Comments on: Over 3 dozen 29″ tires, but which really stand out? http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/01/over-3-dozen-29-tires-but-which-really-stand-out/ 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:02:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: d lo http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/01/over-3-dozen-29-tires-but-which-really-stand-out/#comment-26982 d lo Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:45:57 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/01/over-3-dozen-29-tires-but-which-really-stand-out/#comment-26982 since i discovered the Schwalbe Little Albert I won't run anything else. They're light as hell, have a super strong sidewall, stick like glue, and the rolling resistance, while higher than other tires I've run, isn't a drag. The down side is that they're a little pricey, but i'll pay it and keep on paying it. the first time i got on them i knew within a mile that it was well worth it. since i discovered the Schwalbe Little Albert I won’t run anything else. They’re light as hell, have a super strong sidewall, stick like glue, and the rolling resistance, while higher than other tires I’ve run, isn’t a drag. The down side is that they’re a little pricey, but i’ll pay it and keep on paying it. the first time i got on them i knew within a mile that it was well worth it.

]]> By: My two cents http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/01/over-3-dozen-29-tires-but-which-really-stand-out/#comment-18151 My two cents Fri, 13 Jul 2007 03:10:03 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/01/over-3-dozen-29-tires-but-which-really-stand-out/#comment-18151 Bontrager Jones ACX: Awesome rear tread design for the dusty/rocky trails i ride, but i never get more than half the life before the sidewall goes. Bontrager Jones XR: Good volume and weigh, not a lot of grip and a weakish casting/sidewalls. Kenda Klaw 2.1 rear: Awesome rear tire, i got from a closeout bin for $5, it was the best $5 i ever spent, (even if it olny lasted 600 miles or so). I can't find another one. Maxxis Ignitor: Great all around tire, rolls well and lasts. I had the older/lighter version and the sidewalls were a little flimsier than the new ones. I did blow one off the rim @30psi though. WTB Nano: Solid rear tire for dry terrain, casting is a little week though (i had a 1/8" pine branch give it a prince albert) WTB Moto Raptor: Low volume and rolls slow on hard pack, but it wears well. One of my favorite rear tires, pretty decent front tire too. Very predictable. This was my favorite rear tire on the 26" bike. I would like to see the 2.24 version for a 29er. WTB Exi wolf: I liked it most of the time but like the 26" Weir Wolf it is not a very consistent feeling tire in the turns, and it feels heavy for the amount of grip you get. Geax Saguaro: Like an exi wolf only newer and a little less heavy feeling. Panaracer Rampage: My fave, great wear life, rolls pretty well, fells lighter than an Exi Wolf with more volume, no sidewall problems, and ultra predictable. The only downside is that it barely clears my frame. If they made a 2.1 i would buy it for the rear. I would like to see in 29" other than the two i mentioned: WTB mutano raptor 2.4 Geax Study Geax Barrow Marathon WTB Veloci Raptor (rear) 2.35 Maxxis Ignitor Bontrager Jones ACX: Awesome rear tread design for the dusty/rocky trails i ride, but i never get more than half the life before the sidewall goes.

Bontrager Jones XR: Good volume and weigh, not a lot of grip and a weakish casting/sidewalls.

Kenda Klaw 2.1 rear: Awesome rear tire, i got from a closeout bin for $5, it was the best $5 i ever spent, (even if it olny lasted 600 miles or so). I can’t find another one.

Maxxis Ignitor: Great all around tire, rolls well and lasts. I had the older/lighter version and the sidewalls were a little flimsier than the new ones. I did blow one off the rim @30psi though.

WTB Nano: Solid rear tire for dry terrain, casting is a little week though (i had a 1/8″ pine branch give it a prince albert)

WTB Moto Raptor: Low volume and rolls slow on hard pack, but it wears well. One of my favorite rear tires, pretty decent front tire too. Very predictable. This was my favorite rear tire on the 26″ bike. I would like to see the 2.24 version for a 29er.

WTB Exi wolf: I liked it most of the time but like the 26″ Weir Wolf it is not a very consistent feeling tire in the turns, and it feels heavy for the amount of grip you get.

Geax Saguaro: Like an exi wolf only newer and a little less heavy feeling.

Panaracer Rampage: My fave, great wear life, rolls pretty well, fells lighter than an Exi Wolf with more volume, no sidewall problems, and ultra predictable. The only downside is that it barely clears my frame. If they made a 2.1 i would buy it for the rear.

I would like to see in 29″ other than the two i mentioned:
WTB mutano raptor 2.4
Geax Study
Geax Barrow Marathon
WTB Veloci Raptor (rear)
2.35 Maxxis Ignitor

]]> By: Anonymous http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/01/over-3-dozen-29-tires-but-which-really-stand-out/#comment-17838 Anonymous Thu, 05 Jul 2007 20:40:11 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/01/over-3-dozen-29-tires-but-which-really-stand-out/#comment-17838 I love my Geax Seguaros 2.2 at 30lbs. Awesome tire for our Mid West terrain I love my Geax Seguaros 2.2 at 30lbs. Awesome tire for our Mid West terrain

]]> By: Cloxxki http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/01/over-3-dozen-29-tires-but-which-really-stand-out/#comment-17788 Cloxxki Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:03:30 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/01/over-3-dozen-29-tires-but-which-really-stand-out/#comment-17788 Scratch the 2Bliss mention behind the Fast Trak, brand webmasters... Fast Trak remains a Pro, as was. Scratch the 2Bliss mention behind the Fast Trak, brand webmasters…
Fast Trak remains a Pro, as was.

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/01/over-3-dozen-29-tires-but-which-really-stand-out/#comment-17784 Guitar Ted Wed, 04 Jul 2007 14:28:58 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/01/over-3-dozen-29-tires-but-which-really-stand-out/#comment-17784 Shiggy, Make that at least THREE new Contis :) I have it from a reputable Conti rep. You'll be very busy at Interbike! :) Shiggy, Make that at least THREE new Contis :) I have it from a reputable Conti rep.

You’ll be very busy at Interbike! :)

]]> By: Cloxxki http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/01/over-3-dozen-29-tires-but-which-really-stand-out/#comment-17765 Cloxxki Wed, 04 Jul 2007 05:47:30 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/01/over-3-dozen-29-tires-but-which-really-stand-out/#comment-17765 Shiggy, I mean that an identical 29" tire will usually grip and roll better, providing more cush than it's 26" kid brother. It's not a night and day diffrence, just 2.5 inches worth. But sufficient to make a so-so tread in29" compete with a good identical 26" one. Bad wording I know, I mix up too many languages lately. I did not miss these tires, seeing is believing! Just like that Ritchey Z-Max 2.4" that was promised to us, and then dis-promised. To me, the Mutano 44 was extremely imcompetent offroad, even as a rear. On my lame trails it was either harsh, or it would hit rims. All trekking tires roll well, and so did MUtano. In a lame trail UCI stage rce, I went and begged for a spare Nano for at the Nishiki team manager, which he kindly borrowed me, so I put it on the rear. I'm a Dutch scrootch, but I gave my set away to a monstercross bike owner/builder. Shiggy, I mean that an identical 29″ tire will usually grip and roll better, providing more cush than it’s 26″ kid brother. It’s not a night and day diffrence, just 2.5 inches worth. But sufficient to make a so-so tread in29″ compete with a good identical 26″ one. Bad wording I know, I mix up too many languages lately.

I did not miss these tires, seeing is believing! Just like that Ritchey Z-Max 2.4″ that was promised to us, and then dis-promised.
To me, the Mutano 44 was extremely imcompetent offroad, even as a rear. On my lame trails it was either harsh, or it would hit rims. All trekking tires roll well, and so did MUtano. In a lame trail UCI stage rce, I went and begged for a spare Nano for at the Nishiki team manager, which he kindly borrowed me, so I put it on the rear.
I’m a Dutch scrootch, but I gave my set away to a monstercross bike owner/builder.

]]> By: shiggy http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/01/over-3-dozen-29-tires-but-which-really-stand-out/#comment-17764 shiggy Wed, 04 Jul 2007 05:00:15 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/01/over-3-dozen-29-tires-but-which-really-stand-out/#comment-17764 Cloxxki, I have no idea what you mean by "rate it’s excellence per inch." You also missed a few tires: Bonty Mud X (coming) WTB Stout (coming) CST Critter At least 2 new Contis in the new "Mountain/Speed" range (coming) I include the Panaracer Fire Cross 700 x 45. Very competent off road tire. Same for the WTB MutanoRaptor 44. Cloxxki, I have no idea what you mean by “rate it’s excellence per inch.”

You also missed a few tires:
Bonty Mud X (coming)
WTB Stout (coming)
CST Critter
At least 2 new Contis in the new “Mountain/Speed” range (coming)
I include the Panaracer Fire Cross 700 x 45. Very competent off road tire.
Same for the WTB MutanoRaptor 44.

]]> By: drool http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/01/over-3-dozen-29-tires-but-which-really-stand-out/#comment-17742 drool Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:04:55 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/01/over-3-dozen-29-tires-but-which-really-stand-out/#comment-17742 Another thing missing is an aramid belted tire for those of us that will put up with a bit of weight to minimize the cance of flats. I changed to armored Specialized tires on my 26 " bike and also run Schwalbe Marathon XRs on my Paragon for pavement/hardpack. I just don't get flats now. There is no fat 29er armored tire yet so I still run th eBontragers when I want fat tires on the 29er 9 (and suffer for it). Another thing missing is an aramid belted tire for those of us that will put up with a bit of weight to minimize the cance of flats. I changed to armored Specialized tires on my 26 ” bike and also run Schwalbe Marathon XRs on my Paragon for pavement/hardpack. I just don’t get flats now. There is no fat 29er armored tire yet so I still run th eBontragers when I want fat tires on the 29er 9 (and suffer for it).

]]> By: Oliver http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/01/over-3-dozen-29-tires-but-which-really-stand-out/#comment-17739 Oliver Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:46:05 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/01/over-3-dozen-29-tires-but-which-really-stand-out/#comment-17739 It appears that the Kenda Klaw has been dropped from Kenda's tire line up. (According to their website) Might have to remove those two from your list. It appears that the Kenda Klaw has been dropped from Kenda’s tire line up. (According to their website) Might have to remove those two from your list.

]]> By: Southern Bod http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/01/over-3-dozen-29-tires-but-which-really-stand-out/#comment-17717 Southern Bod Mon, 02 Jul 2007 21:02:36 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/01/over-3-dozen-29-tires-but-which-really-stand-out/#comment-17717 Want to do a swap for some prototype Specialized ;0) Want to do a swap for some prototype Specialized ;0)

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