Submitted by
Hughe
a Weekend Warrior
from BC Canada Date Reviewed: July 24, 2005
Favorite Trail:
The Way - Hornby Island
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
stiff sidewalls so can run low pressure, grips well on loose stuff and hard pack, holds well on corners, floats well through sand but gets traction, rolls well
Weaknesses:
Its a little heavy
Similar Products Used:
nothing this heavy on the rear. Replaces a Panaracer 2.1 XC Fire
Bike Setup:
single speed steel hardtail, rigid fork, Continental Deisel 2.5 up front
Bottom Line:
I've been testing this tire out on different terrain and it has performed well as an all round tough tire. Its barely 2.2 inches but that means it fits well in the stays with lots of clearance. I can run it around 30 psi and get lots of grip. The DH like construction means I can keep momentum up and the rear tire can take hits without threatening to pinchflat. Finally found a rear tire that works for my riding style and terrain.
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Submitted by
jay gilbert
a Cross Country Rider
from temecula ca usa Date Reviewed: March 15, 2005
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
cambria
Strengths:
good all arount tire. made to last and work good in my area
Weaknesses:
none I could find. it's my favorite tire
Similar Products Used:
tioga and intense 2.3's and these are by far the best.
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz heckler XT/XTR mixed with Mavis wheels
Bottom Line:
I never tried these tires since the gazlody came out and like i said before these tires grip good and last! the knobbys are good for cornering and I like that.
$ 59.00
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