Submitted by
dan
a Weekend Warrior
from Grand Junction, Colorado, US Date Reviewed: June 8, 2009
Favorite Trail:
More Fun
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Jenson USA
Strengths:
tacky, sticky, high volume, tough enough for rock gardens and I am 200ibs - not one of you whimpy 16yr old sized twikers.
Weaknesses:
wear out fast as is expected but still a valid drawback to tacky tires
Similar Products Used:
lots
Bike Setup:
yeti 575 stock. These are the bomb for western CO
Bottom Line:
These are fantastic as new tires. They corner well and hook up great on all the rock gardens in our area w/out pinch flats.
I use the super tacky and as anyone with a brain expects this wears out fast. Soft rubber + lots of sandstone = new tires often; I don't care who you are. Now they run like worn out tred and I'm back to e-bay trying to find a deal cause I won't pay MSRP every 3-6 months.
4 chilis on value cause You need 2-3 pair/yr at $60/pop.
5 chilis overall cause they rock when new.
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Submitted by
amirh1
a Downhiller
from Sunnyvale, CA Date Reviewed: March 16, 2009
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
Super grip, corners very well, inspires confidence on the descents, tubeless runs well with very low pressure
Weaknesses:
wears out ultra-quick!
Similar Products Used:
Kenda Nevegal 2.5 DH, Specialized Enduro 2.3
Bottom Line:
Great tire, tubeless runs great at 26-28psi, weight is okay compared to tire type. Narrow relative to other 2.5 - but that's a good thing IMO.
Only prob is if you do a lot of DH with this tire, prepare to replace every season. Wear was noticeable after first ride (although it was a full day at Northstar)
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Submitted by
Trone
a Cross Country Rider
from South Australia Date Reviewed: October 19, 2008
Favorite Trail:
all of em
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Came On Bike
Strengths:
Grippy and springy, soft rubber for absorbing heavy blows makes them great for rough tracks and the large tread makes them great for soft tracks
Weaknesses:
Quite high roll resistance, can't keep up with friends on the road, wears me out pretty quick because of this, also tread wears out pretty quickly depending on how hard you ride
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
GT I-drive 7 2.0, WTB dual duty rims
Bottom Line:
get these tyres if you live on the track, don't recommend getting them for road specific use
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Submitted by
Robo
a Weekend Warrior
from Bratislava Date Reviewed: June 20, 2008
Favorite Trail:
every trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
Libike
Strengths:
These are 3C tires with three different compounds.
They have good grip and they look good.
Weaknesses:
Massive rolling resistance that I haven't ever experienced. Wears quickly
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis Minion 42a, Mobster, Kenda kollosal, some Schwalbe
Bottom Line:
These triple compound tires have so massive rolling resistance that old ladies on old bicycles will be faster that you on the road as you are trying to get to hills. On downhill track they offer good grip, but no better than my old minion with 42a compound (which have much less rolling resistance).
These tires are for downhill riders who don't need to pedal all the way to get to DH track.
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Submitted by
Cooch
a Downhiller
from Brisbane, Australia Date Reviewed: June 12, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Mt Tamborine
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Super adhesive grip in all conditions! You can trust your life on these tyres.
Weaknesses:
They wear out when you ride them on the road - but who rides on the road anyway...?
Similar Products Used:
Kenda Nevegal, Maxxis High Roller, Intense
Bike Setup:
2007 Banshee Chaparral, Fox DH40's, SRAM and custom wheels, running 2.5" Minions.
Bottom Line:
These are the best for flat-out downhill grip in all conditions - nuff said!
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Submitted by
BJ
a Weekend Warrior
from Snoqualmie Date Reviewed: March 31, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Griffin Creek
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Local Wrench
Strengths:
Confidence inspiring, grippy. Durable. Great value!
Weaknesses:
Only minor weakness is the weight but the strengths far outweigh the weakness on this beauty.
Similar Products Used:
Various WTB, Nevegals, Hutchinson.
Bike Setup:
Scott Ransom 10.
Bottom Line:
This is the best tire I have ridden. Very confidence inspiring. It corners amazingly well, it is as if the tire actively seeks out traction. This tire has never caused me to fall and I have never ridden faster. You simply must try this tire. It even climbs well. I run the 2.35 front tire (42 durometer) and the 2.35 60 durometer folding rear. This has got to be one of the best tire combos on the planet!
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Submitted by
Russell
a Downhiller
from Boise, Idho Date Reviewed: August 10, 2007
I use these in the off-season when the weather's rough and the trails are slick. I haven't seen anything that'll hold on to wet roots & rocks & mud this well. Confidence inspiring to say the least. The soft compound wears, but that's why it works.
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Submitted by
Joe
a Weekend Warrior
from Albuquerque Date Reviewed: May 14, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Anywhere along the "Mighty" Rio Grand
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Came on my Yeti
Strengths:
Fairly grippy and confidence inspiring for downhill.
Weaknesses:
Not much good elsewhere. Heavy and they suck in sand, suprizing for a 2.3. Didn't wear too well but I guess that would be a strength because I got to spoon on some excellent WTB Mutano Raptors!
Similar Products Used:
WTB Mutano Raptor UST (a favorite of mine), Hutchinson Scorpions, Some Specialized and Michelins.
Bike Setup:
Yeti 575 mostly stock except for UST wheels. Oh, and I had to narrow the bars an inch on each side 'cuz I just haven't caught on to the wide bar craze, I like to ride in the narrow, technical stuff.
Bottom Line:
Well, they came on my new 575 or else they wouldn't have been my first choice. I probably would have speced it with some Conti downhill tires instead. But they were there so I tried them out. Fortunately they wear pretty fast so I could try the Mutano Raptors.
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Submitted by
Andrew
a Downhiller
from Adelaide Australia Date Reviewed: May 5, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Anything thats got rocks and you can go fast on
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
bike shop
Strengths:
I went downhilling just after it rained for 3 days and they gripped really well. No sliding in loose dirt, they handle pretty much anything you try.
Weaknesses:
Wear out fairly fast, but they wouldnt grip if you made them solid. Expensive for the soft ones.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
I have a high roller on the back for stopping power and minion for steering, im gonna test out the soft ones after i wear these out.
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Submitted by
Fredde
a Weekend Warrior
from sweden Date Reviewed: February 11, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
came stock on 2006 coiler
Strengths:
seem durable
Weaknesses:
sucks on cornering in snowy/icy conditions, ok, seems like a weird thing to pick on, but i have other tires that do a hell of alot more when i comes to cornering, and they're also without studs
Similar Products Used:
various Kenda,hutchinson bulldog
Bike Setup:
stock 2006 Kona coiler stock 2006 giant terrago V-brakes Downgraded(is it even possible) 2003 cyclepro dragon
Bottom Line:
Well, i got the bike in february,tested the bike in february, so, it'll be another 2-3 months be4 i can test 'em for real, however it seems weird that both my 4 year old 60% worn out kenda's and not very good at all bulldogs are far better for winterbiking.
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Submitted by
Lightdr
a
from San Diego Date Reviewed: February 6, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Noble Canyon, Upper Anderson Truck Trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
College Cyclery
Strengths:
Awesome climber, corners well, good on downhill
Weaknesses:
Wears out quickly, especially given the price
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer Fire Trail, Maxxis Adrenaline, Specialized, WTB, Geax
Bike Setup:
Yeti 575 Enduro Pro, stock with a few additional cool toys
Bottom Line:
You have to get over the fact this tire wears out quickly and is slightly expensive and just enjoy it. I ride the "sticky" version, and it corners well, great traction on rock climbs and great on downhill runs. Not the cheapest tire out there, but if you ride southern California rock and sand trails I recommend you give it a try. I'll be buying another set when these wear out, which will be pretty soon. I'm only giving it 4 flaming chilis because I keep hoping someone will make a tire that sticks like glue, hooks up great and doesn't cost a fortune. Hey, a guys gotta have a dream....
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Submitted by
Eunice Wallenstien
a Downhiller
from tedfordsville, North Carolina Date Reviewed: December 5, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Underground dh pit in them tar heels
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
They look like junk and costed a buck?
Weaknesses:
Nothing, would not recommend at all. These "DH" tires are nothing but trash. My old XC WTB veloeraptor's performed better in the mountains. While i was an a DH tour they wore out completely in two hours!! I mean completly bare, no tread at all. I have never seen any tired die so fast! Also when i got a third pair they shredded while going through some light gravel! (How does that happen) There were huge slashes throught the middle like some one had taken a knife to em but no one did!
Similar Products Used:
WTB, +Nevegals+
Bike Setup:
Norco, diabolus, saint, hayes
Bottom Line:
Maxxis is the worst brand i have ever used, they dont even compair to Continenetal's!!!!
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Submitted by
ben hobbs
a Downhiller
from new zealand Date Reviewed: November 25, 2006
Favorite Trail:
double down
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
wangunui
Strengths:
Very grippy. Good for cornering because of the large nobbly pieces. Still manages to grip well in the wet to. even on roots it doesnt slide off.
Weaknesses:
No good on tarseal does not roll and will wear out very quickly.
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis high rollers
Bottom Line:
bit pricy but realy good for any conditions.
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Submitted by
Chase
a Downhiller
from Pagosa Springs, CO, USA Date Reviewed: November 5, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Above Log Schutes
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Holds great on the high speed corners. Absolutely Shreds on the technical, tight sections, I am not afraid to lean into these babies. Super great tire!!
Weaknesses:
A bit pricy but worth it. Rolls like crap on pavement becauser they are so dang sticky but who rides pavement? A bit sketchy in the loose stuff but tell me something that isn't! Great tire
Submitted by
dirt digler
a Downhiller
from sydney oz Date Reviewed: September 27, 2006
Favorite Trail:
red hill -otway mnts Vico - female belly button south
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$27.00
Purchased At:
e bay
Strengths:
super sticky quiet nice through mud
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
michelin red hot s(hit) when they got older they got slipey in da wet WTB raptor
Bike Setup:
m-goose teocali comp mazz 66 RC2X forks dice hrdro 8" aligator rotors fox rear spring carbon bars cannondale bearing platform peddles lexan bash gaurd ABR short stem
Bottom Line:
went from hot s which were great in dry and shed mud well but after 50% wear got sooo bad on anything damp to Maxxis super grippy lots of fun , i would recomend them for around here
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Submitted by
Saber Haghvirdy
a Downhiller
from Iran / Tehran Date Reviewed: September 10, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Shafaq 3
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
came on bike
Strengths:
I use the 2.5 size and they are great . on stops and corners when you lean sideways in the corner. Excellent traction on loose stuff rocks and wet situations.
Weaknesses:
At sharp turns which you can go and lean in the corner side so you have to change direction in an upright position they slip a little. Also show drawbacks on paved surfaces but their not designed for paved . In autumns when its thorn season you really need anti thorn tubes on them the space between the patterns are very thin and soft' a good meal for thorns.
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis Swamp Thing 2.35
Bike Setup:
kona stinky 06
Bottom Line:
The 2.5 stand like 2.3 tires and hit you and your bike on rock gardens and drops but with corrects inflation it can be solved a little.They are great for any off road terrain wet or dry ‘ hard or loose ‘brakes and corners without comprise
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Submitted by
Stephan Cote
a Weekend Warrior
from Jonquiere, Qc, Canada Date Reviewed: August 17, 2006
-Mud packing!!! -Slow tire, never went over -Expensive
Similar Products Used:
none, never drive a tire that stick to the ground like this.
Bike Setup:
RockyMountain Flow 3.0 2005: All stock.
Bottom Line:
I ride those Maxxis Minion DH Front and Rear Super Tracky (26x2.35 @60 tpi) since more then a year. I have to admit it, they saved my life many...many... many time on bad landing and crazy downhill ride. My only complain is that my rear one is kind of used now and I'll have to buy an other one.... so I see the 60$ bill comming.
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Submitted by
JC
a Downhiller
from Ottawa, ON, Canada Date Reviewed: June 19, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Grippy and indestructable
Weaknesses:
None yet
Similar Products Used:
kenda blue grove/nevagal
Bike Setup:
06 faith 2
Bottom Line:
I got these cause my bike came with the stupid single ply kendas which hooked up well but just didnt hold up to our rocky DH courses here(5 flats in 3 rides). Thes tires are amazing I've had almost no slipping out riding in very wet conditions and loose over hard. and of course no more flats! I highly recomend for heavy riders who like to kill tubes.
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Submitted by
beau
a Downhiller
from Park City, UT, USA Date Reviewed: May 31, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Go-Ride
Strengths:
This review is for the DHF(front) only! The DHR(rear) tire sucks. The DHF is an amesome tire that I sometimes ride on the front and back, or else I will just run a High Roller in the rear. Awesome tire!!
Weaknesses:
A bit slow rolling on asphalt, but who cares.
Similar Products Used:
Kenda Nevegal, Minion DHR, Nokian Gazza, etc......
Bike Setup:
'06 Santa Cruz Vp-Free w/ Marzocchi 888 RC2X
Bottom Line:
Awesome DH and freeride tire, I ride the Super Tacky(42) and I love them. Great tire.
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Submitted by
Brendan
a
from NY Date Reviewed: April 24, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Strengths:
grip, looks, quality, *invicibility*
Weaknesses:
they do carry a weight penality, but it's def. worth it
Similar Products Used:
WTB moto Raptor, Kenda
Bike Setup:
SC VP-Free and Kona Stuff
Bottom Line:
The reason I got these tires is because they come with 2-Ply sidewalls, while most other tires only have one. This means that your tube is super protected. I have used and abused these tires, and done thing that would have flat any other tire. I strongly recommend! I'm getting a pair for the new bike i'm building. I use the 2.5 version and it's great! However, if you ride the roads a lot expect some roll resistance as the tires stick to the street a little too well, but this makes them great on dirt. worth the money
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Submitted by
Patrick Brady
a Downhiller
from Cullowhee, NC, USA Date Reviewed: December 5, 2005
Favorite Trail:
ATV trails
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Carolina Fatz
Strengths:
The Maxxis Minion DH is a great tire. The knobs are stiff enough to get speed and role over anything, and soft enough to grip the loose rocks and roots. And its about impossible to get a flat with these things.
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
nokain gazza jr, Kenda x-tra tacky (paper thin)
Bike Setup:
05 sc bullit, 66rc, e13 ds, mavic dh.
Bottom Line:
great tire for the price, and you can go through anything and over anything. if you get the chance buy 1.
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Submitted by
rj myers
a Downhiller
from pukalani Date Reviewed: October 22, 2005
Favorite Trail:
honolua
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At:
beyond bikes believe it or not.
Strengths:
tracts cornering grips braking
Weaknesses:
40a compounds wear quicker than 60a compounds. Thats the tradeoff you have to expect when you buy soft rubber. I am going to try the 42a's this time around and see how they go.
Similar Products Used:
nevegals-ok, but not great on the rear. bluegrooves-like em up front fire xc-good but old schwalbe-fat alberts--xc/dry Michelin 2.8/2.5's/ sweet!!
Bike Setup:
Sunday DH 6" Fr bike
Bottom Line:
Get em.
Just ordered a new rear and a new set for the 5" aggro bike.
These tires just hold hold hold. Tires really make a difference in the ride and should not be overlooked or compromised due to weight or wear.
Traction is the key.
nothing is perfect but these are very solid imo. score a deal and your stoked
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Submitted by
Joel
a
from Sacramento, CA Date Reviewed: September 30, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
- Traction - Stiffness - Quality - Looks
Weaknesses:
- Kind of expensive, but worth it - Traction on loose terrain
Bike Setup:
- Iron Horse SGS Team - Marzocchi 66 VF 170mm - MRP System 1 - Mag 30 rear 12mm / Bombshell Fatboy 20mm - Maxxis Rubber
*** FOR SALE email me if interested ***
Bottom Line:
Great tires. They provide great traction on hardpack - medium pack. Only complaint is their bad traction on the loose stuff. They don't wear as quickly as I thought they would, which is definitely a good thing. Overall a great tire that will basically prevent pinch flatting ever again.
Try them out, you'll like them
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Submitted by
Brown_Teeth
a Cross Country Rider
from Morro BA CA USA Date Reviewed: April 5, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Started riding the front specific too and its awesome on the hardpack, dry, loose and rocks of any sort, grips great rolls surprisingly fast for a soft tire, must be the ramped knobbies. Also take the small gravel and really smooths it out since the rubber is so soft and slow rebounding, makes climbing technical spots with loose rocks over it makeable and almost easy.
Weaknesses:
Avoid mud at all cost this tire is horrible in anything wet beyond leafs and sand. If you hit clay this tire will pack up to the gills and make you slide around like you are on ice, back tire clears better than front but avoid the mud, must be the 40 dura on it that makes the mud cake up.
Similar Products Used:
WTB, Tioga, Pana....
Bike Setup:
36# FR KHS
Bottom Line:
Great for the dry and climbs/rolls way better than expected for a softy. Avoid pavement if possible this tire has so much stick you can hear it sticking and releasing riding on pavement. Still well worth the 17$ per side if you like to go fast downhill and stay in control, rails corners like no other tire I've tried. Avoid clay at all cost even if it means carring your FR/DH rig over the slop, no kidding!
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Submitted by
Brown Teeth
a Cross Country Rider
from Morro Bay CA Date Reviewed: April 1, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$18.00
Purchased At:
cambria bike
Strengths:
smallish 2.3 but the stick is great
Weaknesses:
don't last long its a joy ride tire, want to fly it punches the ticket.
Similar Products Used:
Loads but I like soft rubber this at 40 is like your wife needing it
Bike Setup:
35# FR rig built for a 210# pig
Bottom Line:
Wow its the soft rubber if you need hook up at any time U ride this NOW even great good on sloppy conditions but it you want 300m out of a tire look beyond the grip! Caution will not last long its a sticky, have fun
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Submitted by
Oliver Berger
a
from Santa Barbara California Date Reviewed: February 9, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Ramero
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Velopro
Strengths:
very very gripy the best set up in the back ihave ever had and i have gine through 10 tires in the last ten years
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
wtb timberwolf or the maxxis mobters
Bike Setup:
colier and a stab both with the same set up on tires and 888/ deemax rims/ chrisking hub etc.
Bottom Line:
if you don't have these tires then get them they last a good amiunt of time and is the best tractions in all conditions for your rear great in aceleration and turns don't get the tire if you are a street guy or need light tires their not they are beefy for what they need to do
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Submitted by
stun
a Downhiller
from New Zealand Date Reviewed: January 18, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
chain reaction Cycles (NZ)
Strengths:
Wicked tyre, Great on the long rocky downhills in christchurch i have the 40d 2.7" slow rezay 2 ply version, it gripps well on wet rock and hard to medium pack dirt.
Weaknesses:
Wears quickly on pavement or concrete, not so good on mud but had alot worse.
Similar Products Used:
WTB, Intense, Tioga, Michelin, High rollers
Bike Setup:
DH Fully
Bottom Line:
Awesome tyre for downhill but not so good 4 mud. Its also great to see Mazzis donating $50,000 to red cross 4 the tsunami disaster. Well done its a shame that more big companies dont do the same. I find it better than the High Rollers. I run two 2.7 DH Fronts on the front and rear because i prefer the front version than the rear. All in All a great tyre
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Submitted by
Travis Allen
a Downhiller
from Lewiston, Idaho Date Reviewed: December 31, 2004
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$36.00
Purchased At:
jenson bikes
Strengths:
(2.35 slow reezay) Awesome in all conditions. Grips incredible when landing of kilter, Makes rockgardens a happything. Extremely soft on landings. great on backwoods freerides.
Weaknesses:
Do not ride on asphalt or blacktop they have quite a bit of rolling resistance. But then again they are not intended for street use. Pack a little in mud, Thats to be expected.
Similar Products Used:
Tioga, irc, kenda
Bike Setup:
S. cruz, deemax, hayes, azonic, e13, stratos etc...
Bottom Line:
Well worth the money, I would have paid more for them knowing how well they ride. No problems on 7' drops, they roll through the lasnding without a problem. If you get the chance and your not riding on the street buy a set, It's well worth the coinage.
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Submitted by
Ben
a Weekend Warrior
from Everett, WA Date Reviewed: December 15, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Gripped so well, I never had to think about it, unlike every other tire I've owned.
Weaknesses:
Don't auto-magically keep me from doing stupid things.
Similar Products Used:
Michelin (can't remember the model, but they sucked)
Bike Setup:
Orange Mr. O, Shiver...
Bottom Line:
Only ridden them once, at Whistler Mt, but they performed great. Like I said, never had them wash out in a turn or slide under braking, unlike the crappy Michelins I had before.
As far as the 'sidewall blowing out', bull****. I overshot a tabletop on A-line, landed it on the flat well past the jump, and then hit a rock that sent me over the bars and cracked my helmet. The rock bent my wheel, no damage whatsoever to the tire.
Now if only tires could make you smarter...
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Submitted by
alister
a Downhiller
from launceston, Tas, AUS Date Reviewed: November 15, 2004
Favorite Trail:
lake trevalyn
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
came stock on VPS 6
Strengths:
handles like your on rails, even in mud. absorbs everything. drops are nothing with these. they actually slap as they hit the gound (large surface area). Grips like nobodies business on tarmac and rough rocks/dirt. fat to the max, 2.7 is the way to go.
Weaknesses:
on tarmac (to get to trails) it feels like you have a parachute attatched to you, it has that much rolling resistance. Soft like butter.. will nearly leave a black line behind you. (40a slow rezaay)
Similar Products Used:
IRC trailbear, hutchinson mosquito (XC)
Bike Setup:
VPS-6 2004 with monster truck tires
Bottom Line:
meant for racing and pure downhill only. not for road at all. done about 30 k's onroad in the last 2 days and they are wearing VERY fast. SH!T hot when it comes to dirt, leaves,roots, rocks and Mud. stick like glue. Buy them if your a dedicated downhiller otherwise get a set of panaracer FR pro's.
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Submitted by
James Howery
a Downhiller
from Prescott Date Reviewed: November 13, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Private Reserve
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Came stock on bike
Strengths:
Great traction
Weaknesses:
Fairly quick wear for ST version, not as bad as soft michelin in my experience.
Great tires, great traction. These are one of the best "newer generation" tires out there. My rear has passed away because it's been worn down, but these were great tires and they stick like glue.
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Submitted by
Daniel
a Downhiller
from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Date Reviewed: November 13, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Great Grip, roll nicely
Weaknesses:
bit to soft, turning hard on tarmac, they slip.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Came with my 2005 Norco Sasquatch
Bottom Line:
Great tire, absorbs bumps really nicely. i Have the 2.35ver. If you turn hard on tarmac.. they will slip, because they are soft :) Highly recommend for anyone!
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Submitted by
mudmax
a Weekend Warrior
from madrid, spain Date Reviewed: August 26, 2004
Favorite Trail:
la sierra
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
moya
Strengths:
Great grip (2,5 super tacky version). And not so soft as it would seems for the super tacky compost.
Similar Products Used:
High roller 2.35, High roller 2.5
Bike Setup:
Kona Stab 98. X-lite handlebar and stem, Z1 drop off 2, fox vanilla R, Woodman headset, FSA cranks, Sun Ringle singletrack rims...
Bottom Line:
Very sweet tyre with great grip (set on the front wheel), and not so soft for being a super tacky. It works ok on dirt and dry ground, but not so good on rooty and moist. Slips a little. For rocky sections is fine, and you can set it with a high bar, cause the handling is always good.
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Submitted by
haro boy
a
from bc Date Reviewed: June 22, 2004
Favorite Trail:
powers creek
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$48.00
Strengths:
really good traction on teh trails and dirt, good wear sweet name and real aggressive tread
Weaknesses:
it grips dirt and terrain really well but asfar as riding around the street (im a all around freerider) it seems to slip out on pavement and most urban terrain and it has really thin sidewalls
Similar Products Used:
other maxxis
Bike Setup:
haro extreme.....intense dh race tire in bak minion dh-r in the front
Bottom Line:
kick ass tire but could use a little modification form maxxis but other than that this tire is da shizall
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Submitted by
Jiri
a Downhiller
from Renton Date Reviewed: April 18, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Forplay
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Great traction, Absorb bumps really well, almost no need for suspension. work as tubless tires
Weaknesses:
i have the 2.7 seams like the rolling resistence is pretty high
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
SGS Pro
Bottom Line:
These tires absorb the little bumbs really well and have great traction, i almost never have to worry about lossing traction. They do get clogged up with mud pretty fast but still seam to grip fine. THere a bit too heavy if u run them with DH tubes. they also work well wet conditions and soft dirt. Overal its worth buyting these, maybe get the skiinier ones if ur looking to go really fast.
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Submitted by
Z
a Weekend Warrior
from HU Date Reviewed: April 14, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Blue Cet
Strengths:
runs very well, and have a very good controlling
Weaknesses:
Hard to set it up.but only the rear.it may be because of my rim.dont know.it was hard..
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Napalm,Bomber,XT
Bottom Line:
I use the 2.35F and the 2.5R. Like them very much!do what i want,and when i want.i can handle them in any conditions.and dont have that very bad rolling ability like the SPACE... Buy it.
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Captain Awesome
a
from Laguna Niguel, CA, USA Date Reviewed: February 10, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Cactus Ridge
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Strengths:
2.5F Grips significantly better than the High Roller 2.35 60D wears slowly compared to High Roller Really hooks up on loose over hard Looks cool
Weaknesses:
Mud clogs it up pretty quickly Small rocks lodge nicely in the tread pattern and get thrown at you while you ride
Similar Products Used:
2.35 High Roller
Bike Setup:
13" Dr. Jekyll, sherman flick, bombshell wheels, bmx bars and stem, avid disks, fsa v drives, blackspire 42t, e13 bash, gusset ss 14t, aricorpse platforms. minion front, high roller rear.
Bottom Line:
I originally tried the maxxis high rollers front and rear and found that for the terrain i was riding, mostly loose stuff on hardpack and rock, that the front end slid out way too much. maxxis' site claims the Minions are supposed to work for loose on hardpack so i gave them a shot and have not regretted it since. i opted for the 2.5" 60D DH casing front and have had it on there going on 8 months now and the wear, though noticible, has not adversely affected the performance of the tire so far as i can tell. i have a feeling this is due to the harder durometer as i hear the 40 wears quite quickly. the high roller wears quite quickly compared to the minion. all in all i am pleased with the 2.5 minion front and the 2.35 high roller rear. i think that if you use the tire for its intended terrains it will treat you well, just dont expect it to rock when things get really wet, it packs up with mud pretty fast.
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Jason
a Downhiller
from Modesto, CA Date Reviewed: October 23, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Bottom Line:
They came stock on my 2003 Iron Horse SGS Pro. They are the 2.7s with Super Tacky rubber. Nice front and rear specific design...I love them. They do wear out fast and I have the beginning of a sidewall hole on the back tire, but that's not really the tire's fault. Figure getting maybe one season (summer) out of them. I may switch to the 60 durometer rubber next time for longer life. The Super Tackys have to handle way better though. I think I would probably notice a difference in performance. It may come down to a budget decision. You can find them for about $45 a piece online. I thought about the Intense tires but they are heavier and more expensive. I think I'll stay with Maxxis.
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Submitted by
tom
a Downhiller
from LA Date Reviewed: October 10, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Strengths:
fast grip
Similar Products Used:
mobster,mofo, highroller,
Bike Setup:
eliminatoer sup T 2.5 f minion st 2.5 minion r. hadley stans notube 521 hayes xtr raceface
Bottom Line:
If you like the mobster F highroller R you will like this better. The rear tire is great will not slide, it is like the highroller but has a better center grove. The front is like mobster but faster. The frunt slides a bit but It might be the St sliding. I might go to a highroller in the front and minion in rear.
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Scott
a Downhiller
from Oregon Date Reviewed: September 15, 2003
Favorite Trail:
dirt merchant
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
Best freeride tire I have used. Lots of braking and cornering traction, very predictable "scrub" at the limits.
Weaknesses:
Real tires with actual traction and flat resistance are heavy. Get used to it. People who don't know how to ride give it bad reviews.
Similar Products Used:
High Roller, Gazza Dual, Arrow Prime, Intense DH
Bike Setup:
03 Norco Shore, Super T with extra-heavy springs, 2.7 Minion front, 24" rear Trail Pimp/2.7 High Roller
Bottom Line:
This tire rules. I can't believe the low rating - this is the best FR/DH tire I've used - must be some good crack being passed around by the low raters. The 60a version has plenty of traction, and won't wear out in 10 rides like the soft rubber does. Excellent traction and predictability. Great for hard pack to soft mud. Gets a little sketchy on wet slimy stuff but, DUH, all tires do that. Have not tried in sticky mud, probably will pack up something fierce but nearly every tire does. Rolls fast, good acceleration, 2.7 fits in 03 Marzocchi forks. Excellent sidewalls and profile - not too stiff (intense DH), not too low-volume (arrow prime), not too flimsy, good cush landings, juuuust right. If you rip the sidewall, don't blame the tire - it happens when you screw up, get over it. If you're not breaking stuff, ride harder.
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Jon
a Downhiller
from Glastonbury, CT USA Date Reviewed: August 22, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Bolton, CT
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
came with iron horse sgs pro
Strengths:
beefy, grippy
Weaknesses:
a little pricey for such a soft compound, but they came with the bike...although I am buying another pair, also they're terrible in mud
These are the best tires I've ever ridden. They'll never fail you, the soft compound is real sticky in everything but wears down a bit fast...not much of a problem because of how they perform
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Submitted by
SK6
a Weekend Warrior
from Richmond VA USA Date Reviewed: July 6, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Wintergreen
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Came with SGS Expert
Strengths:
They hook up real well when set right
Weaknesses:
Sidewall is garbage. After 3 outings, the sidewall just ripped open. I'm a new downhill rider, So I don't do anything to huge yet, and was suprised to see these tires split on the sidewall.
Similar Products Used:
WTB
Bike Setup:
IronHorse SGS Expert.
Bottom Line:
After 3 outings, the sidewall just ripped open. I'm a new downhill rider, So I don't do anything to huge yet, and was suprised to see these tires split on the sidewall.
If your serious about DH riding, think of another tire, because these will leave you stranded. In there defense, they do hook up nice when set right, but if you don't notice the rip in the sidewall, you could get hurt.
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Submitted by
darkage
a Downhiller
from WI Date Reviewed: June 20, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Huckstables
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Maxxis
Strengths:
good side wall, ok in dry conditions.
Weaknesses:
Horrible in mud.
Similar Products Used:
High Roller, Gazzalodi, Arrow Widebite.
Bike Setup:
Bullit-Monster-Avalanche DHS. 26 front/24 rear.
Bottom Line:
I bought this tire because I hear everybody gushing about how amazing it is. It's a decent tire, but nothing to write home about. When it's wet and muddy however, this is probably the worst tire I've used in recent memory - it packs up to the point where you can't even see the tread.
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Submitted by
Toospeed
a Downhiller
from the moon Date Reviewed: May 9, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Strengths:
Slowreezay compound (40 durometer) Weight for a DH tyre (1150 gr) Can be run at very slow pressure (1 bar) Very confident tyre Maxxis product
BigHit comp 2002 stock with 26" wheels front & rear
Bottom Line:
This review is for the 2.5 Minion Front with Slowreezay compound: The tyre is 5mm narrower and 150gr lighter than an Highroller, it means that it give you a front more lighter and directional.
The tyre is very predictable, the front will slide slowly always under your control.
This tire needs to be used in dry conditions or in very light mud.
For the rear tyre, I would recommend an harder compound than the SR or ST...
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Submitted by
Mike Cisek
a Cross Country Rider
from Lake Forest, CA, USA Date Reviewed: April 24, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$33.00
Purchased At:
The Bike Co.
Strengths:
Grip, traction, weight, size, trend pattern, design, etc.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis MOFO, Highroller
Bike Setup:
2001 Schwinn Moab Disc
Bottom Line:
Works great in sand and rocks! The tires is not heavy at and plus I don't care how heavy a tire is. Great traction and price!
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Randy
a Downhiller
from Morristown, NY Date Reviewed: March 30, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
tough, good grip, rolls fast.
Weaknesses:
alittle heavy at 1257g
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis MOFO Intense 2.7 DH
Bike Setup:
Iron Horse SGS Expert
Bottom Line:
i got the ST super tacky great traction in all conditions, wears pretty good too. It ha sthe 4 ply wall with Butyl in it, no flats even at 30psi! good tread design, i like it for riding on grass trails and hard pack. not to bad at urban either
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Submitted by
Mika T.
a Weekend Warrior
from Helsinki, Finland Date Reviewed: November 5, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
local bike shop
Strengths:
rolls fast, good grip in hardpack/dry conditions
Weaknesses:
washes out easily when cornering, weak grip in wet conditions - can be very unpredictable in wet, rocky terrain
Mountain Cycle San Andreas w. XT transmission, Hope Brakes, Marz/Stratos shocks, other bits include Raceface, Azonic, Thomson etc.
Bottom Line:
This review is for the foldable kevlar-beaded 2.5" version, F & R with normal sidewalls.
These tires are relatively light and the ramped tread pattern rolls fast so they're suitable for those long, epic trailride/freeride sessions.
Cornering grip could be better, the side lugs are too small to hold grip well. Also, I had pretty scary moments when riding some rocky sections in rain. Tires slipped even in low-speed downhill situations. Maybe a softer durometer version would grip better in wet, I have 60a. Here in Finland the only dry season (summer) lasts 3-4 months, otherwise it's mud, snow or ice for us...so I don't have a lot of use for this kind of tires. But in the summertime they're great.
Three Flamin' Chilis for an all-round tire which performs well - as long as conditions are dry. If you're only going to buy one set of tires, look elsewhere.
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