there. The price makes em even better. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
L.J. Williamson
a weekend warrior
from Jamaica Plain, MA USA
Date Reviewed: November 21, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I got the PirhanoPro's stock on a new bike I bought a month ago. My old bike had run-of-the-mill Kenda tires, and I thought tires were all the same. Not true! The PPs really grip the ground, and I've not slid an inch while grinding through mud. The resistance blows on pavement, but who cares? They tear up gravely hills and plough through mud on the single-track. I'm sure there are better tires - but I'm happy with these. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Darin Chester
a weekend warrior
from Sacramento, CA
Date Reviewed: November 5, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Ive been riding this combo since the beginning of this year about once a week and they ROCK! Im getting the Missles next. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bert Templeton
a cross-country rider
from SINGAPORE
Date Reviewed: October 21, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
This tire bites! It bites especially well in sand, which is a common
venue for me and my bike. The rolling resistance is a little high
on pavement, but not bad enough to dump the tire.
It also does a good job of cleaning itself of the sticky, yucky
crap here that the locals call mud. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Christopher Nissly
a cross-country rider
from usa
Date Reviewed: August 5, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Very good tire. I have ridden about 400 miles commuting to work on pavement with
very little wear. It handles very nicely around corners. Could be better
climbing. I have had only a few flats, mostly from thorns. Front tire tracks very
well. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
RyBones
a weekend warrior
from New York
Date Reviewed: June 24, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Good back tire with very good tread life on and off the road. Excellent
traction although it tends to carry a little mud with it. On the front it
tends to push or give a little and doesn't track as well as some others but
it is still much better than most and is quite aggressive. I havn't found a
better tire for plowing over the neighbors cats, although it tends to
carry a little fur with it. Get one for your rear, big boy. Unless you'd
rather get sloppy and take it up front.
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Submitted by
Steven Hughes
a cross-country rider
from Waltham,MA USA
Date Reviewed: June 18, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I like this tire on the rear, I haven't had a chance to try the front,
because I received the wrong size. The rear blazes up hills with good
ease or I am just getting better at climbing hills. I ride the 2.0 Kevlar,
which is a bit lighter than the 2.1 around 570g. It rides awesome through
mud, with great mud shedding capability, others get stuck in the mud while
I just ride on by... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sean Parrish a cross-country rider
a
from Boise, ID
Date Reviewed: June 1, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
These tires really hold their ground. They are great in most conditions but seem to lack in the hard-pack to sandy terrain. For the weight savings and money over other tires, they can't be beat.
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Submitted by
Marc Belliveau
a cross-country rider
from Montreal, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 10, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
The rear tire work verry well! It can climbs any slopes. But I replace my
front one by a panaracer dart II. The front tire was'nt stiff enough for me.
They are affordable, but I prefer the smoke/dart set.
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Submitted by
Par Lindberg
a cross-country rider
from Kristinehamn, Sweden
Date Reviewed: May 4, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
The IRC Piranha/Pro Kevlar Rear really does it's work! With this tire you can
climb any mountain. Haven't tried it that long yet, so I don't really know if
the dual compound makes it last longer, but atleast it's a great tire for
climbing.
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