Submitted by
MAT
a Downhiller
from Gatineau Date Reviewed: May 23, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
fosters
Strengths:
freakin awesome tires grip like grazzzzyyyy they wont skid out even if you tried.
Weaknesses:
none that i can think of.
Similar Products Used:
high roller
Bottom Line:
the bottom line is i recomend these tires to anyone and to stick with maxxis they obviously know what they are doing and they are insane tires ive been riding for 5 years downhill and these are the best performing tires ive ever had
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Submitted by
Terri.
a Racer
from Leduc Alberta Canada Date Reviewed: December 30, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
River Valley Cycle
Strengths:
pretty lite and strong...
Weaknesses:
doesn't shed mud very well, treads have worn down fast....a 5 inch long crack has appeared between the centre set of treads and the outers. about halc a centimeter deep.... where did that come from? and how long will my new tire last with that big crack.... wish it was double ply instead of single
Similar Products Used:
I used kenda kinetics for jumping and trails too.... and they have lasted a whole lot longer
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain Flow 3.0 '05
Bottom Line:
Maybe it was freak that they cracked so fast..... I don't want to dish out another 70 bucks with the chance that my new one might crack after 4 months too. I think I will go for either double ply or something new.
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Submitted by
ripper
a Cross Country Rider
from colorado high country Date Reviewed: November 20, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
ummm, got a few sets for free?
Weaknesses:
sidewalls are WeAk! heavy, too darn hard durometer minion single ply, 6o duro
Similar Products Used:
kenda, spec, schwalbe, tioga, wtb, bont.
Bike Setup:
maverick with maverick
Bottom Line:
somehow i ended up with a couple pairs of these good for nothing tires. i dont think i am over critical but these tires have continuously failed me. i have ripped holes in 5 sidewalls so far. i cant figure out where the weight is in these poor things. in no way can i recommend these tires. the full on dh versions are ok though if weight isnt a concern.
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Submitted by
Bud Budinski
a Weekend Warrior
from Caz, N.Y.,U.S.A. Date Reviewed: July 26, 2005
Favorite Trail:
unemployment
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$37.00
Purchased At:
Maxxis.com
Strengths:
sheds mud pretty well, grips like a monkey joe on steroids, sidewalls are really nifty
Weaknesses:
price
Similar Products Used:
none, my old tires sucked
Bike Setup:
giant vt3
Bottom Line:
i have the dhf and dhr minions and they r the best tire ive ever used in loose conditions. id u r an aggresive trail rider or downhiller these r 4 u.
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Submitted by
gonzostrike
a Downhiller
from Missoula, MT Date Reviewed: August 27, 2004
Favorite Trail:
secret creek
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
BeyondBikes.com
Strengths:
[b]Review is for 2.35 Single Ply version.[/i]
Traction, volume, low weight, decent rolling speed, very predictable cornering
Weaknesses:
not always on sale for $20 apiece
Similar Products Used:
Tioga DH Pro 2.1 & 2.3; Kenda Kinetics Stick-E 2.35; Nokian Gazzaloddi DH 2.3; various WTB treads; Maxxis Mofo DH 2.35; Maxxis Minion DH Pro 2.7 Front
Bike Setup:
Curtlo steel HT designed for 2003 Marz Z1FR QR20; various other bits; Rhyno Lite rims laced to hubs, etc.
Bottom Line:
The finest sub-1000gms tire I've ever used. While it's only a single ply sidewall, it's as thick as some companies' DH tire sidewalls ([i]i.e.,[/i] Tioga DH Pro). Nice cushioned ride without the weight of full DH casings. Excellent traction in all soils I've ridden in the Northern Rockies, very predictable cornering, outstanding control. I was lucky to find them at $20 apiece but would pay full MSRP if necessary for these great treads.
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Submitted by
Mountain_Scooter
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonton, AB,CAN Date Reviewed: July 30, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Dual ply wall, almost rideable without any air! Great tread pattern, front and rear specific designs. Very little rolling resistance. Sheds mud well.
Weaknesses:
Price, $80 CDN each. The dual ply is heavy, 1135 grams each. There is a single ply version for those who want less weight. This is a downhill/freeride tire, solid reliable performance without the fear of pinch flats and sidewall flex. Accelerates quickly.
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain Slayer 30, Maxxis Minion 2.35
Bottom Line:
If you don't mind the extra weight nothing is more durable or reliable with great performance.
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Submitted by
JOHN LEE
a Weekend Warrior
from San Francisco, Ca Date Reviewed: July 1, 2004
Favorite Trail:
flameout
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
vision
Strengths:
NICE BURNING EDGE ON THE SIDE KNOBS. TOUGH SIDEWALLS BUT NOT TO HEAVY.
Weaknesses:
DOESNT LAST VERY LONG 4 TO 5 MONTH OR ABOUT 500 MILES.
Similar Products Used:
PANARACER, MOBSTER, HIGHROLLER,HUTCHINSON PYTHONS
Bike Setup:
SC HECKLER, TURBINE CRANKS ISIS BB, THOMPSON STEM AND POST,WTB LAZER V SADDLE,SINGLETRACK WITH HADLEY DH HUBS,HAYES PLUS W CARBON AND TI,EASTON CARBON DH BARS,MAXXIS MINIONS, MANITOU SHERMAN FIREFLY
Bottom Line:
THESE TIRES ROCK. YOU HAVE TO TRY THE FRONT TIRE ON THE REAR AND THE FRONT WITH A SLOW REZAY SUPER STICKY. THIS WILL HOOK YOU UP GLUE. HIGH ROLLER IN THE FROUNT IS AWESOME ALSO. BEST IN LOOSE DRY NASTY ROCK SECTIONS. MY FAVORITE TERAIN.
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