The Kujo DH is a World Cup winning downhill tire. By combining motorcycle tread technology with insightful feedback from dozens of the world’s fastest downhill racers, our engineers have developed a tire with unparalleled strength and griping power at high speeds. Designed specifically for hard to intermediate conditions, the Kujo DH features MC Coil Casing technology, the PRF system and confidence-inspiring high grip tread compound. Plainly stated, the strongest, most flat resistant tires in the sport. Click on the image to the left for an enlarged photo showing tread detail and related product specifications.
Submitted by
clj766
a Cross Country Rider
from Charlotte NC. usa Date Reviewed: March 31, 2009
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
cambria
Strengths:
durable as it should be its a downhill tire
Weaknesses:
heavy, send you slipping on slick spots,
Bike Setup:
f600 cannondale
Bottom Line:
No reason to buy this tire for cross country use unless you just want a good workout! I bought it thinking it was going to be the last tire I would ever need b/c of the reviews. I just replaced with Kenda Tinker Quarez much better for cross country fast, lightweight, grippy as hell. Now for downhill use im sure it is a good tire. I think the people that said it could be used for cross country dont know what they are talking about.
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Submitted by
Sir. Swish
a Cross Country Rider
from Somerset, GB Date Reviewed: December 3, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Strawberry Line
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
eBay.co.uk
Strengths:
Lasts a lifetime! Look and grip like no other tyre
Weaknesses:
Not 100% pinch flat resistant
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis High Roller, Conti Verticle
Bike Setup:
Spesh Hardrock, Magura Julie Rear, Hope M4 Front, RockShox TORA 302, Mavic D321's on 2.35 IRC Kujo's
Bottom Line:
I do XC and nothing more but these DH tyres suit me perfectly, They're fat a$$ tyres, Their red walls make the whole bike look awesome, they grip like no tyre I've ever used before, Bit edgy on wet rock and mud but will otherwise keep you stuck to the ground, My only reservation would have to be puncture resistance, which can be a nightmare, If you run these tyres on low pressure expect it to be as flat as a pancake by the bottom of the trail!
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Submitted by
Gaffer
a Downhiller
from Nannerch, North Wales Date Reviewed: October 20, 2006
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$14.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Pinch flat resistance, weight, grip on dry rock, hardpack, compact soil, drier mud and grass
Weaknesses:
Wet rock and clay rich gloopy mud performance
Similar Products Used:
Michelin DH16, DH24 and Tioga DH
Bike Setup:
Hardtail with 5" forks
Bottom Line:
Buy it if you ride mainly dry courses.
Dont if you ride mainly wet rocky/mud courses.
(Michelin DH16's will be better for the wet stuff)
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Submitted by
steve
a Weekend Warrior
from hendersonville NC usa Date Reviewed: August 8, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint
Strengths:
extremely strong sidewalls;can run very low tire pressure without the worry of pinchflatting;long tread life; very good feel on high speed rocky terrain
Weaknesses:
not the best mud tire.
Similar Products Used:
wtb velociraptors; kenda nevegal stickee; maxxis minion; various michelin tires;wtb mutanoraptors; too many tires.
Bike Setup:
Ellsworth joker;38lb. heavy hitter trail bike
Bottom Line:
if you enjoy riding real fast over loose,dry,hairy terrain then buy this tire. After 6 months my kujos are still kickin. I run down to 20 psi and very seldom pinch flat. Not the best mud tire, but not many tires are, unless you are running a mud specific. I have to say hands down that my kujos have been the best tires that I have owned. Don't worry about ripping the sidewalls; they are next to indestructable. You won't be disappointed with this tire.
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Submitted by
Jpinto
a Downhiller
from portugal Date Reviewed: March 4, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
->Long lasting ->Pinch resistant ->Various sizes ->The tire absorbs quite well the terrain ->Its an amazing tire in rocky sections ->Works well under heavy braking
Weaknesses:
->I dont feel the same cofidence in corner that some Dh tire give ->they say that its a harcpack tire but its more a rock garden tire ->Don't even waste youre time tring to race this tire in muddy conditios it just doesn't work
Similar Products Used:
nokian gazallodi 2.6/2.3 , hutchinson octopus 2.3/2.5,kenda nevegal 2.7, michelin 24 soft, michelin 11 soft, maxxis high roller 2.5, maxxis mobster 2.7, duro wildlife 3.0, tioga dh 2.3, and most dh tires in the market some oned some tested, but mostly oned
Bike Setup:
dh bike-> mondraker petrol evo2:888, dhx5.0 4x/urban bike-> 24 le toy:Z1 freeride, 24' wheels
Bottom Line:
These are good and durable tires for the commn user, for the racer these are robust tires and, in my opinion, this is where the problems with these tires begins they're awesome in strength but in corners they just dond keep up with most of the newer tires out there in the market(i don't know if these tires are still on sale) the tires have another problem in my opinion they say its an hardpack tire , i'd sai its its a tire that grips like hwll in rockfaces but its not a tire that preforms all that well in hardpack,it tends not to be stable if you dont brake in a straight line (i know that isn't the way to brake but sometimes it just has to done) most of the tires also feel unsafe under those braking situations but these are worse.this tire isn't also a preforming tire in offcamber situations. This review seems like its just to say the tire doesn't work but thats not true when this tire was desinged it was among the best tires but now he is getting old. i've used more than 1 pair of these tires, i dont even know for how long i've been using kujos, but nowadays i still have a pair that i still didn't manage to destroy over the rocks. I would't buy these tires now but a time ago i bought loads of them one got destroied i'd just put another equal. If you get them on a bargain go ahead but dont hope for miracles. And just to end if this tire rode on the worldcup and the pros used it thats a sign that it'll always be a good tire (in spite of all the bad things i've said about it)
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Submitted by
achilles
a
from britsh columbia canada Date Reviewed: January 14, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Strengths:
tread doesnt wear down really quick, it is a downhill tire but i love to ride urban/freeride, they work great for both of those
Weaknesses:
a little heavy, but its worth it, thats why its so tough
Similar Products Used:
gazza jr
Bike Setup:
double track 26 front 24 dx32 rear, banshee morphine junior tee
Bottom Line:
just s sick tire, good grip good wear
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Submitted by
Nathan
a
from Ky Date Reviewed: January 10, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.
Strengths:
Traction, Pinch flat resistance, treadwear
Weaknesses:
Weight, but this is a full on DH class tire, so none.
Similar Products Used:
None similar
Bike Setup:
The urban beater/trials bike
Bottom Line:
In-de-structible. I have ridden this tire for about a year and a half with zero pinch flats. It is mounted to a sun Rhyno lite and I run 20 or less psi in it at all times. Every time I make a move, you can hear the rim hit, and still no flats. Anyone I ride with is amazed as soon as I make a move that it didn't pinch flat. And I've been doing this to it for well over a year. On top of all that, after a year and a half of nothing but riding street about half of the tread is left. The traction is great in dry to medium conditions, but it gets loaded up with mud easily in extremely wet stuff. Again, that's not what it was made for. This has been one of the few components that has been absolutely, 100%, problem free. If you want a fairly large bombproof tire, look no further.
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Submitted by
Filipe Nunes
a Weekend Warrior
from Estoril - Portugal Date Reviewed: November 28, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Kill `em all - Downhill Sintra
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Strengths:
This is a review for the El Kujo XC 2.25 Really light, excelent traction, and it seems wider than a usual 2.25
Weaknesses:
a little slow, not for downhillers,or agressive freeriders
Similar Products Used:
Tioga blue dragon (STAWAY FROM THESE)
Bike Setup:
gt i-drive 1.0 2001, marz exr pro, fox r pro pedal etc
Bottom Line:
I don`t know if it`s lack of luck but every time I rode, i had a puncture, with this tyre, really frustrating.I`ll give it one more chance, and then we`ll see. But apart that, i think it`s a really good tyre for the price (about 20 €),it´s light, and soft, you can mount or dismount it with your fingers, it grips really well, it corners well, it has great traction, and it`s not bad at all on muddy conditions.One thing i really liked is it`s looks, cause it seems wider than a normal 2.25.I`m using it as a rear, but it would work fine as a front, although it will brake you a little.5 chilis for theprice, and only 4 cause of the flats
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Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Costa Mesa, OC Date Reviewed: November 19, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Woods, Rocket
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
Everything about it bomb proff tire, i ran over thorns, glass no leaks, i run really low psi and no pinch!!!! 2.25 :)
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Panracer fire xc pro 2.1/ 2.3
Bike Setup:
GT LTS 98 K-mart special!
Bottom Line:
These tires are super smooth and they bite like no other if your sick and tired of tires that dont grip then get these, very awsome tires. I will never buy another brand. kujo all the way.
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Submitted by
Graham Coe
a Weekend Warrior
from Liverpool Date Reviewed: August 3, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Delamere
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Strengths:
Soooo strong. cant pinch flat this at all. the tread keeps me going where i wanna go and no slipping or washing out at all. doesnt feel like a 2.65 when riding.
Weaknesses:
the weight is a bit much but not too much of a problem. think of it a helping to build up the leg muscles when your starting off.
Similar Products Used:
Tioga, specialized.
Bike Setup:
coyote dh3, muddyu fox limited team edition duel slalom.
Bottom Line:
Great tire. hard as nails. maybe run as a 2.35 front and a 2.65 rear as the perfect setup.
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Submitted by
JASON EBERT
a Downhiller
from BOZEMAN, MT Date Reviewed: June 30, 2005
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
SUMMIT BIKE AND SKI
Strengths:
TOUGH, STABLE AT HIGH SPEEDS
Similar Products Used:
FIRE FR 2.4, WTB WEIRWOLF 2.5
Bike Setup:
SUGAR 2+ W/ Z-1 FR AND 6" HAYES HYDRAULICS.
Bottom Line:
THESE TIRES ARE UNREAL FOR ALL-MOUNTAIN RIDING. NEVER PINCH FLAT. I RUN 20 PSI WHEN I DOWNHILL. GREAT ON HIGH SPEED SINGLETRACK. CAN RAIL CORNERS AND NOT WORRY ABOUT WASHING OUT. WEIRWOLFS AND FIRE FR'S WILL WASH OUT AT HIGHER PSI'S AND PINCH FLAT EASILY WHEN RUN BELOW 30 PSI. MANY COMPLAIN OF ADDED WEIGHT, I THINK IT HELPS KEEP THE FRONT DOWN WHEN CLIMBING HARD ON STEEP TRAILS. ALSO, THE KUJO'S WEIGHT IS PART OF THE REASON THAT IT PROVIDES SUCH EXCELLENT STABILITY.
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Submitted by
Max Mielke
a Downhiller
from Nanaimo, B.C., Canada Date Reviewed: June 4, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Whistler
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
The Realm
Strengths:
Traction in all conditions. Mud, dirt, rock, slippery logs. No flats what so ever.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis, WTB, Specialized
Bike Setup:
Cheeta Pro Line DH, Atom Lab - Trail Pimps wheel set, Boxxer, Azonic...
Bottom Line:
Pinch flat resistant foam is incredible. I have never had a single flat with these tires. Running low tire pressure on whistler, I often bend the sidewalls of my trail pimps hitting jagged rocks. None of which have resulted in a flat. Simply the best tire I have ever ridden. They're worth the hours of work.
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Submitted by
Greg
a Downhiller
from Winter Park, Florida, USA Date Reviewed: June 1, 2005
Favorite Trail:
anything dangerous enough to do something stupid on
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
flat protection, not that heavy, wears decent for the grip they give
Weaknesses:
none worth mentioning
Similar Products Used:
Kenda crap, minions, holy rollers
Bottom Line:
Buy them. These days everyones switching to Maxxis Minions, but I've ridden Minions and these tires are just as great and not as heavy. Great value and awesome red sidewalls.
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Submitted by
Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from Marysville Date Reviewed: May 14, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Upper Bidwell
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint
Strengths:
Great for the money. Just rool over everything with confidence. Tough tire.
I wanted a downhill tire for certain conditons. Like where I ride locally near the house has bad thorns. Downhill tires with self sealing tubes easily keep me flat free.
I have been riding all kinds of terrain on them and they work great. I have used them for urban to trail riding. I spent a day doing shuttles in Auburn and they worked great there.
Not too big that you cant pedal them but they just hook up on everything. I also run 2.25 Panaracer Cinders which rock also but the slight size differance on the Kujo 2.35 is noticable.
I really like these tires. May have to pick another set up and stash them. They really rock. If you like this tire but want somthing lighter try Panaracer Cinder 2.25.
They are heavy but tough. They are a great dollar value.
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Submitted by
cam
a Weekend Warrior
from hamilton, massachusetts, USA Date Reviewed: April 29, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Bow Ridge
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At:
not yet
Strengths:
are these tires any good in on wet boards. how quickly do they wear out
Weaknesses:
pricd
Similar Products Used:
tioga white tigers
Bike Setup:
2003 stinky deelux
Bottom Line:
worth the money?
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Submitted by
Freerideviking
a Weekend Warrior
from SW USA Date Reviewed: December 11, 2004
Favorite Trail:
wasabi
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
Super beefy sidewall, good tread pattern, good wear, decent grip
Weaknesses:
weight, for 2.35s
Similar Products Used:
Lots
Bike Setup:
Gemini
Bottom Line:
I bought these on the bargain rack at supergo, I had just wasted my money on some Kenda Kinetics and Maxxis Mobsters and I was just looking for something that wouldn't kill my wallet and me that day. Boy did I get a bargain....These tires have yet to dissappoint me. Forget about flats, I have Intense DH tubes with Supergo house slime inside these already brutaly beefy tires. I have literally ridden through a garden of goatheads and they don't even lose air over a month of sitting. I had a leaky valve core and the air was down to about 18 psi and I did a little four foot to flat expecting to blow a sidewall, but no dice. I ride in the desert SW where there is mondo rock and cactus, these tires so far have been impervious to everything I throw at them. If you get a pinch flat, you must have a really nasty burr on your wheel somewhere. They hook up really well for the harder durometer that they are, and they wear well. I only wish I had the 2.6 up front....Bottom line is: If ya wanna be done with flats and and not spend a whole lot of money, buy em.
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Submitted by
Jessie
a
from Labrador City Date Reviewed: October 12, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$42.00
Purchased At:
Bikeroom.com
Strengths:
These Tires are amazing, I'm climbing hills I could never climb before on my Hutchinson's. They are great on sand and don't collect dirt between the grips. I can't wear these things out!
These tires won't let you down, especally when climbing hills. They are a little bit on the expensive side but then again you get what you pay for.
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Submitted by
evan
a Downhiller
from durango Date Reviewed: September 24, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Log Shoots
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Campus cycles
Strengths:
Pinch flat resistance, cornering, just plain beefy
Weaknesses:
hard to get on untill you strech the beed a little
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis minion DH, and mobsters, michelin DH comp.
Bike Setup:
IH sgs dh, 2.65 kujos f/r
Bottom Line:
these are the best tires I have ever riden. anyone who says that they aren't that great has never lain there MX bike all the way down on a corner and pulled it off. you take a 90 digree turn with you leg a few inches off the ground on a pair of kujos an you might understand. I would give them ten flamin' chilis if i could
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Submitted by
Dave R
a Cross Country Rider
from Blacksburg, VA Date Reviewed: August 25, 2004
Favorite Trail:
all of them
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint
Strengths:
durability, traction, price, and overall killing power
turner burner w/marzocchi MX pro. hayes hydros. xt drivetrain
Bottom Line:
These tires are awesome. The cornering ability of these tires is incredible. If you have room for these fat daddies in your frame put them on there. NO FLATS EVER AGAIN. I dont even carry tubes with me anymore.
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Submitted by
rob murray
a Weekend Warrior
from monument CO Date Reviewed: August 15, 2004
Favorite Trail:
my north shore circuit in my backyard
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
jensonusa.con
Strengths:
GREAT!! This is the best tire that I've used for the way I ride. Handles wheelie drops great and have ridden dirt jumps with this tire and seems to work great for that too. No pinch flats yet and I dont expect any soon. Doesnt ever seem to break loose and great all around traction.
Weaknesses:
Weight but thats no biggie. If I'm gonna do an XC ride I just switch out tires.
Similar Products Used:
Panaracers, Nokian Gazzollodi Core (great tire!), Geax , WTB
Bike Setup:
Gary Fishher Mamba Hardtail, LX/XT drivetrain, nokian and irc tires, marzocchi Z 150 fork.
Bottom Line:
Good tire and have been very happy with it. I have the 2.35 rear version.Holds up great and the PRF works good too. Great tire for a great price!
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Submitted by
Arlopex
a Weekend Warrior
from Hacienda Heights, CA Date Reviewed: July 23, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
No Pinch Flat, More control on cornering, nice knobs
Weaknesses:
Little heavy ( but no big deal )
Similar Products Used:
tioga Factory DH
Bike Setup:
2003 Specialized Enduro Comp 2.35/2.35
Bottom Line:
THis helps me a lot specially going down, before i put this tire I ran i lot of pinchflat and since i got this, I am more eggresive, more confident because I can control the bike more and you dont have to worry about PF. and best of all its not expensive.Good job IRC!!
ps. you put a DH tire, why complaint about the weight, right?
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Submitted by
Jason
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA Date Reviewed: July 20, 2004
Favorite Trail:
San Juan Capistrano (Orange County)
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
Bike swap meet
Strengths:
Great traction, and, great pinch flat resistance. I've never had a pinch flat in 3+ years of riding these tires.
Weaknesses:
Weight
Similar Products Used:
Tioga Factory XC tires IRC Missile
Bike Setup:
Kona Dawg Primo
Bottom Line:
Great tire for the money if you want outstanding traction, and, to just about never get a pinch flat. Sure there are many lighter tires out there, but, they can't stand up to the abuse that the Kujo's can.
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Submitted by
Carlos
a Cross Country Rider
from Beaufort, SC, USA Date Reviewed: June 28, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
strong sidewalls, PINCH FLAT RESISTANT FOAM!!, good knobs, good traction all around
I was kinda scepticle about a tire that only costs $20 each but as soon as i received them and mounted them, I was totally happy with them. The pinch flat resistant foam is great. I'm prone to them for some reason but I havent had one at all since i got these tires. I do a little down hill and these tires give me A LOT more traction and help stabilize my bike. Rides great off road and good on-road. If your starting to do some XC or is one of your first set of tires these are great. If your experienced, this is a good tire to have even if only as a spare. I would definately keep these for a while. IRC has done the job right.
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Submitted by
Justin
a Cross Country Rider
from Kelowna BC Date Reviewed: May 24, 2004
Favorite Trail:
powers creek
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Strengths:
great traction in loose and wet.
Weaknesses:
hard to mount
Bike Setup:
Trek Liquid 55
Bottom Line:
excellent tires, doubled my downhill speed and control compared to the old bonti jones acx crap.
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Submitted by
Casey
a Cross Country Rider
from Tempe, AZ Date Reviewed: January 30, 2004
Favorite Trail:
National Trail (South Mountain, Phoenix)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
Awesome Traction, Strong sidewall, NO FLATS!
Weaknesses:
Heavy, but ohwell it's a DH tire :)
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer Fire 2.4
Bike Setup:
Razorback Team Grassroots
Bottom Line:
I'm running a XC bike on some nasty trails and I've had a bad streak of flatting and crappy tires. I decided to get some big dog DH tires, and they ROCK! It's worth the extra pedaling weight on the climb to have great stability and to be flat proof on the downhill. I'm running Stan's tubeless with this tire without a problem, I'd say it's one of the best tires I've used with Stan's tubeless. It's on a Bontrager Valiant rim w/ this tire.
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Submitted by
erick
a Cross Country Rider
from Olympia, WA Date Reviewed: January 28, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
supergo.com
Strengths:
Strong tire! Rode my rear 2.35 tire for over one year before the tread wore off. That's year-round riding 3-4 times per weak. These tires last.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Tubeless crap, kendas, panaracers, etc.
Bike Setup:
GSR Hooligan DH HT with DH components everywhere.
Bottom Line:
I run the 2.65 Kujo up front for more high speed stability over the rough stuff and a 2.35 Kujo in the rear. No pinch flats EVER; and with new DH tubes, no flats of any kind for the last 5 months. I basically built my GSR around these tires because the just plain WORK HARD. Buy them and you will not be disappointed!
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Submitted by
Ty Weiss
a Cross Country Rider
from Orlando, FL 32804 Date Reviewed: November 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Santos Trail, Ocala Florida
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint.Com
Strengths:
So Far So Good! No pinch flat from running low psi. Becasue I usually ride at 30 or slightly below. Has given me a lot of confidence (that I will not injure my wallet) Taking bigger hits, going faster downhill, tracks VERY well! So well that it took a lil to get used to the accuracy. Durable. Grips well, had no real problem hooking up on loose rock, roots and the like. Climbs very well. It feels like you float over the bumps - (ok, suspension helps too)
Weaknesses:
A lil heavy - but a worth the trade off for the durability!
Giant Vt3, avid brakes, Lx fr/xt rr drailleur, Xt hubs on Salsa Gordo rims w/ Kujo DH 2.25, Manitou Black Comp 90-120, Manitou swinger 3 rr shock (5-5.75 travel), Easton componentry to round it off......
Bottom Line:
Excellent product!! Well worth the money ($25 Pricepoint.com) Just what I needed for my style of riding! Give em'a try if you do aggressive XC in rugged terain (With lots of drops) or light freeriding.
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Submitted by
jimmy boots
a
from dirty durham, NC Date Reviewed: October 12, 2003
Favorite Trail:
the concrete one
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$666.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
no pinch flats
Weaknesses:
no pinch flats
Similar Products Used:
all of them
Bike Setup:
single speeder p-2, dj-1, mavic 321's, avid 7" mechs, other wise stock
Bottom Line:
when i started going big, guess what?, i started pinch flatting. i bought some IRC kujo (good dog!) 2.35's and guess what? no pinchies. the clincher was a six foot drop at wintergreen, i leaned back too far and road my back tire for a while whilst sitting down, and dinged my rim on a rock, i felt the rock hit the rim! NO PINCHIES!!!. they work well for urban as well, stair gaps and drops are a breeze with these tires, i was thinking about getting another brand next, but im not sure just yet, i am so stoked with the pinch flat protection on these tires that i may get another set when these have run their course. buy 'em, ride 'em, huck 'em, chuck 'em, love 'em.
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Submitted by
Dan
a Downhiller
from Seattle Date Reviewed: October 3, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
No flats!....so far. Great traction.
Weaknesses:
None. Well, if anything, they are a little heavy, however who cares.
Similar Products Used:
A bunch of specialized crap
Bike Setup:
2002 Enduro, TALAS RLC, Kujo DH 2.35/2.65.
Bottom Line:
These tires are great! They have been 100 times down Whistler without a flat! Hardpack or mud, they seem to corner great. Before I had my TALAS, I was riding the bike with the standard zoke and 2.2's up front. I switched to the 2.65 and it felt like I had a brand new fork up front, it made that much of a difference in handling. They do seem heavier than other DH tires, however I ride mine XC also, and dont seem to have a problem. Sure, I could put a 2.2 back on the front, and be able to go faster, however on the steep downhill sections, the traction is not there with a standard XC tire. Sure, they weigh a little more, however so do you, when you pack that little extra water in your camelback....so who cares! Great tire. 5 chilis both times.
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Submitted by
Doug Sloan
a Cross Country Rider
from Fresno, CA Date Reviewed: September 22, 2003
Favorite Trail:
San Joaquin River Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
local
Strengths:
Fantastic grip, ride, tracking
Weaknesses:
Heavy, harder to mount
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Team Control; Panaracer Fire Pro; others
Bike Setup:
2003 Stumpjumper Como hard tail, Fox Float RLT fork; running 30 psi in Kujo's for rough singletrack
Bottom Line:
I'm using the Kujo 2.35 kevlar bead front and back on my XC bike now. It's an amazing difference in several ways. First, compared to 1.8-2.1 (nominal) XC tires, the Kujo seems to have double the grip climbing, cornering, and braking. I'm able to sit and climb steep, loose sections of singletrack that previously required more speed, body English, and power to get through. In addition to the rear having more traction for power, the front seems to grip with less weight on it, so that I can keep more weight on the rear.
Even motoring along on rough flat stretches is much more comfortable and confidence inspiring. Hitting stuff, like rocks, ruts, or roots that would have deflected smaller tires doesn't even phase the Kujo's; you can maintain your intended line with much less effort. They track the intended line very well.
All the above means I can ride with less effort and go faster, despite an additional pound or so at each end.
They were a little harder to mount compared to some. Most mtb tires I can mount with no levers; the Kujo's require a lever to get get that last 6 inches or so on the rim. No big deal, though.
Highly recommended.
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Submitted by
Marcu Bogdan
a Downhiller
from Romania, Bucharest Date Reviewed: July 19, 2003
I`ve got no flat tire so far, they do great in mud and wet conditions. I`ll buy them again ;)
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Submitted by
Boo
a Weekend Warrior
from Alberta, Canada Date Reviewed: July 8, 2003
Favorite Trail:
urban assualt
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
MEC
Strengths:
no pinch flats (new funky foam sidewall), grips really well on various obstacles (spools, drop-offs, ledges, u name it), even wear, 2.26" pretty fat!, corners well, great for hardpack/pavement (if need b), grips roots pretty well too, will handle super low pressure (for trials or whatever u want)
Weaknesses:
not the best in mud, kinda heavy (but it IS a DH tire) -- Al's fatty must really be a fatty, cuz pinch flats are pretty non existant with this bad boy lol, it's a realli good tire for the price... comes with optional kevlar bead which is wierd cuz it's only a weight saving option -- for a DH tire???? :/
Similar Products Used:
Nokian, Maxxis, Intense, Tioga, Michelin, Kenda, no-name, Specialized, Panaracer, Ritchey, WTB, Box, Hutchinson, oh so many
Bike Setup:
Planet X MK4 -- Alex DX32 rear rim w/ chris king classic hub, Sun Ryho lite w/ XT disc hub, Bonz trials crankset, PX knifen rigid fork, micheline Hot S 2.1, IRC Kujo DH, Magura HS33 (rear), Avid mech disc (front), brisa elite stem, brisa Pro bar, CK NoThreadSet, VP pedals, n so on
Bottom Line:
for the money, it's an awesome tire. i have yet to find a tire for as cheap as 40 or so canadian that performs better on urban hardpack and some loose stuff. sure maxxis and intense are the bigger names, but having to pay for school, it's a solution that is so obvious. pinch flats used to be a real pain before i switched over (i used to ride a IRC mythos XC), which isn't a bad tire either, but not fat enough for lots of rear wheel necessities i.e. lurching, manuals, wheelies, etc.
reliable hook up slow tread wear pinch flat resistant
Weaknesses:
sort of heavy but i still ride them up hills for hours
Similar Products Used:
Lots
Bike Setup:
norco rampage-xtr-jr.T kujo 2.65 front/2.35 rear
Bottom Line:
I like this tire. I find that i can count on it as a front or rear tire.But i feel that these reviews mean very little because If one guy rates this tire as crap and it is always flatting or giving out on turns that tells me that the some guy can't ride light on his/her bike or has no idea how to corner.I have a friend with a set of Maxxis DH tires he's been riding for a few years he's got way more suspention than me {Kona Stab} but i could still beat him down hills on tech trails with semi-slicks because i know how to distribute my weight over my bike. Anyhow i like this tire tred wear is great and they cost half as much as the new {freeride/downhill} trendy tires. plus they have been around for years why change a good thing
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Submitted by
Daniel
a
from Canada Date Reviewed: April 27, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Knobs, $39 canadian for 2.35
Weaknesses:
Weight
Similar Products Used:
Fire XC pro(Best cornering tired I've tried), Motoraptor 2.4 (bad compared with Kujo)
Bike Setup:
Giant DS1 w Z1 wedge
Bottom Line:
Does everything you want and no pinch flats.
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Submitted by
Sam
a Downhiller
from Syndey Date Reviewed: March 11, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Thredbo
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Sic cycles
Strengths:
Last Forever, Never Pinch Flat, Major Heavy Duty Side Walls
Weaknesses:
Crap in sand, Getting a bit dated
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis High Roller Super Tackys, Michelin comp 32&comp 24.1
Bike Setup:
Back tyre
Bottom Line:
These are a great tyre for dirt jumping and are still allright for downhill use but are really not the best thing out there you can get.
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Submitted by
Rick
a Weekend Warrior
from North Van b.c. Date Reviewed: February 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Bobsled (Mt Fromme)
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$15.00
Strengths:
Really good no flats Ive been skiding away on these for bout a year and its stil good as new Put it on backwards for exceptional uphill grip
Weaknesses:
Maybe instead of 2.35 make 2.7s
Similar Products Used:
tons
Bike Setup:
rear tire
Bottom Line:
flawsless must buy
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Submitted by
Dan
a Weekend Warrior
from Fullerton Date Reviewed: February 10, 2003
Favorite Trail:
ALL
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
supergo.com
Strengths:
1 year and NO FLAT TIRES. I look for things to run into instead of shying away for fear of pinch flats. BUY THESE
Weaknesses:
really heavy, but I used to change tires all the time so it's worth it
Similar Products Used:
Gazzalodis (left me scarred), various Specialized, Maxxis Mobster (avoid at all cost, worthless), Panracer, WTBs
Bike Setup:
Azonic Evolution, ryno lites, XT, avid 7", thompson (worth it), ODI Lock ons (worth it), LX rear derailer
Bottom Line:
These tires make me love riding - I can do anything confident that I will have traction and NO FLATS. I like the round profile better than square: the Gazzalodis rolled on me and I lost a lot of skin. Too bad they're so heavy, but I'm buying the 2.6s when the 2.35s wear out reagrdless of the weight
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Submitted by
John Miller
a Downhiller
from PG, CA, USA Date Reviewed: January 14, 2003
Favorite Trail:
(Mammoth) Bullit
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Jostlens Bicycles
Strengths:
Grip, Casting, Pinch Resistant Foam.
Weaknesses:
Looks, those sidewalls are Ugly, they dont match any bikes.
Submitted by
Rob G
a Cross Country Rider
from Weymouth, MA, USA Date Reviewed: November 25, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Wompatuck
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
universalcycles.com
Strengths:
FUN! No pinchflats, squishy and grippy.
Weaknesses:
Ugly red sidewalls, Heavy with a capital H.
Similar Products Used:
All XC tires; Hutch Mosq, Conti Explorer, Panaracer Fire...
Bike Setup:
Giant NRS, Disc brakes with SRAM all over and a SID100.
Bottom Line:
I'm an XC rider. I was always looking for the lightest, fastest tire. A friend let me borrow his Kujo's and I immediately bought a pair. 2.35 in front and 2.25 in rear. These tires are just plain fun. I weigh 190, and I run these tires between 18 and 21 PSI. Yes, thats no mistake. I'm not sure what people who run these at 40 PSI are doing - maybe 20 foot drops or something. But I've run these at 20 for 6 months and havn't flatted yet. No pinch flats, and surprisingly no puncture flats either. The rolling resistance isn't too bad either; for 2 pound tires, I'd say they're pretty fast. As I said, I'm an XC rider, so my only problem with these is the weight. These things weigh over 2 pounds each! When I go to a real fast, smooth trail, I have to switch to lighter tires, cause I have a hard time keeping up. But on rougher trails, rocky rooty stuff, I'm unstoppable with my Kujos; descending AND climbing. And cornering? Yup, they do that too. I can always lose my buddys on a tight downhill turn, because the Kujos will hold on while they're back there braking. They also grip great on the wet stuff and I haven't noticed them packing up with mud either. I think these tires may last forever; after six months, they still smell like rubber. Strange. Anyway, if you appreciate the benefits of low tire pressure, don't want to change flats, and don't mind tires that weigh more than your wheels, the Kujo is for you. And if you think you like light, skinny tires that roll fast, give these things a shot anyway; maybe they'll remind you why you like mountain biking.
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Submitted by
Lauren Locke
a Downhiller
from Seattle, Washington, USA Date Reviewed: September 8, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Moab +15ft drops
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Gregg's Seattle Cycle
Strengths:
Good Pinch flat resistance, good sizes, not to expesive unlike Intese Tires. Low pressure capabilty
Crazy nice, you can run them at say 16psi, without a DH tube or fear. Heavy but worth every gram. If you choose to use a intense tube you can fit them in perfectly sized. Buy if doing anything besides XC.
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Submitted by
Konacopia
a Weekend Warrior
from L.A. Date Reviewed: September 8, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Da Bumps
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
Awesome Price Sturdy sidewall Good traction and predictable on just about any terrain
Weaknesses:
Heavy but nothing like an Intense... besides what did you expect from a DH tire? Rolling resistance
Bike Setup:
Kona Stuff, Marzocchi Z1
Bottom Line:
If you're looking for a tire for Urban, Downhill, Freeride duty than this tire is it. A very good all around tire that never ceases to amaze me on any terrain. It is very predictable and the 2.35 width is a true static width. I compared them to my Serfas Wildlife Leopard 24 X 2.6 and they're the same width although the Leopard seems to be a bit taller. This is a very beefy tire and the casing is just about bullet proof ...then again I do think Kevlar is a part of the equation here ;). Mounting the tires is a wee struggle due to the wire bead but just take your time and all will be good. Tread wear is very minimal so these tires should last you a very long time even on tarmac. About the only thing that would even prove to be the tiniest quirk would be the tire's given rolling resistance since it is a wide tire. Yet, just a little more air in the tires fixes that up for your urban assaults. About the only XC riders to use these would be Clydesdale riders or very aggressive riders that can put up with high rolling resistance and extra weight on the climbs. Otherwise, these tires are a godsend to us in the DH/DS/DJ/Urban set. If you're looking for the perfect tire, these could very well be your set.
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Submitted by
ryan
a Downhiller
from san diego Date Reviewed: August 17, 2002
Favorite Trail:
anderson world cup, urban
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Mission Hills Bike Shop
Strengths:
huge casing, comes in 24X3.0, great tread, wears slow, rust orange sidewall, heavy
Weaknesses:
price (not bad compared maxxis at $55)
Similar Products Used:
high rollers, nokian,(great as 24X3.0)
Bike Setup:
Surly Instigators, 02 dirt jumper, soon to be 03 Supert or Monster T, Arrow DH rims laced onto hadley hubs, king, profiles, XT, Diabolous stem, azonic double walls Kujos 24X3.0 front and rear!
Bottom Line:
one of the best tires out there. i used to crush rims by flat spots, and that would be with a 24 highroller. now i haven't gotten a flat in six months. works great wet(grass during late night urban rides) and on the hard packed downhill. best tire out there. great all around except for the mud. its not made for that so that doesn't count.
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Submitted by
mike wong
a Cross Country Rider
from costa mesa Date Reviewed: July 30, 2002
Favorite Trail:
whiting ranch
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
supergo.com
Strengths:
very very grippy and they last preaty long and they grip in all conditions
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
other irc tires
Bike Setup:
97 gt lts full xt, 517 xt hub, manitou sx-r fork , a head set, good all around bike
Bottom Line:
these tires are great for dh,xc,fr what ever your up to these tires will take you there. for 15 bucks you cant beat that.
mike
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Submitted by
your mother
a Downhiller
from mulletville Date Reviewed: July 24, 2002
Favorite Trail:
dark hollow
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
these tires rock. i have had them for a few months, and have not gotten a flat yet. the knobs are perfectly placed.
Weaknesses:
weight
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
fsr comp, with avid disc, xtr, with a john deere seat baby!!!!
Bottom Line:
these tires are awesome. i love them. i cant wait to get back on my bike and ride more. these are the ultimate freeride tires. buy these, they are great for the money, and you will not get any flats. i have done 10 footers with them and not one yet.
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Submitted by
SGT. ROCK
a Racer
from Edmonton, AB Date Reviewed: July 9, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At:
MEC
Strengths:
Cheap for a DH tire (thanks MEC) Kevlar bead Available in 2.35"
Weaknesses:
None yet
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis Mobster, Kenda Kinetic DH
Bike Setup:
2002 Norco Launch
Bottom Line:
The sidewalls on this puppy are stout, to say the least - folding this tire up is a challenge. Pinch flats shouldn't be an issue.
I wanted freeride tires that were bigger than XC tires, but smaller than the 2.6" Kenda Kinetics and 2.5" Mobsters I use for DH. The 2.35" Kujo fit the bill perfectly, as does the 2.25" El Gato for the rear. Bonus is that these top quality IRC tires are $20 to $30 cheaper at MEC than the equivalent size Maxxis rubber. MEC rocks!
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Submitted by
mensacyclist
a Cross Country Rider
from Clermont Fl. Date Reviewed: July 7, 2002
Favorite Trail:
the trail leading to your mom's house
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
came on my Surly from e-bay
Strengths:
FAT!!!!! I guess the price is pretty good too.
Weaknesses:
They're not free.
Similar Products Used:
Other tires with knobbies on them.
Bike Setup:
Surly 1x1 (best bike on earth) Mavics, other stuff.
Bottom Line:
I like these tires because they come in very wide sizes. I put them on a Singlespeed with a rigid front fork and because of the 2.35 width I barely notice the lack of front suspension. They roll right over loose Florida sand where a smaller tire would cut into it. Perfect compliment for a rigid fork. 5 flamming turds!!
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Submitted by
Bill
a Racer
from Vancouver, BC Date Reviewed: July 4, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Severed Dick
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
MEC
Strengths:
Grip in the wet and mud. Solid feel. Confidence booster just looking down on it. Read some other reviews from west coast based riders and it made the grade.
Weaknesses:
Weight may be a factor but, I'm not racing. Open book on this just yet.
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager Jones AC that came stock on my bike. Tiogas on old Cinder Cone.
Bike Setup:
'01 Trek Fuel 80 with XT derail and V-brakes.
Bottom Line:
I'm 170 lbs and run it at 40lbs with no fear of pinch flats. Both bike and I are more XC than a tire of this kind dictates but, I sure like it. Makes me work a bit more than Bontragers on the climbs but, coming down was pure pain management before and that's now corrected. Kujo up front now making me reconsider the rear. Thinking of Mythos 2.1 or El Gato. Highly recommend the Kujo to anyone interested in pushing their limits. Don't buy it if you are a weight conscious flatlander XC rider 'cause she's no speed demon.
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Submitted by
Greg
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego Date Reviewed: June 16, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Dirt
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$39.00
Purchased At:
MTB Warehouse (Very cool,helpful)
Strengths:
Burly, no need to worry about flats,Killer looking.
Weaknesses:
None yet, I like to ride up and the weight is a little factor. But, like anything on your bike, it's a give and take.
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer DH Pro (killer,don't think they make them anymore) Ritchey Z Max (killer if you like lots of flats)many others.
Get these tires. They give a lot of confidence in the downhill and they climb really well. I wish they were a little lighter, but I'll take the weight and ride time over fixing flats and watching others ride by. My bro tried my bike with these and went out got himself a pair.I'm given these a 5 because I've hammered them and they don't ever let me down.
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Submitted by
Carl Friedrich
a Weekend Warrior
from Minneapolis Date Reviewed: June 7, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Urban
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Universal Cycle
Strengths:
Awesome traction, absolutely no pinch flats.
Weaknesses:
Weight, but for DH or Freeriding, who cares??
Similar Products Used:
Tioga Factory DH
Bike Setup:
2001 Specialized Enduro Hardtail, Psylo, Big Fat Mammoths on XT Disc, Hayes, Azonic stuff... 2.35" rear, 2.25" front
Bottom Line:
These this will not allow a flat, I run Avenir DH tubes, which bring the rear wheel weight up to like 8 lbs, but it's pretty solid. While doing some urban riding, I nailed a step wrong and put a descent flat spot in my rim, you can actually see a small fold ^ in the rim, but no Flat. I was running about 35 psi at the time, now I ride about 45-50 and even with some horrible hits, I've had no flats and no more rim damage. I weigh about 225, otherwise lower pressure would be fine. These tires rule, I'm excited to put a set on my trials bike as well.
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Submitted by
Ben
a Cross Country Rider
from Kelowna Date Reviewed: May 6, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Crawford Trails
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Gerick Cycle
Strengths:
Grip, Stiff and strong sidewalls
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Roller Pro 2.5
Bike Setup:
2002 BigHit Pro with big link/8.1" Fox Combo, RF Cranks, Envy Rock Ring, Kujo DH 2.65 front, 3.0 24" rear.
Bottom Line:
I was wondering why the rear end of my BigHit was wondering all over the place on the downhill, sliding off rocks, just out of control. I was convinced it was not me or the Bike.
Swapped out the Specialized Roller Pro 2.5's front and rear to the Kujo DH 2.65 front, 3.0 24" rear. What a difference the Kujo's made. Can run these puppies with very low PSI, thats how I like it 21 or lower front and rear. You would not know it because of the stiff side walls.
As Yokahama say's "Speed is nothing without control". I love the way these tires hookup, no more washouts, no more sliding of loose rocks, just great controlled traction.
Don't mind the weight, who cares when you ride a BigHit uphill anyway. Love the Bike and Love the tires!
I have never liked Specialized tires!
IRC make great tires.
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Submitted by
Joethebigman
a Weekend Warrior
from Newcastle, England Date Reviewed: April 7, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
wiggle.co.uk
Strengths:
Amazing grip, bombproof - u just cant get a pinch flat its impossible with these guys, not that heavy, nice red sidewall. GET ONE!!!!! I ride trials and they are amazing.
Weaknesses:
Nothin that i can think of
Similar Products Used:
None come close. maybe el gato and michelin comp 16 which i have yet to try
Bike Setup:
Onza T-Raptor framem, brisa bars and stem, mavic on hope bulb rear, orbita canks, half fat and ddg hub front (will change) hs33's, kujo rear and tioga front
Bottom Line:
BUY ONE. they wnt let u down. The kujo was born for trials and downhill.
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Submitted by
Billy Bob
a
from Salem, OR Date Reviewed: March 5, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Strengths:
Cheap. Very pinch flat resistant. Sheds mud well.
Weaknesses:
Less than easy getting on to rim. A bit sketchy cornering offroad, but pretty grippy for the most part.
Similar Products Used:
Motoraptor
Bottom Line:
Want a good priced wider tire with no pinch flats? This is your donut. Me and a buddy both have these and do lotsa urban freeriding. We run 30-35 psi and pound the $hit out of these tires. No pinch flats in 6 months. How can you go wrong?
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Submitted by
Mike Barrow
a Cross Country Rider
from Longmont Date Reviewed: March 4, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Amasa Back
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
Velo Swap
Strengths:
Bombproof....ridden for 4+ seasons and not one snakebite hard....tire compound is resilient.... grips....it a good thing when I say these tires bite
Weaknesses:
heavy....but I am a heavy guy so who cares> putting the tire on a rim can be a challenge. It makes you learn how to properly use a tire iron.
Similar Products Used:
It's been so long since....
Bike Setup:
Maverick ML-7, XTR drivetrain, Hayes stoppers, Marz atom z100 fork I use a 2.35" front and 2.25" rear
Bottom Line:
When you find what works, you stick with it. I ride in the Rocky Mountains, decomposing granite abounds. I need a tire that will hold up on the tread and sidewall. I love these tires! Great for the Rocky world.....
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Submitted by
Jess
a Downhiller
from brisbane Date Reviewed: February 18, 2002
Favorite Trail:
the one next to channel nine
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
kenmore cycles
Strengths:
great grip, cheap, it fits in my frame
Weaknesses:
colour of the side wall it's pretty dodge... thats about it
Bike Setup:
Specialized Rock Hopper FSR XC... 2002 rock shox psylo SL's...XT, LX, Deore drive train, azonic o'neal bars, pazazz DH stem, IRC Kujo DH 2.65 front and back tires, race face good 'n' evil grips, plat form pedals and THE front mud gard
Bottom Line:
if you have the chance to get these tire you should just buy em' there great tires for DH/FR/DS... but if your doing XC dont' get em' there to heavy... but other wise great tire
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Submitted by
Moe Fo
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle hood Date Reviewed: February 9, 2002
Favorite Trail:
UW
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
dhz
Strengths:
best tire i ever had, it kicks alls assses. it might be heavy, but i dont get pinchflats, even though i do hella urban.
Weaknesses:
putting them on
Similar Products Used:
panaracers
Bike Setup:
trek 7000, psylo xc, bent cranks, mammoth rims
Bottom Line:
KICKS ASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. i do all urban, and this thing wanks. i do 5 foot to flat, and it doesnt budge. no flats, no problems.
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Submitted by
John Anderson
a Downhiller
from Sydney, NSW, Australia Date Reviewed: February 3, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Bulli Pass
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Strengths:
Strong tire with firm/strong sidwalls. Not a pinch flat since I've used them. The also protect the rim from damage better than most thinner walled tires.
Weaknesses:
Grip can be sketchy on loose surfaces.
Similar Products Used:
Heaps
Bike Setup:
2001 NORCO VPS DH Pro
Bottom Line:
I've found the Kujo to be excellent on rock. Grips well and no pinch flats. Eventhough the tire is heavy I think the pro out weighs the con. Good for the allround DH and Freeride.
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Submitted by
Jess
a Downhiller
from brisbane Date Reviewed: January 31, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
kenmore cycles
Strengths:
nice and wide and it's just got really good grip
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
Hutchinson squale and some other ones
Bike Setup:
specialized Rockhopper FSR... 2002 rock shox psylo SL's and some other stuff
Bottom Line:
buy it. it's a good frount tyre
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Submitted by
Tino
a Weekend Warrior
from Manchester, NH Date Reviewed: January 28, 2002
Favorite Trail:
the bloody finger
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Strengths:
many available sizes (mine's 24" X 2.3"), big ass knobs are great for sloppy stuff but still adhere to dry and hardpack, very good flat resistance when matched with a good DH tube, ability to run low psi, not too heavy, reasonable price
Weaknesses:
big knobs make for a sketchy ride on pavement when I'm urban riding
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis MoFo DH, Michelin Hot S, Maxxis Mobtser
Bike Setup:
2001 RM Pipeline - LX/XT, Hayes Hydros, Marzocchi Z3 5" fork, Race Face cranks, post, 26" Rhyno Lite in the front and AtomLabs TrailPimp 24" in rear, Easton Monkey bar
Bottom Line:
IRC has done a hell of a job here. Most 24" tires only come in huge sizes (2.6-3.0 usually) finally someone made a reasonably sized 24" tire for us freeriders. It also works great as an all conditions tire. I've used it in mud, snow and dry conditions and it works. Also, IRC's flat resistant technology seems to work pretty damn well.
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Submitted by
Jacob
a Downhiller
from Rockford,IL Date Reviewed: January 10, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Aldeen
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$24.00
Purchased At:
universalcycles.com
Strengths:
Extremely cheap, nice size, excellent grip, and they will never give you a pinch flat.
Weaknesses:
Ok theyre heavy. Once you put they on and don't pinch flat even with your 3 dollar schwinn bike tubes, you'll realize the weight is worth it.
Similar Products Used:
panarace fire xcs, other panaracer stuff
Bike Setup:
k2 disco monkey, marz. z1qr20, vuelta dh/ rhyno lite wheels
Bottom Line:
Great freeriding tire. As mentioned before, you will not get pinch flat with these things. I run 30 psi and do drop offs to flat cement daily. I can almost feel the rim hitting the cement but Voila! no pinch flat. I love it. Very grippy and they wear very slowly , and THEY WERE CRAZY CHEAP!! I LOVE IT, GIMME 13 MORE!!!
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Submitted by
ivan
a Downhiller
from brooklyn Date Reviewed: December 17, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
read my previous review
Weaknesses:
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Similar Products Used:
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Bike Setup:
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Bottom Line:
yesterday im was doing some huge stair gaps and i acidentally hit my rear wheel on the very last stair, i ripped out 8 spokes, i got a HUGE flat spot on my new mamoth rim and tore out the dirraleur hanger, my wheel was so F U C K E D that it wouldn't even spin in the swingarm, but guess what??? NO Pinchflat!!!! i was really surprized so now i'm waiting for a new wheel and i'm planning on using the same tire(i have 2.25 not evev 2.35) now i can easelly say these are some of the best DH tires out there. thay get five flamin' monkeys
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Submitted by
Mookdawg
a
from A Town Date Reviewed: December 11, 2001
Favorite Trail:
any urban or dirt jumping
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
universal cycles
Strengths:
These tires are sooo awesome, it's amazing. I use them for mainly dirt jumping, skate park, and urban, but they hold their own for trails too. The pinch flat resistance is great, sooo much better than any other tires i've tried. The coloring is awesome. I love these tires. While they arn't as great for trails as say gazzis, they do pretty well. I think that they best use is dirt jumping.
Weaknesses:
They are pretty heavy, but i don't care
Similar Products Used:
specialized holly rollers 2.3 (funny thing is the specialized were a lot wider than my 2.35 kujos), wtb moto raptors
Bike Setup:
2001 p.3, dj 2 fork, mr dirt, azonic bars, kore stem, odi grips, kujo tires
Bottom Line:
These tires are the best for dirt jumping and urban. i wouldn't use any other tires. If u mainly do freeride you might want to look into gazzis or maxxis tho.
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Submitted by
Jay Nowak
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver Island Date Reviewed: November 7, 2001
Favorite Trail:
doesn't matter,as long as im ridding
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
fairfield bike shop
Strengths:
I RIDE THE 3.0 ON A 24" WHEEL,FRONT AND REAR.THEY ARE GREAT,LOTTS OF TRACTION,FAT,PLUS I RIDE A HARDTAIL,ADDED SOFTNESS IN THE REAR.
GREAT TIRES,I LIKE THE IDEA THAT THEY ARE MORE ROUNDED THAN FLAT LIKE THE GAZZ.PLUS THE RED WALLS LOOK DOPE!!
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Submitted by
ivan
a Downhiller
from nyc, brooklyn Date Reviewed: October 15, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
jensonusa
Strengths:
grip, weight, grip, weight(i don't really care about the weight)
Weaknesses:
not the best pinch phlat protection(even tho i never had a phlat on these)
Similar Products Used:
all maxxix DH tires(kick ass) gazza jr. gazza 3.0(sick)
Bike Setup:
better than yours,read my review on mongoose d60r, it's phunny
Bottom Line:
they are some of the lightest DH tires out there, but you have to run higher pressure on them they ger five dead phlamin' monkeys
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Submitted by
David Rossetta
a Downhiller
from San Jose Date Reviewed: October 9, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Saratoga Gap/ Hollister Hills
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Trailhead
Strengths:
They bite hard when ya need em' too
Similar Products Used:
Tioga Factory DH, WTB
Bike Setup:
FSR, in the process of being turned into a dh. Mag 30s, Kujos, MS extention, dirt Gizmo, soon to be 02 Jr T's, MS bearing kit, Raceface or MS crank set with either MS or Raceface Chainring
Bottom Line:
These seem to grip well enough. I haven't gotten to ride them very hard yet, but I feel that they have potential.
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Submitted by
Daniel
a Downhiller
from Pinole,Ca Date Reviewed: September 17, 2001
Favorite Trail:
M&M
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
From Marla Streb
Strengths:
I had no pinch flats
Weaknesses:
Sucks on some soft dirt Bad on turns Weight
Similar Products Used:
WTB Moto Raptor
Bike Setup:
Not to be known
Bottom Line:
It worked out good in lot's of my races but when I got Moto Raptors I was really missing out on a lot of things. The Kujo DH had a problem going through turns and the weight KILLED me. It is worth the money but hey, I got mine for a present. It was a really good tire for me but lot's of people have diffrent things to say about it.
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Submitted by
AJ
a Downhiller
from Norfolk Date Reviewed: August 17, 2001
Favorite Trail:
The Bomb Hole
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
John Borwells
Strengths:
Great tread pattern, they look good very grippy, extremely hard to puncture
Weaknesses:
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm nope
Similar Products Used:
Gato, Wild grippers, Specialized evil twins
Bike Setup:
Dr Jekyll 2001, Halo combats wheels 26", Deore/XT Gears. Various 24 seven components.
Bottom Line:
These tyres are very grippy they are also excellent as a trials tyre. They look good unless red doesn't go with your bike which is probably their only downfall. I have punctured tyres within minutes at my fav trails but these don't even seem slightly vunerable.
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Submitted by
Dave
a Downhiller
from MA Date Reviewed: July 15, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Won it
Strengths:
Stiff sidewalls Flat resistance Wears slowly
Weaknesses:
Could be a softer compound
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis MOFO DH, Rokko DH 240, Hutchinson Coyote's
Bike Setup:
Haro MX-3, Hayes, Risse, Rhyno-lites, Azonic
Bottom Line:
I have the new 2.65" model and it is awsome! It might be a little less wide than 2.65" but it is tall and hooks up well in many conditions, Also the knobs are deeper and have more bite than the smaller models. Is one of the best downhill tires i've used
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Submitted by
James
a Downhiller
from kelowna, BC Date Reviewed: July 15, 2001
Favorite Trail:
the joker! (my trail)
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
gerick cycle
Strengths:
just about everything... thick sidewalls, no pinch flats, great tread pattern, rad red sidewall
Weaknesses:
doesn't hold on when doing fast turns, especialy on hard pack
Similar Products Used:
el gato, missle
Bike Setup:
brodie libido, jr.t, xt, mavic 321s...
Bottom Line:
i originaly had a 'el gato' on the back of my bike, but after i pinch flatted 3 times on one urban ride, i got a 2.35 for the back, since then...no flats at all!!
i also run the 2.65 in the front, that thing is massive!! and it wears very slow, still perfect after 3 months. have to run a large tube due to large air volume, but hey...that is a good thing to do anyway!!!
bottom line, these tires are great!
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Submitted by
Garson
a Downhiller
from WEST MASS! Date Reviewed: July 8, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$45.00
Bottom Line:
I already posted a review and I have actually changed my mind, a bit. I have found the perfect use for kujos. They are quite possibly the best urban/dirt jump tire ever. While the hard compound is not great for dh/fr/ds/trail use, they rule for jumping and urban. They are lighter and smaller than most new dh tires, and a lot more durable (hard durometer) than them too. They don't wear out, and as I said before, they don't pinch flat. Okay, so if you want a FANTASTIC tire for urban/jumping, and don't want to buy new tires and or tubes every week, get a pair of kujos, just don't expect great performance in other situations. These chillis are for a jumping/urban grade. Happy trails!
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Submitted by
J.
a Weekend Warrior
from madtwon Date Reviewed: July 1, 2001
Favorite Trail:
downtown
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$29.00
Purchased At:
the web
Strengths:
Durable, pinch flat resistant. I have ridden over broken 40's and suffered no consequence. The tire has supported my 180lbs at ~15-20psi. Make cool noise on concrete.
Weaknesses:
The red sidewall took awhile to grow on me. I'd prefer all black.
Similar Products Used:
Motoraptors
Bike Setup:
urban
Bottom Line:
I got a good deal on these tires. In fact, I would have payed more...but I didn't. HA! These hook up, that's all there is to it. I am a more confident rider, due in part tothese tires...and my Avid disc...
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Submitted by
Garson
a Downhiller
from West Mass! Date Reviewed: June 23, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Strengths:
can run them really soft (15-20 psi. for a 120 lb kid)
Weaknesses:
Heavy, make your bike feel like a tractor, cost, ok but not great grip
The grip on these tires is okay, but at least you can run them real soft and avoid flats. They're too damn heavy! Go with Arrows! If you want a bombproof tire, these are for you. In sheer performance though, they are lacking.
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Submitted by
Patrick Do Trong
a Downhiller
from St-Laurent,Quebec,Canada Date Reviewed: June 22, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Adrenaline, Coupe du Monde
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Cycles St-Laurent( Cheung is a crooook)
Strengths:
Hooks like a hoe ! Motocross treads really works...incredibly well Fat air volume Pinch flat thing Price
Weaknesses:
Uglyest SIDE WALLS COLOR EVER MADE BY MAN IT chips and It doesn't wear fast enough
Similar Products Used:
Tioga Factory Dh...I ripped the sidewall and the inside steel bead wire as well
Bike Setup:
Hardtail with marzocchi Z1 drop off hugi disc hubs mammtoh rims Lx crank deore shifters and hutchinson jumbo 26*2.45 front tire the back is the kujo 2.35
Bottom Line:
Replacement tire only For real downhill Get urself the intense or maxxis tires Nokian are the craziest tires ever Check out Arrow racing tires
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Submitted by
George Conde
a
from pachuca Hgo. Mexico Date Reviewed: April 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Santa Elena
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Viansi Bike Shop
Strengths:
Pinch Flat resistance, dont feel rocks, an vrey good traction on rouhg surface
Weaknesses:
In corner it slides alot, to heavy
Similar Products Used:
IRC mythos XC
Bike Setup:
Haro. Suntour Magnesium Fork, Xtr on the back dearraillur,deore cranks, irc kujo 2.25,
Bottom Line:
A pretty tires they can take all of the highest jumps an hits, pretty good, absorving shocks no problem at pinch flats
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Submitted by
Drew
a Racer
from NJ Date Reviewed: March 4, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Strengths:
-Very Durable -Nice Knobby Tread -Color is a plus
Weaknesses:
-Very Heavy -Rolls real slow on pavement -Pinch flat resistant my ass
Similar Products Used:
some other IRC,WTB, and Panaracer
Bike Setup:
GT i-Drive 2.0 With many after market parts.
Bottom Line:
These tires suck. I don't care what anyone says. They roll slow as anything on and off dirt. Plus I got 5 pinch flat in one month, and it was definitely pinch flats no thorn puncture holes.
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Submitted by
Fred Harrison
a Downhiller
from Canoga Park, CA, USA Date Reviewed: March 3, 2001
Favorite Trail:
west ridge, SnowSummit, CA
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Anywhere thier on sale
Strengths:
2.25 and 2.35 come in kevlar bead and 2.65 come in steel, good all around tires for so cal climate.
Weaknesses:
A little heavy, tend to driff in corners.
Similar Products Used:
Tried alot of tires and keep coming back to KUJO's. But I do like Nokian's Gazz jr.
Bike Setup:
Right now: 2001 Santa Cruz Bullit, Stratos FR5 forks, Sun MODO wheelset with you guessed it. Azonic 454 cranks in 170mm with a Kooka bash ring and a 34/24, Hayes disc brakes with 8" front and 6" in rear, azonic chubby and stem, and Shimano DX platform pedals.
Bottom Line:
The IRC Kujo's might be a little heavy but when land flat and weigh 220lbs weight doesn't really matter. Tyres I have used in the past like Tioga factory DH 2.3's have soft side walls and Nokian's Gazz jr's are really to heavy for anything other than downhill racing, cause tring riding a bike to the top of favorite spot with those and you'll need an hour just to recoup.
The person that should look in to these tyres are someone that doesn't mind the little bit of heft. Poeple have said that you experiance pinch flat on kujo's must be hitting a curb or something to that sort at a high rate speed and to much air preasure or the wrong kind of tubes, cause I have never had a flat with kujos ever they wear out period.
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Submitted by
Hezikiah
a Weekend Warrior
from Reno Date Reviewed: February 16, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$21.00
Purchased At:
Universalcycles.com
Strengths:
Grip. GRIP. Extremely durable, looks good, puncture resistant, Value compared to Gazzo whozzi
Weaknesses:
STill looking.
Similar Products Used:
Tioga DH, Gazza whatzzi, Fire DH
Bike Setup:
99 FSR DH, Xzyzzx, all xt, Avid Brakes
Bottom Line:
I am the personification of Clydesdale 5'10 235lbs, I ride these tires everywhere, work, school, pavement, DH courses, singletrack they are nice. Hard to get on the rim. I came from a BMX background and these tires remind of the set up I had on a Pk Ripper once. Later Mofo's.
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Submitted by
Dave
a Downhiller
from COLORADO Date Reviewed: February 16, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Grips well in everything but switchbacks
Weaknesses:
Heavy I get lots of pinch flats Will not stay on the ground in corners
Bottom Line:
When I hit a switchback downhilling I lock up the back wheel to be able to turn faster and with this tire you cant do that. It jumps off the ground and bounces all over the place. All tires do it a little, but this is by far the worst when it comes to this. If you don't ride like me, this is a great tire in lots of conditions, but it does not work for me.
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Submitted by
Kevin
a
from denver Date Reviewed: December 31, 2000
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$24.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
grip really well, never worry about pinch flats, good durrability
Weaknesses:
kinda heavy, use patience when trying to put em on the rim
Bottom Line:
sweet tire in a great range of sizes that you would not be sorry in buying
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Submitted by
Krado
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore Date Reviewed: December 29, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Almost anywhere
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At:
My fav bike shop, Yuppies
Strengths:
Very grippy in all conditions, especially when I'm leaning over when doing the Tasek dual slalom course. Steers very well.
Weaknesses:
Hard to get it onto rim. Grrrr....
Similar Products Used:
Tioga Factory DH Maxxis Kraken/Calibos combo
Bike Setup:
Diamondback Vectra comp SE with mid-range stuff
Bottom Line:
A great tyre when you're looking for a dependable DH tyre, that dosen't flat out most of the time when taking the biggest hits.
And just to add that I'm using a El Gato on my rear. Complements the Kujo well. I just have to recommend this combo since the Kujo has a directional thread which aids steering, whereas the El Gato has more of horiziontal thread pattern for traction.
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Submitted by
Ian
a Downhiller
from Philadelphia, PA Date Reviewed: December 19, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Plattekill
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
mail order
Strengths:
traction, wear, 2.65 size is big but not too big; variety of sized available
Weaknesses:
still looking...
Similar Products Used:
Gazzi's, Intense 2.7 & 2.35, Tioga 2.1 & 2.3
Bike Setup:
M-1 w/ Monster T
Bottom Line:
I bought these tires because they are well priced and looked to have a good tread pattern. I have been amazed at how well they work in a variety on conditions hot & dry to snow & cold. Traction is more secure and predictable than Intense's. The softer compound of Intense's seems to give them a vague feel. I feel I can say this with confidence as I raced more than a season on Intense tires.
And the Kujos wear great! After three races and two training sessions and the rear is only starting to show wear - the front still has casting nubs!. By contrast, a 60d Intense tire will show significant wear after ONE RUN on Plattekill shale.
Because of the harder compound, I worried they wouldn't grip wet terrain well. Surprise, at the last P-kill race, it SNOWED and the whole course was mud and wet rocks and roots and tires performed awesome. A friend had just mounted them for the race as well and we were both amazed. I'm going to get a set of 2.35's too for pedalling courses and another set for my HT/DH bike.
I have not flatted them, but I use 2B tubes which helps alot. Where I race (Plattekill, Mtn Creek, Whitetail; 30-39 Expert) I have flatted Intense 2.7's w/ Intense tubes at 25 psi regularly. I weigh about 180 lbs in full gear.
If you race in abrasive conditions, these are great tires. I was resigned to needing new tires a few times throughout a season and considered it to be the price of DH racing, but with the Kujo's I can see the possiblity of going the whole the season and possibly only having to replace the rear a couple of times.
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Submitted by
Evan laudon
a Weekend Warrior
from dartmouth, MA Date Reviewed: December 9, 2000
Favorite Trail:
the ones with dirt
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
yesteryear cyclery
Strengths:
tread pattern, i laugh at flat tires or pinches, good for everthing imaginable(trails, slolom, dh, urban, it does it all) i've been riding em for about a year and they still have lots of tread
Weaknesses:
maybe wieght if you care about it. i have 32mm wide rims and i have to get large tubes to hold the air volume.
Similar Products Used:
nothing comparible but: irc mythos, michelin hots, velocirapters, kona crap
Bike Setup:
Planet X RAD in white hawian, SID XL, Azonic shorty and pdw bars, FSA pig headset, planet-x BMF rims and goliath hubs, kooka razor DH crank with 36 toother, xt drivetrain, 646 pedals.
Bottom Line:
kick ass tires, virtualy indestructable, cool rust side walls, and just BIG! i really suggest them if you do a lot of riding in differant places and have one bike to do it all. not expensive at all and they will last.
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Submitted by
Adam
a Downhiller
from South Wales, UK Date Reviewed: December 7, 2000
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Various stores.
Strengths:
Great traction, Pinch flat resistance, cool looks.
Weaknesses:
none.
Similar Products Used:
IRC El Gatos, Gazzaloddis, Panaracer DH,
Bike Setup:
Like a dream!
Bottom Line:
This tyres offer some of the best traction I have ever experienced. I've never experienced a pinch flat, amazing considering I've been riding trials and street for nearly a year. I've had my back 2.25 for over a year, and only now the tread has become too poor for proper riding.
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Submitted by
Regder
a
from Toronto, Canada Date Reviewed: November 5, 2000
Favorite Trail:
row of taxi cabs
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
great traction in almost all conditions, cool sidewall colour, no pinchflats, pretty cushy when you land hard
Weaknesses:
well weight, but what do you expect in a DH tire? also that they are wearing down at an alarming rate, though I do mostly insane pavement riding
Similar Products Used:
first DH tire, but have used the Mythos XCs(crap, Ritchey, etc....
Bike Setup:
fully rigid Norco with 2.35 kujo on the front and the 2.25 on the back
Bottom Line:
This tire has great traction, and with the setup I have two wheel drifts are so smooth and controlled. I have found that it sticks well in most conditions though I haven't tried extreme mud and snow yet. One problem is that after a month of use they are wearing down pretty quickly and I will probably need a new pair in another month, though the fact that I do mostly extreme urban riding sorta eplains that problem. Bottom line they are so cheap that you can't go wrong
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Don Rohrer
a
from LA, CA Date Reviewed: October 31, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Angelest Crest
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Local Shop
Strengths:
Grips in butter, LOVE IT! Got the fatty 2.35, wedge it on in and never looked back. As for pinch flats, I'm a biscuit shy of 265lbs and did I mention 6'9". Not much for trying to baby my equiptment, after every ride off to the bike shop to replace something. Never has my IRC KUJO need attention! Love that high quality rubber....feels sooooooo good!
Weaknesses:
Tuff to get on and off the rim. But nothin' worth haven' is ever easy...... Right!
Similar Products Used:
Maxis High Roller, Pannaracer Smoke, etc.
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Jekyll 3000SX, HeadShok Lefty (front fork), Fox Float RC w/lock out(rear shock), Hayes Full Hydraulic disks front & rear, and XTR groupo.
Bottom Line:
Where the rubber meets the road, confidence is king. Knowing I got KUJO under my ass make me feel goooood!
Gave KUJO overall 4 Flamin' Chilis, there is always room for improvement! Nothin' perfect!!
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Submitted by
Stu-Mon
a Cross Country Rider
from NJ, USA Date Reviewed: September 18, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Anything consisting of dirt and singletrack
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At:
nashbar.com
Strengths:
Great traction, excellent cornering, good at mud shedding, RED sidewall - very cool!!
Weaknesses:
Almost 2 pounds of rubber, but heys...yous pays your monies, yous makes your choices.
Similar Products Used:
Conti Vertical Pro, Geax Warp, Panaracer XC Fire Pro, Spec Team Edition.
Bike Setup:
Kona Explosif, Bomber fork, XT all aroung
Bottom Line:
Totally ahh-some tire! First time out (just on the front), my confidence sky-rocketed, unlike that with the Geax Warp. Mud, wet rocks and roots were no problem for the is tire. Very sturdy and stable. Being close to 200 lbs, I like a wider tire and this one works great for the price. The Conti's are good but at $55 a pop, the Kujo is a much better deal.
Originally from the Southwest and can't wait till I hit the trails out there with this tire when I'm out for a visit later this year.
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Submitted by
John Doe
a
from Santa Yomamma Date Reviewed: September 15, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Rocky Poop Chute
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Local Shop
Strengths:
Nice and wide, fairly light, good job againt pinchflats, really grippy when new, tread lasts a while, good tire for the money.
Weaknesses:
Slides out more than others on loose terrain such as silty dirt, I had a couple pinchflats with regular tubes but none with Intense tubes, other than that it be real nice.
Similar Products Used:
TIOGA DH, others in 2.35 size
Bike Setup:
Kona with marzocchi, 2.35 Kujos, Hayes, handlebars, seat, also my bike has rims, a chain and a headset.
Bottom Line:
A nice tire to try, check it out you might like it. Good value for the money.
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Submitted by
Don
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA Date Reviewed: September 11, 2000
C'Dale SuperV with Lefty. (everything else long since broken)
Bottom Line:
Kujo up front, El Gato on the rear. Life is good.
I run these tires at 45psi, ride technical XC (read to old to begin freeriding), weigh 200lbs. NO FLATS. I've broken just about everything on my bike, flatted like crazy on other tires, but have had no problems with the Kujo and El Gato. Great cornering confidence builders on the decent, grippy enough to get you up the steepest most technical singletrack out there.
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Submitted by
AL'S FATTY
a
from 3R Date Reviewed: September 4, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Strengths:
HOOVERS IN THE AIR WELL AS IT MAKES ITS WAY TO THE TRASH CAN
Weaknesses:
WHERE SHOULD I BEGIN? PINCH FLATS: YOU BET! FLAKING SIDEWALL: YES SIR! ROLLS OVER IN CORNERS: ABSOLUTLY!
Similar Products Used:
INTENSE, NOKIAN, TIOGA, PANARACER
Bike Setup:
NOT VERY WELL WITH THIS LOAD OF JUNK
Bottom Line:
THE D*MN THING ISN'T VERY OLD AND I'VE GOT A WHOLE LIST OF COMPLAINTS. FORGET ABOUT THE "SPECIAL FOAM SIDEWALL" BULL$HIT. THIS THING PINCH FLATS MORE THAN A BUNCH OF BALLONS LOOSE IN A DESTRUCTION DERBY RING!! IT'S KIND OF FUNNY; I RUN A NOKIAN 2.6 UP FRONT. IT HAS NO SPECIAL SIDEWALL OR ANYTHING AND I RUN IT @ 20 P.S.I. I'VE NEVER FLATTED WITH IT. BUT I'VE FLATTED WITH THE IRC @ 30 P.S.I. ABOUT 10 TIMES. WHAT THE F**K IS GOING ON HERE? I HAVE THE ANSWER: CRAPPY TIRE!!!!! THE FRICKIN' SIDEWALL IS FLAKING OFF TOO. I THOUGHT THAT WHEN THE OLD PANARACER DART/SMOKE TIRES FLAKED, EVERYONE WOULD GET SMART AND FIX THERE TIRES SO THAT WOULDN'T HAPPEN. WELL, EVERYONE DID, EXCEPT IRC!! I GIVE IT 2 FLAMMING CRAP PILES BECAUSE IT GETS OK TRACTION. NOT GOOD, JUST OK.........BUY INTENSE OR NOKIAN AND THEY WON'T BE ABLE TO SURGICALLY REMOVE THE SMILE ON YOUR FACE.....
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Submitted by
Andrew Lesslie
a Weekend Warrior
from Neuchatel Date Reviewed: August 9, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Jura and Alps
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Very, very, VERY good grip in all conditions. Stone, roots, hardpack, gravel, mud and in the wet and dry.
Exceptionally stable in corners- these tyres can really be cranked over.
Exceptional tracking over the small trail obstacles that would knock other tyres off line- these tyres just seem to mould themselves around stuff rather than being knocked off course.
And no punctures or pinch flats.
Weaknesses:
It's not really a weakness, but hey're not light.
However, they are lighter than the Specialized Fear combo I was using before.
They're not cheap- not in Europe anyway!
Similar Products Used:
Specialized fear master 2.25/ fear control 2.25, Hutchinson Coyote 2.2, Panaracer Fire DH 2.3, Tioga factory DH 2.3
Bike Setup:
Kujo 2.35 fromt and 2.25 rear on K2 Evo, Noleen fork, Azonic Bars stubby stem, Mavic 521, Hope Open, Triple ring for lugging it all back up the hill!!
Bottom Line:
Excellent performance and endurance.
Fit them and go faster, much faster!
However- this is NOT a tyre for XC use, it's wide and heavy.
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Big Al
a Weekend Warrior
from NYC Date Reviewed: July 16, 2000
It isn't really a downhill tire. I use them for everything, but it isn't very good at any one thing....Overall it is a very good tire without any specialty. Not big enough or soft enough for Downhilling. Not light enough for crosscountry. I like them though. I use them for trials, and freeriding. It handles dropoffs with ease, and grip ok on packed dirt. I noticed they slipon muddy conditions, but in general they can hold a line pretty well. I have had two pinch flats with them in the last year that i have had them. But they have lasted a year, more than any other tire i've had. Overall, thought not the best DH tire out there, i like them and made them my all around tire.
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Jeff
a Downhiller
from Midlothian VA. USA Date Reviewed: July 5, 2000
Favorite Trail:
ball 'n the Jack
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
grip in almost anything, reasonable price
Weaknesses:
no real weaknesses, all mistakes are made by me, not the tire
These tires are especially good for me cuz im lightweight, so I can get away with running rediculously low pressure. Grip on anything
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Doug Grabski
a Cross Country Rider
from Pacifica, CA Date Reviewed: June 22, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Montara Mtn.
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Whoa, Can you say "Hook Up"? This tire hooks up in any conditions, and doesn't slide. Excellent in technical, rocky, steep terrain. I ride the tire at a lower PSI for increased hook up, and it will not pinch flat
Weaknesses:
WEIGHT (You can get use to it) This tire isn't for the Cross country wusss who is obsessed with weight.
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer Fire Pro XC WTB Vecilocraptor Specialized Et al
Bike Setup:
97 Stumpjumper Marzocchi X-2 Super Fly USE XCR Suspension Seatpost
Bottom Line:
This Tire Kicks Ass... Its one Weakness is overshadowed by its incredible need to be ridden fast and hard. The tire is extremely stable at high speeds, and hooks up like a demon. Yes, you may complain about the weight, but your legs will get used to it, and you may find yourself climbing sections that you have never climbed before. BUT THIS TIRE AND SWEEP THE TRAILS CLEAN!!!
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Neil
a Downhiller
from B.C. Date Reviewed: June 13, 2000
Favorite Trail:
anything steep
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
-pinch resistent foam -awsome traction for the gnarliest trails in the world -red sidewalls
Weaknesses:
ya right
Similar Products Used:
gazzies,tioga DH,nuts,intense
Bottom Line:
Oh my god this is the best tire i've EVER tried. The tires last forever and can grip against anything. I've got my kujo's on a 24 inch wheel in 2.35 and it's sooooooo nice. Whether it's rippin' down a local trail or racing DH, the kujo will always perform the best. I've tried just about all of the good DH tires on the market and nothing comes close to as good.I'd give the kujo 15 flamming chillies if I could.
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Billy
a Weekend Warrior
from California Date Reviewed: June 2, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Anything in the Sierra's
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Puncture Resistent,Kevlar Beed, Size...2.35.
Weaknesses:
None yet!
Similar Products Used:
WTB's & Specialized Fear Control
Bike Setup:
Marin B17......Freeride!
Bottom Line:
I love these tires, they roll over everything. Rap them around a pair of Sun Rhyno's and your good to go!
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Eric Myers
a Downhiller
from Kalamazoo, MI Date Reviewed: May 29, 2000
Favorite Trail:
anything fast and steep
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
no flats whatsoever, great in the mud, loose/dry traction great
great traction in mud and loose conditions. i do a lot of urban assault, and I haven't had a flat in the month i've ridden it. though it seems heavy at first, I got used to the extra weight VERY quickly. These tires helped me get a 1st place finish in the mud. I got the kevlar bead, 2.25" for $21 from Nashbar.
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james
a Downhiller
from Victoria, Australia Date Reviewed: March 29, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
pinch flat resistance Good Grip
Weaknesses:
Heavy(who cares)
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer Fire DH WTB Velociraptor
Bike Setup:
CTR Daredevil With the works
Bottom Line:
these tires are great, atleast they were until i got two pinch flats(at 45psi) on my two practce runs at buller for the interschools. due to this i did not get to complete the course on the day. aside from this i have been pleased with the tire, i have noticed some of the knobs being slit and allmost tearing off. the tire has never had anything protrude it and puncture it. this has to be a good thing.
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michael
a Downhiller
from england Date Reviewed: January 7, 2000
Favorite Trail:
warley jumpsite
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
big fat and grippy pinch flat resistant and kevlar bead
these are great tires, i use them for jumping and dh. you can run them at really low pressure without getting a pinch flat, however i did get a flat on the way home the other day and had to walk the rest. (stupid thorn)!!
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Jon
a Downhiller
from Hong Kong Date Reviewed: December 7, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Tai Mo Shan
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Great grip - wet or dry. Just point and shoot.
Weaknesses:
Weight, i guess, btu that all adds to the momentum when bombing down a hill...
Similar Products Used:
Tioga DH Panaracer Duster 2
Bike Setup:
C'dale Super V900 Lefty DLR Stratos Helix Pro rear shock Hayes hydro. disc brake XTR
Bottom Line:
These things are great. The best DH tires out there - provide great grip in all condition, from muddy and wet to dry and dusty conditions. Brilliant.
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Lawndart Dave
a Downhiller
from ohio Date Reviewed: December 6, 1999
Favorite Trail:
anything fast
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Strengths:
I have raced these tires all over the country and they rule
Weaknesses:
weight
Similar Products Used:
all
Bike Setup:
shockwave w/monster T
Bottom Line:
you can't go wrong with this choice learn to shift your body weight around and they hook
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Daryl
a Weekend Warrior
from Victoria, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: December 6, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Who's Yer Daddy??
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Pinch flat resistance allows for a low pressure ride=more traction and a little bit more comfort. they last pretty well too, my friend is still on his first set.
Weaknesses:
Are these things made of kryptonite?? Superman said they were way too heavy.
Similar Products Used:
Continental Vertical pro Tioga factory DH
Bike Setup:
Norco Hardtail w/Long travel Bomber fork.
Bottom Line:
Great for freeriding. I use a really fat Tioga Factory DH up front and a 2.25 Kujo in the back. I did have a Tioga on the back but it was too wide for my chainstays. I am happy with the Kujo. It just seems a little too heavy. I would also like to see the Kujo with a black sidewall instead of the crappy red color it comes in.
$ 40.00
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