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PeterDate Reviewed: August 5, 2012
Strengths: Soft and great for cornering, put 1000 miles before needing changeWeaknesses: When breaking hard face surface of tire grated a flat spot on tire,, when spokes were tuned up and tire was removed and reinstalled side wall of tire stretched and a bulge in sidewall made me replace the tire.Bottom Line: Great tire for smooth paved roads grabs like no other tire I've used. I would recommend only using for race type of riding. In the 1000 miles used no issues with punctures. Breaking hard will destroy this tire in a heart beat!
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Mantus
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: April 15, 2012
Strengths: Low weight,Low rolling resistance.Weaknesses: Not suitable for everyday use.Bottom Line: They were on my Merida bike as stock tires.It was only 10 km test ride and...PSHHHHH.Puncture.Of course they were on high pressure(9.5 bars).
This tires are suitable for indoor use or perfect roads only.
Model:Maxxis Xenith Equipe Legere.
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rob
a CommuterDate 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 TriathleteDate 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
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$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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