Pros: Comes in high volume sizes
True to size
Rolling resistance
Tread pattern

Cons: Weight

Recommendation: This tire is another great all rounder from maxxis. It is a little on the heavy side but the tread offers more than an Aspen but less than an ADvantage

Model/Year: 2.25 Single Ply, Folding

Pros: - Everything
- Tracks well in the loose and hard pack
- Pedals well
- Isn't overkill for AM but provides enough grip for Freeride and light DH

Cons: - Weight

Recommendation: Ardents are the perfect everything tire. They excel in all conditions and there seems to be nothing that really holds them back. They offer tremendous grip (my buddy's were kicking up rocks at me when I was riding behind him). If they could find a way to shed a couple of grams it would be the ultimate tire.

There is a big difference between the tread packs between the 2.25 and 2.4 sizes. Just an FYI.

Pros: Fast, corners great, great in loose over hard, can take a beating

Cons: None so far

Recommendation: This is the 3rd tire I've had on my bike, and by far the best. Makes me feel more confident on downhills and cornering.

Pros: Awesome traction, sheds mud well, rolls fast, incredible lower rolling resistance compared to the Nevegals, corners very well, and are lighter than most 2-ply DH tires I have run on. Easier to mount on rims compared to other DH casing tires.

Cons: None to date...

Recommendation: I fly with the 2.4 60c 2-ply DH casing tires in the rear and they are just awesome tires. I will be flying with a Ardent up front when my Nevegal wears out. I have been running Nevegals for so long and these Ardent are so much better than the Nevegals all around. These are very solid tires I am stoked to be introduced to and to fly on. I highly recommend them to all riders for their strength, awesome traction in all trail conditions & terrains, lighter weight, and fast rolling.

I stocked up on these tires when Jenson had them for $12.99 each last month. One hell of a deal for $50 tires

Model/Year: Maxxis Ardent

Pros: Traction, low rolling resistance (comparing to what I had before)

Cons: cornering not bad, just need to get used to.

Recommendation: I've installed this Ardent on rear wheel after cut in sidewall of my Specialized Purgatory Control. Now, after about 300 miles on it, I can say this tire roll faster and easier, has great climbing traction. But I found it a bit less braking power on hardpack, comparing to my previous one. And cornering is good, just took a little time for me to get used to it. In general I would recommend this tire to a friend.

Pros: Great climbing traction, decent rolling ability, awesome braking. High volume.

Cons: A little better cornering manners.

Recommendation: I have the 2.4 Ardent single-ply, running with Stan's NoTubes, mounted to Forte Loco wheels. Great all-around tire! Big improvement over my old Stick-E Nevegals. Cornering takes some getting used to, I wish it was a hair more consistent through the lean.

Pros: Everything...For an all-mountain tire these work exceptionally well. They have gret grip in corners and climbing. They stop on a dime.

Cons: There is no 6 star.

Recommendation: A perfect tire for those who mix up the terrain and want high levels of control and traction. Great size for hucking and doing drops. Heck I even use these for 10 ft drops. Love them.