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Submitted by
nh dude
a Downhiller
from newhampshire
Date Reviewed: June 14, 2002 | | Favoriate Trail: | mine | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | cost | | Strengths: | abilitly to run low pressure and not flat... really low pressure,18psi. good tread pattern on the edge and 2.7 , huge difference in traction braking turning, while racing down hills that are wet and muddy in comparison to other tires. | | Weaknesses: | heavier than other DH tires but worth the wieght for the improved traction.wear out to fast if used everyday. | | Similar Products Used: | tioga 2.3's | | Bike Setup: | sixxer,bomber and flats. 2.7 front 2.35 edge rear. | | Bottom Line: | these tires are excellent for nasty terrain. the soft rubber compound and super tough sidewalls = traction that is second to none.racing with these tires is a dream, you dont need to second guess there abilities, they allow you to worry about other things like, the trail. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
atomkinder
a Weekend Warrior
from La Crescenta, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: June 27, 2001 | | Favoriate Trail: | too many to pick one | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$29.00 | | Purchased At: | WheelWorld in Culver City, CA | | Strengths: | - Great sale price for DH tires
- Reinforced sidewalls require minimal tire pressure
- Ultra soft 50 durometer = excellent grip and added shock absorption
- Sure as hell beats the WTB Motoraptors which were stock issue on my SC Bullit | | Weaknesses: | - Wear factor is great (Duh, it is a very soft compound) | | Similar Products Used: | Nokian Gazzaloddis - Jr and S | | Bike Setup: | 2001 Santa Cruz Bullit w/Freeride Package
Marzocchi Z1 MCR
Intense DH 50 tires - 2.7" front, 2.35" rear | | Bottom Line: | Like I mentioned earlier, the sale price was probably the only reason why I bought these.
The knobs are very soft and pliable - traction is amazing. However, it took me a couple of runs to become accustomed to the tires - the bike, tires specifically, give an initial "twitchy" feeling when tracking through ruts or making sharper turns. Once I realized that the bit of give was just the knobs max-ing out in their flex, I was happily surprised to find myself making tighter turns and faster speeds than ever before without loss of traction.
The reinforced sidewalls not only help prevent pinch-flats but also substantially soak up hits and bumps when flying down a hill or fire road. I don't recommend using a set of plastic tire levers with these - straight out aluminum levers from you local MotoX shop.
The tires and DH tubes did add some weight to my Freeride SC Bullit - totaling at 40lbs but the downhill and single-track rides are much more enjoyable.
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Submitted by
J
a Downhiller
from bc
Date Reviewed: January 14, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | amazing grip on everything except rocks
stroong sidewalls
running 18 psi in winter 25 in summer | | Weaknesses: | wears fast
rolls over fairly easy on rocks | | Similar Products Used: | everything | | Bike Setup: | norco team dh | | Bottom Line: | best front tire, only one i will ever use except for the 60 for harder courses, if u doont mind spending lots o cash replacing tires there sure do roule | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Racer X
a Racer
from Berkeley, CA
Date Reviewed: December 21, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
SideO | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Corner extremely well, always predictable, grip on almost everything, and over roots, they are freakin amazing | | Weaknesses: |
wear within a couple races, SUCK in leaves, but all tires do | | Similar Products Used: |
IRC, Tioga, WTB, Michelin, etc etc | | Bike Setup: |
Santa Cruz Super 8, X-Vert Carbon, D321's on Hugi's, RaceFace cranks, XTR | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line is this, These Tires Freakin FLy. They corner like a dream, and they are so damn predictable in all conditions, EXCEPT LEAVES, where they fly all over. Tight fit on my rear end, but by far the best tires I have ridden in a while, just be ready to buy a couple pairs | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
KevinB
a Cross-Country Rider
from SanJose, Ca
Date Reviewed: September 17, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Soquel, Skaggs, HenryCoe | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Great Traction | | Weaknesses: |
Cost, weight | | Bike Setup: |
98 Klein Comp stock w/
minor adjustments | | Bottom Line: | They are a little tight in this frame, but I was able to get them to work w/o rubbing. They are downhill tires and a little heavy, but I don't notice it any more. The knobs wear down quickly if you skid on rough terrain. This is my fault though. They don't corner as well as I would like, but I am satisfied overall. I put them on Mavic d571s which made a lot of difference. The tires are too massive for lightweight rims. Buy some nice beefy rims if your going to purchase some! Have had no flats since I bought them. They are a little hard to get on/off until you get the hang of i t . You will feel in control and
confident on steep stuff. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
adam
a Downhiller
from ontario
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
homer | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Control, The yellow logo | | Weaknesses: |
they wear fast | | Similar Products Used: |
IRC missle and KUJO | | Bike Setup: |
trek 8500 stock | | Bottom Line: | these tires rock!! The let you take corners at fast speeds and allow you to have fun on jumps Best DH tires ever!! | | Overall Rating: |
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