One of our most popular road training tires is now available for your 26” wheels. The Detonator is packed with advanced technologies; dual compounds for great traction and long wear; Silkworm protection for puncture resistance; and a foldable bead for light weight. Great for road training when you only have one bike available – or for daily commuting.
Submitted by
wutang
a Cross Country Rider
from montreal, canada Date Reviewed: July 24, 2008
Favorite Trail:
mount-royal mountain in montreal
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
some bike shop
Strengths:
low resistance, no flat tire yet.
Weaknesses:
no grip in trail but there are no thread so i guess its normal
Bike Setup:
devinci
Bottom Line:
i use these tire everywhere even in trails with maximum psi. i have tortured these tires with jump, trails, downhill and no problem yet
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Submitted by
Horst Linked
a Cross Country Rider
from Colorado Date Reviewed: July 24, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Any singletrack
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
www.maxxis.com
Strengths:
fast and puncture resistant. knock on wood, but I've yet to flat on these...500 miles +.
Weaknesses:
I'd say cost, but you get what you pay for.
Similar Products Used:
Conti Town & Country
Bike Setup:
I use these on a hard tail commuter to and from work and around the city.
Bottom Line:
A bit costly, but if you buy them from maxxis.com you get a free water bottle and some stickers ;).
If you're looking for a fast slick tire for your MTB in the city, these can't be beat.
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Submitted by
tb4457
a Weekend Warrior
from London,UK Date Reviewed: July 24, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Chain reaction Cycle
Strengths:
Durable and grippy, absorbs road buzz and bumps
Weaknesses:
stuck to the road, rolls very slow and heavy.
Similar Products Used:
Michelin XC Road and Schlwalbe City Jet
Bike Setup:
Raleigh Mtrax with Deore LX used as road Commute Bike only with Panniers
Bottom Line:
Using the Detonator Aramid tyre...Having used the Michelin front and Schwalbe Rear for several months, changed to the Maxxis F&R. First ride, picked up lots of grit and sand so very sticky and then every rise since then I have been passed by more bikes than ever before, Nothing else changed so I conclude it must be the tires are slightly slower and it takes more effort to keep a high pace going. Probably better on road over autumn/Winter where grip and durability are more important and on Hard Pack in Summer.
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Submitted by
noirsinge
a Cross Country Rider
from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Date Reviewed: July 22, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Majura Pines
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Onya Bike Warehouse,
Strengths:
Low rolling resistance on tarmac
Reasonable wear characteristics
Generic slicks on roadie, cross-country tyres on mtb
Bike Setup:
Avanti flat bar MTB, rigid steel frame circa early 1990s
Bottom Line:
I was sold these tyres as 'hybrid' on/off-road tyres for my mtb when I was using it primarily for a 25Km round-trip commute.
They added a fair amount of speed on the tarmac compared to knobblies and never lost traction even in wet/slippery conditions.
I did have a few punctures initially, mostly due to broken glass on a bike path through the local uni campus. The tyres also have quite a few nicks and cuts from sharp pieces of gravel etc that haven't punctured the tubes.
They're done somewhere around 500Km and aren't showing excessive signs of wear other than this.
Detonators would be a good choice tyre for someone looking to use a 26" bike as a commuter or city bike, as long as there's not too much broken glass around. I certainly wouldn't take them off-road, even on a smooth gravel path as they just don't have enough traction on unsealed surfaces.
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