today i saw the light

[White Chocolate]

my friend picked me up a new 2.5 maxxis mobster for real cheap this past weekend. i had wanted the 2.7, but they were out. I have been running a 2.6 gazzy on the front, but was tired of how it handled on harder packed surfaces. I was quite hesitant about running a 2.5 maxxis since they are pretty narrow compared to other 2.5 tires. Well, i threw it on anyway, and went on an xc ride (always fun on a 35lb hardtail ) 3 corners into the 1st trail, i think i yelled out-loud that gazzalodi's suck! Didn't even come close to washing it out, including several hairpins that i kinda failed to slow down for. riding into the bushes doesn't count as loosing traction My cornering speed probably increased at least a couple mph's just by using a new tire. the point of the story, i guess, is that it is quite amazing how one small change on your bike can make you a better rider! also, maxxis tires kick ass, and are really cheap at supergo right now (i paid $20)

[snow_slider]

Yep! I love Maxxis tires. Decent rolling resistance and they WILL NOT pinch flat. I have plowed my 2.5 Highroller and 2.35 MOFO DH into square edge cement steps, curbs, etc. when riding urban and no problems.

Nuttin but good stuff to say about Maxxis.

[L8APX]

Try the minions in super tacky 2.5's they rock. The 2.35 single ply minions make for some nice fr/xc tires.

[bagtagley]

Maxxis does make UST tires.

I'm in the middle between Michelin and Maxxis. Our team just picked up Maxxis though, so I guess my decisions been made.