The Holy Roller was designed for Dirt, Street, and Vert riders. We modified our most popular BMX tire,the MaxxDaddy, by tightening the spacing between the knobs for even faster rolling on hardpack, street, and ramps. This spacing is then counter-sunk to provide traction when the trail gets loose, so you don't.
Sizes: 20 x 1.75 / 20 x 1.95 / 20 x 2.20 / 24 x 1.85
Weight: 400-645 grams
Submitted by
cyclecyko
a Downhiller
from Bend,OR,USA Date Reviewed: August 10, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Not tellin you dude
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
FTF
Strengths:
Uber Grippy,
Weaknesses:
Heavy,
Similar Products Used:
K-Rad, Timberwolf, Nevegal, Specialized compound, Small Block8
Bike Setup:
Dirt Jumper Single Speed
Bottom Line:
I love this tire. I'm 230 lbs and have not had a pinch flat.
I run the rear at max pressure no matter what terrain I'm riding. I do However Change the Front out to a Nevegal for Singletrack. It's pretty sandy here and the rear provide plenty of forward bite while climbing out of the saddle.
On blue groove hard pack and cement the 2.4 front 2.2 rear combo is unbeatable.
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Submitted by
ilmfat
a Cross Country Rider
from ashland, ky, usa Date Reviewed: March 17, 2009
Favorite Trail:
river trail
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$23.00
Purchased At:
jensonusa
Strengths:
they're supple, roll fast, and are durable. great for urban and even some trails.
Weaknesses:
heavy maybe.
Similar Products Used:
wtb graffiti uk, dmr moto
Bike Setup:
singlespeeed
Bottom Line:
i wish i woulda got another pair of these tires instead of the wtb's. they're like half the price. i have not had a problem w/ pinch flats, though i do not ride hard. i do however, weigh 260. they work pretty good on hardpack trails. mud, yes, its like ice. those little holes pack up quick, and turn your tire effectively bald. but they also shed mud quickly. they do slide off roots so not good for those either. but i love them. i highly recommend these tires for urban, or dry trails with a minimal amount of roots.
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Submitted by
mueller
a Weekend Warrior
from Prosper Date Reviewed: February 2, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Erwin Park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Houston Bike Shop
Strengths:
Grip Good and Track Great.
Weaknesses:
None so far; but any tire will slip in the right conditions.
Similar Products Used:
First street tire used on my 26" mountain bike ; that's right I have run these on my mountain bike and they do a better job all around the dry trails than the CST tires that came on the bike.
Bike Setup:
2007 cannondale rush 5 with avid ellixir cr 203mm's and an SLX front crank; by the way the breaks are great and the SLX crank is solid.
Bottom Line:
These are great tires; If I were you I would break in any tire on the street because I think that manufactures use something to keep the tire from sticking to the mold and once you break through that they will grip better. Discount tire told me this about car tires and why should mtb tire be any different? These tires also grip better and hold a clean line when the trail goes from hardpack to those wooden plank bridges. The reviewers here said that the were great tires and I just happened to get to a mtb trail without changing tires and they did well.
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Submitted by
izjmtb
a Weekend Warrior
from visalia, CA Date Reviewed: January 25, 2009
Favorite Trail:
all of them
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
visalia cyclery
Strengths:
low noise, smooth ride, really grippy on alot of different terrain (road, loose dirt, even some muddy conditions) great all around tire.
Weaknesses:
nothing that i found so far. no flats like other people have mentioned. i havnt had any traction issues either.
Bike Setup:
06 specialized enduro expert
Bottom Line:
i had bought these for the versitile aspect, i havnt had any issues that other people have been writing about. i keep my tire pressure at 60psi on the streets and 45-55psi in the dirt. if your having traction problems in the really muddy stuff you might want to evaluate the lines your picking on the trail. it doesnt matter what tire you have if its so muddy that you have to scrape your tires clean with a stick. just my 2 cents. i gave 4 chillis due to the fact that 5 is perfect and all other tires would be obsolete.
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Submitted by
Erikober
a Downhiller
from Fort Collins Date Reviewed: November 29, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Colorado
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Performance bike
Strengths:
Low rolling resistance. Great for DJ's. Even work well in smooth singletrack.
Weaknesses:
tread doesnt go far enough around the sides, but its not noticeable
Similar Products Used:
Nevegals, Kujos, many more.
Bike Setup:
STP, Dirt jumper 1, Loco wheels, hays brakes, HOLY ROLLERS.
Bottom Line:
Great for what they are designed for.
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Submitted by
barrie mcdonald
a Racer
from victoria bc canada Date Reviewed: November 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:
buket of blood cortany bc
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
chainchainchain vict
Strengths:
grips well att the skate park.but i had 6 pinch flats.i,m 160 lbs,tire pretuer is 70 lbs.this means thatthe sidewall is 1/2 inch to narrow.a tree inch side wall will fix it.
Weaknesses:
low side wall equels pinh flat.tire washes on deper soal.
Similar Products Used:
the new tires are swoble table top,s.cevlar bed and carcas.this has a three inch sid wall.25% better than holly rollers.
Bike Setup:
2005 be one stonebumble free ride.maotue nixon,jusey 5,shram 7 drive train,cris king hubs,mavic 3.17 tubeless rims,tbr bars stem and seat post.
Bottom Line:
att 25 lbs this flys jumps and is the best turnnig bike i,v have.
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Submitted by
drinkmilk54
a Weekend Warrior
from Canada Date Reviewed: October 22, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
velocity cycles
Strengths:
Excellent taction on dirt and street...
Weaknesses:
Not enough shoulder tread
Pinch flat magnet
Not good, when wet
Bike Setup:
09 Transition Double
Bottom Line:
Only use these for dirt or street, on a dry day...
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Submitted by
suicidebomber
a Downhiller
from Philippines Date Reviewed: September 11, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
traded for it
Strengths:
versatile tread, grip good, fast rolling,light though its a 2.4
Weaknesses:
pinchflat magnet, be it in trails or the streets. could be unpredictable to zero grip in wet rocks and mud.
if there is a jack-of-all-trades tire, this is it. However, trail riding could be a pain because you need high pressures for everything, because the sidewalls are sadly lacking in durability, hit a rock or a hard root a peculiar way and POOF! No air.
A friend of mine loves the Holy Roller, but when teh rains come it becomes the "Holy Sheet!" because it is an unpredictable tire in trails, and its not a mud tire. I tried it out on mud just for kicks and it feels like driving on ice, and there's no ice in my country! I crashed several times too. No problem on wet asphalt, though.
The bottom line: play to its strengths (hardpack, asphalt, gravel maybe) and you will never be disappointed. Overstretch its capabilities and you will be asking for a knobby. And pump up the pressure. You'll be flatting if you go below the 35 psi comfort zone, in fact, 40+ psi is the lowest you can go.
But if there's an urban DH race, I'm getting a 2.2 for the rear. I already have the 2.4.
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Submitted by
countsacula
a Weekend Warrior
from LI NY Date Reviewed: August 30, 2008
Favorite Trail:
still deciding
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At:
treefortbikes.com
Strengths:
Now available 26 x 2.2 and 26 x 2.4 I have the 2.2 Great for less than perfect roads. Can handle sand, potholes, and gravel with ease. Nice cushioning effect as well.
Weaknesses:
No problems yet the sidewalls are thin like other have said but keep your pressure correct for you conditions and you should be alright.
Similar Products Used:
Hutchison acrobats, less grippy cannot handle dirt or sand very well compared to these.
Bike Setup:
DB response, stock except for minor things, handle bars and rigid front fork. Converted to single speed with dts tensioner. Used as a pair originally but i needed more grip for the front tire.
Bottom Line:
Great tire for the road that handles some sand and dirt fairly well, even some minor mud mixed in. Reliable with almost no road noise, a very good compromise for mixed riding. Offered good cushioning for the for rigid fork use. I would however recommend something with more teeth in the front as there is some slide with downhill braking and fast cornering.
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Submitted by
SurlyRider
a Weekend Warrior
from Northern VA Date Reviewed: June 27, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Not picky
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$23.00
Purchased At:
Beyond
Strengths:
Very fast rolling in the city and on smooth dirt. Very predictable (if not terribly grippy) in looser terrain.
Weaknesses:
Short shoulder knobs for mountain biking, but this isn't really the tire's design brief.
Similar Products Used:
I usually run Specialized or Michelin tires.
Bike Setup:
Surly Instigator, set up with LX and some nice tidbits.
Bottom Line:
These tires are very fast rolling. I find them well suited to riding on smoother trails and even reasonably grippy when they are dry. I got them mainly for street, but so far have been able to do just about everything with them. If I were going on muddy or loose terrain, I would choose something more aggressive. Likewise, were I planning to ride in rocks, I would choose something more robust. All in all, a great tire for when you can't decide what kind of riding you want to do.
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Submitted by
chuk2rs
a Downhiller
from Pueblo, CO Date Reviewed: June 15, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Red Gate
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Sport Chalet
Strengths:
Great allaround traction, rolls fast and quiet
Weaknesses:
Thin sidewalls, but I have not flatted yet!
Similar Products Used:
Bald DH tires
Bike Setup:
P1, Singlespeed
Bottom Line:
I was surprised at how well they did over all on the street, jumps and trails. I run mine at 60psi
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Submitted by
Alex Salikan
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver, B.C., Canada Date Reviewed: June 15, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Downtown!
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
BSP
Strengths:
I like these tires a lot, and I'd strongly recommend them as street tires if it weren't for their one fundamental flaw...
Weaknesses:
This is the whole reason I'm writing this review. I have to make it known! I run these tires with as much air as I can put in them without risking blowing them on the spot, and I still can't get away from pinch flats! Anyone who pushes their limits is going to case, it's a fact of life, and it gets pretty frustrating when you pinch flat 10 times out of 10! There's a nice set of stairs in front of the local art gallery with a landing 5 stairs up, and that 5 set wraps around 3 sides of the landing, the fourth being the stairs continuing up to the deck, and I know I can hop up the 5 set to manual across the landing to drop off the other side, but I've never actually gotten to do it because I haven't made it first try yet, and with these tires any little tiny mistake means a blowout. The sidewalls are paper thin! You can really tell after you flat, when you're pushing the bike back home 5+ miles away 'cause all the shops are closed late on a friday night, 'cause it looks and sounds like you ran over a Chinese lantern or something. It's frustrating, and for that reason alone I can't recommend these tires to anyone, unless you only ever ride BMX tracks or something. It's a shame, 'cause I'm sure I'd really like these tires if only they had good sidewalls.
Similar Products Used:
I've tried all kinds of different tires with similar tread patterns and intended uses, but they were all 2 ply.
Bike Setup:
They came stock on my 2007 Cannondale Chase 1.
Bottom Line:
Well, you already know how I feel about these tires, but I'll go on about how it could be anyway. When they're actually supported by an intact tube, they feel great on all types of street terrain (except of course wet wood and marble, but even super soft tires with tall maleable knobs slip on those!). They feel good on hardpacked dirt too, as long as there's not too much loose gravel or whatever on top. My bike (the Chase) is terrible in the corners; the front end pushes dangerously, it's impossible to get enough weight over it to maintain a drift, but I can tell from the back tire that on a more capable bike the tires would work fine on the trails. Of course they wouldn't compare to a true knobby trail tire, but they're not meant to; obviously they're not intended for muddy or gravel-on-hardpack terrain. All in all a great tire for it's intended uses, if only it didn't go off like a gunshot every time you breathed near it or looked at it the wrong way!
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Submitted by
IRVIN RAMIREZ
a Weekend Warrior
from orange Date Reviewed: June 8, 2008
Favorite Trail:
peters canyon
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
switch backs
Strengths:
very gripy on road and hard packed dirt
Weaknesses:
not a very good off road tire slips a lot!!!
Similar Products Used:
a lot others
Bike Setup:
maxiss holly rollers
Bottom Line:
good tire for racing on a bmx track and on road!
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Submitted by
Surfjunkie44
a Downhiller
from Orlando, FL US Date Reviewed: June 8, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Ocala
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At:
Retro City Cycles
Strengths:
Phenomenal grip, ride quality and durability.
Weaknesses:
A little slick on the trails. Not recommended for softer sand.
Similar Products Used:
None.
Bike Setup:
GT Avalanche 1.0 with a few toys.
Bottom Line:
Simply badarse urban street assault tire that you can take on the trails with a minimal amount of slipping and sliding. I wouldn't buy anything else!
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Submitted by
suicidebomber
a Downhiller
from Philippines Date Reviewed: May 15, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
very versatile, fast rolling, surprisingly grippy on different types of terrain.
Weaknesses:
Must be run on high pressures or risk pinch flats. Not a mud tire.
Similar Products Used:
Gazzaloddi Jr, Maxxis Kraken, Tioga Psycho
Bike Setup:
singlespeed. hardtail.
Bottom Line:
Great find, actually. I traded a Specialized Chunder 2.3 for it, when the Chunder can't fit in my frame. It is a great combo wih my Gazzaloddi Jr at the front, and I was very impressed in my first DH run in it. However, it should be run at high pressures to prevent flats, I had two flats in one day because of the inability of the tire to go low.
And another thing, Its not for mud. It has no grip under braking and off camber sections, which caused me to slip over and over again. but then again, it's no knobby.
Perfect for its intended application, but it will surprise you with its versatility.
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Submitted by
the greg
a Cross Country Rider
from southern ohio Date Reviewed: April 21, 2008
update: they wander a bit ,just a bit, in mud. but wet leaves and hardpack are no problem. if you want a tough, fast rolling tire, this is it.
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Submitted by
Joe
a Weekend Warrior
from Lowell, MA, USA Date Reviewed: April 16, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$23.00
Purchased At:
www.biketiresdirect.com
Strengths:
Fast, fat (2.4), great grip on pavement and loose gravel/sand.
Weaknesses:
Sort of noisier than I expected, not sure that this is a bad thing in the city but I suppose that I should put it here anyways
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Specialized HardRock Sport Disk, XL frame.
Bottom Line:
Best upgrade I've purchased thus far. Old tires were way too noisy and made coasting way more work, plus were an extremely rough ride. These things are a great mix for street riders in the Northeast who have to contend with salt/sand/gravel mixed in with your occasional unpaved sidewalk and pothole-ridden asphalt. Lends great speed and preserves the fat-tire look on the bike. I've got mine at 50 PSI which is about 15 under max and gives great response.
Note - I am a casual rider, probably only log about 10 miles per week if I'm lucky... but it's about 95% urban riding.
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Submitted by
Nelson San
a Cross Country Rider
from Newark, NJ, USA Date Reviewed: April 2, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$28.00
Purchased At:
universal cyclery
Strengths:
rolling and traction on street is excellent. I use the 2.4 which looks great and they can take any drop, stairs, turns... compared with similar products, they are very good in wet conditions, as well as dirt. I can say that i rely alot more on my bike with these shoes on
Weaknesses:
they are a bit too soft. make sure that they are at least at 50psi... they are VERY dangerous at low pressure. in addition, do not abuse on the brakes when riding on street because they will not last long.
i recommend this tire to those who want a really good tire for urban assault, and at the same time, something that you can trust when rolling on dirt. If you dont like to run at more then 50psi, this is not the tire for you. THEY DO NOT WORK WITH LESS THEN 50psi. if you are indecided between Holy rollers, k-rad, or specialized rhythm, this are the tires for you if you want something that you can trust on any kind of terrain.
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Submitted by
The greg
a Weekend Warrior
from bottom tip, ohio Date Reviewed: February 9, 2008
Favorite Trail:
sheeps run, laramie
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At:
jenson usa
Strengths:
fast rolling. really fast. supple, but i guess it is a 2.4
Weaknesses:
none i can see, but i haven't ridden it on a fast trail , but they are meant for a trail, so, ya know
Similar Products Used:
dmr moto, larsen orriflame, other knobbies that don't compare
Bike Setup:
SS, cruiser handlebar
Bottom Line:
i would definitely buy these tires. fast rolling, smooth(and i like solid,50 psi), soft. i think they'll even be durable. they actually have good grip, but i didn't get them goin fast, so i don't know. on the street, they rock
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Submitted by
Victor
a Cross Country Rider
from Taipei, Taiwan Date Reviewed: February 3, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Gasplant, Beitou Hills (Graveyard)
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$16.00
Purchased At:
LBS Taipei
Strengths:
Predicable grip in dry and wet, no sudden and extreme losses of traction. Easy rolling on paved surfaces. Hard wearing. Excellent rear tire, it just refuses to slip from your chosen line. As long as your front wheel gets over the obstacle, you can be confident that the rear will not slide out from under you. I think this is because the tire has a rounded profile, undisturbed the he knobs found on the traditional MTB tires, thus it presents a large contact patch even off-camber. Sticks to wet rocks and roots. High volume allows for lower pressure. The trails I ride are not what you would call XC. Its more like technical AM to freeriding and as a rear tire this one is hard to beat. True 2.2" wide
Weaknesses:
On the front, it does have one specific shortcoming - it cannot hold the line in the ruts as there are no aggressive side knobs to dig into the dirt/clay/mud, otherwise it is also excellent as a front tire as you do not have to be too careful about the lines you pick to negotiate slippery rocks and roots.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Enduro (no grip on anything at any pressure), Mythos IRC (no grip on anything and very bouncy), Maxxis High Roller Type R (fast rolling, but limited grip), Maxxis High Roller Semi Slick (great front tire, sticks like a limpet when running low pressure and has side knobs for them ruts)
Bike Setup:
Tank Ruby Freeride frame 7-5" travel. Spinner Ammo 178 Fork, SRAM X0 and Shimano XT drivetrain. A-Class Revolt wheelset (very smooth, but somewhat soft)
Bottom Line:
Very predictable. Highly recommended for everything, urban and trail. Having ridden a lot in the mud and wet and dry technical rooty and rocky trails, I see them as a very capable all-round tire. Sure they will not grip if you are riding through a flowing mud runnel, but nothing else will either.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Redmond, WA Date Reviewed: October 5, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
closed spaced knobs make for a smooth rolling tire
Weaknesses:
lightweight tire
Similar Products Used:
Conti Grand Canyon, Town & Country, Panaracer, Specialized,...
Bike Setup:
urban assault commuter bike. Kona MTB.
Bottom Line:
I bought these to replace some Conti Town & Countrys [see review] and fortunately right before some snowy weather set in. I had really good traction on snow and ice (as good as you could expect without studs). Bang for buck it is hard to beat these for an urban mix or winter commutes.
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Submitted by
D-Harp
a Weekend Warrior
from NH Date Reviewed: October 3, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Highland Mountain Bike Park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$64.00
Purchased At:
S&W
Strengths:
dirtjumps and urban trails are ok if they are hard packed
Weaknesses:
trails with soft dirt
Similar Products Used:
kenda K- rad(horrible for urban they wear down really fast
Bike Setup:
Bike #1 05' GT Moto frame with mavic ex 325 disk demension hub 05' rock shox pike team u-turn 95mm- 140mm hayes mag xc with bfl v8 rotors dore lx hussfelt bars 2 inch rise hussfelt stem hussfelt cranks race face bash gaurd blackspire 32t ss chainring truativ box guide sun rims single track rear wheel oury grips (blue)Dore Shifter. Bike #2 04' Gary fisher biggins' mullet frame sun rhyno lites marzocchi dirt jam pro truativ ruktion cranks 32t chain ring bb5 rear brake, shimmano dore for a chain tensioner sunrace rear cog and lock ring race face seat post bontrager bars+ stem,giant grips, haro seat,kenda K- rads,
Bottom Line:
holys rule K-rads suck
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Submitted by
Luke Peagram
a Weekend Warrior
from Tauranga, New Zealand Date Reviewed: August 31, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Oropi Grove
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Rocket Bikes
Strengths:
Grip on street, Width, Awesome street tyres.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Kenda K-Rad
Bike Setup:
UMF Hardy 1 07'
Bottom Line:
Great street tyres, Highly recommended, 2.4' is a great width & super grippy. After useing these I won't be useing other tyres for a long time. Even OK on a bit of Dirt Jumping.
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Submitted by
Nunya Biz
a Weekend Warrior
from Raleigh, NC, USA Date Reviewed: June 27, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Joshua Tree National Park, CA
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
rolls fast for a 26" fat tire that still gives you fair traction in dirt, grass. Very good grip on both dry/wet pavement, not heavy.
Weaknesses:
None
Bike Setup:
Schwinn Homegrown (Yeti Frame) Mavic 222/223 rims, Avid BB7 front Disc, Holy Roller tires, bike weight 26#
Bottom Line:
These are very good tires for what they were designed for, mostly street with some dirt/grass, basic weekend warrior type trail riding. They are about as good as you can get for a low rolling resistance street/light trail tire.
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Submitted by
Jordan
a
from Clarenville Date Reviewed: June 21, 2007
Favorite Trail:
I dunno
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Canary with bike
Strengths:
Great for dirtjumps, strett intended use.. Not really for trails.
Weaknesses:
None . not good for trails, but its not made for it either.
Similar Products Used:
Kenda K-rad
Bike Setup:
2005 Cannondale Chase 3.. stock..
Bottom Line:
Get it if you are doing dirt jump or street, definitely not for trails!
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Submitted by
Dean
a Weekend Warrior
from Stow, Ohio, United States Date Reviewed: June 19, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Great all around tire. Work real well on paved roads and hardpack dirt.
Weaknesses:
Slip out a bit on loose dirt, leaves and sticks. (They are recomended for street/hardpack dirt).
Similar Products Used:
WTB Weir Wolves, Moto Raptor, Specialized tires, too many to name.
Bike Setup:
Azonic Steelhead built for DJ/All Mountain.
Bottom Line:
Great tire when used for what its recomended for. Really sticks to paved roads and hardpack dirt. When I tried to use for trail riding, found some weaknesses, but they worked well even though they were not intented for that use. I would recomend these tires for anyone who is riding DJ/Urban and need an all around tire.
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Submitted by
Tom
a Downhiller
from Edinburgh Date Reviewed: May 22, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Caddon Bank
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$34.00
Purchased At:
Chainreactioncycles
Strengths:
Very fast rolling; uncanny levels of grip in almost all conditions. High volume. Fairly light.
Weaknesses:
Trying my best to think of any, but no, nothing springs to mind.
These tyres have outlasted 4 heavy duty hardtails (not a rich kid, or an unskilled thumper, just a big guy who goes big) and are just on their last legs on the 5th. Currently running a Cannondale chase with full custom build.
Bottom Line:
Originally I bought these when I was living in London and riding street almost exclusively... Then I did a very wise thing and moved to Edinburgh- the trails around here rock!! Due to laziness, I never got around to changing my tyres, even throughout the winter: I've ridden in snow, ice and mud on these beauts and haven't got a bad word to say about 'em; even in mud they remain predictable- of course, they slide and squirm, but they didn't ever wipe out, they even stay planted over wet roots within reason. For what they are designed in the skatepark and at the dirt jumps they excel, but I would also heartily reccomend them to anyone riding manmade trail centres; they're basically semi slicks with extra volume.
All told once these wear out, it'll be more of the same.
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Submitted by
adam
a Weekend Warrior
from england Date Reviewed: May 12, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
grip grip grip
Weaknesses:
stay away from mud! cannot be run at low pressures
Similar Products Used:
Tioga DH,
Bike Setup:
singlespeed xile
Bottom Line:
realy fantastic tire! gripgripgrip even in the wet! stay away from thick mud though! and do not run them at low pressure or you'll get pinch flats.
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Submitted by
Grant
a Downhiller
from Socal Date Reviewed: April 21, 2007
Favorite Trail:
prospect
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Pink Bike
Strengths:
light smooth good traction on most terrains
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
kendas
Bike Setup:
06 GT Ruckus Trail 1.0 -Holy roller in rear
Bottom Line:
i got a pair used, and they were in really good shape, the guy said hey dirt jumped daily, and theses tires still have tons of tread left, for being 03's 26 x 2.4
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Submitted by
Brandon
a Downhiller
from Iowa City Date Reviewed: March 22, 2007
Favorite Trail:
anywhere
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Scheels
Strengths:
It grips on lots of surfaces, gives confidence. Have to wait and see how it does on the hardpack dirt at the trails, put does well on pavement. Wet or dry.
Submitted by
Max
a
from Bay Area, CA Date Reviewed: March 21, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
*24x2.4*
pretty much everything..very confidence inspiring on all surfaces i tried them on which include wet pavement, dry pavement and hardpacked to semi loose dirt. even doing 180's on wet dirty pavement wasn't a problem. never slid out, or pinch flatted and i ride in some pretty grimey places. i love these tires.
Weaknesses:
many people say the 2.4 is actually more like 2.25 or 2.3 but it is still pretty wide which can be a problem with clearance issues. now they luckily make it in a 2.2 for 26's at least which i will be running very soon. not a weakness, just be aware of it..
Similar Products Used:
halo twin rail, Arrow Launch
Bottom Line:
great tires. i chose to buy two of these for my 26" build because i loved my 24" ones so much. luckily they make them in a 2.2 for 26 so i won't have any clearance problems. i usually like a tire that can be pumped up higher then 65psi but these felt great at that level and are worth every penny. i cant wait to get my new ones in the mail!
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Submitted by
RACINGMIX
a Weekend Warrior
from Concord, CA. Date Reviewed: February 5, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Iron Horse Trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Looks, Speed, Durability Quality, Brand, Multi-Use, 2.4 high air volume!
Bianchi SASS, Redline Monocog, both running Specialized Airlock tubes with Holy Rollers.
Bottom Line:
Both my singlespeed bikes have these tires. They put the Kenda Small Block 8's (hot tire of the minute) to shame in looks and performance. I just took the tires off roading in the Los Gatos mountains. My goodness, they performed stellar. These tires perform off and on road with stellar results so long as you adjust psi accordingly. Five stars.
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Submitted by
jeff B
a Racer
from arlington, Tx Date Reviewed: December 10, 2006
I expect a lot from my tires. At 210 pounds and a 500+ squat I can lay down some power, and I spun the haalos out of the gate ALL THE TIME. I liked the blue streaks, but the holy rollers are easier to find. The HR on front grabs better than the blues streak or the Haalo. It`s a smooth rolling tire that`s really fast and grips well. I hear they tend to wear a little fast, but I haven`t had them long enough to know, hence the 4 chili overall.
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Submitted by
Glenn
a
from NC Date Reviewed: November 10, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Franklin street cycles
Strengths:
Grips well and I haven't have a flat yet. well worth the money
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
High roller, and Specialized tires
Bike Setup:
2005 p.1 cromo with gyros, a holy roller 24, and DJ3's
Bottom Line:
Great buy and well worth the money, So if you have $30, buy it
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Submitted by
EHargrove
a Downhiller
from Sandersville, Ga USA Date Reviewed: July 21, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Anything I can Ride
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Oconee Outfitters
Strengths:
Rolling Resistance, Wide Contact Area, Anti-pinch 2.4" width
Weaknesses:
Nothing really, doesn't handle pine straw very well
Similar Products Used:
Specialized High Rollers
Bike Setup:
2005 Specialized Big Hit SPEC, Manitou Stance Blunt fork, Marzocchi ROCO RC rear shock, TekTro Talon Magnesium Levers, Specialiezed LO-PRO Magnesium Pedals
Bottom Line:
These tires are the sh*t for urban freeride and dirt jumps. I have been using them since January and have not had a single flat. They roll over streets, hard pack, and dirt trails super easy. Only problem I have found using them is with pine straw as they cannot hold and "bite". Stay clear of areas with pine trees and you'll be fine.
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Submitted by
Dermy
a Weekend Warrior
from Bethlehem PA Date Reviewed: May 20, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Saucon Valley Bikes
Strengths:
fantastic urban tire, has treated me very well on a wide array of surfaces. offers more confidence on more surfaces to me than the hookworms do.
Weaknesses:
single-ply sidewalls
Bike Setup:
No-Name Aluminum Frame, Manitou Six Front Fork, Haro X1 Stem, Truvativ Riser Bars, Truvativ Five-D Cranks, Mosh Platform Pedals, ODI Ruffian Lock-on Grips
Bottom Line:
awesome street tire, unmatched on many riding surfaces. even treats you well off-road, recently got sidetracked and hit up a local XC trail and actually survived surprisingly well. the fact that i have 24 inch wheels and a street-oriented rig caused a pretty big problem, but the tires held tight over just about anything i could throw at them the whole time. i beat the snot out of them on a regular basis (although the bike is off the street with a snapped BB as of now) and so far no pinch flats, but like others have said if you are a strict urban rider and you do 10 foot stair gaps and other crazy schtuff i would go for the hookworms. however, if you want a good, well rounded do it all tire with tons of versatility then by all means grab yourself a pair of these. besides, the price is right at only 20 dollars each its a steal.
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Submitted by
ArroyoBomber
a Weekend Warrior
from Albuquerque,New Mexico,U.S. Date Reviewed: November 21, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$26.00
Purchased At:
L.B.S.
Strengths:
*for 26"x2.4" -You can beat the crap out of 'em! -Adds some much-needed squish to my full-rigid -good grip on pavement -Not too shabby on sand and gravel (but not a trail tire either) -Relatively light
Weaknesses:
-moderate rolling resistance (so ----ing what?Its for urban,not racing) -not quite 2.4" (closer to a 2.25...still looks beefy though)
I got them to beat the living snot out of.They take it like a champ.Originally had the Rollers front and rear,but had slight clearance issues in the back so switched to a Conti Traffic 2.1".They do a great job of softening up a full rigid,are more than capable of taking everything the local BMX park and every staircase within 10 miles of me,and no pinch flats so far,although I try not to run 'em at under 50psi.Surprisingly not-scary if ya leave the pavement into sand or gravel with good puncture resistance,but don't do XC or nuthin on them.If used as intended,a solid 5 turds.
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Submitted by
Dom
a Weekend Warrior
from Atlanta Date Reviewed: September 5, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Strengths:
Grippy, good looks, resiliant
Weaknesses:
thin
Similar Products Used:
other various knobbies
Bike Setup:
steelhead urban set up
Bottom Line:
I love the tires and if they made a two ply I wouldn't be looking for a hookworm, but I've got a pinch flat on the last two rides on these tires and I'm tired of it.
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Submitted by
Miko
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Cruz, CA Date Reviewed: September 2, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Unreal Cycles dot com
Strengths:
Blowout price at $20 bucks a tire. They do exactly what they're billed for.
Weaknesses:
???
Similar Products Used:
Kenda K-Rad
Bike Setup:
STP w/Pikes etc.
Bottom Line:
This is a first impression. My son and I just put these tires on our bikes yesterday and went to the local jump spot.
We're aggressive beg/int jumpers learning the ropes, and flying the tables and small gaps. These wheels seem like they're going to take us to the next level.
We were both immediately rolling faster and smoother, getting significantly more air and overshooting our landings. We could back off and flow more. These tires are very fast rollers given the same psi as you're used to riding. We both found that we were able to charge a bit less and focus more on my line and technique.
We had an awesome first session on these tires and think they're worth every penny! By the end of our session, I had found the confidence to successfully clear a new gap as well! Yeah!!!
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Submitted by
Rob
a Downhiller
from England Date Reviewed: August 24, 2005
Favorite Trail:
chicksands dirt jumps
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
alansbmx.com
Strengths:
(on 20' bmx)
grippy in wet, dry, hardpack, concrete light big volume soaks up hang ups well
Weaknesses:
nothing
Similar Products Used:
snafu dirtbox, haro multirap, maxxis m tread
Bike Setup:
odyssey 41thermal forks fit frame maxxis holyrollers
Bottom Line:
brilliant tyre, for bmx, urban bikes and anything in between
recommended
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Submitted by
Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from Glens Falls Date Reviewed: August 13, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
A smooth roller that has huge volume, but can be ridden on the road.
Weaknesses:
They seem a little heavy. Otherwise - no complaints
Similar Products Used:
I've never tried another tire quite like this one.
Bike Setup:
Intense Tracer, 80mm Marz, basic setup
Bottom Line:
As I've gotten older my free time has shrunk. I bought these so that I could throw in a road ride or a road to trail ride. I've been most surprised by the off-road performace of this tire. I had these pumped up to 60PSI and shot off road durning a road ride. They really got great traction anyway. I'll ride them much softer on a planned, true off road ride. Great product.
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Submitted by
Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Canada Date Reviewed: August 9, 2005
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
Grips in wet dry and on hard dirt. light single ply 900g Very grippy!! rolling resistence is nill! size is nice 2.4 looks more like a 2.5 on my double tracks
Weaknesses:
single ply means more pinch flats i dont recomend riding these with a lower tire pressure, i ride mine around 35-40 psi and i pinched throgh both top, bottem of my tube and through the tire casting and i tore a small chunk out of the rubber and almost tore an entire side knob off
Similar Products Used:
specialized roller pro rs
Bike Setup:
P3 maxxis holy rollers
Bottom Line:
great tire but I recomend a super tough tube and i hope that im the only one who had the knob problem but Ive solved it with a little electrical tape on the inner part of the tire i only wish i dident pinch so often
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Submitted by
Kenneth
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne, Australia Date Reviewed: August 5, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
mebourne bicycle centre
Strengths:
Excellent grip is dry or wet road condition.....fully sick pairs of tyres. Rolling resistance is like none. It not expensive
Weaknesses:
None at the moment
Similar Products Used:
GEAX - roadster 1.6"
Bike Setup:
GT Avalanche 1.0 Disc
Bottom Line:
This the perfect tyre for anyone who rides on streets, although I didn't have the chance to use it in dirt jump, but I would imagine they are pretty good. The 2.4" makes the tyre look good on a mountain bike, and it still travel fast, excellent traction. MAD TYRES!!!!
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Submitted by
tanner
a
from saskatoon Date Reviewed: July 14, 2005
Favorite Trail:
skateparks and dirtjumps
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
perfefct width 2.4" looks good rides even better.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
too many to list
Bottom Line:
for all the guys on here that are saying it sucks on gravel and loose dirt or what ever.... no sh*t it does, its not meant for those situations, its meant for hardpacked dirt and pavment, and for those areas i could not ask for anything better, sticks to the ground well and they are greatly priced at $20 U.S a tire
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Submitted by
charles-éric dolcé
a Weekend Warrior
from rimouski, quebec, canada Date Reviewed: July 5, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
gendron sports
Strengths:
It's really cool to have those fat tires when you're riding in a skatepark or in the streets
Handles well on dry dirt
Weaknesses:
Gets really hard to handle(impossible.....) off-road when it's wet.
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis calipos 1.95
Bike Setup:
Cannondale chase 3 2005(stock)
Bottom Line:
It's a winner concept to make semi-street semi-dirt tires but you have to pay the price to have those "hybrid tires"
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Submitted by
John
a
from Denver, CO Date Reviewed: June 11, 2005
Favorite Trail:
various
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$24.00
Purchased At:
bikeparts.com
Strengths:
Smooth rolling, great grip, looks good
Weaknesses:
Kind of hard to find in the 26" version
Similar Products Used:
Nothing similiar. They replaced some nanoraptors. Use to have some Performance Versa-tracs (no comparison).
Bike Setup:
Haro Escape frame, miscellaneous cobbled together parts
Bottom Line:
I love these tires. I have the 26 x 2.4 version. I put them on my hardtail that I use for screwing around in town, mostly on pavement. The improvement over the 2 inch wide nanoraptors was enormous and immediately noticable. The tread and large volume make for a very smooth ride--they just feel good. Really sticky, too. Great cornerning on pavement, feels like you could take a sidewalk corner at 30 mph. The other thing I noticed is the they bounce really nice to get a little boost off small bumps, etc. I don't know how they compare to Kenda K-rads, but I would buy them again in a second. Recommended to anybody who rides mostly urban. BMXers use them for dirt jumping, so they must be pretty good on hardpack, too, but I haven't tried it yet.
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Submitted by
Oleg -----
a Weekend Warrior
from Moscow, Russia Date Reviewed: June 4, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
shop
Strengths:
Ooo this tire is hot. It is perfect everywhere. Perfect handling. Nice grip with sureface.
Weaknesses:
-----
Similar Products Used:
------
Bike Setup:
Scott yz-3/duke xc air/fsa adrive/rhino lite xl
Bottom Line:
I'm so cool because i ride Old Scool
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Submitted by
Elliot
a
from Melbourne,Victoria,Australia Date Reviewed: June 2, 2005
Favorite Trail:
You Yangs
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Lightweight Low rolling resistance Performance Looks
Weaknesses:
None
Bottom Line:
I originally brought a pair of these tires for my BMX but they were so good I had to get a pair for my mountain bike. They are fantastic for just about anything, they roll fast and still can be used for trail riding. For me these are the perfect tire.
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Submitted by
Dan Durston
a Weekend Warrior
from Waterloo, Ontario Date Reviewed: April 17, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Urban
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
- Amazingly fast roller - Grips like glue in urban, dirt and packed trail environments - Light weight (660g??), way lighter than Hook worms - Look really nice, much nicer then K-rads
Weaknesses:
These tires are perfect for their intended use. If you use them as your only tires then you'll notice they aren't optimum for wet/muddy trails and they aren't as light as XC tires obviously
These tires originally came out for BMX's years ago and have been a favourite ever since. They absolutely rule for all things urban/DJing and they still rock if you wanna go for a trail ride cuz they roll so fast and still have good grip. They come in 24" and 26" sizes but you have to get em 2.4" wide which is a pretty nice size. Also, I have heard they are now available for tubeless rims.
Basically if you don't ride in the mud and you want the fastest tires with the most grip and a great weight then these should be your first choice. The fact that they are one of the sexiest tires out there is just the cherry on the top. If you need any further encouragement, Aaron Chase uses these to absolutely tear up all things urban.
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Submitted by
Cole
a
from Cedar Rapids IA, USA Date Reviewed: March 25, 2005
Favorite Trail:
urban
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Grips wood, asphalt, metal anything smooth. They gust grip so well on everything. They work ok for hard pack too. No pintch flats so far!
Weaknesses:
Slick when wet out.
Similar Products Used:
hookworm
Bike Setup:
Surly instigator
Bottom Line:
Best tires I've used for urban riding.
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Submitted by
LARS DIESEL
a
from Cornvagas, OR, USA Date Reviewed: February 4, 2005
Favorite Trail:
pike's peak
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$16.00
Purchased At:
Peak Sports.
Strengths:
they are pretty good looking. they arent too heavy, but they still keep me from flatting when I hop straight into a ledge doin' about 20. they hook up well, but also roll well. AC uses them.
Weaknesses:
they havent attracted any hot ladies yet, but i think it will happen soon. Beware the googoobear!
Similar Products Used:
nothing compares, nothing compares, to you.
Bike Setup:
P1, lots of sweet Stump503 stickers, soon to have trailpimps and a stance static fork.
Bottom Line:
these tires are just plain sweet. ditch those haggard old k-rad's and hookworms (Ian) and buy yourself a pair. its also a good deal that these rollers are holy, its not all that often that you see bike parts that have been blessed, it keeps you safe.
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Submitted by
Shane Hart
a
from Perth Date Reviewed: January 30, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$38.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Lightweight Low rolling resistance Performance Looks
Weaknesses:
Single ply only currently (no doubt this adds to their featherweight) Cost
Similar Products Used:
Kenda something-or-others that came OEM
Bike Setup:
Schwinn Straight Six
Bottom Line:
I purchased these awhile ago - was looking at the Hookworms as I was mainly riding urban (quite a long way to any trails as I live inner city). Bike shop sales dude recommended these and I have to concur. Absolutely brilliant. Low rolling resistance over asphalt, excellent grip wet & dry on pavement but here's the killer - brilliant for trails. Floated over sand and powder, hardpack is easy, big rocks, roots and gravel are no problem at all. Although they're only single ply, we played hard with these and they didn't give any problems. A little costly here in AU. Five steaming turds.
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Submitted by
David Chai
a Downhiller
from Perth, WA, Australia Date Reviewed: July 31, 2004
Favorite Trail:
street/urban
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
- not as heavy as the hookworms - excellent grip for street/urban and also great on hardpack dirt - very low rolling resistance - nice size (26x2.4) - looks great
Weaknesses:
- they didnt release them sooner!! - only have single ply casing so far?
Bought these tires a few weeks ago, and am confident to say these tires will be very very popular once people find out about them, i think they have just been released here in australia so not many people have them but i am sure that at the price (AUS38.00 each) they will be the tire of choice for urban riders. the hookworms are great tires but maybe a tad heavy, although the holy roler only has a single ply casing whereas the hookworm has the 2-ply. but still a great tire and my tire of choice! buy them!
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