Description:The new XCR A/T has been acclaimed from the outset for its impressive performance under mixed trail conditions. No matter whether the terrain is dry or slick, the XCR A/T with Dual Compound technology excels. Thanks to excellent puncture resistance, and impeccable traction for climbing or braking.
Submitted by
Brett
a Cross Country Rider
from South Africa Date Reviewed: February 3, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Tons of grip Easy to mount and remove without tire levers Inflates easily with a hand pump Really do work well in all types of terrain Durability Good volume for a 2.0
Bike Setup:
S/C Blur Lt, Formula Oro brakes, Fox Talas, Rest pretty much XT including wheelset
Bottom Line:
I don't think these tires have been given a fair shake in the previous reviews (Maybe they changed them?) I did more than 1500km on mine, including mudfests, hardpack, sandy beaches, asphalt and lots of rock. One ride included a 25km ascent, gaining nearly 2000m, much of it over loose, sharp rocks. We then turned and went back down again. Went through a set of brake pads, but the tires were fine. Had 2 punctures on the rear soon after I put them on - a metal spike, and a broken bottle. The tire is easy to patch, and no problems since. I do use Stan's. The grip on all types of surface is really good. I weigh over 90kg, and I am usually quite hard on tires. I have not lost ONE knob. In fact, they would probably last another 1500km. Even the central ones on the rear(usually the first to go) are still fine.I have recently changed to Continental mountain kings, only because I like to try lots of different tires. Will keep the Michelins in my garage, and would happily go back to them.
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Submitted by
Leo S
a Cross Country Rider
from Alice Springs, NT, Australia Date Reviewed: October 16, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Many
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Penny Farthing
Strengths:
Reasonable grip on dry loose terrain, light weight, black/grey dual compound looks good on bike!
Weaknesses:
Tread/knobs tearing away/coming off, puncture resistance was bad, bad grip on tight corners, not very fast rolling, bad on very loose dry terrain & sand.
Similar Products Used:
Michelin Hot-S, Specialized "The Captain"
Bike Setup:
Scott Scale 30 (06), Shim XTR wheels
Bottom Line:
The worst thing about these tires is the durability and the puncture resistance. Fair enough, in Alice Springs the terrain is either very rocky and dry or sandy & dry and we have some of the largest thorns known to man kind. But the knobs on these tires started tearing away after just 2hrs riding! After this I was expecting them to come off completely, which they didn't but they did succumb to some pretty large gashes which the sealant wouldn't plug. If this was a cheap tire 30-50AUD then I wouldn't even bother writing this but they cost 130AUD each, so was expecting a lot more riding than 110KM!! Now gonna try the new Specialized "The Captain".
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Submitted by
Lukasz
a Cross Country Rider
from Wroclaw, Poland Date Reviewed: October 2, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
Great traction, excellent mud clearance, good rolling resistance, fair puncture protection (for first 500km)
Weaknesses:
Extremely fast wear! (max 700km for a tire),cornering (specially when it’s dry)
Similar Products Used:
many
Bottom Line:
Very good in muddy conditions, or a good all conditions race tire (if you like tubeless). Useless for training (Wears out way too quickly)
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Submitted by
Joel Moats
a Racer
from Chambersburg,PA USA Date Reviewed: July 16, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Michaux State Forest
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
EBAY
Strengths:
Traction is OK.
Weaknesses:
Cornering is so-so. Tread life.Tire wasted after one XC race.
Similar Products Used:
Nevegal,Revolt Super X,Fire XC,Blue Groove,Kinetics, Explorer,Crossmark,etc....
Bike Setup:
Salsa Moto Rapido hardtail racer Titus Racer-X TI racer
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is do not use these tires on anything but smoth dirt----------no rocks of any kind,because after your ride is done you will have a tire that has EVERY SINGLE KNOB RIPPED OR TORN OFF!!!!!!!! I'm not exxagerating! TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. The only way I would ever have these tire again is if they were free and SOMEBODY ELSE was installing a new tire on my bike before every ride. POS TIRE.
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Submitted by
Rickels
a Cross Country Rider
from Grand Junction Date Reviewed: April 20, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Ribbon
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
light, low rolling resistance
Weaknesses:
Extremely fast wear, significant wear & damaged knobbies after a single ride!!
Similar Products Used:
many
Bike Setup:
yeti
Bottom Line:
waste of money
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Submitted by
Tom
a Cross Country Rider
from Chicago (Proper) Date Reviewed: February 21, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Palos
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Great rolling tire with excellent traction.
Weaknesses:
Heavy and a real mo-fo to mount.
Similar Products Used:
Fire Pro XC UST
Bike Setup:
Giant NRS Composite 1 - Stock, except for Thomson seatpost. I love my bike.
Bottom Line:
While I rather like these tires, they are terribly heavy and wide. I have not had any issues with durability or unnecessary wear and tear.
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Submitted by
JFVR
a Cross Country Rider
from Quito Date Reviewed: November 7, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Strengths:
Excelent grip, in all kind of trails
Weaknesses:
The worst durability, after the first ride the tire have a lot of damage
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis, Kenda, Michelin, Irc
Bike Setup:
Cannondale F2000
Bottom Line:
Excelent grip, expensive, but not durable. Not a good choice for me
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