User submitted reviews
Review by hardtaileveryday
Bought this to replace Specialized Captains. So far so good in New Jersey New York trails.Wet ,Rocky and lots of roots
Review by Rpalmer
These were non-UST tires, but the sealed up to my UST rims (Easton Haven) just fine, no noticeable leakage through the first couple of rides. I noticed some leakage about a week after they were mounted, so I pumped them up once and haven't noticed anything since (about two months now).
My first impression was not good. I felt like the tires were unpredictable and I really had to scale back my riding style (slow down, more rolling, less jumping, etc) to keep from losing control completely. Even on trails I knew really well I was just not very comfortable on these tires.
I don't know if I just got the hang of them or they were like breaking in new shoes or what, but one day about a month after riding on them I realized what they were doing for me. They are a little bit slow-rolling on smooth surfaces, but on technical trails these guys are fast. They grip like no tire I have ever tried, so I can really tackle those turns without worrying about spinning out or losing control on loose surfaces. My friends make fun of my balloon tires right before I burn them on the turns, rocks, and roots. Combined with 29-inch wheels I doubt there is a much more desirable setup.