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rob
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: July 5, 2011
Strengths: nice ride, low roll resistance, great gripWeaknesses: expensiveBottom Line: Good tire, especially the grip in wet\snow
Favorite Ride: Marinoni
Price Paid:
$2200.00
Purchased At: labicicletta
Similar Products Used: conti gatorskins
Bike Setup: road bike
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rundru
a Triathlete
from Date Reviewed: July 18, 2004
Strengths: Excellent grip on cornering, roll nicely, 130 psi, cheapWeaknesses: Puncture through the top part, causing internal damageBottom Line: I bought a pair of these tires in the summer of 2003 and used them on by secondary bike (ICE). They were a huge improvement from my really old, really stock tires from a cheap Trek bike (I have no idea what they were). The Maxxis look good, rolled nice, and are great for cornering. Just lean into a corner a little and they grab and pull you right around. However, after about 300 miles I got a 1/4" gash through the meaty part of the tire, right on top. I haveno idea what I hit. I was on a smooth paved path, but obviously there was something. The tire cut, but then a wire or something from the tire itself (like the ply or tpi threads or something) poked down and popped my tube. And I can't find any way to repair the tire since it's an internal problem and not embedded debris. I won't be buying any more Maxxis.
Favorite Ride: any with a tailwind
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: eBay (pair)
Similar Products Used: Michelin Pro Race
Bike Setup: Softride Powerwing 700 & ICE carbon frame
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freddye
a Road Racer
from Avtalyon, IsraelDate Reviewed: July 3, 2003
Strengths: Good puncture resistance. Grip well. Inexpensive. Look good.Weaknesses: Some cracking of the sidewall rubber after 3 months of 1000 km /month use but this is more aesthetic.Bottom Line: I have been quite impressed with these tires especially their puncture resistance. The first flat on the front tire was after 1600 km and the rear only after 2800 km !!
I often ride around the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) where unfortunately there is a lot of beer bottle glass and have yet to have a puncture due to glass with these tires.
Although the stated max pressure on the tire is 130 psi, I run typically 105-110 psi but top off my tire pressure every couple of days of riding.
They grip well in sharp turns but I have yet to ride them in the rain.
Favorite Ride: Hararit to Yavor Junction
Purchased At: Ventil
Similar Products Used: Michelin, Hutchinson
Bike Setup: Merida 2003 907 Magnesium
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zreuben
a Recreational Rider
from Yoqneam, IsraelDate Reviewed: April 23, 2003
Strengths: Don't know.
May be the nice color ?Weaknesses: Low puncher resistance.
Cut to easaly.
Had to replace it after only 800Km.Bottom Line: Came on the bike.
Good grip, good rolling resistance.
Looks good - like the colors - black center line, orange side.
Road them for 800Km. Had 4 punchers, about 10 minor cuts, and one penetrating side cut (inner tube was visable)- hade to replace it... :(
Don't like the idea of replacing a product after one month of usage !
Favorite Ride: All - Just ride!
Purchased At: Beit Oren - Haifa
Similar Products Used: None- I'm new on the road (Done MTB before)
Bike Setup: Merida Magnizum 907 - Ultegra
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dinorider
a Road Racer
from WinnipegDate Reviewed: July 26, 2002
Strengths: Fast, grippy in the corners. Nice tire for racing or fast group rides on smooth clean roads.Weaknesses: Puncture resistance not great. A small cut esily went through the carcass of the tire effectively turning it to scrap.Bottom Line: The Maxxis Xenith tire is fast, grippy, low rolling resistance. Puncture resistance is not great.
Favorite Ride: Oryx 2200
Purchased At: Woodcock Cycleworks
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