I bought this tire for my daily commutes to school and work. It is amazing, Rolls super fast and the wide 2.5 width and huge air volume gives it outstanding grip on the road, even when wet. It absorbs all the imperfections in the road making my commutes much more comfortable and fun. A really good buy, Perfect for commuters or urban freeriders.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Jekyll Rider NO.1
a Racer
from Cheltenham, England Date Reviewed: March 29, 2009
Favorite Trail:
The street
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Superb grip. Fast and silent running. Great tracking. Durable.
I love these tyres ! I only ride the streets - usually as fast as I can. The grip and security they have given me are second to none. They are inflated to 40psi which provides a relatively firm flex free ride with good tracking and very little rolling resistance despite their width. The bike can be leant right over when cornering - fantastic fun ! Very few punctures. They are heavy - but a small sacrifice for all the advantages including good looks. A very good product.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
L4m3r
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles, CA Date Reviewed: February 12, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Urban traveling
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$34.00
Purchased At:
biketiresdirect.com
Strengths:
Extremely fast and smooth (low rolling resistance).
Insane grip on asphalt and concrete. Lean over as far as you want in the corners.
Handles very well in the rain, haven't slipped yet!
Perfectly usable on grass, dirt, mud, etc, if you're gentle and careful.
Thick-walled and durable, tread goes right up to the bead.
26" x 2.5"- Good size for most modern/quality MTB frames and forks.
Nice look, too!
Weaknesses:
Heavy, but this tire was never meant for weight weenies.
Difficult to mount or remove.
Won't fit in some frames.
Thick tread/bead can be difficult for narrow rims. on my bike, the bead sorta pinches the valve stem inside the rim.
While the handling is excellent in wet weather, the tread of this tire will also pick up a LOT of water from the ground and fling it in every direction. Use some sort of fender on rainy days. I improvised and used a quick-release rack, wrapped in plastic, to keep my back dry.
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer Uff'Da
Bike Setup:
2008 GT Avalanche 2.0 w/ Avid Juicy Seven 203mm
Bottom Line:
Awesome. Superb handling in most conditions, smooth as glass, grips like you wouldn't believe. They even look sweet. Near indestructible when combined with the thick Maxxis 26" x 2.5"-2.7" DH tubes and run at high pressure- no flats yet! If you use your MTB to ride or commute in the city, get these. You won't be sorry- tires make a huge difference!
It's hard to tell from most of the photos online, but the "smooth" surface of this tire actually has a knurled texture. I'm guessing this is what makes it so grippy... I'm worried that the tires won't grip the pavement as well as that starts to wear down.
The 2.5" width seems rather large, but keep in mind that the lack of knobbies reduces the overall width a bit. On my bike, these tires have about the same frame clearance as a 2.35" Kenda Nevegal.
If you like this tire but don't think it will fit, or don't want to spend as much, look at the Panaracer Uff'Da. I had a pair on my last bike. They're not as nice as the Hookworms, but the design is similar and it comes in 26" x 2.3". It also happens to be a bit cheaper.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
jaliyl
a Downhiller
from Kamloops, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: August 8, 2008
Favorite Trail:
street
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
bike shop
Strengths:
Everything
Weaknesses:
for some reason, i can't pedal my singlespeed strret rig up muddy trails, something to do with traction my bike shop tells me
If you are looking for a street dedicated slick tire, the Hookworm is your best bet. Because of how they're constructed, and how "tall" the tire is, they really save your tubes. I run $5 Bontrager tubes and they haven't flatted once in 6 months. You can still spin flat or off something even when it's wet outside. bottom line, best street tire on the market.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
DirtGash
a Downhiller
from Bend, OR Date Reviewed: June 26, 2008
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$28.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Thick, fast, wide rubber with lots of grip... and the big all Hookworm graphics
Weaknesses:
None that I found.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Norco Rampage with lots of good stuff
Bottom Line:
For urban tires there is no substitute. I use these for commuting or doing any urban riding. They are really fast, and sticky grip for slicks. I even have used them in the dirt with pretty good traction for a slick.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
dawson
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Date Reviewed: June 25, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Diamo
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
MINT
Weaknesses:
MINT
Similar Products Used:
MINT
Bike Setup:
MINT
Bottom Line:
MINT
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Flatline G
a Downhiller
from Nashua, NH Date Reviewed: June 12, 2008
Favorite Trail:
NE Style
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$37.00
Purchased At:
Eastern Mountain Spo
Strengths:
Thick Rubber, Reinforced sidewalls, Bomber Grip.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
K-Rads, Holy Rollers.
Bike Setup:
RMB Flow, Jucy Brakes, DJ 2 Fork, Sram Shifting
Bottom Line:
Not heavy at all even at 2.5 width, sweet for drops and anything street. The fact that there is tread on the sidewall is great for durability.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Adrian
a Racer
from Romania, Bucharest Date Reviewed: May 14, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Park and street
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$46.00
Purchased At:
Bebe bike shop
Strengths:
it's the best park tire i had ever tested but...it's very very VERY heavy!it has the best grip but it being so heavy it's a huge disadvantage
Weaknesses:
Heaviness and it took 3 mechanics to force in on my rim after 2 flats because i pinched the tube
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis Holy Roller, high roller, mobster, tioga factory dh,continental diesel
Bike Setup:
Kona Cowan with dj1 sun wheels demolition cranks
Bottom Line:
perfect tire if it was lighter like 1 kg
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Hugz
a Downhiller
from Australia Date Reviewed: February 15, 2008
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Super tough, sticks to the pavement, wide useable tread area for better cornering and wears so well it looks like it will last forever.
Weaknesses:
heavy, but not that much more than the Maxxis Minion it replaces for urban riding
Similar Products Used:
never used a slick before
Bike Setup:
Azonic DS-1 with RF evolve dh cranks, blackspire dh ring, mrp partycrasher guide, Mavic D521 on XT disc hubs, Minions used when going offroad.
Bottom Line:
This thing is very wide for better traction and cornering aswell as being super thick so you just don't think about flats anymore. I run a front brake only for urban so without sliding around and I can tell you the rear tyre has lost about a 1mm of centre tread in a year! and I ride 4 times a week at least It's heavy but as opposed to using a full-treaded dh tyre on the streets it literally flies. I use these with maxxis' dh tubes and this setup is just bombproof. Full marks to maxxis for answering all the urban riders prayers.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Scrapps
a Racer
from Brooklyn, NY Date Reviewed: December 12, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Broadway in Lower Manhattan
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
22
Strengths:
Hooks up like a 14th street club gal. Nice on the street and no more f-ing flats in a city with blocks paved in galss
Weaknesses:
Heavy, if you're a wuss.
Similar Products Used:
IRC Smoothie, Panaracers
Bike Setup:
Kona Cowan DS '07, Mavic 717 rims with Hope pro hubs, Saint Crank, and Avid BB7 disk brakes. R-7 Elite fork up front and a Fox Float RP in the trunk.
Bottom Line:
People try and steal my bike because it's one of the nicest on the streets of NYC. These hookworms only add to it's overall appeal to thieves. I ride to work 4 days a week, over the BK Bridge, and through lower Manhattan. I only trust these now.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
NikkRM
a
from Rome/London Date Reviewed: October 31, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Strengths:
tought, grippy, hard to flat
Weaknesses:
heavy....really heavy...too much for urban riding
Similar Products Used:
geax tattoo
Bike Setup:
dabomb cherrybomb, marzocchi DJ III, fox float, shimano xt
Bottom Line:
a good tire...excellent grip, durable (hard compound), really hard to flat
but too heavy to use it everyday as an urban commuter, and a weight that is placed where cost you more fatigue than a heavier chassis
good for park, slope, street, urban assault, townhill...not for going to work or school
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Jon
a Cross Country Rider
from Pittsburgh, PA Date Reviewed: August 3, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Indestructable. They look bad-ass. They grip well on and off road and even in the rain.
Weaknesses:
They -are- heavy.
Bottom Line:
These tires fit my use well, which is mostly commuting to work and urban riding. I ride through a lot of places getting to work that have broken glass, sharp rocks, etc. and I have not had one problem. They are a bit heavy, but I'm not a weight weenie and love the fact that I can just roll through most stuff without worrying about a flat. Pinch-flats are non-existent as well. Unlike otheres, I found these about as difficult to mount as any other new tire. I would recommend these to anyone who mixes it up with commuting/urban riding/ and a lil off-road (hardpack) I have knobbies for when things get muddy.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Rowan
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, ON, Canada Date Reviewed: July 30, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Looks the business - definitely not a nancy tyre. Grips like the proverbial to a blanket. You can go deep into corners as fast as you like no problems. Had no problems wet or dry. Bombing down stairs is great fun and hassle free.
Weaknesses:
Punctures. I don't get it, am I the only one ?? I had no problems for the first 6months, but now had to change to a 2.6" IRC inner tube that was heavy as all hell on the front to stop punctures, just this morning I got a puncture on the rear and I've had enough. (5 tubes in less than 3 months) but that could be me. Daily ridden 15km, every day, rain, shine or snow. Clearance on the frame - rears I couldn't go past 55-60psi without rubbing on the frame.
Similar Products Used:
NA
Bike Setup:
KHS FXT Pro full sus.
Bottom Line:
Designed for bombing round the urban landscape, not for commuting (my mistake, I admit it, I went for the cool look). Giving them a 5 chilli rating for urban work. Not rating them for commutes as it's not their intended use.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Cody
a Weekend Warrior
from Massachusetts Date Reviewed: July 29, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Blue Sky Cycling
Strengths:
everything is awesome on these son of a guns
Weaknesses:
slight dirt patches kick out the tire on the street
Similar Products Used:
none that were freeride tires
Bike Setup:
K2 with little modifications
Bottom Line:
great looks! these are so bad ass, I highly recommend you pick up a few of these. good grip on road and virtually no rolling resistance. they even look great on a full suspension MTB.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
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:
$25.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Tire is virtually bomb proof, rolls very well, sticks like glue to dry & wet pavement, looks great, protects your rims nicely.
Weaknesses:
HEAVY as hell, (2.75 lbs)in 26X2.50
Bike Setup:
(Wife's Bike) 07' 13" Gary Fisher Wahoo Disc all stock except for Hookworm front and Holy Roller rear tires, Ergo GR2 grips
Bottom Line:
I got this tire for my wife which is just getting back into bike riding, (last time she rode a bike was before we landed on the moon). I wanted a tire that was virtually flat proof and rolled well since she only rides on the green ways. The tire does all that great. Only problem is that I have also just added about 1.25 Lbs extra (over an average weight tire) to what is already a heavy bike anyway. I gotta deduct a chili just for the insane weight on these. Other than that they are great tires.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Victor Machatero
a Weekend Warrior
from Boston, MA Date Reviewed: May 9, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Arlington Heights
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Back Bay Bikes
Strengths:
The handling on this is way nice, when taking turns and natural cruising... Whether you're in it for hard riding or the ocassional neighborhood stroll, it does the job.
Weaknesses:
Not too firm for trials riding; Libor Karas or even Ot Pi style.
Wheels is a bit on the heavy side, but good for condintioning.
Similar Products Used:
Stock Knobby Tires
Bike Setup:
Canondale Joint.
Bottom Line:
Is there even a better tire out there??? Let me answer for you; NO ! ! ! There ain't...
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Marc
a Weekend Warrior
from Minneapolis, MN Date Reviewed: April 1, 2007
Favorite Trail:
urban assault generally
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
beyond bikes
Strengths:
Tire rolls well, sticks really well in urban environment, seems impossible to flat (I run it at 65 psi), wears really well (it looks like I am going to get at least a couple of six month seasons out of the rear and more from the front), and looks really cool in the 2.5 size.
Weaknesses:
Seriously hard to mount, not good offroad (but it's a specialized street tire so what are you expecting), and heavy--which does not really matter much to me in the mostly flat envionment I ride.
Similar Products Used:
Kenda Nevegal; Maxxis Holy Roller
Bike Setup:
2005 Santa Cruz Heckler, XT Drive Train, Juicy 7 Brakes, Fox Float X 130 mm Trail Tune Fork; Swinger 3-Way Air shock; Thompson Post & Stem; Easton EA70 Monkeybar
Bottom Line:
Hard to imagine a better urban tire. Does everything well except for wet grass and some other slick wet surfaces, although it seems decent on wet pavement.
I had to replace the Kendas because I was flatting them constantly even at extremely high air pressures.
I had no problems with the Holy Rollers--they are also great urban tires which do not flat and seem to roll better than the hookworms, probably because they are lighter. The Hookworms stick better on hard surfaces and provide more volume for cushioning, but the Holy Rollers work better for dirt and limited offroad use.
I got a really good deal on these tires so they are easily a 5 for value (I would pay a lot more and still give them a 5 because they work so well).
Without a doubt these tires get a 5 overall because when used as intended they have no weaknesses, except possibly the weight.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Brown Teeth
a Cross Country Rider
from Morro Bay, CA USA Date Reviewed: February 7, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
This is the 2.5 review and its grippy and extremely durable. Huge slug of spinning weight makes for a fun ride on urban patrols. Even works OK on the XC trails if its tacky out
Weaknesses:
Very heavy, like 1300 grams but with that you get something you can run over glass and not flat (has some magic exxon belt or something or other in there).
Similar Products Used:
Loads of WTB, maxxis, panaracer, Nokian, mostly knobbies
Bike Setup:
I run it on my 40# free ride bike for urban and also my pedicab trike that goes up to 700 lbs in load so the tires are the urban bomb
Bottom Line:
If you don't mind the weight get it, opens up a whole new urban area of riding and is very good in the sand too. Wears really well for a 60 duro due to all the rubber. I've run them from 15 to 65 lbs depending on the conditions. This is one of those classic must have tires!
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Fadli
a Downhiller
from Malaysia Date Reviewed: September 11, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
A friend of mine
Strengths:
Grip Grip Grip Grip..This is what the tire are about... Extremely grip in dry or wet...Awesome tire!Also the tire are tough...Can absorb drop quite fine and staircases... Great grip also in dirt and trail..Although it slip when i hit a root because of it round design..
Weaknesses:
None so far..I'm satisfied with the product..Although it's a bit heavy,but you will get used to it after some time..
Similar Products Used:
None,this is my first street tire..
Bike Setup:
2005 Scott Scale 60..
Bottom Line:
I run this tire on my XC bike..26x2.5,MaxxPro 60A Compound front and rear tire...It work awesome!!My speed on road is twice as fast after using Maxxis Hookworm..Normally i use tread tire on road..Not as fast as this tire..!!It grip even if u take a hard corner..it just won't give up..i am really impresed with this tire..Buy a fender if u wanna ride in wet..trust me..This tire works great in trail..I thought it will slip all the time but it did not!it will just grip all the way to the end..Buy it,u won't regret! Thanks Maxxis!!
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Justin
a
from Bellingham, WA USA Date Reviewed: August 21, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Grips all day long Tough tread and sidewalls Great flat resistance
Weaknesses:
WEIGHT Extremely difficult to mount and remove
Similar Products Used:
Stock knobby tires
Bike Setup:
2005 Kona Blast
Bottom Line:
I bought these after reading some of the glowing reviews here on the site, and I haven't been disappointed. They're super tough, especially given the kind of crap I have to ride through every day (broken glass, train tracks, etc.). They grip like motorcycle tires on the road, and are respectable on the trail as well.
They aren't quite as good as the knobbies when going uphill standing up or cornering on gravel, for example, but you can't have everything. I do 95% of my riding on the road anyway. As a heavier rider, I don't trust some of the super skinny road tires out there, so these are a good fit.
If I have one complaint about them (and it's a common one), it's the weight. I knew what I was getting into mounting 2.5" tires on my XC bike, but the added weight isn't for everyone, and you really notice it on hilly terrain.
Make sure you have some super sturdy tire levers when you go to install or remove the Hookworms; you'll need them.
All in all, a comfortable tire that's good for commuting or getting out of hand, if that's your thing. I imagine they would be tons of fun on a Stinky or Coiler.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Tom Duck
a Downhiller
from U ARE GAY Date Reviewed: August 18, 2006
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1255.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
OMFG this is the best thing ive ever had, i wud give my bike away just to be in contact with a hookworm it is amazing and really good in bed
Weaknesses:
i lied about all that crap above ?? yea its a nice tyre,, seen better street tyres out there
Bike Setup:
evil imperial, dirt jumper 1 SMO 5 wall rims suicide set raceface cranks
Bottom Line:
buy it if u want, will do the job
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
gerard walsh
a Downhiller
from ny Date Reviewed: July 9, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
chain reaction
Strengths:
damn everything,grip,they soak up drops like a v8 monster,run very smoothly an can grip in dirt if you treat them right
No Lack of traction, lean way way over. ride up the side of a building. Super Wide 2.5". Great Urban Tire, great puncture resistance, never pinch flat if properly inflated for your riding style
Weaknesses:
Not so great off road, unless you have a lot of finesse, but it is an urban tire. doesn't take landings or stair cases as well as other tire in test. little heavy, but not a huge issue
Similar Products Used:
Kenda K-Rad 26x2.5"
Bike Setup:
2006 Giant STP Lenosky Edition, Truvativ Hollzfeller (22,32,rg) Cranks, HB, Stem, Team Howitzer BB, Mavic DeeMax front Wheel (20 mm axle), Marzocchi DJ2, Avid BB7 Ft. and Rr brakes, SRAM X.9 Shifters, Rear Der, X-Gen Front Der.
Bottom Line:
This is a head to head comparison of the Maxxis Hookworms 26x2.5" to the Kenda K-Rad 26x2.5" over a 24 mile ride, 12 miles per tire in an urban Assault/Commuter setting.
I've been spoiled for the past 2.5 years due to riding Hook Worms for that long. I have complete confidence in them. But when I broke my Specialized P.1 frame I decided to change the tires while I built a completely new bike. So I chose the K-Rad.
Hook Worms Strengths - Never a Lack in Traction, Super Wide, Front Derailleur still works, not that I need it in urban, nice to know it all works. Bike feels very lively, change direction in an instant with no hesitation. don't roll as fast as the K-Rad, they are a little bit heavier. Thick tread and side wall make you feel you can run over anything without going flat. I've had 4 real flats on these tires in 2.5 years. You could ride up the side of a building with these tires
Weaknesses - now that I've ridden a different urban tire, I find the only couple weaknesses of these tires, if you consider them that. Compared to the K-Rad, the Hook Worms do not take landings or staircases as smoothly, even with an experienced rider. little bit heavier (may be a weakness to you). work well offroad because of the width, but takes an experienced rider with a lot of finesse to make them work really well.
K-Rad Strengths - Fast Rolling (good commuter tires over Hook worms), super soft on landings and staircases, decent for trials scenarios, have not ridden them off road yet, but I will assume they will do better then the hook worms because of the tread design, I'll give an updated review of off road performance later. Super Wide. Good on Wall Rides. never pinch flat
Weaknesses (over Hookworms) - Super Wide, I can't use my front derailleur to go to the small ring, which is not needed in an urban environment, but its nice to know everything can work, keep this in mind depending on your bicycle setup and riding style. Feel somewhat like they are going to wash out from under me in a turn, but like I said I've been spoiled with Hookworms, I will ride the K-Rads more to see if I can get the real feel for them. Maybe because the reason above, these tires don't let the bike feel as lively in tight urban situations. With the thinner casing im afraid I might get more punctures, but I still have sealing tubes - no worries.
Bottom Line? Like Cornering prowess, confidence in everything on your bike, have a front derailleur, heavier rider, don't mind a slightly rougher ride, have landing finesse? Want a Strictly Urban Tire? Lots of flat causing debris in the riding areas near you? Then The Hook Worms are a good choice for you.
Run a single ring up front, Chain Guide, Heavier rider, like a plush ride without a lot of suspension, don't mind a slight lack in cornering confidence? Never ridden an Urban tire before? Think you will ride off road as much as you do on road? Want to have one tire to do everything? The K-Rads are for you.
4 Value Chilis for a great Urban Assault Performer 4 Over All Chilis because it could be a little better on certain areas
Grip, Grip, Grip, there is never a lack of it. takes huge impacts with ease. Decent on trails with the right finesse style rider because of the wide contact area (2.5" wide). Tread wraps all around the tire. Run over most anything without worries (explain below)
Weaknesses:
None! unless your a weight wheenie.. look elsewhere. used to be hard to get on the rim. I have a secret weapon (explain below) which allows mounting by HAND
Similar Products Used:
24" Hook Worm, 26" Hook Worm, gone through 4 sets so far.. love em.
Bike Setup:
Custom built Specialized P.1, Marzocchi DJ 2 20mm fork. 26" Mavic DeeMax ft. wheel, 24" Deore Hub 36H Sun BFR rim, Hook worms, Avid BB7 6" rr. 8" ft. disc brakes. SRAM X.9 rr der and shifters. Deore Ft. Der. Truvativ Hussefelt 28/38/BG crankset w/ Time Atac Z pedals, Oury Lock On Grips, Race Face Diabolus Stem FSA FR Handlebar, WTB Saddle
Bottom Line:
If you want a tire to get you from A-B, fast and easy as driving through an old country road.. look elsewhere. This is NOT the tire for you. But if you want to go from A-B hitting all the jumps, curbs, stairs, and anything else your maniacle mind can think of.. then this tire IS for you. I have been running these for 3 years now. great tread wear. I commute to work almost everyday.. roughly 3600 miles a year just to work. On the way to work I love to practice Urban Freeride, Trials, jumping over the hood of an ahole not watching where they are going and anything else I can think of. But you just can't ride to work can you? not with these tires. the tires are a bit tough to install, well the original version, which weighed 6.5lbs a pair. the new versions, which is what i'm on now are about 2 pounds lighter per pair. still heavy, but nothing better. Use Tioga Bead Wax and get the tire on the rim in no time, with no effort. air them up to about 45-50psi, depending on your weight and riding style, fill the tubes with Slime, because shiznit happens, and head on out. I have NEVER pinch flatted these tires, I've ridden up 12 foot staircases at full speed, nailing the rim, or so it felt, and still never pinched. I've run over broken glass, thorns, nails, you name it. the tire repels, if anything protrudes, the slime will take care of it. the other day I found I still had a 2 inch finishing nail stuck all the way in my back tire.. who knows how long it was there, I didn't know. there is no limit to the amount of grip these tires give in dry conditions. in the wet I'm still iffy. there have been moments when I've done a few trials maneuvers or skate park blunders that any other tire would have let go and made a very bad day. Never with a Hook Worm.. Bottom line?.. Yes, they are somewhat heavy, Yes they are 2.5" wide, yes they grip better then a catholic priest on an alter boy, so suck it up, build up those legs, slap on these tires and for god sakes... Just Ride! You will never have to think about what the tire is going to do, you just know! and knowing you don't have to worry about another part failing... means you can concentrate on that next big jump, that next epic ride.. Ride.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
thomas allen
a
from canada Date Reviewed: November 1, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Bike Setup:
i have a haro backtrail x2 with a hookworm on the back
Bottom Line:
this is a wiked tire for street and dirt jumps ect...but they r no the best for doin trails
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Erik
a
from Laramie, Wyoming, USA Date Reviewed: October 7, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Strengths:
GREAT grip on asphalt and all other urban/street places. Takes landings really great.
Weaknesses:
got torn bye a tiny piece of glass on second week owned. WAY hard to get on rims, its also almost hard getting the tire into somebike racks. Doesnt grip snow, and trust me in wyoming we get alot, so during winter it would be smart to put on tread.
Similar Products Used:
none really
Bike Setup:
2005 iron hose porter 24"
Bottom Line:
The tires grab ahold of asphalt, cement, ramps and all that other urban street jumping material. Takes hard landings realy well. Great for taking up or down stairs and off big dirt jumps. Only weakness is that it got torn by a tiny piece of glass. If you like to cruise around then buy something else, this for people who like to do pretty cool stuff on dirt and around town.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Mika Arasola
a Cross Country Rider
from Helsinki, Finland Date Reviewed: September 5, 2005
Favorite Trail:
kalpalinna
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
ET-Sports
Strengths:
Amazing grip on asphalt, very resistant
Weaknesses:
Weight, grip on sand
Similar Products Used:
Continental traffic, Nokia Gazzaloddi 2.5, Continental Explorer / Gravity
These wheels offer grip on asphalt like nothing I tried before. You can almost corner like on a moterbike, and they are extremly smooth. Riding is very silent, and they absorb bumps almost like having a bit of rear suspension... Unfortunatly they are too heavy, and have very limited grip on sand / trails (I guess that's obvious). I ended up selling them and going back to my Continental Traffics as these where mainly used for commuting to work. They must be the perfect tires for what they are aimed for, but not just getting from place A to B.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Ryan
a
from Bridgewater,NJ Date Reviewed: August 1, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
grip is kick ass
Weaknesses:
too hard to get on my wheels, snapped a few tools tryin to get them off and on.
Similar Products Used:
none but want a tire thats less stiff for road...anyone wants to buy them off me let email me. 40 bucks plus shipping
Bike Setup:
05 Kona Stinky
Bottom Line:
nice tires, too hard to get on and off my wheels.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Greg
a Downhiller
from Geneva Switzerland Date Reviewed: July 7, 2005
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Hotpoint.com
Strengths:
Now these tyres grip like hell ! on road, dirt, grass, dry earth,ramps... these are just exelent! Corner just like your on rails !
Weaknesses:
in mud and gravel.. well they hardly grip and you slip realy easly
Similar Products Used:
first pair of those type of tyres
Bike Setup:
specialized p.2, full XT equipped race face diabolus stem handelbar.......
Bottom Line:
These tyres are exelent for street dry earth... but in mud they're not so good i would recomend these for anyone who does street, a bit of XC and anything which is not in mud or gravel
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
J. Morgan
a Racer
from Queens, NY Date Reviewed: June 27, 2005
Favorite Trail:
China Town when it's not garbage night
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
$20 each on ebay
Strengths:
This tire is fast, fat and phat. It's super sticky on the hot summer city streets and you can say bye bye to flats. Did I mention fast?
Weaknesses:
None, they draw to much attention? People always want to talk to me about my tires and where I got them and blah blah blah blah blahhhh. It's gettin' old.
Similar Products Used:
None like the Hookworm
Bike Setup:
05 Specialized Rockhopper Pro, Manitou Sherman, Avid BB7 Mechs with Full Metal Jacket brake cables. 18 spd Truvativ Hussefelt with shift guide, yada yada yada my wife is gonna kill me soon if I don't stop spending money on my ride! Damn I'm p**** whipped.
Bottom Line:
I thought my ride was fast before I got the Hookworms and now it's like whoa! In NYC there is broken glass everywhere and flats are common but not anymore. About once a month I take my tweasers and pull out about a tbl. spoon of glass shards. Sometimes I'm amazed by the size of the glass shards I pull out and yet still no flat tires, it's like magic. Almost one year now with no flats, not even a pinch flat, that's amazing to me.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Brian Buell
a Racer
from North Richland Hills, Tx Date Reviewed: June 3, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Urban
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Mechanic at LBS
Strengths:
Grippier than 5 o'clock shadow. corner like nothing else, ride on walls like nothing else, wide - 2.5", good luck puncturing these
Weaknesses:
heavy, but they improved the casing this year and removed the downhill 2 ply casing for a lighter casing. a pain to mount on rims, unless you have a secret weapon, read on.
Similar Products Used:
no road tires riden to compare to
Bike Setup:
Specialized P.1 setup with 18spd Truvativ/SRAM X.9 trigger drivetrain, 26" ft. 24" rear wheels, marzocchi DJ2 fork, TIME ATAC Z pedals
Bottom Line:
Best damn tires I have ever riden. they even work decently well off road, if you have the finesse. If you want a go anywhere, do anything tire to match your go anywhere, do anything riding style this is the tire for you. the big 2.5" casing gives ample suspension on the rough stuff and big drops, yet smooth enough to keep you going. Yes, they are heavy, even the new version are on the heavy side, but you can run over just about anything and not worry about a puncture.. actually you don't need to worry about that glass in front of you, worry about what the tire is going to do to the glass. You can corner like hell with these, no lack of traction, except racing down a parking garage (a MUST DO before you die), they can slide a tad at times. Yes, they are a biznitch to get on, but I have a secret, which most Downhill guys probably already know about. I forget the exact name of it right now, it is 3am and I'm here because I can't sleep, but the product is made by Tioga OH YEAH!! Tioga Bead Wax is the name. it will make your life so much easier. rub this on the bead and inside of the rim and it will mount and inflate just as easy a Specialized Kevlar downhill tire. I got my tires on with my hands using the bead wax. I do suggest you buy beadwax if you buy these tires. I commute everyday to work, and will ride nothing else just because I would be missing so much if I rode any other tire.
Bottom Line: If you want a no nonsense go anywhere, do anything tire, though a little on the heavy side, but will never hold you back while you develop your urban freeride/commute skills, these tires are for you. If you want a tire that spins like a dream that you don't even notice is there when your pedaling up a hill.. go elsewhere.. If you want a tire you forget about as you weave in and out, knee inches away from the tarmac then into a wall ride of your local skate shop building, these tires are for YOU!
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Sam
a Weekend Warrior
from Madison, WI Date Reviewed: March 25, 2005
Favorite Trail:
downtown
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Erik's bike shop
Strengths:
no slippage on street, or parks, nice and phat!
Weaknesses:
no grip on gravel, not the best on dirt.
Similar Products Used:
kenda k-rad
Bike Setup:
unrecognizable(from customization)giant stp
Bottom Line:
great urban and park tire. Sucks on gravel. Not the best on dirt, but does the job.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
dylan
a Weekend Warrior
from canada Date Reviewed: February 5, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
wildrock
Strengths:
very strong, can run high and low pressure, no flats anymore, the ultimate conctrete tire, good for wood too. awsome looking and wide
Weaknesses:
a little heavy, but its not something you notice
Similar Products Used:
k-rads, POS!
Bike Setup:
2004 bigfoot, dj's, hookworm rear, front one put on today, 9 speed, truvativ cranks, rear brake only, urban huck machine, named big t
Bottom Line:
the best urban tire, wide, thick, no flats, i can put them on and take them off with my hands, dont wear to fast, DONT USE THESE FOR MUD its an urban tire morons.... duh! anyways, if you ride street get em, if you dj, get em, jus get em
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Alex
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney NSW Australia Date Reviewed: December 1, 2004
Favorite Trail:
The City
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$56.00
Purchased At:
Phantom cycles ($40AU each)
Strengths:
Confidence in corners and braking, Flats are thus far a thing of the past, look the part if that's an issue for you, excellent rolling resistance.
Weaknesses:
Heavy rotational mass, can be hard to get on and off, can be expensive if you don't shop around, may not fit your bike (but I got them on a Trek hardtail..just)
DBR X-6, Marzocchi Bomber Z1 forks, Magura Louise Disc Brakes.
Bottom Line:
Ok yes they are heavy, and the wheel is a bad place for heavy when you're climbing hills, and I DO commute with this exceedingly heavy set up. However, I have never ridden anything this side of a motorbike with such confidence on coners, over curbs and just griiping in general. I think the time I lose slugging up hills is made up for just flowing through and over everything else. The fact that I can ride anything in the city with confidence more than makes up for it. Downhilling in an urban environment is an absolute blast. No flats as yet and they will be a pain when I have to get them off but I'm really happy with them.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Joey Sanchez
a Weekend Warrior
from Bronx,New York,U.S.A. Date Reviewed: August 30, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Manhattan and Bronx streets
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At:
Ebay-22.00/ea. +shipping
Strengths:
26x2.5 Fat ones.King of cement ond asphalt.super comfort and really cool looking.
Weaknesses:
Hard to mount on sun mammoth rims
Similar Products Used:
Kenda flame slicks.
Bike Setup:
26in Mongoose Masher hardtail,avid brakes.
Bottom Line:
Looks good,handles well.Done all kinds of stupid stuff and no problems yet.Kliesdale capable.If you bang in the cities,do these.Excellent just for cruising or going fast in adverse conditions.does pretty good in the rain as well.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver Date Reviewed: August 20, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
bike shop
Strengths:
Great for urban! Wide, strong, roll fast and QUIET, lots of traction on everything except...
Weaknesses:
loose dirt, anything wet that isn't paved or hard pack. Heavy (heavier than a Mobster 2.7)
This is my urban/comuter bike. Tried the tire on the rear w/ a mobster front and worked great but I hammer up the occasional trail and they don't hold on. On the front they rule. Great at the skate parks. A superior tire for what they're made for, just a few limitations. BEWARE PAINTED LINES IN THE WET!
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
dylan
a
from canada Date Reviewed: August 18, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
looks handeling performance wire bead fairly lite w i d e
Weaknesses:
expensive dosent fit on all framecould be better on dirt
Similar Products Used:
kenda k-rad(not wide enough)
Bike Setup:
04 bigfoot rootbeer, maxxis hookworm(r) kenda kinetic(f) huseffelt cranks drop off 2 forks lizard skin chin guard contenental tubes alex mx55 rims hayes disc brakes(6")
Bottom Line:
an amazing urban assult tire! not bad for dj either, sooo wide makes my 2.35 kinetic look dinky, looks really kool, way more grip than you would expect, another one of maxxis masterpieces! get it if: you are a hardcore urban rider with no mud or trails in your way. forget about it: if you want a super grip downhill tire (try nokian)
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Seb Wier
a Weekend Warrior
from Minneapolis Date Reviewed: July 23, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$36.00
Purchased At:
One On One
Strengths:
26" x 2.5 inch cased slick is a BIG VOLUME tire that can fit in most frames. Tread profile continues all the way up to sidewalls to protects against sidewall tearout from urban debris, but this is also great for WIDE rims and CRAZY lean angles. Quiet and fast on streets, not bad offroad with LOW pressure on soft soils or rocks.
Weaknesses:
Hard as hell to mount on a sun rhino, but I learned the trick. Only avaialble in wire bead. Compound is fairly hard, so grip[ on concrete isn't all it could be. Huge volume / low pressure setups benefits greatly from big puncture-resistant tubes, but that means HEAVY rotating mass.
Similar Products Used:
Motoraptor, not really that similar...
Bike Setup:
'00 Specialized elite frame modified for 5" travel w/ BTD linkage and Statos shock, 5 inch fork
Bottom Line:
Like everybody said- excellent urban assault tire with a solid offroad niche capacity. Probably the most rim protection many "xc" frame bikes (like mine) can mount. Excellent (and tunable) behavior at a very wide range of pressures.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Jeff Guthrie
a Racer
from Hollywood, Fl, USA Date Reviewed: July 16, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Asphalt Purgatory
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Big Wheel Bicycles
Strengths:
Silent, smooth, low rolling resistance, phenomenal cornering on smooth pavement.
Weaknesses:
A little on the heavy side, may be too wide for some frames.
I'm very pleased with these tires, they are fast rolling, durable, and look great. They've also shortened my commute time by 8 minutes over 8 miles. I had no trouble installing them without tools, and as of yet have had no punctures or pinchflats. A must have on any urban assault bike, and a very good value.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Brad
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver, WA Date Reviewed: June 10, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$32.00
Purchased At:
River City
Strengths:
-quiet -fast rolling -make riding to the park do-able -make riding at the park awesome -perfect on pavement and wood
Weaknesses:
-not good for tight turning on loose dusty surface (at dirt jumps) -high pressure slicks can be harder on wheels
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Chase, Atomlab Aircorp wheels (bolt-on rear, 20mm front), Avid levers, 04 Shiver SC, A-Frame pedals, Hookworms (or Highrollers), and the best part; Full Metal Jackets, the rest is stock
Bottom Line:
These are the ideal tires for Urban Assualt and Park. If you are into either, get these tires no doubt. When I dirt-jump I put on the knobbies. Also when it's wet. Still it's worth my time changing to these for park and urban. You roll faster, quieter, and so smooth. Plus they're 2.5 and look nice. Don't get these if you only ride on dirt, or if you don't want them.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
jesse
a Racer
from edmont alberta canada Date Reviewed: May 9, 2004
Favorite Trail:
skatepark
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$37.00
Purchased At:
RIVER VALLY CYCLE
Strengths:
roll faster then a chinise kid on speed when u get flats the side wall re so beef u can still ride home with out recking your rims
Weaknesses:
i seem to pop mine easyly but its that its little rocks that do the popping even witha downhill tube..then agina it might be i have them to hard
Similar Products Used:
bmx tires
Bike Setup:
balfa mm sun bfr 04 dj3
Bottom Line:
ok i dont know what u girls are talking about u need to us e tire irons to put them on im a 14 year old kid and i get roll the beads on fine .but yes so the tire i like u dont have to work as much in the bowls and the skateparks and make ur bike quicky and quieter
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
woodrow w
a Downhiller
from wells, maine Date Reviewed: April 16, 2004
Favorite Trail:
rye
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
bicycle bobs
Strengths:
great for urban, trials and slick rock
Weaknesses:
somtimes hard to put on other wise none
Similar Products Used:
highroller semi slicks
Bike Setup:
cannondale chase
Bottom Line:
its a great tire. id recomend it to any one who does urban. lots of grip on wooden ramps and realy good on concreate bowls. Not good for mud thought.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
ian kidder
a Weekend Warrior
from eugene,or,usa Date Reviewed: February 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Urban Assualt/Trials
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
pauls bike shop
Strengths:
These are the coolest looking best working urban tires on the planet! Ive taken huge drops and cased really hard and these things have saved my rims from being smashed! Also they are really grippy for tight turns. They are 2ply sidewalls just like any good DH tire out there
Weaknesses:
They are heavier than lots of downhill tires,and they make my hardtail 40lbs! but its all good no pinch flats!!
Similar Products Used:
Tioga factory 2.1,IRC el gato 2.25,Arrow prime bite 2.75,IRC kujo dh 2.6,Tioga white tiger dh 2.5,Nokian gazzi 3.0
Bike Setup:
'03 Kona Scab w/Marzocchi Dj3,Sun Rhyno lite XL,Bontrager crow bar xxx,Axiom dh stem,Snafu bmx seat
Bottom Line:
If you ride urban assualt get a pair of these rubbers they will be the best thing youve ever bought! but if you like to go on some trails then dont buy these they are pretty slippery for trail or dh! they could evene be very good for comuting to work or just some local dirt jumps.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Russell Duke
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin, TX, Date Reviewed: February 8, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Muleshoe Bend
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Freewheelin Bicycles
Strengths:
26" 2.5 wide Rolls smoothly, great traction, beefy downhill carcass allows you to run lower psi for better ride, compliance, and traction.
Weaknesses:
It's an extremely heavy tire, which hinders acceleration and gives the steering a heavier feel. Kinda pricey too.
Similar Products Used:
Continental Town and Country 2.1
Bike Setup:
Playbike-Santa Cruz Chamelion, Single speed w,Profile cranks,Manitou dual crown, Paul hubs, Avid mechancial disc front, v brake back, platform pedals.
Bottom Line:
This is a great tire for stunting around town with your homies, soaking up jump landings, tight flat track style cornering. Gives the bike a heavy duty feel and look. Overall, I'm quite pleased with this tire so far.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
David Law
a Weekend Warrior
from Lutwyche Date Reviewed: January 15, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Suasage Chopper
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Action Cycles
Strengths:
Looks, grip, no road noise
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
typical tyres
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Jekyle 600
Bottom Line:
I am convinced these tyres are for any sort of riding, street, Xkuntree, down hill and yet to try them in mud. A smart purchase. I commute daily and am too lazy to take them off for the dirt but they work well in both. Just lower the pressure accordingly. No complaints yet.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
andrew schank
a Weekend Warrior
from Richmond, CA Date Reviewed: September 17, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Wildcat Canyon/Tilden Parks
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At:
www.rans.com
Strengths:
Looks great, as other mentioned, like a motorcycle tire. Rolls smooth and fast. Corners incredible--unlike any bike tire I have ridden. Very strong
Weaknesses:
A bit heavy, but doesn't feel heavy while riding. Tricky to get on the rim
Similar Products Used:
various nobbies
Bike Setup:
KHS Westwood--this is a folding, full suspension, 20 inch wheel mountain bike. Everyone needs one
Bottom Line:
I read about the tires here in the 26 inch size, and happened to come accross a closeout sale on the 20 X 1.95 tires. I wasn't sure I'd like them, but after running them on my favorite route, they will not be coming off the bike. Surprisingly good on dirt/gravel as well as asphalt. Highly recommended.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Brian Buell
a Downhiller
from Ft. Worth, Tx. Date Reviewed: August 26, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Urban Assault
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Bicycles Inc.
Strengths:
Super Grippy, smooth rolling, almost limitless grip
Weaknesses:
heavy 6.5 lbs/pr.... I have a downhill bike so it really doesn't matter, but the weight weenies will whine. they are a pain to get on sometimes, Oh.. but wait, I have a secret weapon... read on.
Similar Products Used:
nothing for the road but these.
Bike Setup:
2003 Specialized Big hit Expert 26"F 24"R
Bottom Line:
These are the best damn urban tires money can buy, and surprisingly even better off road than the Specialized Roller tires that came on my Big Hit, yeah they track very well, a little slip, but it's predictable. the only time I've had these tires come out from under me was flying down a parking garage in a hard corner and hit a slick spot. the front tire pulled loose but after the slick spot it immediatly hooked up again, no fall down go boom that time. and for the mounting process. yes you Do need Tire IRONS. but I have a secret weapon. it's called Tioga Bead Wax. I'm a mecanic for Bicycles Inc, and it was given to me as a sample. I was able to mount them to my tubeless Mavic Dee Max *with a tube of course* rims with my HANDS, this stuff really works. go to your local shop, it's only about 4-5 bucks and have them order it for you if they don't have any in stock. and carry it in your camelbak, just in case your stuck out without an iron.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
masai williams
a Weekend Warrior
from LA Date Reviewed: August 8, 2003
Favorite Trail:
concrete jungle
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$27.00
Purchased At:
jensonusa
Strengths:
super grippy
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
ritchy tom slicks
Bike Setup:
26" hard tail with spinergy spokes
Bottom Line:
I feel as if Im on rails when cornering and they roll almost as fast as my 1.4" slicks and stop on a dime. I have total confidence in these tires and recommend them if your looking a for street set of tires.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Tom Sondgeroth
a Cross Country Rider
from Tucson, AZ, USA Date Reviewed: June 29, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Baby Jesus
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$39.00
Purchased At:
Greg"s Bellvue
Strengths:
High pressure urban assault tires, good loook'n, heavy heavy duty, work great on Mavic Crossmax Tubless, great feel on concrete, quite, complete continuity in corners(no transitioning from one tread pattern to another)
Weaknesses:
Requires tire irons to install and remove, weight if that sort of thing bothers you
Similar Products Used:
Fat boys, absolutely no comparison.
Bike Setup:
Lightspeed Ochoee, or something like that, Mavic as mentioned, raceface cranks, Sram 9.0, avid
Bottom Line:
These are the 26 x 2.5" at 1035 grams EACH. Urban go fast, well mayybe not initial acceleration at 1035 grams each, but a pleasure to ride. First ride was 60+ miles on concreete and asphalt. If you ride roads or hard pack, get em, be very happy.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Remko Bakker
a Cross Country Rider
from Breda, Netherlands Date Reviewed: June 27, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$18.00
Strengths:
High pressure Slick profile
Weaknesses:
Very tough rubber The tire ate through four inner tubes in 3 months Heavy at 700 grams
Bike Setup:
Recumbent, with 406mm front wheel and larger rear wheel
Bottom Line:
I have tried everything to protect my inner tubes, three different rims, rim lining, talk powder, high pressure, lower pressure, but the tire keeps making grooves in my inner tubes. I think the rubber is too tough so that the innertube rubs against the rim and tire continuously.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
James
a
from Cow Town Alberta Date Reviewed: June 19, 2003
Favorite Trail:
any thing concrete
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
A store
Strengths:
Fast and grippy on any thing made of concrete not bad for dirt as long as it is hard packed but made for street and park the 2 ply casing is good and pervents pinch flats
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
other slicks
Bike Setup:
26" street
Bottom Line:
these are the best street tires I have ever used if you want a good street slick look no further
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
mark hansche
a Weekend Warrior
from houston, texas u.s.a. Date Reviewed: May 24, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
looks, incredible grip at any lean angle. can run tubless.
Weaknesses:
very, very heavy.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
titus racer-x crossmax sl tubless.
Bottom Line:
these are geat tires for street ridding. the roll with surprisingly little resistance, for their size. they clear the swingarm on my titus by less than 2mm in three places.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
kip
a Weekend Warrior
from idaho Date Reviewed: March 31, 2003
Favorite Trail:
urban
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
a bad bike shop
Strengths:
They roll so fast. They grip like a mofo on cement. Low tread wear. They are soft if you want them to be soft and hard if you want them to be hard. No chace of a pinch flat. Mud does not stick because there is nothing to stick to. They react faster than anything I have ever used.
Weaknesses:
I thouhgt long and hard the best I can come up with is they slide a bit on sand.
Similar Products Used:
Nothing similar but I have used WTB Velocoraptors, Tioga xc slicks, Tioga 2.1 dh, and Nokian gazzy 2.6
Bike Setup:
Kona roast frame built up with urban parts like gack, atomic, avid, primo, race face, and bomber.
Bottom Line:
I bought these a week ago and I have alredy put 60 miles on them I normaly ride about 20 miles a week. They roll so fast I ride 5 mph faster. They grip to the road amazing. I like them because I nomaly have to ride to where I plan on riding and with these I dont have to struggle aginst knobbies. They are more than soft enough to drop on but you can still run them hard (65 lbs).I run mine at about 40 lbs so they roll fast and are still a little soft. If you are an urban rider like me or you are into street touring and are considering to buy these buy them they are the best tires I have ever owend. They are the best street tires ever made. I have used them for urban, dropping, trials, trails, xc, and even a little dirtjumping. Dont get me wrong I still keep a set of nokian gazzys for my yearly dh trip but for everything else they are the best.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Shane
a Downhiller
from Portland OR, USA Date Reviewed: January 30, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Shiloh Cyclery
Strengths:
Thick Downhill casing. Tread covers whole tire. Extreme traction on all paved surfaces. New 24" model.
Weaknesses:
By far the most difficult tires I have ever mounted on a rim in my entire life!!!
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
2001 P3 with 24" DM24's and Hookworms.
Bottom Line:
If you ride urban these tires are a must have! Period! Great traction and shock absorption. I can't wait for the 26" version!
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
rohan .
a
from new zealand Date Reviewed: November 12, 2002
Favorite Trail:
levels
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
lasted almost 1year!! crazy. 110 psi.
Weaknesses:
can pull off rim
Similar Products Used:
lots of other crap ones
Bike Setup:
diamondback, profiles, milkbars etc
Bottom Line:
good tough, last long, I have had almost no punctures since getting thes tires (110 psi)
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
winston
a
from boston Date Reviewed: October 20, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
maxxis.com
Strengths:
tough city tire with speed and excellent wet road grip. I have the 24 x 2.5. Looks like pirelli dragons for motorcycles.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
ritchie moby bite(fast but loose in the rain), specialized fat boy(side wall ripped day 1)
Bike Setup:
2001 specialized enduro pro, 24 doublewide rear
Bottom Line:
looks mean and holds up to abuse. I have a heavy rim and beefy tube so I can feel the added rotational weight a bit. A purchase that I don't regret unlike other component purchases.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Jeremy Williams
a Weekend Warrior
from Alice Springs Date Reviewed: February 5, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Simpsons Gap Bike path
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$18.00
Purchased At:
Hotmover.com
Bike Setup:
Electric assist recumbent trike
Bottom Line:
The Story So Far…
We decided to do the Simpson’s Gap run (www.nt.gov.au/paw/parks/alice/bicycle_path.html), despite the ominous looking clouds piling up in the southwest. Viney was on his $195 Fully suspended K-mart MTB. Kerry rode her hybrid MTB that she built herself, and I rolled majestically along on my shiny new Hotmover. This trip of about 50kms is my training route for next years Solar Challenge, taking around 100 minutes on a good day. *G* We enthusiastically set out, enjoying the rain that we encountered in the first 10 minutes. This rain became heavier and heavier until one had to protect ones eyes from the vicious spitting pellets of pain from the sky. We took refuge in the picnic area at the halfway point, and the rain eased off considerably after about 20 minutes. Evening was fast approaching, and the rain had been replaced by a lightning storm. Viney, (with warped chain ring rubbing on derailleur) enthused how he would enjoy the experience of a lightning bolt hitting close by so he could see it. Within 10 minutes, he was uttering conciliatory prayers to Thor for even considering such a thing. LOL The lightning was hitting the ground all around us, within hundreds of metres, lighting up the landscape with a brilliant orange glare, with soul shaking thunder to match. The rain kicked in again, adding to the small torrents already crossing the low lying areas, and the Sun made a final exit. It was at this point that I got a puncture in my right front wheel. (Care of wet flood debris I do believe) I came to a dismayed stop, and we all surveyed the damage. I suggested that the other two ride back to Alice Springs, pick up the Van, and effect a rescue. They merrily rode on, while I attempted to push the Trike with one joystick, gravel grinding in cleats. After about 50 metres of that, I decided to sacrifice the tyre, tube and rim if necessary, and ride the thing. I was still about 15kms from the highway at this point. Dropping to first gear, I was pleasantly surprised that the Trike handled quite well, all thinks considered…the rim brakes kept the flat tyre centred, and the steering was still responsive. After about 10km of high rpm spinning, I decided to turn onto a Ranger service road to get to the highway quicker. (So I thought) This track had a high Buffel grass centre, was almost pure mud, and at two points descended into floodways, the rushing water coming up to my chest on both of them. The Hotmover ploughed through all obstacles without a problem, tyre flapping, rider still spinning up a frenzy and now in an altered state of consciousness from the strobing lightning and the lactic acid. The next day, I examined the Trike, fully expecting some major damage. Apart from water and mud in the frame, everything was fine. What amazed the most however, was that the tyre WAS NOT DAMAGED IN THE SLIGHTEST. I am a heavy rider, and in my experience to ride on a flat for more than 30 seconds is to destroy the tyre. To come through unscathed through 17-19km of adverse conditions seems to me nothing short of miraculous. The tyres came as standard on the Hotmover, 20 inch Hookworms made by Maxxis. 110psi rating.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
What's New
»
BEST OF MTBR - Check out the highest rated bikes, parts, & gear!
»
LED BIKE LIGHT SHOOTOUT 3 - We test all the newest products and latest light and battery technology in this comprehensive guide»
$ 19.00
Overall Rating:
Overall Rating:
