Hard-pack terrain cross-country tire for front or rear. Center knobs have stabilizing bars for better knob stability, lower rolling resistance and added lateral hold. Counter-sunk center knobs increase braking and handling. Semi-split side lugs add an extra edge for better handling while maintaining side knob integrity. Also available: 26 x 2.70 downhill version.
Submitted by
bryan
a Weekend Warrior
from hopewell junction, ny Date Reviewed: June 24, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Sticky compound is just what's needed on wet, slippery rocks and corners. Wide spaced knobs clear mud effortlessly, strong cornering knobs.
Weaknesses:
If you're looking for low rolling resistance, this is probably not your tire, though I don't use it for cross country, so I can't comment.
Similar Products Used:
High roller 2.7 is ok, Al mighty 2.6(currently using in back cuz 24"s are hard to find)is awesome, gazzi 2.6 so so
Bike Setup:
'00 bighit w/ 5th element, boxxer team, evil 2 ring cg, 24"rim in back, blah blah blah 2.7 sticky up front
Bottom Line:
This tire isn't the latest money maker for maxxis, but I don't care. At Plattekill it grips slimy rock and between roots really well, cleans mud the best so far.I convert all my tires with Stan's, run 19 to 23 psi, no flats.When your life depends upon a small patch of rubber, a fast wearing tire is a small price to pay. I'm not a racer, so rolling resistance is not an issue, however this would not be my first choice for cross country or trail riding. I've found a new favorite, will probably buy again when it wears out in 2-3 months.
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Submitted by
David Lowe
a Downhiller
from Nevada City CA Date Reviewed: June 17, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Secret
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
jenson
Strengths:
good tire. tick as all hell
Weaknesses:
dont hook up to well on loose stuff.
Similar Products Used:
wierwolfs. timberwolfs.
Bike Setup:
kona stabcodes 888vf2 race face,e13 x9
Bottom Line:
this tire is ok. not the best but ok. it gets the job done..i mean come on, wat do u expect for a 10$ tire.
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Submitted by
Aaron
a Weekend Warrior
from Rainier, OR Date Reviewed: February 2, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Post Canyon
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Fat Tire Farm
Strengths:
No Flats...NONE!!! Nice compound, grips slick rocks and roots, solid traction in all conditions, long wearing despite soft compound.
Weaknesses:
None, great tire
Similar Products Used:
Nokian NBX 2.5 DH
Bike Setup:
2004 Kona Stinky
Bottom Line:
This review is for the 2.7" DH 50A Mobster Tires. I ride freeride about half the time and these tires have been wonderful. They are long lasting (use on shuttle runs, so they don't get worn out as fast) yet very grippy on wet rocks and roots. They seem to work well in both dry and wet conditions equally. The don't clog when muddy which is nice. I run them at 20 PSI with no flats (and I'm a big guy!). If I had to nit-pick, I would say as a front tire, I have washed out on hardpack a couple of times from the side knobs folding over...a trade-off for the soft compound I guess. But seriously, this tire has done everything I have asked of it.
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Submitted by
Gabe Rodriguez
a Downhiller
from Cali Date Reviewed: January 11, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Aliso Woods
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
JensonUsa
Strengths:
Great grip on the turns. virtualy no rolling resistance.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
kenda blue groove two fiftys
Bike Setup:
o five giant faith two.
Bottom Line:
great tire. i got the 2 seventy just to see what a two seven was like and it was a great choice. not only that i got it on sale for ten bux!! great tire for DH.
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Submitted by
Indiana Andy
a Weekend Warrior
from Indianapolis Date Reviewed: August 30, 2006
Favorite Trail:
nebo ridge
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
takes about anything you can throw at it. it OWNS the downhill sections. good at any pressure. sidewalls are bulletproof.
Weaknesses:
none really
Similar Products Used:
wtb velociraptor
Bike Setup:
klein attitude
Bottom Line:
These have done me well in all conditions, yea they get a little squirly in mud but many tires do. The only thing id like them to do better is climb hills but heck, they are d/h specific and really they only slip just a little on loose stuff and occasional slick rocks and roots on uphill only. On downhill these things own the trail. Turn on a dime, roll real easy and grip really well. I think i have 60a dur. but not sure. Had them for a couple season and just now are starting to get worn. Never had a pinch flat and nothing can penetrate these babies...oh yea except that thorn that one time.
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Submitted by
Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from Narberth, PA, USA Date Reviewed: May 26, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Wissahickon Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
Full Cycle.com
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Aquila, Rockshox Indy S
Bottom Line:
I bought the 2.35 wire bead 60d version. At first I was afraid my rims weren't wide enough...then when I got the tires I was worried the tires would be too fat for the frame and front fork. They fit great and ride even better. Going from a 1.95 front tire made for the street and a worn out 2.0 rear, these bad boys made a world of difference, and for $10 a piece I couldn't go wrong.
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Submitted by
kristian row
a
from redlands, Qld, Australia Date Reviewed: March 15, 2006
Favorite Trail:
mtb trail 2 in daisy hill
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
cycle city
Strengths:
this tire is soooo grippy in sand, dirt, gravel, bitumen and all other sufaces. Its got good tread and it looks sic 2(i got the 2.5 version)
Weaknesses:
wears a little quick but thats probably jst me riding hard.
Similar Products Used:
specialised 2.0, tioga dh 2.5, maxxis minion, maxxis high roller
Bike Setup:
2003 Norco fluid 3(best bike)Mobster on the fron and tioga DH 2.4 on the back cause 2.5 was rubbin on the chainstay. Front breaks: Duotek hydraulic 8" brakes and hayes mechanic 8" on the bak(soon to b hydraulic)
Bottom Line:
these tires will take you where ever u want to go for not much money. They will stick in slippery situations and good for jumping, xc and other types of biking to. These tires are dirt cheap but feel like an extremely expensive tire
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Submitted by
Connor Bridges
a Downhiller
from Santa Cruz Date Reviewed: March 13, 2006
Favorite Trail:
UCSC Upper Campus
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle Trip
Strengths:
The MAXXIS Mobsters are hot hot hot I cannot believe it you gotta at least try um
Weaknesses:
A little to much roll over resistance if your riding in town
Similar Products Used:
Kenda Blue Groove
Bike Setup:
2004 P.2 frame with a all custom set up, Marzochii Jr. T 2004 triple crown fork MAXXIS Mobster tires, WTB grips, Titec Saddle, DHX gears and derailer
Bottom Line:
HOT HOT HOTHOT HOT HOTHOT HOT HOTHOT HOT HOTHOT HOT HOTHOT HOT HOTHOT HOT HOTHOT HOT HOTHOT HOT HOTHOT HOT HOTHOT HOT HOTHOT HOT HOTHOT HOT HOTHOT HOT HOTHOT HOT HOTHOT HOT HOTHOT HOT HOT
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Submitted by
sempai
a Cross Country Rider
from Mobile, AL, USA Date Reviewed: February 13, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At:
JensonUSA
Strengths:
-Cheap -Grippy -Rolls fast
Weaknesses:
-Vibrate excessively on concrete
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Adrenaline OEM
Bike Setup:
Non-OEM Rockhopper
Bottom Line:
These are the 60 2.1K style--therefore they are the firmer and less grippy but much more durable compound. I was impressed with how fast they rolled on and off road and were a big upgrade from the Specialized Adrenaline OEM tires.
They did well in mud and soft sand, as well as clearing of dirt from their tread. There is an incredible amount of stability in the nastiest conditions off road, also the tread design clears mud and sand quickly.
The tires DO vibrate at high speeds on concrete and asphalt, but that's a trade-off for the grip.
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Submitted by
fatcat
a
from los angeles Date Reviewed: December 31, 2005
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$24.00
Strengths:
This is for the 40 duro/2.35 wired version. These tires with the sticky compound can do no wrong on loose or hardpack. The morons who have given this tire one flaming turd are so wrong. As the worst bike handler on earth, these tires and most of the Maxxis 40 Duro line, are so grippie, that you can't tranverse wrong or ever fall on your ass with these tires on your rims. Its like having Hans Rey helping you steer through singletrack.
Weaknesses:
Yes the 40 duro wear out faster. So get the 60 duro, you numbskulls. But the 40 are sweet and you cant go wrong as the trail dust pings you in the face, ensuring the fact its doing it job. Yes it costs money, but doesnt every 40 duro tire cost a few bucks more than a Panaracer FireXC Pro?
Similar Products Used:
Kenda Sticky-E
Bike Setup:
2.35 on a Santa Cruz Bullit, 2.1's with a Intense Spider
Bottom Line:
Once you go Sticky-E or 40 duro, its hard to go back to 60 duro tires. They are superb in all conditions and the sidewalls keep your bike in check on those corners. Its like having some kind of insurance when you ride, knowing that you have to do some crazy jump or out of control stunt in order to crash, instead of just normal riding using both tires on the terra firma.
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Submitted by
Casey King
a Weekend Warrior
from New Zealand Date Reviewed: December 24, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Oripi, Tauranga
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
paki paki cycles
Strengths:
being 2.7 on a hardtail they add a bit of suspension to the ride
Weaknesses:
Not the best at cornering but the biggest winge is that two weeks ago the front tyre rolled off the rim whilst going in a straight line on smooth terrain! i tried to deflate it and pump it up again but dicovered that the bead had broke!! and then yesterday while out on the jumps the rear tyre did the same thing!! Tread is still good after two years of riding
Bike Setup:
Keewee progressor, adjustable wheelbase, mazochi bomber z150 forks, 180mm cranks xsiv hubs on sun double wide rims
Bottom Line:
heavy tyre = slow acelleration. lots of life left in tread, breaking beads makes me upset
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Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from Springville, Utah, USA Date Reviewed: December 2, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Beyond Bikes
Strengths:
These tires stick like glue! Gives me more confidence in the corners.
Weaknesses:
These suckers roll slow(I Have the Super Tacky version). They have ramped knobs that speed 'em up, but the soft rubber slows 'em down. As you know they are small for their size the 2.75 is about a 2.5 and the 2.5 is the same size as my Tioga 2.3.
Similar Products Used:
Tioga DH, Panracer Fire, Specialized, and a bunch of others.
Bike Setup:
DBR 6"rear (pushed fox rc) 5" front (marzocchi DJ1). XT...bla,bla,bla.
Bottom Line:
So far these are my favorite tires. However, we will see how long they last. But hey, if I wanted long lasting tires I could have went with the 60D compound.
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Submitted by
Robo
a Downhiller
from Bratislava, Slovak republic Date Reviewed: August 19, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
XXBike
Strengths:
looks
Weaknesses:
No grip at all
Similar Products Used:
IRC Kujo DH, Specialized Roller, Kenda Kollosal
Bike Setup:
Race Bike Monstar HT
Bottom Line:
Using it on front wheel and I'm very dissapointed with this tire even if its soft compound (50). When I first rode with Mobster on front I fell down in first corner because my front slipped an asphalt. When I tried it on downhill track, it held up quite good until first cornernig. It shines in braking on dirt. I would recomend everyone not buying this tire, it sucks. Better spend a little more money on Kenda. Kenda rules.
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Submitted by
the sock
a Downhiller
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, eh? Date Reviewed: July 26, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Don Valley, Fish Creek
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Strengths:
Looks nice with the orange stripe, good cornering grip
Weaknesses:
Wear between the nubs on the bike tire, wears quickly on asphalt
Similar Products Used:
Kenda Kinetics
Bike Setup:
Fluid with too many upgrades
Bottom Line:
Interesting tire. It's light, grips well, but wears too much between the nubs on the rear tire. I have good pressure (about 60 psi with a tube), but the day I put it on, it has worn down a lot. I find that the grip now on the rear has been comprimised, and it no longer works well. The tire needs more nubs on the center in order to the wear to cease. Good for front tire, but bad for rear.
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Submitted by
Sean
a Cross Country Rider
from La Verne Date Reviewed: April 23, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
neato orange stripe on the side
Weaknesses:
too narrow. treads too small and spaced too far apart.
Similar Products Used:
Tioga factory DH, kenda kinetics
Bike Setup:
Kona Bear w/ Talas Fork
Bottom Line:
I have a 2.1 for the rear. It is a very narrow tire. The treads are small and spaced too far apart. I don't run all that low of a tire pressure but I've found that the rubber in between the treads is making contact with the ground and wearing out. Traction in the rear is not very impressive.
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Submitted by
J
a Cross Country Rider
from Boise, ID USA Date Reviewed: January 31, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Resurrection Pass
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$34.00
Strengths:
None. Might be a good downhill, but I never bothered to ride it. Durometer measured was really sticky. Looked to have a good tread pattern.
Weaknesses:
It's not a 2.7" tire. Even mounted on a 44 mm rim it only measured out at 2.35". It weighs a ton. 1600 gms or something.
Similar Products Used:
Geax, Panaracer, WTB, Specialized,
Bike Setup:
Fetish SS Fixation set up for snow riding
Bottom Line:
Don't buy this if you're expecting a really fat tire, because it isn't.
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Submitted by
FreerideViking
a Weekend Warrior
from SW US Date Reviewed: December 11, 2004
Favorite Trail:
wasabi
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
Strong sidewall, lateral grip
Weaknesses:
Turning grip
Similar Products Used:
Lots
Bike Setup:
Gemini with all the goodies
Bottom Line:
I rode these tires for the first time on Hawes Road in Mesa AZ. I thought I was going to die. They would not turn for anything on the loose over hardpack out there. Lateral grip was great, but turning gave the awful sensation of being on ice with absolutely no hook up what so ever. I tried transfering weight up front, but wound up severely eating the loose over hard pack. Several times I had the bars turned but kept going straight and narrowly missed some gnarly cactus action. They seemed to grip ok on the rear, hard for me to really notice since I was babying the front end all day. Needless to say I took them off and have been trying out the IRC Kujo 2.35. Much better, but still room for improvement. I didn't try these in any other environments except for loose over hard pack and rock. They seemed to stick well to rock, but as soon as a little bit of gravel was on the trail (you can't avoid it out here) I was sliding like I hit black ice. Thumbs down for a front tire where I ride. I am just glad I got them cheap.
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Submitted by
Framebreaker
a Weekend Warrior
from Lynnwood, WA Date Reviewed: November 10, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Supergo in Seattle
Strengths:
Sticky compound and great tread means an awesome and versatile tire.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer Fire FR, Specialized Roller, etc
Bike Setup:
Foes Fly w/Super-T
Bottom Line:
The rubber makes the difference and I didn't believe it would until I tried some other tires and WHOA what a surprise. I'm currently running the Panaracer Fire FRs and the tread is more aggressive than the Mobsters but the stickier rubber makes the Mobsters actually more effective particularly in wet, technical riding where little slips and slides can be very unwelcome.
I had the Mobster 2.5 and ran them at 40 psi (I'm heavier at 250lbs).
These tires have performed well and saved my a** more than a few times in mud, loam, roots, rocks and even dry sandy stuff.
These are great all-around tires that I will buy again.
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Submitted by
Aaron Clark
a Cross Country Rider
from Rangiora, New Zealand Date Reviewed: November 3, 2004
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Chain Reaction Cycles, Chch, NZ
Strengths:
These tyres (2.1) take forever to wear out - three years!! Fantastic levels of grip on all surfaces, and not one puncture.
Weaknesses:
None for me. These tyres have been on my bike for three years, over all kinds of terrain, on 100km epics, and I have had no issues whatsoever.
I will be using Maxxis on all my trail bikes from now on, unless the company stops making tyres like the Mobster.
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Submitted by
Guy
a Downhiller
from Canada Date Reviewed: October 22, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Strengths:
Amazing grip in any conditions, strong sidewalls, no pinch flats
Weaknesses:
Expensive, wears quickly
Similar Products Used:
Irc
Bike Setup:
Norco Torrent 04
Bottom Line:
This tire is awesome. I have a 2.7 on my bike in the front and it is sweet. It is so tacky in anything. Great in mud, dry, even some snowy days in bc. I had a michelin 2.8 and i found when it was really muddy the treads would fill up with mud and the mud wouldn't come off untill you hit super high speeds. With the mobster, the mud comes out of the tire right away. It is expensive and it wears fast but i knew that would happen when i bought the sticky tire. Never had a pinch flat yet. It kicks ass.
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Submitted by
Khalil Hassan
a Weekend Warrior
from Montreal, Quebec, Canada Date Reviewed: October 4, 2004
Favorite Trail:
street riding & DH
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Got a deal
Strengths:
Grips VERY well, corners well, looks PIMP and you NEVER EVER get pinch flats. Whoever rated this product 1/5 because they "got 5 flats out of the 8 times they rode this tire" is a TOTAL DIP SH*T. Of course it's all because of the tire! I always stall on ledges which involves the ledge passing through the tire and touching the rim, and NEVER did I get pinch flats. I don't know what these people were thinking when they wrote that they got 5 pinch flats out of 8 rides. Maybe they're on crack.
Weaknesses:
I must agree that the tire wears pretty fast, but isn't that the price to pay to have SOFT COMPOUND? If the tire is 50A, obviously it's going to wear off fast. Why don't you just buy 70A which will wear off in 5 years but will not even grip at all? Use your brain guys.
Similar Products Used:
Gazzas, WTB Weirwolfs, High Rollers
Bike Setup:
Toy 3, Z-150, Mag30, Raceface, Maxxis...
Bottom Line:
Although they may weigh alot and wear off fast, overall these tires are amazing. They're pricey you say? Who forced you to pay full price. Be smart and look out for deals, I paid 20$USD each. Here's some hints: bikeroom.ca, jensonusa.com...
They wear out fast I hear some of you whining, well they're 50A compound, which indicates that they're SOFT COMPOUND. Obviously soft compound wears off fast.
DON'T pay full price for these tires, if you do please shoot yourself. Hunt around for deals, and you won't regret buying these tires.
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Submitted by
Derek Falberg
a Downhiller
from Solana Beach, CA USA Date Reviewed: September 20, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Mission Trails
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$29.00
Purchased At:
Bicyle Warehouse
Strengths:
Strong, grip, pinch flat resistant
Weaknesses:
Heavy, but there DH tires, so expected.
Similar Products Used:
Continental Verticle Pro UST, Panaracer FireXC Pro
This review is for the Mobster 2.7 on the front and 2.5 on the back (very similar in size, so I'll review both). These tire hook up awesome in SoCal conditions! Took them to Big Bear and was totally impressed on how they handled in the loose stuff. No pinch flats, stong sidewalls, good handling. Great product. I got them on sale for $29 at bicyclewarehouse, so I'll give them 5 poops for value too. I don't know that I would have spent $59/tire, but I'm cheap :).
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Submitted by
J Man
a Downhiller
from J Town Date Reviewed: July 23, 2004
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$20.00
Strengths:
Good sidewall stiffness/pinchflat resistance to weight ratio. Excellent all around hardpack grip.
Weaknesses:
Orange stripe on the side of some models is ugly.
Similar Products Used:
Minion, Highroller, Gazzi Jr's, IRC, Michelin Hot S, Intense 909.
Bike Setup:
Freeride
Bottom Line:
I keep trying different tires looking for the latest and greatest, but always end up going back this tire. For slippery hardpack and dry rocky terrain this tire rocks. It grips hard in every direction- railing turns, braking, and steep climbing. Outperforms anything else I've used.
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Submitted by
Ryan R.
a Cross Country Rider
from Long Island N.Y. Date Reviewed: July 12, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Ones with dirt and rocks and some trees on it!
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$31.00
Purchased At:
Bike Junkie : )
Strengths:
Awesome grip in a wide varity of terrian! I've had no washouts and grip problems like other riders have had! Tire casing is very strong and very resistant to thorn flats and general punctures. Very predictable handling and climbing with these tires and they easily handle roots and rocks with out pinch flats!!
Weaknesses:
They are a little heavier due to the beefed up casing and are a little on the expensive side but hey, you get what you pay for here! Want a good tire shell out some coins!!
Similar Products Used:
Specailized, Kenda, WTB, Maxxis, Hutchinson, Panaracer, to name a few!
Bike Setup:
Specailized Stumpjumper FSR XC With all kinds of goodies on it!! : )
Bottom Line:
I just switched over from my Highrollor rear and Mobster front to just Mobsters 2.1 on both front and rear and went to one of the NASIEST single tracks we have here. That day I had to deal with Sand, Roots, Rocks, Hardpack, loose dirt, Dusty trails and even a little mud near some of the standing water we have here. The Mobsters were AWESOME! Never broke free and were very predictable in handling. I ran them at about 35 PSI and they never even pinch flated in some of the rock gardens!! Climbing loose and rocky trails were a breeze with this tire it never lost traction and just went up the hill easy!! I can't say enough about these tires they are great for XC. I like them so much I'm putting a set of 2.7 Mobsters on my DH/FR bike ASAP! You want great tires for XC go with the 2.1 Mobster front and rear and don't be afraid to run low tire pressure they wont pinch flat on ya!! PEACE!!
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Submitted by
Mike on a bike
a Cross Country Rider
from Fontucky,CA Date Reviewed: July 3, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Gabrielino
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$37.00
Purchased At:
Superslow
Strengths:
Great for gripping in the turns.I had the 2.1 on first and then tried the 2.35 on front with 2.1 on the back and it makes for a great combination.Awesome hook up.
Weaknesses:
A little heavier then I like but what doesn't kill you will make you stronger, right?
Similar Products Used:
Many.A few that come to mind,Panaracers 2.35/2.1 also Conti Verti Pros,Maxxis Larsen TT,Hutchinson Pythons and scorpions,Mythos IRC's,WTB Velicoraptors and a whole bunch more.
Bike Setup:
Turner 02,nothing cheap.Talas fork, Raceface Next LP Cranks,Spinergy Wheelset,Hope Mini's,Thompson ,Chris King stuff,you know the deal.
Bottom Line:
I have tried a lot of tires and this set up seems to be the best so far.I just hope they last.Pannys seem like a good tire too,but after 5 or 6 long rides they lose a lot.I've rode these in real lose conditions along with some riding on a sandy ledge and these did not let me down.Everyone else was sliding into the rut or going off the trail because their tires would not hold,mine did. A good set up with 2.1 in the back and 2.35 in the front.Tracks really good.Cornering has been good with little breaking away.I'll update this after I get some more time on these tires.I'm hoping to get 6 months out of them for the price I paid,but I've only had a couple of tires last that long.Not a racing combo,but good for most trail riding.
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Submitted by
Eddie Raya
a
from Ventura C.A. Date Reviewed: May 26, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Gridly
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$37.00
Purchased At:
SuperGO
Strengths:
Great tracking.Sticks to the trail like glue.Rolls well.Stiff sidewalls resist pinch flats.
Weaknesses:
A bit heavy for trail riding.
Similar Products Used:
Kenda kenetics 2.3 super sticky. IRC trail bears2.25
Bike Setup:
Kona Coiler:04Z-1 freeride-Rhyno lites XThubs-Easton carbon DH bars-King headset-Raceface cranks-
Bottom Line:
These tires are great for SO.CAL conditions.They stick to the trail like glue.Also sidewalls are stiff so you wont pinch flat.I have the Mobster2.3s supertacky.This is a great trail bike tire if you dont mind a little extra weight.800-900grms.
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Submitted by
Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from Silverado, CA Date Reviewed: March 29, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Piss 'n Moan
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$28.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Performs very well when new; surprisingly grippy climber, agile XC and FR corner and downhill performance
Weaknesses:
WEARS FAST!
Similar Products Used:
WTB, Panaracer
Bike Setup:
SC Superlight: Bntrgr. Valient Rims with Stan's
Bottom Line:
Review for the 2.1 XC(single ply)mounted on rear. This tire was recommended by LBS for good performance as well as working with Stan's. Mounted easily and sealed in a snap. Ride was smooth and outperformed my old WTB Velociraptor. Climbed and cornered awesome! But only for two months! I got used to it's superior handling and then "POOF" it was gone! I'll try it again if they come up with a longer wearing compound. 'Till then, I'm back on the Velociraptor: predictable handling and I usually get about a year out of 'em. This tire is great if you only ride once a week (I'm out at least three). 4 flamers for overall (performance) one for value (wear)
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Submitted by
Ben
a Downhiller
from Warrandyte, Victoria, Australia Date Reviewed: December 7, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Granton
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
came on my bike
Strengths:
Maxxis Mobster DH 2.7 super tacky. Lots of grip, looks good, 2 ply casing really holds up. 2.7 size awsome for DH, had no punctures yet hope not to have any.
Weaknesses:
only that they are a bit hard to get on some rims. Wear to quick.
Similar Products Used:
Kenda
Bike Setup:
Da Bomb Molotov, Shockworks FLY, Maxxis Mobsters, Da Bomb everything, Truvativ Hussifelt cranks, Impireal Cable Disc's, Kore handle bars.
Bottom Line:
Awsom tire for DH but they wear to quickly. only problem.
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Submitted by
Eric W.
a Cross Country Rider
from Henderson NV. Date Reviewed: November 21, 2003
Favorite Trail:
The kind with dirt.
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$36.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Very stable cornering in loose and off camber conditions. Good stopping power when mounted on the front. Nice ride in rocky conditions, despite a heavy-duty casing.
Weaknesses:
The Mobster 2.35 is a little heavy for cross country riding, however it wasn't built for that. The orange stripe on my tire is crooked, and thus looks stupid.
Similar Products Used:
Michelin Hot S (terrible tire.) Continental Survival Pro 2.3,( a very good tire for loose conditions.) Geax Sturdy 2.1 (only 650 grams but has the same characteristics as the Mobster 2.35 .)
Bike Setup:
Beefed up FSRxc, with Sun Rhyno Lites.
Bottom Line:
I am only using this tire on the front, where it works very well at Bootleg Canyon. Many people are not saying what version of the tire they are reviewing. There are many versions from 2.1 XC tires all the way up too the 2.7 Downhill versions. Mine is the 2.35, 60a compound, 870 gram, Freeriding/Biker X version of the Mobster. This version of the Mobster is just a bit heavier than I would like for my type of riding. I would like to see a lighter cross-country version of the 2.35, with the same tread design and compounds. I can't complain about the Mobster's performance. The Mobster is a very good front tire for Bootleg Canyon's cross-country courses. Its stable when I hit the loose patches of sand and gravel and sticks well to the off camber sections of rock that are in the trails in numerous locations. The almost continuous edging knobs let the tire grab the terrain at some unbelievable angles that send most tires "skipping off" sideways. The only tire that compares, is the Geax Sturdy 2.1, which is what I'm using on the rear. Its a good combination. The Geax Sturdy rolls a bit better on the rear than the Mobster and has the same type of continuous edging knobs, while the Mobster offers a slightly more open center knob design, which allows the front to dig in. I may try a 2.1 Mobster on the front next time, because its a little lighter at 650 grams. If Maxxis makes a lite weight wire beaded version of the tire, I think I'd have the perfect combo, for my type of riding, which I suppose could best be described as heavy-duty cross-country.
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Submitted by
Christopher
a Downhiller
from Encino Date Reviewed: November 18, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Big Bear
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
Cycology
Strengths:
Great traction,no pinch flats as of yet,2 ply casing holds up very well.
Weaknesses:
None so far(but getting them on was a pain in the a$$)
Similar Products Used:
Intense DH 2.7,Intense 909 both with the 60 duro,Kujo DH,etc.
Bike Setup:
02 Giant AC 1,00'X Vert Carbon,03 Deemax wheels,Shimano LX/XT,Kona 3 piece crankset.
Bottom Line:
Its a great tire for DHing,as far as climbing goes I couldn't say because my bike is to damn heavy to pedal up hill.Great Cornering performance it doesn't get any better than this!!!Get the Super Tacky(50 duro)this compound is off the shizzel!!!
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Submitted by
conor
a Cross Country Rider
from atl Date Reviewed: September 12, 2003
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$37.00
Purchased At:
maxxis online
Strengths:
This is a review for the 2.35 Mobster. Good size,traction and excellent range of pressure setup. From hard and fast to soft and grip
Weaknesses:
A little heavy for XC riding, but worth the penalty when things start moving fast and the turns are tight.
Similar Products Used:
Continental vetical pro 2.3
Bike Setup:
ID with 5 by 5 suspension (Z-1 FR and romic), sun rhyno lites xl, xt disc hubs.
Bottom Line:
Was using the continental vertical pros and was very happy with them for the most part. I was looking for a tire with a little more volume and cornering traction. Decided to try the maxxis mobster 2.35 and have been very happy so far. This is definetly not your xc weight watchers tire (850 grams), even though I ride it like one. Braking and cornering traction are excellent. I have used this tire in the mud and traction and shedding were very good (I just dropped the pressure for grip). I also have one of the mobster reezay 2.35 slow rebound tires on the front. Good tire in the roots and rocks but a the casing is a little soft in the corners for my liking.
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Submitted by
big chili
a Cross Country Rider
from san diego Date Reviewed: September 2, 2003
Favorite Trail:
4 palms
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
beyond bike
Strengths:
low downhill rolling resistance
Weaknesses:
thin material makeup, prone to flats, prone to de-riming, and wears too quickly
tires don't hook up on climbs; compound too soft. not a good tire for cross country riders who ride on other than manicured trails. tire life was about 2.5 months of riding 60 miles a week.
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Submitted by
BJ
a Cross Country Rider
from North Andover Date Reviewed: August 21, 2003
Favorite Trail:
technical trails
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
good traction, lightweight
Weaknesses:
pinch flats
Similar Products Used:
lots of tires
Bike Setup:
blur, XT, avid disk
Bottom Line:
I ran the 2.1 on the back for 3 months. Overall the tire provided good traction and low rolling resistance. The very big downside was too many pinch flats. I'm 175 pounds and nomally ride technical rocky trails...as a result I was forced to run 45-47 pounds however this didn't stop the pinch. This was very disappointing and would cause me not to purchase this tire again.
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Submitted by
Ryan R
a Cross Country Rider
from Long Island N.Y Date Reviewed: August 7, 2003
Favorite Trail:
One's with dirt on em!
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Maxxis.com
Strengths:
Good grip in all cnditions thus far, Low rolling resistance, Very aggresive side knobs, Decent weight for a full knobby 2.1 tire not overly heavy.
Weaknesses:
Expensive, As for performance none so far time will tell though.
Similar Products Used:
WTB (Velicoraptor, Mutanoraptors, PrimalRaptors, Weirwolf) Maxxis (Highrollers) Hutchinson (Scorpion Airlight) Specailaized( Team Control, Team Master, Rockster Pro) Panaracer (Fire XC Pro) ....To name a few!
Bike Setup:
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR XC, With plenty of goodies on her!
Bottom Line:
This review is for the Maxxis Mobster 2.1. I use this tire for my front tire only. Yesterday I gave this tire a severe beating taking it through mud, sand, rocks, loose dirt, Wet dirt, and hardpack. It tracked very well through all of it, very good grip in all situations thus far. I wouldn't knnow how it would do as a rear tire and I mainly use it in dry or somewhat dry conditions. They seem to be decent in mud but not the best you could choose. My mud tire of choice is the WTB Weirwolf 2.1 Race that tire can truly do it all. It handles carving turns well due to the good side knobs, and has minamal wash outs as long as you don't over do it. I use minimal tire pressure in this tire and it runs very well no pich flats so far. This is a good tire for any cross country situatons I have not been let down so far will post a follow up soon to how well they wear and perform over a varity of days on the trail and conditions PEACE.
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Submitted by
Taylor
a Downhiller
from Placerville,CA Date Reviewed: July 12, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
friend
Strengths:
grips well,rolls kind of fast,grippy
Weaknesses:
I've used both the 60duro and the 42duro and the 60duro doesn't grip to well in wet conditions,and the 42duro wears out a little fast.
Similar Products Used:
Tioga factory DH 2.3,WTB motor raptors 2.4
Bottom Line:
These tires are good.I like the super tacky model in the summer on the front,which is what i'm running right now.It stays put to the trail and never folds over,even at 21 PSI.They float over rocks and stay put in dusty stuff,never let go at Northstar.The 60duro,which I use in winter,rolls faster,but doesn't provide much grip in summer.Also I hate the orange stripe around the tire.It looks dumb if you're trying to keep your bike stelth(like I am)They work well as XC and freeride tires,but they're not to good on DH.If you ride XC or freeride,get the 60duro,but if you're a serious DH rider,get the super tacky 42duro.
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Submitted by
bike less
a
from adelaide Date Reviewed: July 1, 2003
Favorite Trail:
sheds
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
super elliot
Strengths:
wide fat tread, good grip, big and thick, looks good, pulls the chicks
Weaknesses:
its black, i would prefer day-glow orange
Similar Products Used:
michi wildgrippers, tioga factory DH
Bike Setup:
it was raceline extreme, z.3, fox vanilla R, deore LX
Bottom Line:
this tread is great, ive seen similar patterns for twice the price, but nothing cheaper. excellent value for money.
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Submitted by
Peter
a Weekend Warrior
from Brisbane,Queensland, Australia Date Reviewed: June 10, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
www.gapbikeshop.com
Strengths:
This is for the 2.7 Mobster Large footprint, strong sidewall, excellent grip
Weaknesses:
rolling resistance
Similar Products Used:
Minion 2.5 sr, Highroller 2.5, Tioga DH (really didn't like them), Tioga XC Extreme (didn't like them either)
Bike Setup:
2002 Kona Stuff & 2003 Mongoose Grand Marquis
Bottom Line:
Excellent downhill tyre - hooks up really well, very few flats. I run them between 18 & 30 psi. Very predictable in corners. Wear is ok but I wouldn't recommend for using on pavement heaps. The 2.7 just fitted on my Stuff - had to change to a 2.5 on the rear because it didn't clear the front derailleur properly. I ended up putting a Minion on the back - good combination.
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Submitted by
Tony
a Downhiller
from Aptos Date Reviewed: June 7, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Good tread, sticks to almost anything... Pretty strong and durable.... Decent side wall...
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
KUJO DH 2.65 (one of my all time favorite tires)
Bike Setup:
03 SC BULLIT
Bottom Line:
These tires are superb get them in slow reezay they hook up super well even when your jumping stairs they grip really well also dont buy the crappy small sizes get a 2.5. These tires are SWEEEET.
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Submitted by
John Lee
a Weekend Warrior
from SF, CA. Date Reviewed: June 5, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Flameout
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
vision cyclery
Strengths:
strong side wall. no flats so far. no harsh rebound on small bumps.
Weaknesses:
no weaknesses yet.
Similar Products Used:
panaracer fire xc ust, bontrager rejolt
Bike Setup:
sc heckler,5th element,sherman breakout,raceface forged turbine,thompson stem and post,hayes 8" disc and carbon levers,sun single track,hadley hubs,salsa skewers,wtb lazer v saddle,easton monkey lite riser bars,xtr shifters and der. rolling on mobsters.
Bottom Line:
Great all around tires. Make sure you put the sticky on the front. Great cornering you can lay these things down with confidence. Great burning edge. Mostly used on loose rock and hard pack conditions some wet and looose. Performed on every condition. Bottom line buy it ride it and point it down.
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Submitted by
Trundler
a Cross Country Rider
from Winter Park, CO Date Reviewed: May 5, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Broken Thumb & Twisted Ankle
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
local bike shop
Strengths:
Gripped well before failure.
Weaknesses:
Lasted less than 20 miles before catastrophic failure.
Similar Products Used:
I’ve been mountain biking since 1988… I’ve ridden a lot of different tires.
Bike Setup:
Yeti ASR, Marzocchi Marathon S, and all the high-end shiznit.
Bottom Line:
During my first ride on these tires one of the outside lugs on the rear tire tore off and ripped away a half-inch diameter piece of rubber from the tire exposing the bead underneath. This is the most heinous failure of a tire that I’ve ever experienced. I’m waiting to hear from the bike shop if Maxxis will replace the tire under warranty… but even if they do, my confidence in Maxxis tires has certainly waned.
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Submitted by
Afran
a Downhiller
from San Diego Date Reviewed: April 25, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
free
Strengths:
The Mobster 2.7 has a very nice profile and side casing. A strong tire.
Weaknesses:
I felt that they were loose in the dirt and sand. When I was over my bars on a turn, the front end felt as though it was slipping out.
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Bulllit 7", Jr T 7", Freeride set up in the winter. DH in the summer
Bottom Line:
Try something lighter with a better tread pattern.They are good for running over stuff.
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Submitted by
Cory
a
from Santa Barbara, CA Date Reviewed: March 14, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Romero
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Velo Pro
Strengths:
They grip well while they're in good shape
Weaknesses:
Side wall is way too thin, I got maybe 8 rides out of the thing, and on at least five I got a flat, and on the last one I tore through the side of the tire.
Bottom Line:
Don't buy this tire if you are riding over anything that has rocks, bumps, thorns, ect. actually, just don't buy it, it sucks.
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Submitted by
Bryan
a Cross Country Rider
from Newport, KY USA Date Reviewed: December 31, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$26.00
Purchased At:
Jenson USA
Strengths:
Terrific grip with relatively low resistance. Tough so far...no flats (see hint below). Great "trail feeling" and a very supple ride. Side knobs rail fast sweepers and dig in on switchbacks. Excellent self-cleaning.
Weaknesses:
Only one...my kevlar beaded version was extremely hard to mount on my box section rims. Soft compound will wear a little faster, but it's worth the trade-off. Maybe a little smaller than other 2.1" tires.
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis MoFo, Panaracer Smoke, Ancient Farmer Johns (my favorites till now). Numerous others.
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mtn. Fusion stock with 2.1" Mobsters F&R, WTB Laser V Stealth saddle, Rock Shox Judy Race, SPD-M536 pedals, WTB dual compound trail grips.
Bottom Line:
I've read both the good and bad reviews, and I've gotta say, I love these tires. My favorite so far. They have a very buttery feel on hardpack and a very sure-footed on the slippery technical stuff. My first ride on them was a wet one. I started to spin on a root, but after about a half rotation, the tread grabbed and nearly launched me off the bike. I've been hooked ever since. On the first ride, it felt like I had a new bike.
And even after slogging through mud all day, the tires still looked brand new. Almost no mud stuck to them at all.
I read what some people said about flats. This may have more to do with tube choice than the tire itself. If you have box section rims, use the smaller size tubes. With bigger tubes, there won't be enough room inside the tire and the tube will pinch under the bead. Since making the switch a week after buying the tires, I haven't had even so much as a slow leak.
Another mech. note...pump 'em way up (65-70 lbs) for hardpack and pavement and way down (35 lbs) for technical stuff and you'll be very, very happy!
Buy 'em, you'll love 'em.
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Submitted by
luke man
a Downhiller
from new zealand Date Reviewed: December 15, 2002
Favorite Trail:
city/street
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
cycle inn
Strengths:
sorry guys , i think theyre crap
Weaknesses:
very thin walls, thorns go through easily, really easy to pinch flat.
Similar Products Used:
hutchinson-on the rocks, irc-mythos xc, hutchinson-coyote.
not very good for fast gravel, dirt, mud, technical. alright for the weekend warrior.
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Submitted by
joefo mo
a Downhiller
from penn Date Reviewed: December 13, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Jenson Usa (Duh)
Strengths:
Great grip! Holds well, corners good, and brakes even better.
Weaknesses:
SOme of the tires look a liitle deformed
Similar Products Used:
Who cares
Bike Setup:
Tricyle with sh** on it
Bottom Line:
ANyone who says this tire is bad is a retard. Enless you buy a bike with 2.0 MObsters, and you are retarded for doing that too. Deez tires kick ass, buy them, but don't get wussy 2.0. MAXXIS ALL THE WAY
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Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from BC!!!!! canada Date Reviewed: December 1, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
$150 cdn
Strengths:
-good grip -thick sidwalls
Weaknesses:
-Wear out pretty fast -they grab rocks and chuck them at your frame, making pretty big scratches and taking chunks out of the frame
Bottom Line:
Great tires, be prepared to replace them 4-6 months after purchasing
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Submitted by
slim jim
a Downhiller
from canada Date Reviewed: November 10, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
got from a freind
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
side walls are paper thin, thorns go through top of tire like its a peace of seran rap.
Similar Products Used:
none, cause there is'nt anything out there this sh!tty
Bike Setup:
cove stiffee with stuff
Bottom Line:
don't buy this tire
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Submitted by
Dan Williams
a Downhiller
from Huntington Beach, CA Date Reviewed: October 14, 2002
Giant AC1, Marzocchi Super Ts, RockShox Pro Deluxe, RaceFace North Shore DH, Hayes Hydraulic Brakes (of course).
Bottom Line:
This tire rules; it grips so well that it kicks up dirt at you, so you'd better be wearing eye wear. These corner extremely well, keep their line while braking, strong sidewalls, and speed is not a problem.
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Submitted by
Josh
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: August 12, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
$110cdn at Spoke O Motion
Strengths:
Very strong, I havnt even popped one tire since I have had them, good freeride/DH tires, good sidewalls.
Weaknesses:
If your on a rocky path or trail, the tires will like grab rocks and launch them at your frame and it will take chunks out it and scratch it badly
Bike Setup:
2002 Norco Atomic with 2002 Marzocchi Bomber Jr. T's and Maxxis Mobsters, and the rest is stock.
Bottom Line:
get the tire if you are a freerider or downhiller
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Submitted by
Dirty Dan
a Downhiller
from Japan Date Reviewed: August 5, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
Looks cool
Weaknesses:
Weak on everything. I have the 2.1 Mobster on the rear.
Similar Products Used:
Toiga. Geax
Bike Setup:
2001 Rocky Mtn. Pipeline
Bottom Line:
Lucky these tires came with the bike. As I'll never ever buy Maxssh-t. I tried these on my XC bike, they still suck. My XC tires with a more XC tread at 2.00 size still grip better. I'm now running Toiga DH front and rear. What a HUGE difference.
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Submitted by
GOOSE
a Downhiller
from New Zealand Date Reviewed: July 11, 2002
Favorite Trail:
any DH
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
bike shope
Strengths:
pretty thick sidewalls looks good good grip on dirt AND loose stuff no too hard to get on and off
Weaknesses:
not so durable but i guess you get that with a good DH tyre........ they are not so cheap anymore becuase they are getting popular and everyone wants them no matter what the price cause JK uses maxxis tyres
Similar Products Used:
MAXXIS high roller 2.5 IRC 2.35 Shwalbe Black shark 2.5 hutchi cyote 2.1 (old skool)
Bike Setup:
avanti D8 , boxxers, 321d's
Bottom Line:
overall, -what a mean tyre aye, go and buy one and get a high roller 2.5" for the back
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Submitted by
Josh
a Weekend Warrior
from Laguna Beach, CA USA Date Reviewed: May 29, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$54.00
Purchased At:
Northshore
Strengths:
great around corners, fast braking, climbs hills like a frickin dingo
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
intense line, irc mythos xc, kenda klaw
Bike Setup:
kona stinky dee-lux frame, 03 boxxer fork, xtr everything, hayes hydraulics, velocity rims
Bottom Line:
this tire is the greatest by far. ignore the ugly pic on the maxxis website. obviously a bad hair day for the mobster. this tire can hold up everything with no flats or rapid tread wear.
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Submitted by
dave
a Cross Country Rider
from middlebury vermont Date Reviewed: May 26, 2002
Favorite Trail:
snake mtn
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
the alpine shop
Strengths:
i use the 2.5 super tacky. sticks to anything.... handles speed well. braking improved greatly. fast rolling. compatitivly light.
Weaknesses:
???????????????????
Similar Products Used:
motoraptors (they suck the big ones, kujos,and some others
Bike Setup:
marz super t pro, wildcat trail frame, hussefelt cranks and some other "cross country" stuff..all equals about 43 pounds
Bottom Line:
use these and you will go faster. they make lighter smaller sizes for all you smooth-n-groomed xc riders out there. everyone else, buy the 2.5. they go uphill just fine
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Submitted by
Kraig Deschaine
a Cross Country Rider
from Westfield, MA Date Reviewed: May 24, 2002
Favorite Trail:
MT TOM
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$34.00
Purchased At:
Gravity Warehouse
Strengths:
These tires are great in corners and on climbs. They grip rocks, leaves and slick roots extremly well. I ride mostly cross-country and could use a thiner tire but I just don't want to give up the great feel of these tires. I am very confident on these tires.
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
MIC Wild grippers
Bike Setup:
2001 Giant xtc Se1, Monkey bar lite, Hayes disc brakes, Ringle sos, Mavic F219 w/14 gage spokes. Time clipless, XT drive.
Bottom Line:
Great tire if you want controll. I am 180 lbs and ride hard, these tires hold up to abuse.
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Submitted by
Patrick Jordan
a Cross Country Rider
from Aptos,CA Date Reviewed: May 11, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Braille Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
This tire corners so well. I bought the XC 2,1 size and at first I thought the casing size was kinda small but I loved the tread pattern so I tried em out. Braking and grip in the climb is excellent,
Weaknesses:
Kevlar bead instead of wire for weight would be nice but I really don't care.
Similar Products Used:
Velociraptors,FireXC,ZEDs,Mofo
Bike Setup:
Sugar 3 with 105mm XVERT up front.
Bottom Line:
I finally found a tire to match my vraptors in the grip department. Great for technical XC. Rolls Ok but not as fast as a ZED but who cares these things will never let you down on the skethcy sections.
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Submitted by
Chado
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia Date Reviewed: March 21, 2002
Intense Tracer works burger with the lot(hold the onion)
Bottom Line:
reverse the tread on the rear and you have big time grip on the climbs. Corners really well(front and rear). Tightly clustered side knobs bight the ground on turns. Great all round tyre but should be a harder compound to last.
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Submitted by
Paul Yamakawa
a
from Sagebrush Cycles in Yakima, WA Date Reviewed: March 1, 2002
Favorite Trail:
you name it
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
bummed one form the maxxiz booth at interbike, the rest Employee purchase.
Strengths:
GRIP GRIP GRIP. and if you manage to get beyond that, predictable, smooth breakaway, lean 'em WAY over and they'll make the corner work.
Weaknesses:
Got the 2.7's for my DH ride when they were first out. they were pricy then, I'm sure they're midly decent bynow. THEY DON'T LAST LONG ENOUGH! (take this with a grain of salt, they last as long as any soft durometer DH tire should, I just wish I never had to give them up) The same for my XC bike, really, rode 'em until they died. (uncommon forme being a rubber priss shop employee) Umm, if they made the xc casing in a 2.3 or so I'd be in heaven
Similar Products Used:
DH: Tioga factoryDH, Intense, Gazz, Missles, Hutchinson Coyotes... XC: umm, I've worked in bikeshops for 8 years, and change my tires on average of everyother month.
Bike Setup:
'98 Kona Stab, stock as possible.(at the time) '98 Kona (ti) Heihei Raceface/xtr/bomber/whatever works and doesn't break.
Bottom Line:
The 2.7's, wow. Gripped more than my poor little 6" travel stab could handle, but it was amazing anyways. All about the footprint. Happily, They've been reincarnated as sandtires puffedout on a friend's snowcat rims. The 2.1's are the trailbike tires I use as a benchmark. MY current shop doesn't have a maxxis account, and it saddens me. I seem to be getting by with the much more affordable Geax Sturdys, but they just aren't as intuitive allaround. A true (larger than average) 2.1, but still notquite big enough. MAXXIS PLEASE MAKE US A 2.25 MOBSTER! in lieu ofthat, I don't care. Sweet traction. the widespaced centerknobs make hookingup and mudshedding a nonissue, but also wear down before you're ready to give the tires up. Still, there's a sweet spot in my heart for mobsters, regardless of their goofy orangestripe and yellowlettering. *pinches their bald barecarcassed sidewall* 5 steaming things you don't wanna runover, but could prolly stick to anyway with these things. only 4 for value, 'cause when last I parted with the cash for 'em they were steep.
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Submitted by
Petar
a Weekend Warrior
from Zagreb, Hrvatska Date Reviewed: February 19, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Very good grip, tire for all conditions, doesn't end up covered in mud like most of the allround tyers do, good breaking, doesn't wear out
Weaknesses:
While "cleaning" it self from mud it will cover your face, they have a huge resistance while climbing!
Similar Products Used:
Ritchey ZED
Bike Setup:
Diamond back Deore/XT
Bottom Line:
- A great tire. It's worth the money! If you need new tiers buy these, if you don't - BUY anyway. Great tire!
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Submitted by
Rafael Fulco
a Racer
from Rio de Janeiro RJ Brazil Date Reviewed: November 14, 2001
Favorite Trail:
All DH
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Brasil
Strengths:
The tire is wide, good on grass, on rocks, roots,
Weaknesses:
The sidewall is too weak. By two races it lose the grip. After that replace for a new tire. It may show that it's ok but the knobs won't gri anymore.
Similar Products Used:
Kujo Dh
Bike Setup:
FSR DH
Bottom Line:
Buy another tyre. It finish too fast. If the track is fulled with rocks and roots, this is the certain tire, but if not not. Even that the best tire for racing are the MICHELIN ones.
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Submitted by
Ryan
a
from Colorado Date Reviewed: October 17, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$41.00
Purchased At:
go-ride
Strengths:
Awesome cornering in all conditions. I can now run 30 psi up front because grips so well, so no possibility of pinch flat.
Weaknesses:
Heavy?? but good traction requires more rubber= more weight. Big treads spit pebbles up at your face and bike.
Similar Products Used:
2.4 motoraptor
Bike Setup:
AC Air w/mobster 2.5 60 front, 2.4 motoraptor rear, DH tubes
Bottom Line:
Great front tire for extreme trail riding and DHing. It will make your legs stronger if u climb with it(which I do). They market this tire for hardpack but I have noticed the most improvement in traction in the loose corners.
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Submitted by
Jean boilard
a Weekend Warrior
from Nova Scotia Date Reviewed: September 21, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Bromont
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
GTH
Strengths:
it is good in all condition dry,wet,mud,even snow.
Weaknesses:
Not enough 24 size from maxxis.
Similar Products Used:
Michelin,Irc Kujo,Intense,Tioga.
Bike Setup:
2000 Norco vps 1
Bottom Line:
I just hope that Maxxis make more 24" in diferent size.because there worth the money.
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Submitted by
Shane spencer
a Downhiller
from Terrace BC Date Reviewed: August 13, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Bullet Proof
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
All Seasons
Strengths:
Strong sidewall Can run 10 psi hard packed gods, but will handle any thing
Weaknesses:
Maxxis makes to make good terrain specfic tires. So you end up spending mega dollars on 4 sets of treads
Similar Products Used:
everything
Bike Setup:
Norco Team DH sun double wide shiitty rims with a 24" high roller on the back
Bottom Line:
Any thing maxxis rocks
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Submitted by
matt
a Downhiller
from cali Date Reviewed: August 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
brail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
market place
Strengths:
grips in every condition
Weaknesses:
wear and there heavy
Similar Products Used:
alot
Bike Setup:
jamis dakar comp(custom) pyhlos, xt rear lx front, ryno lites 2.7 mobster front 2.35 high roller rear bontrager crowbar race bars and a bunch of other stuff
Bottom Line:
this tire is a great front tire i would not recoment for a rear I would recomend a 2.5 highroller rear and a 2.7 mobster front. I have never had nearly as much traction as i do with this set up if u can get them for cheap go for it but still u should highly consider them at $54 too
if u do any hardcore free riding or somthing get these tires
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Submitted by
Paul
a
from christchurch,new zealand Date Reviewed: May 16, 2001
Favorite Trail:
worsleys spur
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
mate-paid $40.00 (brand new)
Strengths:
Very strong, no snake bites. 2.7 inch so it wont loose grip very easily
Weaknesses:
a hard to get up hills. might not fit on your bike
Bike Setup:
mongoose nx 8.1, zoke triple clamp, 110mm travel. my bike got stolen 4 days ago
Bottom Line:
Get this tyre it is well worth it on tight muddy corners or just shingle, if you like up hill and race xc dont get one. if u are a downhiller go for it.
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Submitted by
Krasi Kanuk
a Downhiller
from kelowna Date Reviewed: May 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
riddler
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Fresh Air
Strengths:
nice and fat, not to expensive,
Weaknesses:
had to buy an envy arch to get the damn things on but i wanted one anyway so it's no biggie. Other than that their great
Similar Products Used:
stos p.o.s.
Bike Setup:
gt hardtail, marz. z.3 flylight(and i don't care that i freeride on an air shock)
Bottom Line:
these are great tires and if u want some good dh tires that don't seem to heavy, buy them u wont regret it. i haven't found that they are much heavier than my other's
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Submitted by
Seth
a Downhiller
from Vancouver B.C. Date Reviewed: August 17, 2000
Favorite Trail:
The Shore
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Really good grip No flats..although I have put in an old slick tire between my dh tube and the 2.7 so no flats any hoo but there thick and sick all the same
Weaknesses:
none they rock
buy them now
Similar Products Used:
intense,maxxis helter dh (too fat thanks)
Bike Setup:
khs dominatraks, Manitou x-vert DC, Mrp 42 tooth chain guide, Hayes hydro disc brakes, race face northshore cranks and a bunch o other dh stuff
Bottom Line:
GO AND BUY THEM NOW
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Submitted by
jerry
a Downhiller
from mission,bc,ca Date Reviewed: March 13, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
traction, mud cleaning, pinch flats
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Gazz. Jr., Rokko
Bike Setup:
north shore
Bottom Line:
best tires on the market for all around
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Submitted by
Jeff Wu
a Downhiller
from Pittsburgh Date Reviewed: November 29, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
huge cheap in Taiwan flat resistance braking traction
Weaknesses:
low cornering traction
Similar Products Used:
kujo Wildgripper dh
Bike Setup:
Giant ATX-1
Bottom Line:
This looks like a 2.7 version of the Michelin Wildgipper DH. I weigh 140lbs and the tire breaks away easily in corners. My friend who weighs 180lbs loves these tires.
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Submitted by
Noah
a Downhiller
from S.B., Ca Date Reviewed: November 18, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Tunnel
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
60 durometer is sweet, a little narrower than most 2.7's, awesome grip in bad conditions
Weaknesses:
They don't have a 24 version yet
Similar Products Used:
Gazzi Jr, Intense 2.7 50
Bike Setup:
FSR Pro w/ Xvert Ti
Bottom Line:
In rocky, scary terrain this thing rocks, provding killer traction and no pinches.
Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Dustin
a Downhiller
from Lane Date Reviewed: August 29, 1999
Favorite Trail:
spankys
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
FAT Soft rubber that doesent wear fast 2.7 good all around even on hard pack cheap for a fat tire
Weaknesses:
hard to mount on rim
Similar Products Used:
2.6 gazzoloti 2.35 kujo
Bike Setup:
Long travel full suspention
Bottom Line:
Good price for the amount of rubber you get
Overall Rating:
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