for all mountain . (on my DH bike I use high rollers or minions)Proslotsa tire for trail bike but still fast enough.lasts 3 seasons.Consthe only con is pressure must be dialed and rider must really know how to ride.its not a tire you make mistakes with
Excellent set-it-forget-it tire.
Works well in lots of conditions.
Pros Grippy through a wide range of trail conditions: from muddy monsoon to dusty dry season.
Acceptable Grip/rolling resistance ratio.
Good volume.
Fair price.
Cons Not a long range tire IMHO; rolling resistance is higher than Larsen or Crossmark.
Can be squirmy if the pressure is not above 30lbs.
Good for most conditions, but not end all amazing in any respect. Still does what you need it to admirablyProsGreat all rounder, I use this on my back wheel with a High Roller II up front. Provides decent acceleration.
The Maxxis Ardent is a solid performing tire and would strongly recommend for those looking for a tire that can manage a variety of conditions and terrain.
Pros Review based on using Ardent as a front tire.
- great traction during sloppy PacNW winter months; performs well in all weather conditions
- easy to set-up tubeless
- solid casing and durable
Cons - not the fastest roller in dry conditions
- not for the weight conscious
Rode it up front for a while then moved it to rear to make room for high roller II in front. For most applications they're good. I just like more tready tires but I do recommend these
Pros Decent all-arounder
Does most things well
Cons Jack of all, master of nothing. This isn't necessarily bad depending on what you do.
Rode it up front for a while then moved it to rear to make room for high roller II in front. For most applications they're good. I just like more tready tires but I do recommend these
Pros Decent all-arounder
Does most things well
Cons Jack of all, master of nothing. This isn't necessarily bad depending on what you do.
I bought these on recommendation from a local bike shop here in Colorado where most of the trails on the front range are very dry, dusty, and loose. These do a decent job of keeping me on the trail when taking dusty corners.
Pros Strong, good in dry/loose conditions, very wide
Cons Maybe not the lightest tire you could go with
This tire is great! Received recommendations from others on the site. Running 2.4 up front with a 2.25 on the rear. (kinda want the 2.4 on the rear too). The 2.4 is much knobbier. I've tried to wash my front end out and could not. I've been running mine tubeless since Dec 2013, no issues. Shop around, I got mine from Art Cyclery, best deal for the exact tires I wanted.
Pros Great bite! Good rolling resistance, tough, EXO protection is great. Can run tubeless if you like. Bought from ArtCyclery, both were under $50.
Funny how this AM tire became an XC king. This thing rolls great as a front tire. It's high volume is enough for the big hits at low pressure. It grips great in all conditions. The only downside is it is quite heavy in it's 29er form.
for all mountain . (on my DH bike I use high rollers or minions)Proslotsa tire for trail bike but still fast enough.lasts 3 seasons.Consthe only con is pressure must be dialed and rider must really know how to ride.its not a tire you make mistakes with
| ThankI'm wondering what are good pressures for this tire, with tubes. They came on a used bike I bought, and I'm not sure about pressure.
ThankRide it. You'll like it.
Pros
Best tire I have ridden so far. Best hookup paired with a fast roller in the rear
Cons
| ThankNone
Yes
Pros
Good roll and traction/ jack of all trades
Cons
| ThankNone
Pros
Wonderful Grip, Clean out well in muddy conditions, performs well on most off road surfaces, don't wear out very quickly
Cons
| Thanknone
I'll buy again
Pros
Good grip. Hard to puncture
Cons
| ThankA little squirmy and gooey feeling at high speed corners
Excellent set-it-forget-it tire.
Works well in lots of conditions.
Pros
Grippy through a wide range of trail conditions: from muddy monsoon to dusty dry season.
Acceptable Grip/rolling resistance ratio.
Good volume.
Fair price.
Cons
| ThankNot a long range tire IMHO; rolling resistance is higher than Larsen or Crossmark.
Can be squirmy if the pressure is not above 30lbs.
Good for most conditions, but not end all amazing in any respect. Still does what you need it to admirablyProsGreat all rounder, I use this on my back wheel with a High Roller II up front. Provides decent acceleration.
| ThankThe Maxxis Ardent is a solid performing tire and would strongly recommend for those looking for a tire that can manage a variety of conditions and terrain.
Pros
Review based on using Ardent as a front tire.
- great traction during sloppy PacNW winter months; performs well in all weather conditions
- easy to set-up tubeless
- solid casing and durable
Cons
| Thank- not the fastest roller in dry conditions
- not for the weight conscious
I'd buy again
Pros
A great tire for New England conditions. On the cross country side of trail riding. Tough casing, sets up tubeless easy
Cons
| ThankNot light
Pros
This tire has been good as a front tire providing good cornering traction.
Cons
| ThankUsed as a rear tire it does not accelerate or brake as nice as other tires do.
I have it on the front on both my 26 & 27.5.
Pros
| ThankGood all around.
Pros
good tire no flats. great for tubeless.
Cons
| Thanknone
buy some
Pros
grippy, cool looking sidewalls
Cons
| Thanknone
Rode it up front for a while then moved it to rear to make room for high roller II in front. For most applications they're good. I just like more tready tires but I do recommend these
Pros
Decent all-arounder
Does most things well
Cons
| ThankJack of all, master of nothing. This isn't necessarily bad depending on what you do.
Rode it up front for a while then moved it to rear to make room for high roller II in front. For most applications they're good. I just like more tready tires but I do recommend these
Pros
Decent all-arounder
Does most things well
Cons
| ThankJack of all, master of nothing. This isn't necessarily bad depending on what you do.
Stay tuned for my in-depth review for more information.
Pros
Great cornering knobs, fast rolling, low profile
Cons
| ThankLow traction while accelerating or braking
I bought these on recommendation from a local bike shop here in Colorado where most of the trails on the front range are very dry, dusty, and loose. These do a decent job of keeping me on the trail when taking dusty corners.
Pros
Strong, good in dry/loose conditions, very wide
Cons
| ThankMaybe not the lightest tire you could go with
This tire is great! Received recommendations from others on the site. Running 2.4 up front with a 2.25 on the rear. (kinda want the 2.4 on the rear too). The 2.4 is much knobbier. I've tried to wash my front end out and could not. I've been running mine tubeless since Dec 2013, no issues. Shop around, I got mine from Art Cyclery, best deal for the exact tires I wanted.
Pros
Great bite! Good rolling resistance, tough, EXO protection is great. Can run tubeless if you like. Bought from ArtCyclery, both were under $50.
Cons
| ThankNone, I would NOT buy from JensonUSA.
Funny how this AM tire became an XC king. This thing rolls great as a front tire. It's high volume is enough for the big hits at low pressure. It grips great in all conditions. The only downside is it is quite heavy in it's 29er form.
Pros
Aggressive tread. Grip. Rolls well.
Cons
| ThankOn the heavy side when used for XC.
to maximise traction lower tire pressure is needed. Recomend to run in the front only.
Pros
has good bite on the slight corners (Scree). good entry level tire. good wear (Life)
Cons
| ThankNot very supple. Does not grip well on slick rock.