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Bontrager
Big Earl TR ARC
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Submitted by
mtg7aa
a Downhiller
from Denver, CO
Date Reviewed: July 31, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Winter Park downhill | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | Came on bike | | Strengths: | Cornering grip, measures a full 2.35" | | Weaknesses: | Rolling resistance | | Similar Products Used: | Bontrager Jones 2.2, Continental Vertical Pro 2.3, Intense 2.35's | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher Fat Possum, pretty much stock. 145mm travel front, 150mm rear. | | Bottom Line: | This review is for the "Dry" compound.
They work great if you want grip in the dry for cornering in a 2.35 tire. I run 25 psi front, 30 psi rear tubeless- I can feel the tires starting to slide before they fully give out, which is very convenient.
Pedaling up hills sometimes feels like I'm pulling a boat anchor, but the downhill is so nice. The dual compound works- the center of the tire is noticeably harder, which is producing a fairly even wear pattern.
Bottom line, I'll probably buy a new set when my current ones wear out. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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