What a great tire! This was my first true set of MTB tires, and these Nevegals were awesome, as I learned how to get through obstacles and have fun. A novice needs good traction to get through stuff that a better rider can cruise through. These tires provide crazy good traction. And a novice doesn't want to stop for flats... these never flat, no matter how much I abused them in the rocks--no cuts, no holes, no pinch flats. And I was using them with tubes. You can't race on these, b/c they're too slow, but if you're looking for a fun ride, these are great.
Pros Grip in climbs, grip in turns, grip on roots and rocks, mud handling, dirt handling, dry or wet traction. Bomb proof--long lasting and never flats.
Cons Heavy. Poor rolling resistance. Slow as heck on pavement.
These have been my go to tire for years. First bought them during a MTB trip in Arkansas years ago when the sharp shale kinda rock there shredded the IRC's I had at the time. From time to time, I've tried something different, but always come back to them. Most recently, tried WTB Velociraptors to see of there's anything new with them. Not really. Still a great tire, but they aren't Nevegals.
The Nevegals are tough, solid, and confidence inspiring. My usual rides include hard and soft pack, roots, rocks, both stationary and loose (big enough to ding the chain ring), with short steep technical climbs. Also have plenty of fast flowing trails. Good cornering, excellent climbing, good bump control.
My setup is 26x2.1 rear and 26x2.35 front. Great combo, for me anyway.
The only down side for me is riding tacky stuff. Nevegals seem to really stick in it... the knobs dig. But, I usually avoid tacky, and never ride mud, so can't comment there.
I have really liked this tire as a rear tire. Interestingly, that's the exact opposite of the original Nevegal.
Pros The X Pro is stable, good hookup in back, good traction, tracks really well as a rear tire. Rolls well. This is a TOTALLY different tire than the original Nevegal.
Cons Hard to set up tubeless. A little vague for a front tire imo; the shoulder knobs are not prominent enough and the profile is too rounded imo for the front.
Highly recommend this as a go to all condition kinda of tire. When I ride with this tire it installs confidence because I know my tire is grabbing and holding to the trail. Best tire I've used.
Pros Grips on everything
Fairly low rolling reistance
I had this on the rear of my last bike for a short time with a Blue Groove on the front. It was ok at the time (2010 or so), but I think for modern XC 29er bikes like I ride now, I want a little faster and lighter tire. Again, nothing really wrong with this one, just not for me.
I would recommend this tire for all off road use. The tire grips well but needs 40 psi for good handling and pinch flat protection. If you would like a slower wearing tire, try the Kenda Kinetics.
Pros Good grip
Wet traction
Cons Heavy
Rolling resistance
Tread wears quickly on pavement
Needs 40psi
I purchased a bike that had these tires on it. They seem to be very robust and a decent option all around but very middle of the road. Coming from a road bike, I assumed that it was the nature of the 29er world. I swapped to a different tire and the handling/acceleration/speed was night and day. I admit I was a bit less concerned about the tires durability with these, but they will likely be kept only as a spare for trips in the car. There are much better options for any terrain.
I bought these when I decided to go tubeless. They mounted easy and provide great grip on the trail whether it's dirt, mud, or sand. I didn't get them out in the snow or ice this year, so I can't give a good review on that. These tires come with a great price tag and performance to match.
Recommended for the aggressive rider who doesn't mind the additional weight and resistance. When I rode them the grip made up for the heavy/resistance. I wonder if the new Nevegal xpros will keep the strong grip while dropping the weight/resistance.
Pros GRIP!!! These things grab, on to everything roots, rocks, mud, dirt, all of it. Really gives you the confidence to go aggressive. Good price point.
Cons High Rolling resistance, Heavy, no tubeless version that isn't UST (way too heavy). If you ride on sharper edges rocks often the out knobs tend to rip off the tire. This took time to occur but it is a known issue with nevegals.
Pros Great soft tire for all terrain riding. Used in high desert terrain and absolutely loved this tire for a dry climate. Grips good on rocks, and hold up in nasty terrain.
I've used the DH version of this tire on my SX and it is one beast of a tire. The tread is deep and it grabs onto everything. It leaves monster truck ruts if the ground is even remotely wet. Love it.
Pros -Moto inspired tread grabs onto anything you put under it
-Deep tread
-Heavy duty
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE these tires. I wish I could get them for the price listed however. Around me these tires sell for $60 each all day. I have destroyed the side wall on many of these tires and still keep going back to them because they grip that dam good in the wet rocky rooty condition thruought New England. I try lot of differant tires because I get upset about having to by another nevegal due to sidewall gashes but I always end up right back to these.
These are not the most druable, inexpensive, or fastest rolling but I can climb any narly technical rock/root filled, log stepped climb out there when I have these tires on.
Pros - grips everything!
- instill confidence around corners and rough climbs
- I feel like I can climb ANYTHING with these tires on.
- shed mud and pine needles very well
- looks cool on a bike
- available in many varieties
Cons - side walls are not the toughest and it sux tearing a $60 tire
- Price $60 a tire all day around my area
What a great tire! This was my first true set of MTB tires, and these Nevegals were awesome, as I learned how to get through obstacles and have fun. A novice needs good traction to get through stuff that a better rider can cruise through. These tires provide crazy good traction. And a novice doesn't want to stop for flats... these never flat, no matter how much I abused them in the rocks--no cuts, no holes, no pinch flats. And I was using them with tubes. You can't race on these, b/c they're too slow, but if you're looking for a fun ride, these are great.
Pros
Grip in climbs, grip in turns, grip on roots and rocks, mud handling, dirt handling, dry or wet traction. Bomb proof--long lasting and never flats.
Cons
| ThankHeavy. Poor rolling resistance. Slow as heck on pavement.
These have been my go to tire for years. First bought them during a MTB trip in Arkansas years ago when the sharp shale kinda rock there shredded the IRC's I had at the time. From time to time, I've tried something different, but always come back to them. Most recently, tried WTB Velociraptors to see of there's anything new with them. Not really. Still a great tire, but they aren't Nevegals.
The Nevegals are tough, solid, and confidence inspiring. My usual rides include hard and soft pack, roots, rocks, both stationary and loose (big enough to ding the chain ring), with short steep technical climbs. Also have plenty of fast flowing trails. Good cornering, excellent climbing, good bump control.
My setup is 26x2.1 rear and 26x2.35 front. Great combo, for me anyway.
The only down side for me is riding tacky stuff. Nevegals seem to really stick in it... the knobs dig. But, I usually avoid tacky, and never ride mud, so can't comment there.
Pros
Climbing grip
Breaking grip
Cornering confidence
Puncture resistance
Sizing options
Cons
| ThankCan be hard to mount
Pretty sticky in tacky stuff
Riding these on XC trails. Great tires.
Pros
Good grip
No skid
Wet traction
Cons
| ThankPavement rolling resistance, but who cares?
I recommend
Pros
I like them. tough, good grip, last a long time
Cons
| Thankheavy but not sure because I have not compared them to many others
I have really liked this tire as a rear tire. Interestingly, that's the exact opposite of the original Nevegal.
Pros
The X Pro is stable, good hookup in back, good traction, tracks really well as a rear tire. Rolls well. This is a TOTALLY different tire than the original Nevegal.
Cons
| ThankHard to set up tubeless. A little vague for a front tire imo; the shoulder knobs are not prominent enough and the profile is too rounded imo for the front.
Pros
These are fine tires, very grippy and stable. I haven't thought about them since I started riding them.
Cons
| ThankNone so far.
Highly recommend this as a go to all condition kinda of tire. When I ride with this tire it installs confidence because I know my tire is grabbing and holding to the trail. Best tire I've used.
Pros
Grips on everything
Fairly low rolling reistance
Cons
| ThankTough to setup tubeless
Pros
| ThankGreat cornering grip
Good on muddy climbs
I had this on the rear of my last bike for a short time with a Blue Groove on the front. It was ok at the time (2010 or so), but I think for modern XC 29er bikes like I ride now, I want a little faster and lighter tire. Again, nothing really wrong with this one, just not for me.
Pros
Grip
Durability
Cons
| ThankWeight
Slow for my conditions
I would recommend this tire for all off road use. The tire grips well but needs 40 psi for good handling and pinch flat protection. If you would like a slower wearing tire, try the Kenda Kinetics.
Pros
Good grip
Wet traction
Cons
| ThankHeavy
Rolling resistance
Tread wears quickly on pavement
Needs 40psi
I purchased a bike that had these tires on it. They seem to be very robust and a decent option all around but very middle of the road. Coming from a road bike, I assumed that it was the nature of the 29er world. I swapped to a different tire and the handling/acceleration/speed was night and day. I admit I was a bit less concerned about the tires durability with these, but they will likely be kept only as a spare for trips in the car. There are much better options for any terrain.
Pros
Tough, High Volume
Cons
| ThankHeavy, SLOW/high rolling resistance
I bought these when I decided to go tubeless. They mounted easy and provide great grip on the trail whether it's dirt, mud, or sand. I didn't get them out in the snow or ice this year, so I can't give a good review on that. These tires come with a great price tag and performance to match.
Pros
| ThankTubeless
Excellent Grip
Fast Roller
This is a fantastic tire for trail duty! Stay tuned for my full review.
Pros
Fast rolling, light weight, good traction
Cons
| ThankNone?
Recommended for the aggressive rider who doesn't mind the additional weight and resistance. When I rode them the grip made up for the heavy/resistance. I wonder if the new Nevegal xpros will keep the strong grip while dropping the weight/resistance.
Pros
GRIP!!! These things grab, on to everything roots, rocks, mud, dirt, all of it. Really gives you the confidence to go aggressive. Good price point.
Cons
| ThankHigh Rolling resistance, Heavy, no tubeless version that isn't UST (way too heavy). If you ride on sharper edges rocks often the out knobs tend to rip off the tire. This took time to occur but it is a known issue with nevegals.
Pros
| ThankGreat soft tire for all terrain riding. Used in high desert terrain and absolutely loved this tire for a dry climate. Grips good on rocks, and hold up in nasty terrain.
I recommend these tires I ride near a lot of coquina and it will tear out the sides and these have held up.
Pros
Lots of grip durable
Cons
| ThankNot the lightest tires
bottom line is, get your wallet out and buy this tire as its awesome
Pros
awesome grip, wide, looks chunky, soft wall so it grips
Cons
| Thankyeah the soft wall makes it weaker, and stop blabbering on about the rolling resistance :P
I've used the DH version of this tire on my SX and it is one beast of a tire. The tread is deep and it grabs onto everything. It leaves monster truck ruts if the ground is even remotely wet. Love it.
Pros
-Moto inspired tread grabs onto anything you put under it
-Deep tread
-Heavy duty
Cons
| Thank-Heavy
-High rolling resistance
If traction is what you're looking for, the Nevegal is for you.
Pros
-Monster truck tread that offers a ton of traction
Cons
| Thank-Low rolling speed
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE these tires. I wish I could get them for the price listed however. Around me these tires sell for $60 each all day. I have destroyed the side wall on many of these tires and still keep going back to them because they grip that dam good in the wet rocky rooty condition thruought New England. I try lot of differant tires because I get upset about having to by another nevegal due to sidewall gashes but I always end up right back to these.
These are not the most druable, inexpensive, or fastest rolling but I can climb any narly technical rock/root filled, log stepped climb out there when I have these tires on.
Pros
- grips everything!
- instill confidence around corners and rough climbs
- I feel like I can climb ANYTHING with these tires on.
- shed mud and pine needles very well
- looks cool on a bike
- available in many varieties
Cons
| Thank- side walls are not the toughest and it sux tearing a $60 tire
- Price $60 a tire all day around my area