Submitted by
DocTor CWS
a Downhiller
from Malaysia Date Reviewed: May 10, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Bukit Kiara tecnical track
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
KSH
Strengths:
very long lasting..super grip.
Weaknesses:
too heavy..sometimes shoot rock up n hit your bike n also the fock ..
Similar Products Used:
panaracer Fire XC pro
Bike Setup:
full XT drivetrain..mavic X211 rims..Novatac Hub.
Bottom Line:
is a good tire..long lasting n very very grip.. but if u r using XC bike ,dont use it as a rear tire .. cause some the tire will bring sand into the drivetrain n give some problem to shift gear
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Submitted by
Jack Berry
a Cross Country Rider
from Kelso Date Reviewed: January 8, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Growlers gulch
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Bymans Bikes
Strengths:
GREAT HOOKUP IN MUDDY CONDITIONS.SHEDS PRETTY WELL,STRONG SIDEWALL, CAN RUN LOW PRESSURE FOR LARGER FOOTPRINT.
Weaknesses:
1ST ONE HAD SIDEWALL CRACKS/SEPERATION. WAS REPLACED NO CHARGE. HEAVY. SLOW ROLLER. WILL WEAR FAST IN ANYTHING BUT MUD.
Similar Products Used:
RAPTOR
Bike Setup:
PALOMINO, XT (JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING THAT CAN BE)KING HS/RACEFACE XY/HAYES BRAKES/FOX RLC FORK/TIME CARBON
Bottom Line:
GREAT MUD TIRE, HOOKS UP WELL WITH GOOD SHEADING ABILITY. IN THE PACIFIC N.W. DURING OUR MUDDY SEASON I PREFER THIS TO THE RAPTOR. THE WT. FACTOR IS NOT A REAL PROBLEM IN THESE CONDITIONS. IT ALSO DOES A FAIR JOB OVER ROOTS AND LOGS.THIS WILL BE MY WET WEATHER/MUD TIRE.
$ 50.00
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