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Continental TwisterPro UST

Average Rating 5.00/5
# of Reviews 3
MSRP $ 62.00
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Description:
    Designed for XC competition and all-around performance Lighter than semi-slicks with improved traction particularly in hard packed conditions Featuring Endless Edge tread design for consistent and predictable handling under cornering and braking Available in three 1.9 versions including: KevlarŪ beaded folding, ProTection with DuraSkin sidewall reinforcement, and tubeless certified for the Mavic UST system Patterned after the Pro tire the Twister is an economic version for the recreational rider Twister Supersonic: ultra-light version recommended for racing with main requirements on acceleration and high speed. TWISTER: 3 carcass plies; 84 tpi TWISTER SUPERSONIC: 3 carcass plies; 170 tpi TWISTER PRO, TWISTER PRO UST, TWISTER PRO TECTION: 4 carcass plies; 228 tpi

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      Submitted by Dave a Racer from Elkhorn,WI USA
      Date Reviewed: 8/4/2004 2:15:54 PM
      Duration Product Used: 3 months
      Price Paid: $50
      Purchased At: Wheel and Sprocket
      Strengths: * Outstanding speed
      * Does not lose traction on hard corners
      * Easy installation
      * Best all-around fast tubeless I have used to date
      Weaknesses: * Price ($50.00/piece)
      * Can slide a little in the real slop
      Similar Products Tried: * Kenda Kharismas
      * Hutchinson Pythons
      Bike Setup: Giant NRS-1
      Bottom Line: These tires rock. You will blow away your biking buddies with these narrow, low profile, tubeless tires!
      Value Rating: 4 Overall Rating: 5

      Submitted by ryan laBar from Marquette, mi, us
      Date Reviewed: 6/24/2003 10:56:53 AM
      FavoriteTrail: flow
      Duration Product Used: 3 months
      Price Paid: $85
      Purchased At: 123 bikes
      Strengths: FAST!!! light!!!
      they stick to every thing up hill!
      when they do break loose in corners its easy to recover.
      Weaknesses: they do break loose on fast corners.
      deep mud.
      Similar Products Tried: you name it
      Bike Setup: trek fuel 98, xt/xtr, conti twister tires
      Bottom Line: if you race xc u need these tires! thay are flat out fast. i'v raced very sucessfully on these tires. they go up any hill with out breaking loose!! they have only givin me a problem at high speeds in pockets of deap mud, but what tires don't.
      Value Rating: 5 Overall Rating: 5

      Submitted by dave a Racer from los angeles
      Date Reviewed: 1/19/2003 10:34:47 PM
      Duration Product Used: 1 Year
      Purchased At: 80 fo pair
      Strengths: they don't puncture as easily "the others"
      lighter than other ust tires. good grip for a low profile race tire.
      Weaknesses: no weakness really. they wear down quick durring race season.
      Similar Products Tried: ust: explorer, fire xc pro, wild grippers
      Bike Setup: caad 5, crossmax ust.
      Bottom Line: these are dependable if you race with ust.
      Value Rating: 5 Overall Rating: 5



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