Pros: light, fast, good for racing

Cons: weak sidewall

Recommendation: Great tire overall for racing, but I don't use it anymore due to the weakness in the sidewall. It is something you compromise when you go to such a light tire.

Pros: I love the way it hooks up when cornering in some wet slick stuff. Right when you feel it's gonna slip , it hooks up and pulls you out, great front tire. I run a slightly narrower rear, and the combination works great in the soft stuff.

Cons: None yet, we'll see how they wear. Only a couple hundred miles on them so far

Recommendation: I'll buy this tire again, I know it works for me. I ran one on the rear of my 26er and loved it, when it came time to roll with a 29er, I put one on the front and back. I trust them totally. Worth the extra cash so far.

Pros: Light tire. Grips in the wet and the dry equally. Confidence inspiring side knobs.

Cons: Center tread wears down quickly.

Recommendation: Buy if you're racing and can afford replacing a few a season.

Pros: -Light weight
-Fast rolling
-Great traction

Recommendation: I like the Ralph as a front or rear tire. For the size of the tread, it rolls surprisingly fast and is grippy.

Pros: best rolling tire i have ever seen.as big as the nobs are it has little rolling resistance

Cons: pricey

Recommendation: top 3 in tires mipo.