I have never been able to outbreak anyone into a corner like I can with these tires! Lean in and dive on the breaks close the forks up 100mm and the tire doesnt even think about giving way!
Tire has never washed out ever on trails. Just handles really well! Seems to throw mud pretty well too, except when you ride through continuos mud, then it seems to hold onto it.
It truelly is an epic tires for single track riding. I know most will say its a bit heavy for cross country, but hell when I come whistling past you over the rough stuff into that corner I couldnt care less about the weight! They are a must try tire! And in South Africa they pretty cheap as well!
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MAT
a Downhiller
from Gatineau Date Reviewed: May 23, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
fosters
Strengths:
freakin awesome tires grip like grazzzzyyyy they wont skid out even if you tried.
Weaknesses:
none that i can think of.
Similar Products Used:
high roller
Bottom Line:
the bottom line is i recomend these tires to anyone and to stick with maxxis they obviously know what they are doing and they are insane tires ive been riding for 5 years downhill and these are the best performing tires ive ever had
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Terri.
a Racer
from Leduc Alberta Canada Date Reviewed: December 30, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
River Valley Cycle
Strengths:
pretty lite and strong...
Weaknesses:
doesn't shed mud very well, treads have worn down fast....a 5 inch long crack has appeared between the centre set of treads and the outers. about halc a centimeter deep.... where did that come from? and how long will my new tire last with that big crack.... wish it was double ply instead of single
Similar Products Used:
I used kenda kinetics for jumping and trails too.... and they have lasted a whole lot longer
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain Flow 3.0 '05
Bottom Line:
Maybe it was freak that they cracked so fast..... I don't want to dish out another 70 bucks with the chance that my new one might crack after 4 months too. I think I will go for either double ply or something new.
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ripper
a Cross Country Rider
from colorado high country Date Reviewed: November 20, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
ummm, got a few sets for free?
Weaknesses:
sidewalls are WeAk! heavy, too darn hard durometer minion single ply, 6o duro
Similar Products Used:
kenda, spec, schwalbe, tioga, wtb, bont.
Bike Setup:
maverick with maverick
Bottom Line:
somehow i ended up with a couple pairs of these good for nothing tires. i dont think i am over critical but these tires have continuously failed me. i have ripped holes in 5 sidewalls so far. i cant figure out where the weight is in these poor things. in no way can i recommend these tires. the full on dh versions are ok though if weight isnt a concern.
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Bud Budinski
a Weekend Warrior
from Caz, N.Y.,U.S.A. Date Reviewed: July 26, 2005
Favorite Trail:
unemployment
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$37.00
Purchased At:
Maxxis.com
Strengths:
sheds mud pretty well, grips like a monkey joe on steroids, sidewalls are really nifty
Weaknesses:
price
Similar Products Used:
none, my old tires sucked
Bike Setup:
giant vt3
Bottom Line:
i have the dhf and dhr minions and they r the best tire ive ever used in loose conditions. id u r an aggresive trail rider or downhiller these r 4 u.
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gonzostrike
a Downhiller
from Missoula, MT Date Reviewed: August 27, 2004
Favorite Trail:
secret creek
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
BeyondBikes.com
Strengths:
[b]Review is for 2.35 Single Ply version.[/i]
Traction, volume, low weight, decent rolling speed, very predictable cornering
Weaknesses:
not always on sale for $20 apiece
Similar Products Used:
Tioga DH Pro 2.1 & 2.3; Kenda Kinetics Stick-E 2.35; Nokian Gazzaloddi DH 2.3; various WTB treads; Maxxis Mofo DH 2.35; Maxxis Minion DH Pro 2.7 Front
Bike Setup:
Curtlo steel HT designed for 2003 Marz Z1FR QR20; various other bits; Rhyno Lite rims laced to hubs, etc.
Bottom Line:
The finest sub-1000gms tire I've ever used. While it's only a single ply sidewall, it's as thick as some companies' DH tire sidewalls ([i]i.e.,[/i] Tioga DH Pro). Nice cushioned ride without the weight of full DH casings. Excellent traction in all soils I've ridden in the Northern Rockies, very predictable cornering, outstanding control. I was lucky to find them at $20 apiece but would pay full MSRP if necessary for these great treads.
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Mountain_Scooter
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonton, AB,CAN Date Reviewed: July 30, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Dual ply wall, almost rideable without any air! Great tread pattern, front and rear specific designs. Very little rolling resistance. Sheds mud well.
Weaknesses:
Price, $80 CDN each. The dual ply is heavy, 1135 grams each. There is a single ply version for those who want less weight. This is a downhill/freeride tire, solid reliable performance without the fear of pinch flats and sidewall flex. Accelerates quickly.
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain Slayer 30, Maxxis Minion 2.35
Bottom Line:
If you don't mind the extra weight nothing is more durable or reliable with great performance.
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JOHN LEE
a Weekend Warrior
from San Francisco, Ca Date Reviewed: July 1, 2004
Favorite Trail:
flameout
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
vision
Strengths:
NICE BURNING EDGE ON THE SIDE KNOBS. TOUGH SIDEWALLS BUT NOT TO HEAVY.
Weaknesses:
DOESNT LAST VERY LONG 4 TO 5 MONTH OR ABOUT 500 MILES.
Similar Products Used:
PANARACER, MOBSTER, HIGHROLLER,HUTCHINSON PYTHONS
Bike Setup:
SC HECKLER, TURBINE CRANKS ISIS BB, THOMPSON STEM AND POST,WTB LAZER V SADDLE,SINGLETRACK WITH HADLEY DH HUBS,HAYES PLUS W CARBON AND TI,EASTON CARBON DH BARS,MAXXIS MINIONS, MANITOU SHERMAN FIREFLY
Bottom Line:
THESE TIRES ROCK. YOU HAVE TO TRY THE FRONT TIRE ON THE REAR AND THE FRONT WITH A SLOW REZAY SUPER STICKY. THIS WILL HOOK YOU UP GLUE. HIGH ROLLER IN THE FROUNT IS AWESOME ALSO. BEST IN LOOSE DRY NASTY ROCK SECTIONS. MY FAVORITE TERAIN.
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